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  Do you want to teach English in Thailand but don't know where to start? Begin by taking an in-class TEFL course in Thailand. English teachers are in high demand throughout the country, so finding work is not difficult once you complete the course.  [Read more]

  Although there are plenty of options for teaching jobs with a TEFL certificate, these are not the only jobs available to those who are TEFL qualified. The nature of the TEFL certification gives it further practical use. Here we look at a range of options to make use of your certification.  [Read more]

  As there are so many different TEFL courses to choose from it is impossible to say how long they will take to complete. Whichever course you choose, it will generally come down to how much free time you have to study and how motivated you are to get your teaching career underway.  [Read more]

If you search for TEFL courses in Thailand on the internet you will find a selection of different providers offering a variety of TEFL courses throughout the country, but how do you know which is the best for you? ITTT is confident that our in-class courses are the best available in Thailand, having developed them over a number of years. The quality of instruction provided is critical to the success of our in-person TEFL courses. We only hire trainers with a high level of teaching qualifications and several years of experience teaching in an international classroom environment at all of our centers. All of our teacher trainers are committed to assisting each trainee in reaching their full potential. After our trainees successfully complete the course they go on to teach in their own...  [Read more]

  A Google search for online TEFL/TESOL courses will deliver a huge number of options, but will they be good enough to get you a teaching job? The simple answer is YES, you can get a job with an online TEFL certificate, but there are a few things to consider before you sign up.  [Read more]

While it is true that the vast majority of newly qualified EFL teachers start out by working in a mainstream job, either online or in a traditional classroom abroad, there are other options out there for those who are looking for something a little different. Some of these options require a certain level of experience, while others are open to anyone regardless of their work history. Teaching English in your own country: Your TEFL certificate is valid worldwide, so you can also teach English as a second language in your own country. If there are a lot of non-native speakers, for example, immigrants in your area then this can be a good teaching opportunity. Volunteer English language teaching: Some volunteering jobs are available which pay a stipend and offer food and accommodation...  [Read more]

Although this is a common question, it is hard to answer as it depends on which course you choose to take. There are a wide variety of TEFL courses available, both online and in-class, and some that are a mixture of the two, and every one has its own average completion time. At ITTT we have developed a range of TEFL course options of varying length, difficulty, and study method to ensure there is something to suit every individual situation. TEFL courses are typically classified by the average number of hours they take to complete and if you look online you will find some courses advertised at around 50 hours or even less. If you have no other commitments and are able to study every day, it would be possible to finish this type of course in less than a week. However, it is worth noting...  [Read more]

You can certainly get a teaching job with an online TEFL certificate. In fact, you can probably get a teaching job without any kind of qualifications or experience whatsoever. The real question is, can you get a quality teaching job with good pay and comfortable working conditions with an online certificate? The answer is still YES, if you make sure you sign up for the best quality online course you can find. The main problem for online trainees is the obvious lack of any practical teaching experience. If you can afford a month-long in-class training course that includes multiple hours of teaching practice in a real classroom, you will be able to apply for a wider range of jobs in most parts of the world. If you choose the cheaper online option, you will find that you will be more...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Achieving A TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: A.W. - China said: I feel I have gained skills in several areas of this course. I have been a teacher of english for two years, and have had experience both teaching large groups, and one to one lessons. However I felt I had very little grounding in english grammar, technical terms and lesson planning. I feel the course has been very helpful in improving these areas of my teaching. I feel more comfortable with grammatical terms, and more able to teach students about tenses and parts of speech particularly. I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Acquiring TEFL Certificates and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: A.S. - U.S.A. said: One of the greatest things I have gained is perspective. I have had teaching experience, and I have had a first teaching day, and I have put lesson plans together, but there are many other factors that go into teaching english as a foreign language, especially in a foreign country. I am in a job now that I am ending next week, I work with 4 kids age 11-17 and as I am ending this job I am really seeing the fruit of my time investment in their lives even just over the last 8 months....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Achieve TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: A.D. - U.S.A. said: I have personally gained a lot from taking this course. First, I overcame the fear of taking an on-line TEFL course. Before taking this TEFL course, I had anxiety about taking a class on-line. Upon taking this course, my anxiety subsided. It helped to have an on-line tutor because I felt that I was communicating with a real person rather than with a machine. Peter’s quick replies and encouraging feedback helped to motivate me to learn TEFL skills. As a result, I found that I was able to pace...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL certificate Courses and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: S.B. - Canada said: There were several reasons motivating me to take your online teacher training course, and I have not been disappointed. Initially I realized that one must have practical strategies in order to inspire students, enabling them to have the courage to begin speaking in a foreign language. Your course fulfilled this need many times over. I also recognized that I had the distance in years from my own education to contend with. Your grammar lessons brought me up-to-date and filled a few gaps...  [Read more]

Feel free to click on the links below for information regarding TEFL jobs in specific countries and regions. Many of the most popular teaching destinations are listed and we literally have thousands of employers on file from countries all over the world. Once you have earned your TEFL certificate, you will be qualified for a huge range of TEFL related jobs. There are many online resources with hundreds of vacancies listed and you will be provided with a comprehensive list of these resources after you have enrolled in the course. Throughout your teaching career, we will help guide you into the right job that meets your needs. With our well established reputation around the world, you might even be hired before you finish the course. With our assistance, our graduates have a head start on...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Get TEFL Diploma and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: J.W. - Australia said: Most importantly, I have learnt how to use a structured plan for lessons. I personally like patch work strategy because activities are more varied. However, I understand this way of teaching may not be suitable for beginners as jumping here and there in a class makes them difficult to catch up. I have seldom done drilling practice with students before as I think it’s a kind of wasting time to repeat the words out loud. It seems like too childish for adults to follow teacher’s...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Legitimate TEFL certificate and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: L. K. - U.S.A. said: Motivation in the classroomMotivation is the thoughts and feelings we have that make us want to do something. Student motivation is very important in the classroom because if the students are not motivated to learn then they simply will not. There are both internal and external factors that play into a student’s motivation. There are also methods that teachers can use to try to encourage students to be more motivated. Internal factors would be the student’s interests, their...  [Read more]

  Are you interested in getting a 120-hour TEFL certificate but aren’t quite sure what you can do with it once you complete the course? If you want to pursue a career in teaching English as a foreign language, online, abroad or in your home country, you should get a TEFL certificate.  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Get and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M.K. - Bolivia said: Building confidence in studentsAs one self-confessed language addict once commented, there is no substitute in the language learning process for ‘real ego-crushing interaction’ with native speakers (1a), or in other words language learning is a humbling experience. Mistakes must be made! How can teachers make the experience positive, so that each bumbling experience is part of an upward cycle not a downward spiral? The key is to build confidence in the students. Building confidence in students...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Get TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: S.S. - Canda said: Teaching EFL in a KindergartenKindergarten is an essential transition in children’s schooling. It is the official step between pre-school and kids starting in the official school which makes teaching Kindergarten an extremely rewarding and important job. “Kids at this age are eager to learn and they absorb new material like a sponge! Everything is new to them, they are curious about learning and exploring the world around them, including a new language – especially english which is considered...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Class TEFL Celta and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: E.H. - U.S.A. said: I have gained a lot from this course. In particular, the ESA structure has bee tremendously helpful in my lesson planning as well as how I conduct my lessons. I am flexible in class, but I prefer to have an underlying guide or outline on which I can rely in the course of a lesson. The ESA format has provided a good structure for outlining my lessons and including all aspects of english. The grammar units were good review for me. Grammar has always been a strong point for me, but it was...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lessons TEFL certificate and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: K.B. - U.S.A. said: I have gained a great deal from taking this course. Although I am a native english speaker, this course has showed me what I have forgotten about the english grammar. It was a very good refresher (although difficult at times) to practice english grammar again. I cant say I really enjoyed learning it again, but it was definitely useful. Mostly, I have learned various types of teaching skills and different ways to approach new situations in the classroom. I did not study to be a teacher...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Recognised TEFL certificate and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: J.C. - S.A. said: I have gained so much from this course that it is hard to summarize. For one, I have learned that there is so much about how the english language and how it is formed that I never knew before. Although I may have learned all of the rules and strategies as a young child at school, I feel as though much of what I know about my native language has just been acquired rather than learned. This being said, I feel like I have benefited greatly and gained much more knowledge and confidence in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation TEFL Celta and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: K. L. - U.S.A. said: I am incredibly pleased with what I have gained from this course. I have learned so many fine points about my native language that I would never have been able to explain previously. I see and hear sentences now and am able to identify tenses, parts of speech and how underlying meaning is communicated with ease. Beyond this, I feel prepared to facilitate a fun and engaging english class. I expect to learn a lot in the future about planning and conducting lessons, but I have gained...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre TEFL Cert and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: T.S. - South Korea said: Although I am a native english speaker, I have learned a great deal about the english language which had either been forgotten or never learned. Most of all I have learned various teaching skills which I believe can be applied to all areas of expertise in the future and not just restricted to teaching english. Ultimately I will use my certificates to continue teaching in various Asian countries. I feel that the course was very well structured and covered the areas which are necessary...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Inexpensive TEFL Schools and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M.W. - U.S.A. said: I have gained so much from taking this course. I have no teaching experience and I haven’t taken any previous teaching courses so I walk away with so much more knowledge and confidence in my own abilities. While I was abroad in japan, I did some private tutoring but I didn’t really know how to do a good job and knew it there were better ways to go about doing the job I was hired to do. After taking this course, I can safely say that everything from Unit 1 to Unit 20 was so helpful...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Fast TEFL Center and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M.N. - U.S.A. said: I was hesitant to begin the course knowing it was to be done online only. The course materials were very easy to use and understand. My tutors were very helpful and made correcting any mistakes very constructive. I learned more about my language that I may have forgotten through the years. This also helped me try to put myself in the shoes of the students. Students do not learn overnight. It takes time, patience and understanding. Keep the classes enjoyable, yet make sure what is being taught...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Residential TEFL Centers and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: T.T. – U.S.A. said: Before starting this course, I never realized how challenging it can be for a student to learn a new language. It's not until after I took this course I noticed how much I take for granted the english language, not realizing how difficult it can be for someone who doesn't understand english. The english language can be very complex to learn as well as teach, especially the tenses. I hope to take everything I've learned through this course and apply it to teaching people who are...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accelerated TEFL Centers and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: T. B. - U.S.A. said: Even though I am a native speaker of english, this course provides valuable insight into how to effectively teach english to non-native speakers. Oftentimes people believe that they are capable of teaching anything to anyone. However, it takes a lot of pre-planning and the ability to adjust lessons to be able to effectively and efficiently teach. Many underestimate the importance of logistics and making certain that you have all the equipment and materials necessary for each lesson....  [Read more]

Kick start your international TEFL/TESOL career by taking your in-class course in La Antigua. The region is ideal to start working as an English teacher as qualified teachers are very sought after. During your four-week training program, you will learn all the skills and techniques necessary to start your first position teaching overseas. All our courses are led by professional trainers at full-functioning English language centers with real EFL students.   [Read more]

  The minimum standard qualification required by anyone who wants to teach English online or overseas is a 120-hour TEFL certificate. Anyone who plans to teach long term and wants to access the very top of the profession might want to also consider taking a bachelor's degree.  [Read more]

  Although it is possible to teach English online without any formal qualifications, it is definitely recommended that you complete a TEFL course before you get started as many online teaching platforms require applicants to be TEFL certified.  [Read more]