Tefl Levels Of English

  What level of English is required to teach English as a Foreign Language? To answer this we can ask a series of further questions, such as do you have to be an English language expert to teach EFL?  [Read more]

Definition of TEFL: The acronym means the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language, usually in a country where the first language is not English. It could therefore be applied to any teaching situation where the English Language Learner (ELL) has a first language which is not English. The profession of teaching is regulated throughout the world, although the level of regulation varies from country to country. This is also true of the EFL teaching sector, however, there are some differences. The teaching of EFL has two main sectors, public and private. The public sector mainly includes government institutions such as schools and higher education institutions. The private sector includes private schools and language centers and a large number of self employed freelance teachers. Each of...  [Read more]

  On the ITTT course-level framework a level 3 TEFL course is one level below what is generally regarded as the main entry point to EFL teaching jobs. However, that doesn’t mean they are not worth considering. Level 3 courses can be a great way to improve your employment prospects.  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Alabama? Are you interested in teaching English in Pine Level, Alabama? Check out our opportunities in Pine Level, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! I've known that having a lesson plan is a good idea, but now I have a better idea of the true benefits of taking the time to develop and the best methods for developing a plan. For an...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Alabama? Are you interested in teaching English in Red Level, Alabama? Check out our opportunities in Red Level, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In this unit, I went over a number of important functions when writing lesson plans before class. Some basic principles when lesson planning is that we should keep it as simple as possible and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Alabama? Are you interested in teaching English in Level Plains, Alabama? Check out our opportunities in Level Plains, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit gave a brief overview of common tests, which students take – placement, diagnostic, progress (the one I prepare the most) or external. Especially I liked the overview of the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Pennsylvania? Are you interested in teaching English in Scalp Level, Pennsylvania? Check out our opportunities in Scalp Level, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Unit 5 is about lesson planning with the help of a well structured lesson plan.This should support the teacher in keeping track of everything that has happened in class and could be...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in North Carolina? Are you interested in teaching English in Green Level, North Carolina? Check out our opportunities in Green Level, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Classroom management is where teaching all begins. Without proper management of the classroom it is difficult for learning to take place. I see where the physical presence of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in North Carolina? Are you interested in teaching English in Pine Level, North Carolina? Check out our opportunities in Pine Level, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Providing examples of the ESA using the 'straight arrow', 'patchwork', and 'boomerang' provided a clearer explanation of the process involved. I believe writing the objective and...  [Read more]

  It is possible to take a course at almost every level of qualification in teaching English as a foreign language. To answer the question, we will first look at what those qualification levels are. We then look at some actual courses and what you can do with your degree.  [Read more]

  The market for teaching English abroad can be a very competitive place, especially in the most popular destinations. One way to get an advantage over the competition is to complete a level 5 TEFL course, as the majority of other applicants are only likely to have a level 4.  [Read more]

When researching TEFL courses you will probably come across courses at various different levels, ranging from level 1 to level 8. These levels can cover everything from a 10-hour introductory course, right through to a master’s degree in TEFL. However, as this course framework covers such a wide range of qualifications it is important to have a broad understanding of the levels to ensure you take the right courses to suit your personal situation. Take a look at our course levels page for more details. At ITTT we have developed our own course level framework to ensure it is easy for everyone to compare all our different courses options. Our framework is based on the same criteria as most other recognized systems and it runs from level 3 to level 7. The basic criteria used to build our...  [Read more]

As a result of government restrictions and official requirements for visa applications, there are a variety of countries where it is hard for teachers to find a job without having a 4-year university degree on their CV/resume. However, if you are able to be flexible and are willing to look for employment in areas where the demand is high and restrictions are less rigorous, TEFL qualified teachers without a degree can still have several great destinations to choose from. To increase your chances of landing a position in the country of your choice, it is highly recommended that you first complete an internationally accredited TEFL certification course. Those who are TEFL qualified will find they have a big advantage over non-qualified teachers in most countries worldwide. Cambodia is...  [Read more]

  Due to its high level of development, good wages, strong job market, and high quality of life, Hong Kong is a popular destination for teaching English abroad. If the territory is on your radar, there are a few bits of crucial information you need to know before applying for jobs.  [Read more]

  Although a degree is necessary if you want to have access to every English language teaching market worldwide, there are also plenty of good options open to those without a high-level qualification.  [Read more]

As it is a modern, vibrant city where English is a common language and most luxuries and comforts are available, Hong Kong is naturally a popular destination among TEFL qualified teachers. The city is a cultural melting pot where almost every language on Earth can be heard and there is an impressive number of major skyscrapers dominating the skyline, two reasons why it is sometimes referred to as the New York of the East. Due to its popularity, Hong Kong has strong competition for the best teaching jobs, so to have a good chance of landing one there are a few things you need to know. There have been government guidelines for employing foreign teachers in Hong Kong for some time; however, these have not been rigorously enforced until recently. These days it is very difficult, and...  [Read more]

Did you know that there are multiple levels of TEFL certification, including TEFL level 4, TEFL level 5, and TEFL level 6? Just when you thought picking an appropriate TEFL course would be easy, you discover that there are several levels available! It is crucial to know what each of these TEFL levels means before choosing your TEFL course. This will help you in determining what level is ideal to reach your desired goal and what courses you need to take in order to get the teaching job you are looking for. To begin, keep in mind that TEFL levels are based on the UK qualifications framework. This includes levels 0 through to 8. Check out the graphic below to get a better understanding of what kind of qualification each level corresponds to: A level 3 TEFL certificate corresponds to the AS...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Free State? Are you interested in teaching English in Reddersburg, Free State? Check out our opportunities in Reddersburg, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! this unit talks about evaluating students. In this unit, we look at the different levels of evaluating students' level and progress, as well as some common external exams that...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in New York? Are you interested in teaching English in Fine, New York? Check out our opportunities in Fine, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit focused on the different roles a teacher may have in the classroom, and how to navigate each role based on the personality of the class being taught. This unit also focused on the different...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Wisconsin? Are you interested in teaching English in Dexter, Wisconsin? Check out our opportunities in Dexter, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In this unit we have covered : the role of the teacher, the different learning levels of the students and the different reasons why they are studying to learn a new language. We have categorised...  [Read more]

As the generally accepted minimum standard for mainstream teaching jobs is a level 4 qualification, a level 3 certificate alone would not be considered enough to teach English. However, before you make any decisions on which course to take it is best to be fully informed about the different course levels available. Once you have digested all the information below regarding course levels you should be ready to pick the right one to suit your current situation and your future plans. One important factor regarding TEFL course levels is that there are many different frameworks out there for ranking them. Many countries, regions, organizations, and course providers have their own system for ranking the available courses. However, despite the many frameworks, most are designed using the same...  [Read more]

When researching teacher training courses it can be difficult to compare the many options available, which is why EFL course levels can be a great help. All TEFL courses can be put into certain levels that reflect their content and the level of qualification you will receive at the end of the training. This organization of courses can be a real benefit when it comes to choosing the right type of course to suit your individual situation. However, it is also important to know that there is not a single ranking system that is adopted by the whole EFL world. May individual countries and teaching organizations have their own set of course levels. Despite this, most systems are developed using similar criteria such as the type of study involved, the number of study hours, whether it is part-time...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Wisconsin? Are you interested in teaching English in Mazomanie, Wisconsin? Check out our opportunities in Mazomanie, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! As a teacher, managing the study phase will be the most difficult. Students will demonstrate their different levels of understanding during the Engage phase, but the Study phase is when I...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in New Mexico? Are you interested in teaching English in Sausal, New Mexico? Check out our opportunities in Sausal, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Reading over the follow content was very informative; understanding that every level and age of your students will differ from how the teacher should approach the classroom. Being sensitive to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Ohio? Are you interested in teaching English in Munroe Falls, Ohio? Check out our opportunities in Munroe Falls, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit is useful and informative about the different methods and types of evaluations used to measure student progress. This is important because it informs the teacher about the levels of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Louisiana? Are you interested in teaching English in Moonshine, Louisiana? Check out our opportunities in Moonshine, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In this unit I learnt what is important to be a good teacher. The roles of the teacher must be done carefully. It is important not to overuse them. The teacher must be patient, motivating,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Utah? Are you interested in teaching English in West Point, Utah? Check out our opportunities in West Point, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In Unit One we learned about what makes a good teacher and the various roles a teacher may play in the classroom. We also learned about what makes a good learner and factors affecting the learner's...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Delaware? Are you interested in teaching English in Pleasant Hill, Delaware? Check out our opportunities in Pleasant Hill, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In this unit I learned about student testing and evaluation. Some of the evaluation such as homework, course unit testing, external test and half and end of term tests. Here I learned a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Delaware? Are you interested in teaching English in Oakdale, Delaware? Check out our opportunities in Oakdale, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! I didn't realize the different levels there are to the English language. The teating makes sence so the students know what they're doing but for the teacher to make sure there're really are...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in New Hampshire? Are you interested in teaching English in South Hampton, New Hampshire? Check out our opportunities in South Hampton, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In this unit I learned about the qualities that make a good teacher as well as the qualities that make a good student. I also learned how to classify the level of learner in a...  [Read more]