Tesol Course South Africa

From Mediterranean beach resorts in the north to the Cape of Good Hope in the south, the extraordinary continent of Africa has plenty of great opportunities for ESL teachers who are willing to seek them out. However, teaching positions in this part of the world are not as numerous or as widespread as in many other regions, so you might need to be flexible regarding your expectations and patience will almost certainly be required. The largest numbers of ESL teaching positions in Africa that pay a reasonable salary are generally found in North African countries such as Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. In these countries you will find a strong demand for teachers in a range of schools, although the bulk of demand is from private language academies. Private tutoring is also a good option in...  [Read more]

this unit teach us about the difrrences of teaching aids needed in the lesson , exept from worksheet and books there is some technoligical equipment that can help to study like : dvd, cd , ohp, laptop This unit was useful as it clearly defines the differences and challenges faced by teaching different types of students. I think the most useful part was the needs analysis table and I think it will b Writing and speaking skills are just as equally important as reading and listening skills when it comes to learning. Although speaking skills tend to be practiced more while writing skills tend to suf What I have learned through this unit is the teaching of new language, usages of grammar and functions. I would use these new materials to help better my teaching skills and help students...  [Read more]

Are you from South-africa or are you currently residing in South-africa? More than XXX students from South-africa have been TEFL TESOL certified with ITTT and they’re now teaching abroad or online. Please check out ITTT alumni’s reviews, choose the TEFL TESOL course best suited to you, get certified, and start teaching English abroad or online!  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL And 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: J.B. - South Africa said: Child developmentOne of the many challenges facing South African teachers is cultural diversity in the classroom. Many english schools are acquiring students who come from non-english speaking homes, but who expect to be taught english as a first language. In a mixed classroom this can pose a problem, as some children are native english speakers while others never speak english at home and are not exposed to english Literacy. According to the Centre for Applied Linguistics (Hukuta &...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video, ITTT course graduate Mark from South Africa shares his thoughts on taking online TEFL courses with ITTT. He really enjoyed taking the course and found it to be very well researched and balanced. At the same time, he found it to be very comprehensive - even for a seasoned English teacher like himself. Thumbs up from Mark!  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video, ITTT course graduate Gina from South Africa shares her thoughts on taking online TEFL courses with ITTT. She really enjoyed the flexibility of the course and loved that she could study at her own pace outside of her full-time working hours. She also liked the fact that ITTT has excellent reviews and is very transparent in their outline.  [Read more]

Check out TEFL TESOL about Online TEFL TESOL 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. C. - South Korea said: Problems for english learners in South KoreaTeaching pronunciation of english is essential, but it is often not covered by native english speakers thoroughly. Reasons for this neglect vary from not having proper education on the subject to the teacher’s lack of confidence in this area. Despite this neglect, pronunciation remains one of the most important things that a native english speaker can teach their students. Teaching pronunciation is a quality that the native english speaking...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Courses Combined 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: W.H. - South Africa said: I have been teaching in South Korea for the past 18 months. Most of the course has had relevance to my classroom experience. While studying I could see that many of the areas of the unit I was already doing without knowing, but there were things I was not doing and the course allowed me to see this. The most important part of the course was the grammar sections. I am a first language speaker and thus was never thought grammar in detail it was just natural to me. This course has given...  [Read more]

  In this ITTT TEFL review Ben from South Africa describes his experience as a TEFL/TESOL student with ITTT. ITTT offers a variety of TEFL/TESOL Certificate courses that vary in duration, study method and price. No matter which course you select we guaranteed to provide high quality and practical teacher training. Check out our web site to find the right TEFL/TESOL course for you. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. this unit is basically on...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video, graduate Amy from South Africa tells us how she took two online courses with ITTT; the 120-hour course with videos and tutor support and the course in teaching English to young learners. After completing the courses Amy accepted an English teaching position in Korea. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. While modals, phrasal verbs, and passive voice can be challenging for student to understand, they are an important...  [Read more]

Although teaching jobs can be arranged in Asia once you arrive in your destination of choice, in many countries it is common for jobs to be arranged in advance from within your own country. One area where this is certainly true is if you join a government run placement program. The following are the most popular programs of their kind in Asia. EPIK stands for the English Program in Korea, a scheme run by the South Korean government that places foreign teachers into schools across the country to work as English language instructors. EPIK is one of the largest and most popular schemes of its kind as it offers a competitive salary, a good range of extra benefits, and the chance to experience living and working in a unique cultural environment. If you meet the specified criteria then you...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review, Ben from South Africa talks about his experience of taking an online TESOL course with ITTT and how he is looking forward to starting his teaching career overseas now he is a qualified English teacher. Earning a TESOL qualification with ITTT gives you the opportunity to see the world while also earning a living. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. There are so many resources available to teachers. Some classes offer so many...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Institute Teaching 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: K.T. - South Africa said: english as a global languageIn April 2000 when Pope John Paul II visited the Middle East large crowds gathered to listen to his address. The crowd comprised amongst others Muslims, Jews and Christians. Yet when The Pope spoke they heard none of the regional languages, there was no Arabic, no Hebrew, no Persian, no Latin and not even His native Polish. The pontiff addressed them in english. Is english already our global language? Neither Britain nor the usa seem to be actively...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about All 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: P.W. - Australia said: Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomOften when we teach a class we have a group of students whose culture is very different to ours so cultural sensitivity is a very important issue. We must learn what things are sensitive, may offend or need addressing. By doing this, we will not create obstacles to their learning but rather make their learning journey a smoother, enjoyable one. We must look at the make-up of our class and filter activities respectively. For example, it would be very insensitive...  [Read more]

The good news is that you do not need a degree to teach English online in many situations. We will expand on this throughout this article. The general qualification required to teach ESL either in person or online is a 120-hour TEFL or TESOL certification. This is seen as the entry level qualification and is usually required by most employers. Other qualities they will be looking for include, in no particular order: (i) Experience: Any formal teaching experience is highly regarded by employers. This may be just a few hours from your TEFL training with real classes, or volunteering at a summer school for example. The more your experience matches the type of teacher they are looking for (such as children or adult teaching) the better. Make sure your C.V or resume indicates all teaching...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Online TEFL Lessons 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. C. - South Africa said: Why complete a TEFL course I am 27 years old and ever since I left high school I have been involved in education in some form. During my varsity years I worked with a NPO that specialized in the supplementary education of underprivileged kids around the western cape of South Africa. After varsity I spent my first year teaching english as a second language in Korea at a private school. I then spent some time traveling and now I am almost finished my second year teaching english as a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre Offering 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: R.A. & R.K. - South Korea said: 1st language vs 2nd language acquisitionStu Jay Raj was once quoted as saying the following:”When I get really stuck into a language though, I eat, drink, sleep, and breathe the language.” This statement rings true with regard to language acquisition. Which of the two it pertains to is the question at hand. In order for us to do a brief analysis of the two, it is pertinent that we have a clear understanding of the definition of each respectively. Language acquisition is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates TEFL Course 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.G. - U.S.A. said: english as a Global LanguageAccording to The New York Times, a full quarter of the world’s population can communicate with some english . Although english wasn’t even dominant on the British Isles a millennium ago, its reach has now spread to the far corners of the Earth. Much of the language’s position can be attributed to the historic role of the British Empire and its expansion during and after the Age of Exploration. Colonizers and seafarers took the language to north america,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Companies 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 Africa said: This course has truly been a very interesting and educational learning experience for me. I have gained invaluable knowledge that I know is going to help me become an excellent teacher. This course is made up of so many vital components, that it is particularly difficult to pinpoint the ones that have influenced me the most. However, I can say the issue of continually motivating students has really made me think long and hard about different ways and activities I can do this in the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre Professional 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.W. - South Africa said: I don’t know where to start, I’ve learnt so much! I started this course with no idea how to teach students a foreign language and I feel that I have gained the tools that will give me the confidence to go out there and teach english to those who want to learn. The grammar was a wake up call as to how little I actually know about my own language. I feel that I have learnt how to teach the grammar skills that come naturally to me, as a native english speaker, as I have an...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Residential 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: N.J. - U.S.A. said: British vs American EnglishThis topic interests me as with the aim of teaching ESOL, is there a better english to use or does it not matter, and a blend of both should be taught? Having travelled and taught in both the United Kingdom and north america, I am well versed in recognising the main differences in speech and spelling between the two regions. As Oscar Wilde once wrote; “We really have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, the language" (The...  [Read more]

If you want to have a job in place and all the paperwork sorted out before you leave your home country, a TEFL placement program is certainly worth considering. Several countries across Europe and Asia have government run schemes that recruit foreign teachers to work in their public school system. The following options are long established and respected programs that offer a great opportunity to live and work in some of the most popular teaching destinations. The TAPIF Program, short for Teaching Assistant Program in France, is a government initiative that places applicants into French state schools to work as teaching assistants. The program provides a great opportunity to live and work in a country where long-stay visas can be difficult to secure for non-EU citizens. For those who...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Recognised TEFL Language 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. - South Korea said: Options for TeachersWith Western and European economies not being as stable as they have been in the past, teachers are looking at different employment options. Often, such options lead teachers, whether experienced or inexperienced, to teach their native language, english, abroad. Having been stuck in a slow economy post university graduation, I looked at my options outside of my home country pertaining to how I could extend my experiences beyond my home boundaries. Never having...  [Read more]

TEFL International’s center in Cebu sits only minutes from white-sand beaches and crystal blue waters. As one of the most highly developed provinces in the Philippines, Cebu acts as the heart of education, trade, and commerce for the central and southern portions of the archipelago. Despite all its growth, Cebu has retained its culture as well. It’s this combination of factors that makes Cebu an incredibly dynamic and exciting choice of location for your teacher training. Aside from careful development and great seascapes, Cebu comes from a distant past. 30,000 years ago the area was a series of land bridges that played a critical part in the migration of humans. When the bridges were covered with ocean, the island of Cebu was formed. Ferdinand Magellan visited the area in 1521 but...  [Read more]

Earn your teaching certificate in beautiful Prague Our training center in the Czech Republic provides the ideal location to earn your TEFL certification in magnificent Prague. This modern capital city offers an incredible opportunity to work and live surrounded by rich heritage and culture. We are a select, professional school run by highly experienced and qualified trainers. We combine the personal attention of a small course with the facilities, support and insider knowledge of one of the most established and respected language schools in Prague. Our trainees will have the chance to meet teachers in the staffroom and pick their brains about TEFL teaching and life in Prague or other countries. As a language school with more than 20 years of experience, we can provide trainees with useful...  [Read more]

TEFL International’s course in Granada is magical. It’s one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites and home to the majestic Alhambra Palace. Added to this, it’s the former capital of Moorish Spain and the Moors’ influences are seen everywhere. From monuments and churches to homes and palaces, history and intrigue will surround you every day of your stay. Today, Granada is a larger town rather than a small village. Despite its growth, it has retained its ancient charm. It is also a popular university town with vibrant nightlife to compliment its variety of eateries, theaters and clubs. Located in the Andalucia region, and nestled between the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Costa del Sol, Granada is also geographically unique. You’ll never run out of things to do or see. Opportunities...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University Fast 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: T.P. - South Africa said: Lesson PlanningResearch says that lesson planning in considered to be important but some theorists tend to disagree, saying that it is not a good idea, because there is too much structure. Lesson planning helps teachers set goals as to what they want their students to achieve and what they want to work towards. It is an indicator of whether or not they have achieved what they wanted to or not at the end of the lesson. If they have not reached their target they know what to focus on...  [Read more]

Choose to take TEFL International’s certificate course in Kathmandu, and you’ll be on top of the world. Kathmandu is Nepal’s capital and home to a dozen ethnicities. The country is known for its warm-hearted citizens, its proximity to the world’s tallest mountain chain and for its devout Buddhist practices. Kathmandu is truly a magical place and anyone who’s been there will attest to this. But don’t take their word for it, sign up for the course now and come see it for yourself. Nepal’s scenery is breathtaking. Eight of the ten highest mountain peaks in the world are in Nepal and of course it’s home to Mount Everest. While these climbs are not for the average traveler, you’re welcome to get out and experience some of the best hiking the world has to offer. Although not...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Universites TESOL 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: T.A. - South Africa said: Why complete a tefl courseA TEFL course is a great qualification to have and can be an advantage in teaching all around the world. People normally pursue a TEFL certificate for a variety of reasons. Most people would like to how to teach english to foreigners. Some teachers would like to know how to teach foreigners because they would like to travel overseas and teach. Teachers who are already TEFL teachers do more advanced courses frequently to keep themselves up to date with...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Training Courses 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.C. - South Africa said: Teaching VocabularyVocabulary is extremely useful to students, especially during the early stages when students are motivated to learn the basic words they need to get by with the english language. A learner’s vocabulary is made up of receptive vocabulary – these are words the student knows but doesn’t use, and their productive vocabulary – these are words the student knows and uses. Their receptive vocabulary is much larger than their productive vocabulary; the students can...  [Read more]