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Advert: TESOL in Thailand -- AYC 14 January 2012

AYC TESOL Course is offering 120 hours on site TESOL Course with the most reasonable price you can find in Thailand for legal based course. Our course fee is low as we are also running an English ...

12 Helpful Tips to Pass the CELTA or TEFL Teaching Preparation Course -- Larry M. Lynch 3 February 2012

As a Trinity College of London post-graduate diploma holder in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) when a co-worker seriously queried me on the rigors and requirements of taking a ...

Advantages of Getting a CELTA For Teaching English -- Andy De Ronda 3 February 2012

When I first thought about teaching English in a foreign country many of my friends said to me I shouldn't bother getting a certificate to teach, most private students don't ask to see it, ...

TEFL Qualifications - CertTESOL & MA TESOL -- Christopher John 3 February 2012

CertTESOL Administrated through Trinity College London, this has traditionally been viewed as being roughly equivalent by employers around the world and like the CELTA can be studied in different ...

A Beginners Guide To TEFL, TESL, And TESOL -- Casey Lipton 3 February 2012

What exactly is TEFL? What about TESL? What is the difference? TEFL is Teaching English as a Foreign Language. TESL is Teaching English as a Second Language. In general, if you teach overseas, in a ...

ESL Survey for Teachers -- Terry Terrian 27 January 2012

Hello everyone, I am working on a project to help ESL teachers teaching kids. I prepared a short survey to better understand how I can help you in the classroom. This shouldn't take longer than ...

Don't Get Tense About Tense - Survival Tips For Teaching Grammar -- Victoria Galloway 23 January 2012

This is an article designed to assist those who are thinking of signing up for a TEFL course (or who have completed their TEFL) and who have a nervous, stomach twisting fear of the word "grammar." I ...

Take my place on TESOL course in London, UK -- Penny 22 January 2012

Last May I enrolled on a 4 week full-time TESOL course in a school in Holborn, London, but I dropped out before the end due to ill health. The school kindly said that I could pass my place on to ...

Tips For Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (TESOL) -- Alice Shown 21 January 2012

Teaching English overseas can be a memorable experience, where you can combine your love for teaching and travelling. You can choose from a variety of countries. In Slovakia for instance, English has ...

TEFL Certification Courses: Online or Onsite, What's the Best Approach? -- Sarah Simmons 21 January 2012

If you are interested in the opportunity to teach English abroad but do not have experience teaching EFL (English as a Foreign Language), you will need to get a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of ...

Advert: ITTO Online TEFL TESOL Certificate Course -- ITTO Online 21 January 2012

Teach English worldwide through ITTO's Online TEFL TESOL Course of 140 hours! ITTO (International Teacher Training Organization) is part of teacher training and language institutes dedicated to ...

CELTA in London -- Amusicum 15 January 2012

Hello everybody, I have a first class BMus, an LRSM (Cello performance dip) and am currently doing a Masters in Psychosocial Studies in Birkbeck, University of London, which will be finished in ...

Re: CELTA in London -- cunning linguist 20 January 2012

You've asked a lot of questions which is fine, but I'm wondering just how much research you have done on the kinds of language schools that exist and will employ you, and the contractual ...

How to Learn TESOL in California -- James Stuart 13 January 2012

TESOL(Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification allows you to teach English as a second language both abroad and at home. Upon completion of a course, you will receive a ...

Trinity TESOL Certification -- Jordan Baughman 13 January 2012

Many universities and community colleges worldwide offer Trinity TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification to aspiring students looking to gain footing in their teaching ...

TESOL Strategies -- Ian Moore 13 January 2012

TESOL, or Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, is an association that allows potential teachers to become certified to teach English as a second language overseas. Currently there is a ...

Is a Master's Degree in TESOL Useful? -- Ashley Leary 13 January 2012

Want to earn more money and offer a better education to others? A Master's degree in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is extremely valuable in education today. The ...

TESOL Course Description -- Herbert Kanter 13 January 2012

Teaching English as a Second Language courses vary upon the level of expertise of the students in the class. They almost always involve required time both in class and in a computer lab, where ...

How to Teach TESOL -- Leyla Norman 10 January 2012

Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) can be done in a number of different environments. You might teach children or adults, at home or abroad. Consider which population you want to ...

TESOL & Teaching -- Andrea Helaine 10 January 2012

Teachers of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) focuses on teaching English and learning. The increasing demand for education in the English language and the ability to communicate has ...

TESOL Degrees -- Carmen Paduraru 8 January 2012

TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages), also known as TESL (teaching English as a second language), is a professional qualification that allows teachers to teach English in countries ...

What Certifications Are Needed to Teach in an ESL Class? -- Maggie McCormick 8 January 2012

The requirements for teaching an English as a Second Language or ESL class vary depending on the location of the class. Teaching ESL in the United States often has more restrictions than teaching ESL ...

PhD Programs in TESOL -- Hayley Harrison 5 January 2012

Overview The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the demand for adult literacy and remedial education teachers, such as those who teach English to non-native speakers, will grow by 15 ...

TESOL & Master's Degrees -- Palmer Owyoung 5 January 2012

It is estimated that over 700 million people around the world use English as a second language. This trend is expected to continue to grow, generating more job opportunities for teachers of English ...

TESOL Language Proficiency Standards -- Andrew Aarons 5 January 2012

In 1996, the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) published its first book of proficiency standards for teachers from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. The standards were updated ...

TESOL Theories -- Sarah Rogers 2 January 2012

In Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), English is taught to individuals including immigrants or refugees who now reside in English-speaking countries, such as the United States, ...

Re: TESOL Theories -- cunning linguist 8 January 2012

Sarah, I know you are trying to be helpful in your submission, but you might want to read Joan Taber’s blog on methodology. Although she’s not disparaging about the Direct Method, she does place ...

TESOL Certification Requirements -- Molly Park 2 January 2012

As globalization becomes a reality, the predominant language used by businesses, hospitals, media sources, and even at sporting events is English. Countries where English is not the dominant language ...

TESOL Research Topics -- Andrea Kearns 2 January 2012

The United States has been a land of immigrants since its inception--but for years, the way newcomers learned English was simply through trial and error. Today, teaching English to speakers of other ...

Class TESOL Certification -- Paul Katz 2 January 2012

TESOL certification classes open doors to teaching opportunities around the world. An acronym for "Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages," TESOL refers to the theory and practice of ...

Define TESOL Immersion -- Richard Steeves 2 January 2012

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a term often used interchangeably with ESL (English as a Second Language). One technique often used by TESOL teachers is called immersion. ...

TESOL Method -- Elanore Madden 2 January 2012

The TESOL method involves learning how to teach the four skills of language, in this case, the English language: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Listening and Reading make up the receptive ...

How to Get TESOL Qualifications -- Maggie McCormick 29 December 2011

The requirements to teach English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) vary widely based on the types of students that you want to teach. In particular, the requirements to teach English abroad are ...

How to Learn TESOL -- Elanore Madden 29 December 2011

A TESOL/TEFL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate allows you to experience the world not as a traveler but as a global citizen, working ...

How to Teach English Overseas With TESOL -- Charlie Brooks 29 December 2011

While traveling overseas for a short a period of time can provide you with a brief glimpse in another society's way of life, living abroad can intimately acquaint you with the finer points of ...

How to Obtain a TESOL -- Nicole Schmoll 29 December 2011

TESOL stands for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. TESOL is an international organization founded in 1966 as an association for English language teaching professionals. There are ...

How to Obtain a TESOL Teacher Certificate -- Leyla Norman 29 December 2011

Several options are available to become certified to teach English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Your education path will vary depending on where you want to teach and what type of students ...

TESOL Strategies -- Ian Moore 29 December 2011

TESOL, or Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, is an association that allows potential teachers to become certified to teach English as a second language overseas. Currently there is a ...

Definition of TESOL & TESL -- Collaborator 29 December 2011

TESOL and TESL are two different acronyms which stand for essentially the same thing. TESOL, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and TESL, or Teaching English as a Second Language, ...

Expected Salary for a Master's Degree in TESOL -- Leyla Norman 29 December 2011

Teachers with a bachelor’s degree and a TESOL (teacher of English to speakers of other languages) certification can teach in many schools and English programs around the world. However, having a ...

How to Choose a TESOL Certification Course -- Michael Wolfe 29 December 2011

Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages, or TESOL, is a discipline in which instructors are educated in methods for teaching non-native English speakers how to read, speak and write the ...

Programs in TESOL -- Maggie McCormick 29 December 2011

Programs in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) abound, but to choose the right one for you, you should learn the requirements for the job that you wish to have. There are no ...

Jobs for TESOL Teachers -- Guy Gardner 29 December 2011

TESOL stands for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. TESOL courses can be completed in universities, colleges or private courses. TESOL also includes TESL (teaching English as a ...

How Much Do TESOL Certified Teachers Make? -- Leyla Norman 29 December 2011

TESOL refers to Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Many factors play into how much money a TESOL certified teacher earns in a year. The type of institution and program for which he ...

How to Choose a TESOL Certification Course -- Collaborator 29 December 2011

A TESOL certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a serious investment of time and money. Also called TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), a TESOL certificate ...

MA TESOL -- Christine 27 December 2011

I am in the process of completing my Masters degree in TESOL in the US. I have an ESL certificate for American public schools. I would like to gain oversees experience this summer if possible while I ...

Re: TEFL/TESOL Courses Are a Waste of Money -- On teaching and cooking 16 December 2011

Reading a recipe doesn't mean you can bake a cake, however baking a cake without a recipe might taste like....... Reading books and learning pure theory won't make you a competent teacher I ...

Re: TEFL/TESOL Courses Are a Waste of Money -- San Migs 27 December 2011

Hmmm, I think the CELTA if you do not have one, and do not have the resources/time available to do a MA or something is perhaps an extra string in your bow...it may certainly be useful if you wish to ...

Cost of Celta reduced/waived if you stay with the school? -- Ryan 19 November 2011

Hi everyone, I wonder if someone could advise me on something. I'm a CELTA trained and experienced teacher, and my friend would like to do a CELTA and teach this coming summer. I paid for my ...

Re: Cost of Celta reduced/waived if you stay with the school? -- TEFL World Woki 27 November 2011

Personally I don't like the sound of this. It's a matter of finance. A CELTA is - give or take - around 1,500 USD or so. If the school offers the CELTA for free then they will have to make up ...

TESOL/TEFL Online for JET or Travel -- Laura 5 November 2011

Hello, I have some questions about getting TESOL or TEFL certification. I was thinking of applying to the Japanese Exchange Teaching Program. They do not require TESOL or TEFL but it is suggested ...

Re: TESOL/TEFL Online for JET or Travel -- Laura 17 November 2011

Thanks for the advice. I think I will get it, as it is not expensive and the company I contacted contacted me quickly with lots of information and has had people in the JET program. I dont think it ...

Re: TESOL/TEFL Online for JET or Travel -- Tim 6 November 2011

I'm on the JET Program now, and only one of the hundred or so JETs I know has a TEFL qualification. Around a quarter have teaching or linguistics degrees. Historically JET values an outgoing ...

Re: TESOL/TEFL Online for JET or Travel -- TEFL World Woki 6 November 2011

I think yes, it is reasonable. A TEFL course will help you get into the way of teaching. Of course nothing beats experience but it will help a lot and you won't walk into the first class ...

Korean teaching abroad -- Shine 22 October 2011

Hi, I'm Korean with a good level of english and a degree. If I where also to complete a TESOL/CELTA certificate are schools in non-English speaking countries, such as in Europe or South America, ...

Re: Korean teaching abroad -- Ryan 2 November 2011

You may want to try teaching at an overseas Korean Hagwon, particularly one that focuses on Test preparation, like TOEFL. Koreans, as I'm sure you know, prefer to learn this stuff from other ...

Re: Korean teaching abroad -- cunning linguist 27 October 2011

If I was in your position I would do some research in S. Korea regarding 'international exchange students.' At the university in China where I work we have lots of these students. They have ...

Re: Korean teaching abroad -- TEFL World Woki 23 October 2011

I think it will very much depend on the time and place and the attitude of the school owner. If you can demonstrate to them in person that your level of English is very good and you have the ...

Will experience count over a degree? -- Andy Walker 18 October 2011

Hi, im a native English speaking and considering doing a TESOL or similar course and teaching abroad. I have no degree which I am aware means I would not be able to teach in a number of countries, ...

Re: tesol onlinecourse -- TEFL World Woki 12 October 2011

I have to disagree to some extent with the previous answer. Yes, you'll need the degree and the TEFL cert to even get a look in. And yes, the visa issue is very important so you'll need to ...

TEFL/TESOL Courses Are a Waste of Money -- TEFL/TESOL Courses Are a Waste of Money 11 October 2011

Here's an article on TEFL/TESOL Courses:

Re: TEFL/TESOL Courses Are a Waste of Money -- Ian 13 December 2011

That article isn't for everyone. I don't think a single TEFL/TESOL/CELTA provider would like that article, however I didn't write it for them. I wrote it for myself and to share my ...

tesol onlinecourse -- kitty from texas 7 October 2011

hi everone. im kitty from texas.. i was hopin to find information on just What required to be able to one day go to italy & teach english.. Where & What do i absolutely have to have to begin,,?as ...

TEFL International BA Degree -- Crowman 3 October 2011

I have been working on and off teaching English for nearly eight years, completing a TEFL certificate after finishing university with only a DipHE, spending the remainder of my time working seasonal ...

Advert: Study Spanish in Argentina and get TEFL Certified! -- IBERO School Argentina 30 September 2011

Spanish +TEFL- combination course- IBERO Spanish and TEFL Language Institute, Buenos Aires, Argentina Our TEFL/ TESOL diploma offers potential teachers the perfect opportunity to perfect their ...

Tips on how to get a job after CELTA -- Madeleine Doherty 28 September 2011

Finishing the CELTA course is one thing, getting the job is the next part of the journey. See how one CELTA survivor has made her way through the system to find it's better to take it slow and ...

Have you done the DELTA course? Can you please help me decide if it is the one for me? :) -- Victoria 27 September 2011

Hello, there! I am considering whether to take the DELTA course in about a year's time. However, I have done some research on the kind of candidates that they normally look for and I am not so ...

tefl -- verena 24 September 2011

Hello there!I have the CELTA certificate and I have been teaching for two years.I love this profession but at the moment I feel a bit stuck.I haven't got a degree and I am seriously thinking ...

Re: tefl -- cunning linguist 25 September 2011

Hello Verena. You have asked a number of questions and I'll try to provide some answers. "I haven't got a degree and I am seriously thinking about getting one." I would always encourage ...

Advert: 100-hour TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification available through Oxford Seminars -- Lyndsey Pratt 21 September 2011

Oxford Seminars now offers a 100-hour TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification course comprised of a 60-hour in-class component and a 40-hour online component. Included in the 60-hour in-class component is a ...

Teaching in East Asia -- Teaching in East Asia 19 September 2011

Hi, I'm seriously considering applying for a TESOL certification program in Japan or possibly Korea (most likely in the summer or next fall). I completed a dual degree MA program at Columbia ...

Re: Teaching in East Asia -- TEFL World Woki 20 September 2011

Well jobs teaching English pay enough to live on reasonably well in your chosen country but, especially for newcomers, it's not often enough to make a big indent into your debt! The usual ...

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I want to do this -- steve H 16 September 2011

Hi Guys Thank you for anyone who can give advice. I am from North East England and have lived in Australia Queensland for 12 years now. I have a degree in Applied Social Sciences in Counselling and ...

Re: I want to do this -- TEFL World Woki 17 September 2011

Yes and no. The basic qualifications are a degree and a TEFL certificate so I would suggest getting the latter. There are plenty of jobs in Asia, particularly China, which are open. Although 55 is ...

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Re: Advert: Accredited College Online TESOL Program -- TEFL World Wiki 15 September 2011

Hi, Who accredits the course?

Advert: Online TEFL certification -- TEFL Course by teflonline.com 14 September 2011

We are offering an online TEFL course. You can easily complete it at your own pace. Why take TEFL? There are many great reasons! TEFL is recommended internationally and it is a great addition to your ...

Re: Different foreign language markets- different standards, different cultures and traditions! -- Jill 13 September 2011

Hello, I didn't read your entire post because it was too long. I am certified through TESL Canada. Their advanced course includes 13 modules and a four day practicum. On average a module takes ...

Reputable Online TESOL Certification Program -- Ayse 13 September 2011

I'm a licensed English Language Arts teacher, and I am currently pursuing an additional license in Literacy Education. I wanted to also get a license in TESOL. However, I was wondering if I can ...

Advert: ICAL -- ICAL 15 September 2011

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Re: Looking for a TESOL practicum in Japan -- TESOL Practicum 9 September 2011

The thing is, the biggest schools in Japan don't require any certification. I'll see if I can find any smaller private institutions. Thanks for the advice, Turnoi!

Looking for a TESOL practicum in Japan -- TESOL Practicum 8 September 2011

Hi, I'm currently in Central Japan (Mie-ken, Tsu city) and I need to complete my practicum in order to receive my TESOL diploma. I've been trying to find a school with someone who holds a ...

TEFL -- Will Pridmore 6 September 2011

Hi guys, I'm currently a first-year university student studying Italian and Media & Communications. Upon graduating, I plan to get my CELTA certificate and travel the world for a few years, ...

Re: TEFL -- TEFL World Woki 7 September 2011

I would always recommend taking a course with a tutor. In fact, the idea that one can take a course without a tutor throws up all sorts of doubts in my mind!

TESOL: Future TESOL Teacher Advice Needed! -- Taylor Elise 26 August 2011

I am currently undergraduate student planning to graduate in the spring of 2012 with my BA in Elementary Education with an endorsement in ESL. Lately, I have been taking a look into Columbia ...

Re Celta/Tesol Help -- Silverboy 26 August 2011

Hi Turnoi. A degree IS mandatory in Japan. Unless an FT was really well connected I doubt they would get a job without a degree. It is a lot different to China, and the educational standards are ...

Celta/Tesol Help -- J 25 August 2011

So basically i've come to Australia backpacking. I've been thinking a lot about wether or not I want to stay here or travel around or go back home (and end up doing a dead end job). One place ...

Re Celta/Tesol Help -- Nathan 27 August 2011

I did my TESOL diploma and havn't gone travelling yet as I am doing an education degree as I want to go to places that require a degree before you start working. Japan from what I heard generally ...

Re Celta/Tesol Help -- San Migs 27 August 2011

places like China and Thailand, are the places to go if you don't have a degree. Bear in mind, at least in China, you won't be eligible for the public jobs without a degree as it is a ...

Re Celta/Tesol Help -- Silverboy 28 August 2011

Bear in mind also, working in Thailand without a degree, or worse, a fake degree, is highly illegal. At best, you will be held in a Thai immigration detention centre for a few days, and then get ...

Re Celta/Tesol Help -- Silverboy 26 August 2011

My opinion is that you should go home. I was recently back home in Australia for six weeks, and it is a two-speed economy there at the moment. Unless you work in the mining sector in WA ( around the ...

Re Celta/Tesol Help -- San Migs 27 August 2011

Silverboy makes some fair points. These reasons are why I am considering China again...no interest in Japan or Korea, even with a free flight there, very xenophobic places where you are likely to be ...

Re: Different foreign language markets- different standards, different cultures and traditions! -- San Migs 19 August 2011

What does make you a decent and qualified teacher in a 4-week intensive course when you haven't taught before and don't either have a degree at all or a degree in a subject area relevant to ...

Re: Different foreign language markets- different standards, different cultures and traditions! -- San Migs 19 August 2011

I agree with what you wrote there. It does seem very regulated and standardized. The problem with TEFL in China is,especially at the training centre level, it does not matter what or who you were ...

Tips on how to survive the CELTA course -- Cambridge CELTA 18 August 2011

It's hard but it's fun. Having made it through want to share some of my mistakes and some advice on how to survive and gain passport to the world! ...

question on tefl as change of career -- Francesca 17 August 2011

Hi, I am wondering if there is anyone out there who did the CELTA or similar later in life (50's) and has managed to find work. I have a good degree, two post grad quals and lots of business ...

Teaching in Cali, Colombia -- Mark 17 August 2011

Hi, my Colombian wife and I would like to retire to Cali (her hometown). I would like to know the availability of ESl teaching jobs there. Anyone have any info??

Re Teaching in Cali, Colombia -- Brandon 26 August 2011

Mark, Last year I taught English in Cali. There is a high demand for ESL teachers in Cali without a doubt. The pay is pretty generous considering many of the schools foot your housing costs as well. ...

Re: Teaching in Cali, Colombia -- TEFL World Woki 19 August 2011

It's certainly possible. Businesses play a big role in the ELT market with their demand for in-company ESL teachers, and in particular for American English speakers. Requirements vary according ...

Value of different online certification programs -- andrew 12 August 2011

Hello. I am currently starting my 11th year teaching junior high social studies in the USA. I'm interested in using the next year to earn an online TESOL/TEFL, etc, certification with the goal of ...