Can You Fail An Online Tefl Course

If you are serious about teaching English abroad and are motivated to complete your training, there is no reason why a TESOL certification should be beyond your capabilities. However, it should be noted that our training courses require a considerable level of commitment in both time and effort and if you do not complete all individual aspects of the course in the maximum allowed time frame, it is possible to fail the course Although it is possible to fail our courses, the vast majority of trainees are successful in their studies and go on to work as ESL teachers across the world. At ITTT we are committed to providing all our trainees with the assistance they need in order to reach their full potential. With a combination of high-quality study materials, experienced trainers and...  [Read more]

  In order to provide our online TESOL course trainees with a convenient and user-friendly study experience we have developed our own unique online study platform. Once you have registered for one of our online courses you will receive an email containing the sign-in code for your own personalized online study dashboard. Your dashboard acts as a hub where you can navigate to everything you will need throughout the study process, including written and video materials and all the required assessments. You can access the dashboard at any time via any internet connected device you prefer, whether its a PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. You will be able to read through all the course materials directly online or you can download them to any of your devices so you can access them offline...  [Read more]

If you choose to take an online TESOL course you will have the luxury of choosing exactly where and when you study. You can work through your course at home in the evenings and on the weekends, or you could fit in what you can during your lunch break or when traveling to and from work. This kind of flexibility is one of the main reasons why our online courses are so popular. However, if you choose to attend one of our training centers to complete an in-class TESOL course, you will also have plenty of options. Our in-class course is currently available in a number of different countries, in most corners of the world. You could choose the training center that is closest to your home location, or you could choose one that is located close to where you would most like to live and work...  [Read more]

This common question is not easy to answer as it depends on the individual TESOL course you decide to sign up for. There are many different options to choose from, whether it is an online course, an in-class course, or a course that blends the two study methods. Each study method has a variety of courses and each one comes with its own average completion time. By choosing ITTT as your TESOL course provider you will have access to a wide range of courses with varying lengths, level of difficulty, and study method, which means you should certainly find something to suit your individual situation. In general, TESOL courses are classified by how many hours they take to complete on average. A quick online search will reveal a wide range of courses starting from around 50 hours or even...  [Read more]

TESOL certification courses typically come in three different formats: In-class courses, online courses, and combined (hybrid) courses. Each of these options has its pluses and minuses, but they all lead towards the same goal of gaining the qualification you need to secure English language teaching jobs in countries all over the world. Below we take a look at all three study options so you can pick the right one to suit your personal learning style and your individual life situation. An in-class TESOL course offers a traditional route towards a teaching qualification, with most options in this category operating as full-time study over a four-week period at a dedicated training center. This study option has several benefits that you will not find with other methods of study....  [Read more]

In years gone by most training courses required attendance at some form of training center. However, since the explosion of the internet and the wide availability of internet connected devices, online training has gradually become more and more popular. These days online courses have largely become the norm in many fields and they have also become widely accepted by employers as a legitimate route towards qualification. Although there are a few areas where online courses might struggle to replicate their in-class equivalent, online courses are clearly here to stay. If you have made the decision to complete your TESOL training via an online course, the next decision is which one to choose? The first thing to remember is that TESOL courses are normally classified by the average number...  [Read more]

Many people find ESL jobs around the world with an online TESOL certification. The truth is, it is possible to find teaching jobs with no qualifications at all. The question you really need to ask is, can I get a job that pays well and offers good working conditions? Although the answer is still yes, you need to make sure that the course you choose is of the highest quality you can find. The unavoidable drawback of taking a TESOL course online is the obvious lack of any teaching practice. If your budget can stretch to a month-long in-class training course you will have many hours to practice the theory you have learned with real language learners in an authentic classroom environment. This type of course will open up a wider range of opportunities in many countries around the world....  [Read more]

Distance learning has become an increasingly popular form of study in many fields of education and ESL teaching is no exception. To ensure we continue to provide a high level of convenience and affordability we regularly add new course options to our online range. Our 120-hour online TESOL course covers virtually all the same theory subjects as our in-class TESOL course. The main difference between the two course options is observed teaching practice (OTP). During an in-class course trainees get to spend many hours practicing their teaching in a real classroom under the guidance of experienced teacher trainers. Because of this practical experience, in-class TESOL courses are generally seen as superior to courses that do not provide any practical training. However, while our in-class...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centres Offering 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: A.K. – U.S.A. said: The general idea of the ESA structure was very helpful to me. I had only had a vague idea of the need to get students interested in a topic before talking about it and the ESA structure formalized the need to do this. The refresher on grammar was also extremely helpful. I feel much more confident about explaining problems students have with their grammar and showing them solutions. I will use the ESA structure as a guide on how to plan classes from now on and work on making all phases...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about 100 Hour 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: C.L. – Korea said: I have gained an abundance of information and helpful tips throughout this course. I appreciated the fact that I could practice writing lesson plans for different scenarios and was able to get feedback. I also felt it was necessary to re-learn about english grammar because I hadn’t been taught grammar since high school. A lot of the information really helped me remember and gain more insight on teaching to students from another country, and I hope to use as much of this information as I can,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates Recognised 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.K. - Japan said: This course has taught me several valuable skills, as well as given me confidence in my own knowledge of english language teaching that I will take with me into the classroom. Through the completion of this course I have become more knowledgeable in the areas of grammar, including tenses, modals, phrasal verbs and conditionals. My confidence in teaching grammar has improved tremendously. I will use my gained knowledge and apply it to the classroom setting. This is a basic skill that...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cheapest TESOL 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.B. - Korea said: I have learned much about organization of activities and exercises and how they can dictate the flow of a lesson. This is particularly helpful for me because I feel that it gives me a workable framework for planning successful lessons. To me this makes the difference between a student having materials presented to them and a student be a participant and integral part of the puzzle. I plan on using many units from this program in my teaching in South korea. Specifically, many of the example...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Distance TESOL 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: O.A. – U.K. said: I have learned a whole of new and useful techniques that I believe that I can put into practice in the classroom when I teach english in japan on the 20th of April 2012. Teachers and Learners: What makes a good teacher? • A good teacher should be kind and patient. • A good teacher should really love teaching. • A good teacher should be lively and entertaining. • A good teacher is able to motivate learners. • A good teacher has a good knowledge of their subject. Parts of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Discount 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: C.I. - Japan said: I have gained a more in depth knowledge of my mother tongue. I am now able to analyze the way I talk, my intonation in speech, and grammar. I have learned how to plan a class to suit different levels, how to troubleshoot difficult classes, how to use a mountain of materials, how to keep the students motivated, how to arrange the class and so much more. Most importantly I learned how to become a good english teacher. I have gained a more in depth knowledge of my mother tongue....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Approved 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: C.P. – U.K. said: First, I have gained a basis on teaching skills which will make my work (as a teaching assistant) so much easier in terms of classroom management, lesson planning and methodology. Secondly, I have also gained many ideas and techniques as well as how to obtain the maximum benefit from our resources in order of develop ESOL lessons. To conclude, the acquisition of awareness about grammar, essential at the teaching english time was really worth and complete for elementary and intermediate levels,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Credible TESOL Classes 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.B. - Saudi Arabia said: This course has provided for me, a more specialized view of how to approach the teaching of ESOL. I think that above all the intonation unit was the most useful because in the past I treated it as process that I gave indirect importance. I allowed osmosis and repetition to be the students’ primary teacher as I understood that only through drilling and student mimicry would this important aspect of communication achieved. I also found it important to see and practice a different...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Distance TESOL Classes 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.K. - Greece said: I have learned a great deal about the english language teaching skills to be applied in the future. I am going to use my TEFL certificate to teach in spain, where I am planning to move, so I can experience the culture in the heart of the country. Overall, I feel that the course was very well structured and covered any areas are necessary to enter a classroom with the confidence to begin teaching. The course led me to language paths, concerning teaching techniques, I was not aware of,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Distance TESOL 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: E.H. - France said: Firstly, it has been a good revision of points of english grammar that I learned some years ago at school. It has also been interesting to learn new aspects and rules of grammar that I’d not considered before. I think that having learned another language and living in another country has already opened my mind to english and language in general, so I benefited more from learning the grammar now than I did when I was younger. I’ve enjoyed considering the different aspects of teaching...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company Combined 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: J.O. – U.S.A. said: I have learned there is so much preparation work that goes behind teaching just one lesson. I have learned how to construct an effective lesson plan, as well as, ideas for each of the three teaching stages (engage, study, activate). I gained a lot of insight in regards to the teaching process, what to expect as a new teacher, how to become a good teacher, what I should do to give my students a great learning experience, and basic grammar techniques I didn't think twice about by being...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company Credible 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: D.G. – U.S.A. said: Overall ITTT was a good quality on-line program, including well-presented, engaging, relevant and informative materials. • The course gave me a quite solid base for future teaching performance; • I have a better understanding of how to approach teaching english as a second language; • I furthered my knowledge and expertise in teaching in a foreign environment; • tesol course has raised my confidence and proven my passion for teaching; • I am one step closer to enter an...  [Read more]