Certification To Teach

TESOL certification is a vital credential for those looking to teach the English language, as it is a prerequisite for most teaching positions. Yet, with no standardized regulations overseeing TESOL certification, choosing the right course can become a daunting task. Any online search will unveil a myriad of options, each varying in study duration and cost, adding layers of complexity to the decision-making process. A practical way to differentiate TESOL certification courses is by the average number of study hours they offer, often highlighted in the course title. On the shorter end, you will find economical courses that can be wrapped up in as little as 20 hours. While these might seem attractive due to their quick turnaround, they often fall short for many mainstream TESOL...  [Read more]

To contact ITTT simply fill out the form below and select an enquiry type to enable us to reply as soon as possible. If you are an existing student who has already purchased one of our courses you can use the form below to ask for additional help or information. Please specify the issue and help you require by filling out the subject and text fields. You should also include your user ID if you have signed up for an online training course. We will respond as quickly as possible; typically within 12 hours on working days but often within 2 hours. If you are undecided on which course would suit you best it is natural to have a few questions you would like answering. The best place to start is our FAQ page where you will find answers to many of the most commonly asked questions. If your...  [Read more]

The world of English language teaching is very fond of acronyms and TESOL is one of the most common. TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and is used when referring to the act of teaching, as well as the qualification required by teachers wishing to do the teaching. Below are a range of other popular teaching acronyms and their definitions. ESL: English as a Second Language ESL may have had its beginning with the rise of the British Empire in the 15th Century. As more countries were being colonized by Britain the use of English was taught to the native speaking leaders of the country, so they could continue to carry out Britain’s rule after the British left the country. ESOL: English to Speakers of Other Languages. There are two sides to this: the...  [Read more]

TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. As well as the actual act of teaching English, the acronym TESOL is also used to refer to the courses that teachers take and the certification they receive upon completion of their training. In order to be eligible for most sought after teaching jobs, teachers with or without previous experience generally require a TESOL certificate. In this sense, a TESOL is most certainly a teaching certificate. There are generally three standard ways to obtain a TESOL certification: In-class courses, online courses, and combined (hybrid) courses. Any of these options will result in a TESOL qualification that is widely recognized by employers around the world, provided it is supplied by a reputable course provider such as ITTT....  [Read more]

Whether you need a TESOL certificate to teach English online will depend on the platform you choose to work for. Some online teaching employers expect their recruits to be TESOL certified and will reject unqualified teachers under the assumption that they lack the necessary skills and knowledge. There are a few employers out there who will take on teachers without any qualifications or you can choose to set up your own online teaching business which also doesn’t require any certification. However, in reality, the majority of students looking for online English lessons typically prefer a teacher who has some relevant qualifications. The worldwide demand for online education programs has gone through the roof in recent years and it is only set to get stronger. As a consequence,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Course TESOL Organisations 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. - Greece said: This course has really opened my eyes to the different ways a teacher can help students absorb information. I feel like I have gained a lot of knowledge on how to make a course fun, yet challenging and informative. After taking this course, I feel confident that I can organize a class and even a course from scratch with my own ideas and access to various other materials. I also feel like I can make a course exciting and give life to it which is beneficial for both the students and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cost Inclass 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.H. – U.S.A. said: The course has made me more confident going into the classroom and teaching students english Language. The different teaching methods from the course have given me insight about teaching students of different ages and levels. I feel more confident teachings student’s grammar and pronunciation. I will definitely be looking through the course material again as I start my teaching career. I will use the material to better utilize time in a classroom and to help students learn english as much...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Class TESOL Online 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.M. – Laos said: The most valuable thing I’ve gained from this course is lesson planning. I’ve never planned any of my lessons before. I thought lesson planning was a waste of time. Now I plan to use a lesson plan for most of my classes. I’ve learned how to use the course book and real material to their greatest effect. I will not rely too much on the course book and use more real material in the classroom. Finally, I’ve learned not to use the student’s native language too much during the lesson. I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Achieving 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: B.M. – U.K. said: From this course I have gained a better understanding of grammar. Even though I'm a native speaker, I never really thought about the different tenses and the ways they are used until I went through this course. I now have a much better understanding of what contexts different tenses are used in and this will be extremely useful when teaching non-native speakers. I have also gained a lot of knowledge about how a classroom is run and also got a lot of different teaching ideas that I can...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Agency Comprehensive 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: R. G. - U.S.A. said: For one, I have gained a greater respect for the complexity of the english language. I use english every day, but until I studied language in another country, I never really thought about how difficult it would be to study. This former thought was blown out of the water by this course. To teach english, I, in effect, had to learn english again during the course of this certification work. I know how to use english, but until now, I never thought this deeply about how the language is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation Higher 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: V.S. – Finland said: The course has been short but insightful. I enjoyed the practical examples that cleared up many theoretical explanations. I found the activity tips and links very useful, they have already helped me a lot when planning some lessons. I think the different lesson structures (ESA etc.) will be very much in use, not only when teaching english but maybe also with other subject. I think I will try to detailed lesson plans, especially at the beginning and if I will be teaching groups. ...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cost Diploma 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: S.M. - Vietnam said: The first thing that comes to mind is, how I learned to make lessons interesting and fun for the students. I think the ESA method is really great! Using icebreaker, warmers, study games, drill work, feed-back, correction, and communication games and activities in teams, gives such a well-rounded approach to teaching, and a good balance between teacher-oriented presentation and student practice. I am thankful for the different teaching skills I have been learning now: making lessons lively...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation TESOL Online 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: B.F. – Canada said: There have been a couple of things I can highlight about this course that were extremely helpful for me. One of my biggest weaknesses, not only as a teacher but also as a human being, is organization. Being able to understand how to organize detailed lesson plans to more efficiently use my classtime has gone miles, even while I've been in the process of learning how to do it better. I've noticed my students being more engaged during lesson times, and hearing more and more...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre Legit 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: S.V. – U.S.A. said: I entered this course feeling confident in my understanding of english and how I might go about teaching. While I haven’t lost this confidence, I have been humbled and directed to further study in the course of this certification. Some of the most difficult units covered were the grammar units. Having difficulties with the grammar of my native tongue has given me even more appreciation for those learning the language. I also feel that I have a much better perspective on how to form...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Agency Legitimate 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: T. B. - Japan said: I gained a lot of information that I had either never learned before or might have forgotten about. The course is a great refresher in terms of re-introducing certain aspects of english grammar that native speakers often forget. As a current assistant language teacher, this course has definitely helped me as a teacher; it has provided various teaching examples and activities I have learned to incorporate into my teachings. Having to consistently create lesson plans for the course has...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Exam 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: P.C. – Japan said: This course was structured very well. I have practiced lots of grammar which I don’t use so often. Different teaching skills in this course is very useful to us. I am planning to use my TEFL learning in my monolingual classes next year. Although it will be my first experience but whatever I’ve learned in this course I can use it effectively. This course has covered lot of different areas of english language which is very useful to a new or an experienced teacher. This course...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation Cheapest 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.P. – Canada said: Since commencing this course, I have had my horizons broadened tenfold. Being a student who excelled strongly in all previous english courses, I was not expecting to learn as much as I did within the course about teaching basic english. Over the span of the last few months, a few friends and relatives have commented on how aware and irritable I have become over oral or written grammatical mistakes when communicating in english to native english speakers (I am also a native...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies Inclass 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. M. – U.S.A. said: I think a lot of what I gained through this course is discussed in Task 3 (Why complete a tefl course). The thing I have gained from this course is confidence in teaching abroad. I have a lot of experience in leading groups of students in recreational activities, but not very much experience leading in an educational environment. This course has given me the tools to make me feel like I can succeed when teaching abroad. From this course I feel like I have received an overview...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Refresher 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: A. L. - France said: During this course I have definitely learnt a lot more about the english language. There are probably things I maybe saw at some point in my schooling life, but I forgot along the way or some things I just didn't know at all so I found it really interesting to understand better why we said certain things the way we do. The teaching methods and training also made me realize even more that it's not because you speak english that you automatically know who to teach it as many people...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Class Location 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.P. -China said: This ITTT online course has provided me everything I need to teach english as a foreign language. It has given me the solid foundation course to strengthen my english grammar and phonology. The details of the techniques and skills needed by teachers were clearly presented. Suggestions coming from my online tutor Pippa and Darren were exceedingly helpful. My intention right now is to totally improve my teaching career by implementing what I’ve learned from this online course. I, therefore...  [Read more]