Celta Trinity Tesol

At ITTT we are able to offer four-week in-class CELTA and Trinity College CertTESOL courses as part of our overall training course options. These courses are conducted by independent organisations at a variety of locations worldwide. The course contents are outlined below. This course involves 120 contact hours, which equates to 6 hours a day for 20 days if you enrol on the full time CELTA. To successfully complete the course you will need to: The CELTA course covers the following subjects: OTP is one of the most important parts of the course and is undertaken in small classes of genuine English language students. The overall course requirement is 6 hours of assessed teaching practice which may be divided into several lessons of between 40 and 60 minutes duration. Following every lesson...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL - Accreditation CELTA 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.F. Australia said: When I first made the decision to make a career out of teaching english as a foreign language, I thought the basis of the lesson would be teaching the students key words that would assist them in making sentences. Little did I know that there is much, much more to the english language than a native speaker realizes. As children, native speakers of english listen to the people around them speak and can pick up on the structure of a sentence, they hear the intonation...  [Read more]

The world of English language teaching is well known for its love of acronyms and unfortunately this can lead to a large amount of confusion amongst potential teachers, as well as those with plenty of experience in the field. Websites for course providers, job boards, recruitment programs, and any other teaching related information you might look at are likely to be littered with acronyms, including TEFL, tesol, and CELTA. So what is the difference between these terms? Short for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, TEFL is probably the most common acronym you will come across when conducting research for teaching English abroad. TEFL does not refer to a single training program, certification, or program provider but is simply a catch-all term for training courses and certification...  [Read more]

If you have done some research and made the decision to teach English abroad or online, you will probably have been confronted with a mound of perplexing letters: TEFL, tesol, and CELTA – what do they all mean, and which is better? Don't worry. We are here to help you understand the differences and lead you into a world of education and international travel. First, let's get the abbreviations out of the way. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, tesol stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and CELTA is an acronym for Certificate in English Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages (until recently, it stood for Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults). To put it another way, TEFL and tesol are generic terms for the field of teaching English...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about TEFL - Cambridge Online Celta 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: C.H. - China said: As time goes by, I have spent over five months on taking this course since December last year. Frankly speaking, I really appreciate the TEFL course which offers me lots of beneficial and practical teaching methodology, and this content plays a crucial role in my teaching career. Firstly, it gives me scientific guidance in terms of the teaching theory. To be specific, I become much clear about what roles a teacher needs to play at the different stages of a lesson...  [Read more]

In order to allow potential trainees to compare different courses, many countries, organizations and TEFL course providers have developed their own course-level framework. At ITTT our framework currently runs from level 3 to level 7, covering our full selection of TEFL certification courses. On this scale it is generally agreed that a level 4 course is the minimum level expected by employers who are trying to fill vacancies for mainstream entry-level EFL teaching jobs. However, many trainees choose to start their teaching career with a higher level of training. A level 5 TEFL course will give you a genuine headstart on most other first-time teachers and allow you to apply for a wider range of jobs. A level 5 TEFL course on the ITTT scale is the equivalent of a standard CELTA certification...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about Celta Diploma On Line 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.W - Thailand said: Although being a native english speaker I have learned a great deal about the english language which had either been forgotten or never learned prior. Most of all I have learned various teaching skills which I believe can be applied to all areas of expertise in the future and not just restricted to teaching english. Ultimately I plan to use my certificate to teach staff in resorts during the monsoon season. And if tourism stays low in thailand I will move to full time english...  [Read more]

  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. I've experienced teaching adult beginners and kindergarteners in groups, and teenagers individually. For myself, teaching adults was the hardest as they have their own knowledge and perceptions in the English language. Also, gathering people from different backgrounds was also not easy whereas young learners including kindergarten through middle school students are more open to absorb the new language and...  [Read more]

Check out Tesolcourse.com about Celta Online Certification Affordable 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. - USA said: I have personally gained respect for people learning the english language. It is much more difficult of a language to learn when you look at all the grammar rules?and exceptions. I believe I gained a lot from this course. I gained a better understanding of the grammar, the understanding of how to make lesson plans. The attitude and the preparations needed for each lesson. I am also better aware of the different levels of learners and different groups of students as...  [Read more]

ITTT has recently opened a TEFL & TESOL training center in Italy. If you wish to be TEFL/TESOL-certified and would love to take a course in Italy, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Check out course details and fees for ITTT's Italy. TEFL/TESOL center here! Check out Tesolcourse.com about Celta Certification Italy 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: A.W. - China said: I have really learned a lot of the course of this experience. I think the most important thing I have learned is that I...  [Read more]

Growing up, my parents provided their children with a multitude of opportunities so that we could discover our talents and nurture those skills. They enrolled me and my sister in Art, Piano, Gymnastics, Ballet/Jazz, Cello, Girl Scouts, and Kumon classes, just to name a few. Because my parents were such strong proponents of a well-integrated education, I was able to recognize my innate artistic capabilities at a very early age. However, as I entered High School my extra-curricular activities were reduced to Piano Lessons and Student Council. My parents brought in private tutors for my sister and me with the hope that we may excel in our Honors English and Math Courses at school. I couldn't blame them for their decision. After all, any college- bound student who takes her...  [Read more]

Mexico is a cosmopolitan and diverse country that provides one of the very best environments for completing a CELTA course anywhere in the world. The capital Mexico City, also known as the City of Palaces, is a destination like no other where you will be dazzled by the vibrant nature of the local culture. Throughout Mexico various cultures have shared it as their home for centuries, all the way back to the Aztec Empire and beyond. Wherever you go in this spectacular country you will bear witness to its glorious past and its bright, multicultural present. Ancient structures, modern development and lush parks and gardens are all blended to create the Mexico of today. Within this backdrop, our CELTA course is run in colonial buildings that are perfectly suited for the classroom aspect and the...  [Read more]

Madrid is not only the capital of Spain, but also the most populated city in the country and the nerve center of the government and economy, all of which make it a great location for taking a teacher training course. Famous as one of the most welcoming and hospitable capitals in Europe, Madrid is a very cosmopolitan city that is home to a wide range of cultures from all corners of the globe. Here you will find countless opportunities to make friends and to work alongside people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Regardless of the time of year, you will never be short of things to do in Madrid. Indoors you can explore many fascinating art galleries, including the Museo del Prado, Museo Reina Sofía and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, as well as numerous museums. When the weather is fine...  [Read more]

Madrid is not only the capital of Spain, but also the most populated city in the country and the nerve center of the government and economy, all of which make it a great location for taking a teacher training course. Famous as one of the most welcoming and hospitable capitals in Europe, Madrid is a very cosmopolitan city that is home to a wide range of cultures from all corners of the globe. Here you will find countless opportunities to make friends and to work alongside people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Regardless of the time of year, you will never be short of things to do in Madrid. Indoors you can explore many fascinating art galleries, including the Museo del Prado, Museo Reina Sofía and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, as well as numerous museums. When the weather is fine...  [Read more]

Navigating your way through the different TEFL certification options can be daunting. Luckily, we are here to shed some light on the different levels available for TEFL courses. The frameworks' general characteristics are often related to various factors, including the total number of hours spent studying, the certification type, if the program includes a practical component, and the method of study (full-time or part-time). A level 5 TEFL course is in the upper range of the framework, meaning it is among the more advanced TEFL certifications out there. A level 5 TEFL qualification is equivalent to a CELTA or Foundation Degree. This level is ideal for obtaining the top TEFL positions available. Whether online or abroad, better-paying TEFL jobs will be easier to find. A level 5...  [Read more]

These acronyms are used when referring to training courses that English language teachers undertake, as well as the certification they receive upon completion. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and tesol stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. As these terms are essentially the same, they are often used interchangeably, however, TEFL is most commonly used within the UK and tesol is usually preferred in the USA. Although some countries may favor one acronym over the other, it is important to remember that a TEFL certification and a tesol certification are exactly the same thing as the training involved is identical. Although TEFL and tesol training courses are identical and the acronyms are generally used interchangeably, there is a technical...  [Read more]

TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. In other words, it is a teaching qualification for teaching English to anyone whose first language isn’t English. TEFL certificates are academic qualifications that are provided upon successful completion of a TEFL course. TEFL certificates can be used anywhere in the world, although the TEFL acronym is most commonly used when referring to teachers in the UK and Europe. Almost all schools expect their ESL teachers to be fluent in the English language, with sound communication skills and an ESL teaching qualification (TEFL/tesol/CELTA). CELTA shares some similarities with TEFL and tesol courses. It is overseen by the Cambridge university and is predominantly a qualification for teaching English to adult learners. TEFL and TESOL...  [Read more]

  This TESOL review is from Polina. She is from Greece and recently completed our 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL training course right next to the beach at home. She found the course to be very interesting and learned a lot of new things. She is excited to use her new learned skills at the end of the year when she is going back to the capital city of Athens to work with new clients. 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. The videos showcased the immense...  [Read more]

  In this tesol review video Jamin talks about his experience taking ITTT’s 120-hour online TESOL course. Jamin is currently living and working as an English teacher in South Korea. He has been working as a teacher for the past 5 years. Despite working as a teacher for several years Jamin found that he still learned several things throughout the course. Jamin recommends the 120-hour course to anyone thinking of taking a TESOL course. 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...  [Read more]

Even entry-level teaching jobs usually require applicants to have completed a standard TEFL certification course of around 120 hours. Teachers who want to take another step up the employment ladder often choose to take a higher level qualification such as a Diploma in TESOL. However, if you are seriously interested in reaching the very top of the TEFL job market, completing a master’s degree will certainly be a big help. ITTT does not oversee its own master’s degree course, but we do have a popular option that we can recommend. The Master of Education in TESOL (MEd in TESOL) from the Paris College of International Education provides a practical and affordable route towards gaining a highly regarded, internationally recognized qualification. With this qualification in your pocket you...  [Read more]

If you want to meet the criteria laid out for most online or overseas TEFL jobs, then you will need to complete a standard 120-hour TEFL certification course as a minimum. Anyone who dreams of earning a higher salary or applying for management level positions will typically need an advanced qualification such as diploma. However, teachers who want to get to the very top of the EFL tree will probably need to think about completing a Bachelor's Degree in TESOL. ITTT does not operate its own degree course, but we are able to recommend a good option. The Bachelor of Education in TESOL (B.Ed TESOL) from the Paris College of International Education offers a very convenient and affordable way to gain a high-end, internationally recognized teaching qualification. This is a 120-credit degree...  [Read more]

  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 has certainly expected the learner to be confused by the differences in conditional forms and has given enough drilled the learner enough through exercises to properly teach this Unit. I personally found it confusing and had to reread the text and go back to previous Units to get a good grasp of the subject. At this point, all my students are in the A1 level and may not find this topic yet suitable....  [Read more]

  Get TEFL or TESOL certified and teach English abroad! 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. Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving and a common problem situations especially how to dealt with different students. Like for example with new group,existing group,young learners, different levels and large classes. The rule of the teacher here is very important because it is character trait and mind set because it takes a person who motivated. Many...  [Read more]

  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 on conditionals and reported speeches is intimidating a bit because I was confused near the end. At first I thought things were clear but the zero and mixed conditional had me reviewing and reviewing my notes. Reporting speeches also had me second guessing myself on the correct forms. I can see how my students feel when they are doing lessons like this one. Although the time of the speech did not...  [Read more]

  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. The productive skills are speaking and writing because learners doing these need to produce language. They are also known as active skills. They can be compared with the receptive skills of listening and reading.↵↵Example ↵Learners have already spent time practicing receptive skills with a shape poem, by listening to it and reading it. They now move on to productive skills by group writing...  [Read more]

The Torbay CELTA training center enjoys a great location only a 10 minute stroll from the beach. Other popular attractions nearby include a waterpark, cinema, go-karting, and a range of nightclubs, bars and restaurants. In the immediate area you will also find some of the most beautiful towns and villages in the UK, including the fishing port of Brixham, the popular resort of Torquay and the quaint town of Totnes. Torbay is particularly popular with nature lovers as it offers miles of stunning coastline and the rugged beauty of Dartmoor National Park which is just a short drive away. Urban fans will also be happy as the lively cities of Exeter and Plymouth are also close by. Another popular place to visit is the historic town of Bath which is surely one of the most unique destinations in...  [Read more]

The Torbay CELTA training center enjoys a great location only a 10 minute stroll from the beach. Other popular attractions nearby include a waterpark, cinema, go-karting, and a range of nightclubs, bars and restaurants. In the immediate area you will also find some of the most beautiful towns and villages in the UK, including the fishing port of Brixham, the popular resort of Torquay and the quaint town of Totnes. Torbay is particularly popular with nature lovers as it offers miles of stunning coastline and the rugged beauty of Dartmoor National Park which is just a short drive away. Urban fans will also be happy as the lively cities of Exeter and Plymouth are also close by. Another popular place to visit is the historic town of Bath which is surely one of the most unique destinations in...  [Read more]

  In this tesol review, ITTT graduate Miguel talks about his experience taking the online TESOL course. Miguel had already been teaching English for several years in Korea before deciding to take an online TESOL course with ITTT. Although reluctant to take the course at first, he found it to be very informative and helpful. 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 explores the importance of managing classes. It gives variant organizational...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video Ray talks about how the 120-hour online TESOL course he took with ITTT helped him to learn the necessary skills to teach English as a foreign language. Ray recommends the course to anyone considering a career teaching English abroad or online. 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. In this unit useful tips were given for lesson planning. I learnt that a lesson plan helps to guide what you want to impart, it can be used as...  [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. This unit was about four tenses: past simple, past continuous, past perfect,...  [Read more]