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Online English Teaching CertificationGuide Rating - ![]() The Bottom LineThe i-to-i Online TEFL Course is top notch and delivers everything a new teacher of EFL or ESL needs to know. It's ideal for those who have not studied education, but want to teach English abroad. Tutoring is provided so your work is monitored. Most importantly, the course provides a wealth of examples, activities, and exercises that can be used in your English classes. Pros
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Guide Review - Online English Teaching CertificationThe i-to-i Online TEFL Course provides a certificate (40 hours of study) as well as a diploma (60 hours of study). I had the chance to review the 10 module certificate course and was very impressed. The course takes the new teacher through all the important issues: student and teacher motivation, different EFL methodologies, how to teach grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, and speaking. Most importantly, each module is accompanied by a wealth of examples, opportunities to practice, and no-nonsense examples of what to use in class. A quick example: which popular songs are good for teaching a particular grammar point.
This course is ideal for those who haven't studied education, but would like to teach abroad. It has an excellent module that helps you review all your basic grammar skills - to help you remember what we call the various tenses, phrases, etc. I was particularly impressed with how the issue of understanding students was addressed. The first module begins with student motivation and each module continues to build on helping students become competent using English. The only disappointment was the last module. I expected to find extensive resources on finding work as a teacher, but only found a basic outline on general issues. Finally, Online TEFL also offers a combined 80-hr Weekend & Online TEFL Diploma which includes an interactive weekend course in various cities around the world. |
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