This section is all about what TEFL Qualifications you need to teach English around the world as a second or foreign language.
In most cases, the basic qualifications are simply a degree and a TEFL Certificate. With these two pieces of paper you can work in virtually every country in a language school. The degree will help get you a visa and work permit; the TEFL certificate (also called a TESOL certificate) will let the school know that you are a capable and trained teacher.
The CertTESOL or (to give it its full name) the Trinity Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is a TEFL certificate. It is roughly equivalent to the CELTA and is probably best suited for teachers with a couple of years experience under their belt. The course was […]
The usual qualifications for newcomers to TEFL are a degree and a TEFL certificate such as the IWeb TEFL Course. These are usually enough to secure a decent job in teaching English as a foreign language. However, after a few years experience, some teachers will want to go for further […]
The world of teaching English is full of acronyms. One question which pops up all the time is: what is the difference between TEFL and TESOL and TESL and CELTA and… and also: should I get a TEFL certificate or a TESOL certificate? This article explains what these terms means […]
A TEFL Certificate is the basic qualification you need to teach English as a foreign language or teach English as a second language. This means, if you want to teach English abroad, you’ll need a TEFL certificate. In addition, many jobs also require a degree (however, if you don’t have […]
Taking a TEFL or TESOL Teacher Training Course is part and parcel of training to teach English. Thousands of potential teachers take a short TEFL Course and this article offers some basic advice on how to approach the course and how to get the most out of it. Grammar & […]