Columbia Applied Linguistics

  The ITTT TEFL course in Colombia gives you the opportunity to learn how to teach English in one of Latin America’s brightest stars and the gateway to South America. Colombia is a country filled with unique landscapes and innovative cities, cultural and gastronomic delights, and villages surrounded by imposing mountains. It is a country of diversity with places that only exist in Colombia. For lovers of nature and extreme sports, the three mountain ranges of the Colombian Andes are an excellent setting for climbing or walking trails. For water sports, the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Coast offer some of the world’s best surfing and snorkeling, and our lakes and reservoirs in the interior of the country are great for fishing and rafting. Colombia has everything; Caribbean...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in United States? Are you interested in teaching English in Columbia, United States? Check out our opportunities in Columbia, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In this unit, it introduces us about the use of teaching equipment and teaching aids. There are many different kinds of teaching equipment which can be found in classrooms: white/black...  [Read more]

When enrolling in a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) course, you can expect a comprehensive program that equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to teach English effectively to non-native speakers. These courses are designed to cover various aspects of language teaching, including lesson planning, classroom management, language assessment, and cultural sensitivity. One of the key components of a TESOL course is learning about different language teaching methodologies and approaches. You can expect to explore methods such as communicative language teaching, task-based learning, and the use of technology in language education. By understanding these different approaches, you will be able to adapt your teaching style to meet the needs of diverse learners....  [Read more]

Teaching English in a multilingual environment can be a rewarding and challenging experience. To prepare for this, there are several key steps you can take to ensure you are ready to effectively teach English to students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. First and foremost, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the cultural backgrounds and language proficiency levels of your students. Understanding their unique needs and challenges will help you tailor your teaching approach to better meet their learning goals. Additionally, acquiring knowledge of the common linguistic issues that learners from specific language backgrounds may face when learning English can be beneficial. This will enable you to anticipate potential challenges and develop strategies to address them proactively....  [Read more]

  When applying for ESL teaching jobs you might find that the employer or a government office requires additional authentication of your TESOL certificate. If this happens in your case, there are a few options for you to choose from. Firstly, it is possible to verify all our online TESOL course certificates via the Certificate Verification page on our website. Whoever wants to check your credentials can simply type in your certificate number and your name will pop up with the date of your course graduation. At ITTT our certificates are printed and shipped out from Thailand, which provides a second option which is to have a notarized copy of your certificate stamped and signed by a Thai Notary Public. For a fee of $45 you will receive the notarized copy along with your original TESOL...  [Read more]

Although violence and drug related crime have dominated the headlines in Colombia in the past, the country is now changing dramatically. Peace has largely returned to the streets and the tourism industry is thriving as people flock to enjoy the country?s many attractions. Colombia is an exotic and exciting place to teach English, but just make sure you get there before the whole world finds out. Although the average salary of between $700 and $1,000 per month is not particularly high, teachers can still live well in Colombia due to the relatively low cost of living. The best salaries are usually found in private schools which also typically provide extra benefits such as housing assistance and health insurance. The average hourly rate for private tutoring is around $12 to $25,...  [Read more]

Teaching English to Young Learners is a rapidly expanding area of the TEFL/TESOL market. No previous experience or training in education is required to complete this course. The course is designed for anyone who is currently working, or intends to work within the field of teaching English to young learners. On completion of the course you should have gained a basic knowledge of teachers and their roles, students and their needs, how to manage a classroom and the all-important skill of creating your own lessons, all with specific reference to teaching English to young learners. Further topics of study include the practical requirements of hardware and software needed to teach your young learners online. The course concludes with a look at the teaching employment market. A popular feature of...  [Read more]

Teaching Business English is a rapidly expanding area of the TEFL/TESOL market. No previous experience or training in education is required to complete this course. The course is designed for anyone who is currently working, or intends to work within the field of teaching Business English. On completion of the course you should have gained a basic knowledge of teachers and their roles, students/business clients and their needs, how to manage a classroom and the all-important skill of creating your own lessons, all with specific reference to teaching Business English. Further topics of study include some of the practical requirements of hardware and software needed to teach your Business English learners online. The course concludes with a look at the teaching employment market. A popular...  [Read more]

ITTT's TEFL training course in Colombia is located in Chía "The Moon City," a municipality located 20 minutes by car or bus from Bogotá. Bogotá is the capital and the most important city of Colombia and its natural charm makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Latin America. It is the city that most represents life in Colombia with good coffee, Latin rhythms and buildings from the colonial past. Located in the heart of the South American continent, Colombia is a fascinating country full of historical and cultural heritage along with beautiful landscapes. The country has 53 natural parks and protected areas, along with coasts on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean providing over 300 beaches to suit any preference. Colombia is an amazing place to visit, live,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Colombia? Are you interested in teaching English in Girardot, Colombia? Check out our opportunities in Girardot, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit focused on the presentation of a teacher within a classroom setting, as well as how students interact with one another. A teacher should be consice and confident when addressing the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Colombia? Are you interested in teaching English in Soledad, Colombia? Check out our opportunities in Soledad, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! When choosing the material for a class, the teacher should consider the student first. How will the students handle the material? Is this material relavant to the students? What will the students...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Colombia? Are you interested in teaching English in Floridablanca, Colombia? Check out our opportunities in Floridablanca, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Important functions of writing a lesson plan are; act as an aid to planning, a working document and be a record for future lessons. Basic principles of a lesson plan are to keep it...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Colombia? Are you interested in teaching English in Pereira, Colombia? Check out our opportunities in Pereira, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Testing is a way to identify the progress students have made with their English. This can be from formal, written tests, or simply through course evaluation. While some people do not like the idea...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Colombia? Are you interested in teaching English in Buga, Colombia? Check out our opportunities in Buga, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit provided video examples of a bad lesson and a good lesson. It was extremely helpful to see a good use of planning, clarity, and confidence. It was also important to see the things to avoid or...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Colombia? Are you interested in teaching English in Magangue, Colombia? Check out our opportunities in Magangue, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Lesson plans can be a great aid for teachers, especially those just starting off. However, it is important to keep things in mind when creating a lesson plan. For example, the outcome you wish to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Colombia? Are you interested in teaching English in Manizales, Colombia? Check out our opportunities in Manizales, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! The two class demonstrations showcase both poor teaching and impactful teaching. Focusing on the second video, the teacher is very polite and positive. He is smiling much more than the first...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Colombia? Are you interested in teaching English in Envigado, Colombia? Check out our opportunities in Envigado, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! My biggest takeaway from this lesson is the balance between a teacher and students. It is important that a teacher doesn't dominate classrooms too much, but instead, allows students to come to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Colombia? Are you interested in teaching English in Bello, Colombia? Check out our opportunities in Bello, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Unit 2 provided a large amount of information and resources on structuring and executing lessons. Learning about the ESA template (Engage, Study, Activate) helped in understanding how one can create...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Colombia? Are you interested in teaching English in Bogota, Colombia? Check out our opportunities in Bogota, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Unit 3 provided information and resources on managing classes. This unit went in depth about holding attention, class arrangement, building rapport, grouping, giving instruction, talk time, and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Colombia? Are you interested in teaching English in Cartago, Colombia? Check out our opportunities in Cartago, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Unit 9 provided insight into working with course books and lesson materials. It talked about advantages and disadvantages of working with some types of course material (authentic vs. created...  [Read more]