Taking A Year Off Before College

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Ukraine? Are you interested in teaching English in Luhansk, Ukraine? Check out our opportunities in Luhansk, 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! While the various methods of testing in a program is helpful, the part of the lesson that was most enlightening dealt with the number and variations of external testing that are used by and for other...  [Read more]

It is not uncommon to find friends or couples enjoying the shared experience of living and working abroad as ESL teachers. Despite this, there are still a few things that you will both need to consider before you jump on the next plane. The most important thing to consider if you plan to head overseas to teach with a friend or partner, is that you need to choose a destination where you both have a realistic chance of securing a suitable job. Many people dream of relaxing in a hammock under the palm trees between lessons, but the limited number of jobs in these locations might make it difficult for both of you to earn a good income. In contrast, big cities in most parts of the world generally have a high demand for ESL teachers, which means that finding good jobs should be relatively...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in China? Are you interested in teaching English in Longkou, China? Check out our opportunities in Longkou, 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 students and evaluating their progress is part of any class, regardless of the subject. This unit discussed the different types of tests, naming quite a few that I had not heard of before...  [Read more]

France is the most popular tourist destination in the world with over 80 million visitors every year. Due to the country's many attractions, it also draws a large number of foreign ESL teachers. There is a strong demand for teachers in many parts of the country, although there is always plenty of competition for the best jobs in the most popular locations such as Paris and the French Riviera. If you have previous experience you will have a good advantage in these areas, while newly qualified teachers might need to be flexible when choosing a destination. How much you can potentially earn while teaching in France will be affected by the individual employer, the part of the country you are in, and the level of your qualifications and experience. In most cases, the figure will be...  [Read more]

Financial reward is not the main priority for everyone who chooses to teach English abroad, however, the ability to live comfortably and to enjoy all that you new home has to offer is certainly something most people consider. To ensure you are able to earn a good income and have the option of saving some of it to fund travel or to pay off student loans, there are a few things you can do before you leave home and after you arrive in your new country of residence. Probably the most important thing you can do to help your earning potential before leaving home is to complete an internationally recognized TESOL certification course. TESOL certification is rapidly becoming an essential qualification in many of the most popular teaching destinations worldwide, particularly those that offer...  [Read more]

The main reason why people take a TESOL course is because it is generally expected by employers when applying for most English teaching jobs. People from all over the world and from a wide variety of different life experiences choose to take a TESOL certification course. Some of the other major reasons for doing this are outlined below. Depending on whether you want to teach in a physical center or teach online there is a certain amount of flexibility to ESL teaching which can lead to a whole new lifestyle. Teaching in a mainstream school you may have 30-35 contact teaching hours per week, Monday to Friday, giving you the evenings and weekends free to do as you choose. In a private language center, students come mainly from their jobs, so evening teaching is more common and you have...  [Read more]

Our TESOL training course in Chongqing, China is a great choice for those seeking an authentic Chinese experience while earning an internationally recognised teaching qualification. The course is completed over a period of three weeks and offers an excellent solution for trainees who want an in-class course but are restricted by time constraints. Situated on the banks of the Yangzi River, Chongqing is a thriving industrial and economic center in southwest China. Since being founded three thousand years ago, the city has served as the country’s capital a number of times. The city has always been an important transport hub due to its location on the Yangzi River and is now a major manufacturing and industrial center. The city is also a very popular destination for Chinese tourists and...  [Read more]

Singapore is a thriving, modern city-state located on the Malay Peninsula. This former British colony was once known as the “Jewel of the British Empire” and although the country has developed rapidly since independence, the island’s British history can be seen throughout in its monuments and architecture. As a busy transport hub, Singapore sees visitors from all over the world, with direct flights from hundreds of countries as well as ferries bringing passengers from the numerous ports in the region. Singapore is also a major shopping destination for visitors from other Southeast Asian countries and the world famous Orchard Road is home to a large number of shopping centers as well as numerous hotels. The city has a busy night life scene with plenty of clubs and in the Orchard Road,...  [Read more]

Gran Canaria is simply the best place to earn a TESOL certificate if you’re looking for beautiful beaches, awe inspiring scenery and a high-quality TESOL course. Gran Canaria is part of the Canary Islands located just 62 miles from the coast of Morocco. Gran Canaria has so much to offer visitors that you will never find yourself wanting for something to do. The island’s beaches are of course a major attraction and you can find plenty to entertain yourself here surfing, body boarding or simply chilling out and sunbathing. Windsurfing is popular at Pozo Izquierdo where the world cup is held every year while the hundreds of dive sites allow you to experience unique life under the waves. Other ways to relax on your time off from earning your TESOL certificate include exploring the sand...  [Read more]

ITTT is dedicated to assisting you throughout your TESOL training and to providing you with a means of support during your ensuing teaching career. If you have any questions regarding our courses, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section below. Our TESOL FAQs should be able to answer most of your questions, but if you have any other queries do not hesitate to contact us by submitting them using the form at the bottom of this page. What does TESOL mean?   The acronym TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. The term is commonly used when referring to certification courses that provide the skills necessary to teach the English language to non-native speakers in your own country or abroad. Read more What is the difference between TESOL...  [Read more]