TESOL Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

TESOL  Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

If you plan to join the many thousands of people who head overseas each year to teach English, you should seriously consider completing a TEFL certification course before you start applying for jobs. A TEFL certificate is the standard qualification for English language teachers worldwide, and although it is still possible to find teaching positions in some countries without certification, the vast majority of employers who offer a good rate of pay and a settled work environment now expect their teachers to be TEFL certified.

Unfortunately, a quick online search will reveal that there are a large number of course providers offering all manner of TEFL courses that vary hugely in terms of cost and the time required to complete them. So how do you know which one to choose? The first thing to remember is that TEFL courses are usually categorized by the estimated time they take to complete. For example, you will find courses ranging from as little as 40 hours or even less, all the way up to 500-hour courses and beyond. The rule of thumb here is that anything under 100 hours is generally considered an introductory course that is ideal for people planning to volunteer as an English teacher; however, a certificate of over 100 hours is usually expected for most jobs that pay a good salary. Take a look at our FAQ for more information regarding TEFL course hours.

• All courses should meet international standards for the regulation of acceptable English language teaching certification.
• They should offer online courses that include at least 100 hours of training and input.
• They should offer in-class courses that include a minimum of 6 hours of observed teaching practice with real English language students.
• Training materials should cover vital teaching skills, classroom management, language awareness (grammar), phonology subjects, as well as how to apply these effectively in the classroom.
• All in-class trainers and online tutors must be highly-experienced and qualified professionals.
• Every course must be moderated and inspected by an independent teaching body or professional.
• All teaching materials and training methods should be updated regularly to reflect developments in language teaching.

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combined courses TOEFL and TEFL training

combined courses TOEFL and TEFL training

The acronym TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. While this term is used for the physical act of actually teaching English abroad, it is also commonly used to refer to the training courses that many prospective teachers complete before heading overseas, as well as the qualification they receive upon successfully graduating from the course. By gaining a TEFL certificate it is possible to find work as an English language teacher in almost any country of your choice worldwide.

While researching the ins and outs of English language teaching you are likely to come across a few other acronyms similar to TEFL that can cause some confusion, such as TESOL, TESL and ELT. The truth is that these acronyms are generally used interchangeably and different countries, companies, and individuals have their own preference as to which they use and how they use them. The technical definitions of these acronyms are outlined below.

This term is predominantly used when English is being taught in a country where it isn't the native language (for example teaching English to Spanish people in Spain).

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