Is Tesol And Tefl The Same

TEFL TESOL Online Courses - TEFL TESOL In-class Courses - What is the difference?   Both the 120 hour TEFL/TESOL online course and the four week TEFL/TESOL in-class course cover the same academic content, i.e. grammar, phonology, teaching theories and methodologies. The difference between the two courses is the actual teaching practice component in the in- class course. During the in-class course trainees are given the opportunity to complete a number of observed teaching practice sessions. By having this practical teaching experience you are improving your job prospects. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of...  [Read more]

Classroom Management for Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Classroom Arrangement   The dynamics of classroom interaction is often dictated by the arrangement of the classroom itself and the way in which the classroom is arranged could depend upon a number of factors and they might include things such as the age of the students, so for example we're unlikely to have the same arrangement for adult learners as we would have for young learners. It could also depend upon the actual physical space available. The physical space may determine how we have to arrange our classroom to maximize the opportunity for interaction and so forth. It will also depend on what material is available and by material in this case we're talking about the actual desks and chairs and so on and so...  [Read more]

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Which TEFL/TESOL Course is Best if I Want to Teach ESL Online? In today's interconnected world, the demand for English language proficiency continues to rise, opening up a world of opportunities for those who can teach it effectively. Whether you're an aspiring English teacher or considering a career change, understanding the nuances of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certifications is crucial. These certifications serve as passports to a fulfilling career in teaching English, both in traditional classrooms and the burgeoning realm of online education. In this comprehensive guide, we'll demystify the differences between TEFL and...  [Read more]

What is the difference between TESOL and TEFL? There is often much confusion surrounding these acronyms but essentially they mean the same thing. TEFL = Teaching English as a Foreign Language TESOL = Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Where are TEFL and TESOL most commonly used? The above are generally used interchangeably, however, TEFL is most commonly used within the UK and TESOL is usually preferred in Australia and the USA. Although some countries may favor one acronym over the other, it is important to remember that a TEFL certification and a TESOL certification are exactly the same thing as the training involved is identical. What are the technical differences between TEFL and TESOL? Although TEFL and TESOL training courses are identical and the acronyms are...  [Read more]

How to teach EFL EFL stands for English as a Foreign Language and is to almost all purposes the same as ESL, English as a Second Language. These two are also equivalent to ESOL which means, English to Speakers of Other Languages. For each of these terms, when we talk about the teaching of them, we add a ‘T’ to the front of each acronym and hence we arrive at the terms TEFL, TESL and TESOL. As they are basically the same we will refer to just one from here on, TEFL for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language and EFL for English as a Foreign Language. TEFL qualifications Almost all TEFL teaching positions require a minimum qualification of a 100 to 120-hour TEFL certification. Courses provided to cover this certification are usually delivered by one of three methods, namely,...  [Read more]

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Is Taking a TEFL/TESOL Course Really Worth it? TEFL and TESOL - these two terms are often used interchangeably; however, some areas of the world prefer to use one or the other. For example, the TEFL term is most commonly used within the UK, and the TESOL term is usually preferred in the USA. Although some countries may prefer one acronym over the other, a TEFL certification and a TESOL certification are practically the same thing, and the training programs for both are usually identical. One way to describe the difference between these two terms is as follows: The term TEFL refers to teaching English to non-English speakers in a country where English is not generally spoken. An example would be...  [Read more]

Accreditation TESOL TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation TESOL TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts T.G. - U.S.A. said: Peculiarities in the English Language Many native speakers do not realize the complexity of the language they speak until they really begin to study it more in-depth. This is most definitely true of the English language. English, like any other language, or perhaps even worse, is full of odd and interesting peculiarities. One of the ways that English can be quite confusing to a new student is that it is full of words that are spelled the same but...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences TEFL for Beginners: Top Tips to Know Here we describe some of the most basic features of TEFL and TESOL courses and how they can be used to gain teaching positions worldwide. Watch the video about this topic TEFL stands for teaching English as a foreign language and TESOL stands for teaching English to speakers of other languages, so it it's very similar. The training that's involved for TEFL or TESOL is typically the same. The term TEFL is most commonly used within the UK and Europe the term TESOL is usually preferred in Australia and the USA and Canada. The courses are the same for a TEFL course and a TESOL course; you will learn the same material. Some people get confused with what TEFL is and what is TESOL is and...  [Read more]

TEFL terms explained As with most professions the world of Teaching English as a Foreign Language has many of its own particular and sometimes peculiar terms and jargon. Getting to grips with the wide array of acronyms in the industry can sometimes feel like learning a whole new language! So if you have trouble telling the difference between your IWB (Interactive Whiteboard) and your OHP (Overhead Projector), this infographic is a great guide to what’s what in the English language teaching industry. Two of the most commonly used phrases in English teaching, and two that cause most confusion are TEFL and TESOL. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and TESOL means Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Another term, TESL, means Teaching English as a Second...  [Read more]

TEFL vs TESOL The Teaching of English: The generally recognized acronym for the field of teaching English is ELT which simply means: English Language Teaching. Within this huge field there are a number of specialisms. One such specialism is the teaching of English to learners for whom English is not their first language. Three common acronyms that are often used when applied to this scenario are TEFL, TESL and TESOL. By defining the terms we will show that the idea of comparing one versus the other, i.e. “TEFL vs TESOL” is not particularly useful. So what do they mean? TEFL:    Teaching English as a Foreign Language When the English teaching is to non native speakers and takes place in a country where the first language is not English. Examples would be teaching...  [Read more]

Class Short TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Class Short TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts W.P. - U.S.A. said: Common Linguistic Problems Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Linguistics can be broadly broken into three categories: language form, language meaning, and language in context. English is an extremely complex language. Before students? can be considered truly proficient, they must not only master a variety of tenses and irregular verbs, sentence structure and parts of speech, but they must also work to understand and master lexical and...  [Read more]

What does TEFL stand for? TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. In other words, it is a teaching qualification for teaching English to anyone whose first language isn’t English. TEFL certificates are academic qualifications that are provided upon successful completion of a TEFL course. TEFL certificates can be used anywhere in the world, although the TEFL acronym is most commonly used when referring to teachers in the UK and Europe. Almost all schools expect their ESL teachers to be fluent in the English language, with sound communication skills and an ESL teaching qualification (TEFL/TESOL/CELTA). CELTA shares some similarities with TEFL and TESOL Courses. It is overseen by the Cambridge university and is predominantly a qualification for teaching English to adult...  [Read more]

TEFL TESOL Discounts & Special Offers   As part of our commitment to providing the best value for money TEFL certification on the market, we regularly have a range of special offers available. One of our regular offers is the option of a free additional course if you sign up for an in-class, combined, or 120-hour online TEFL certificate course with tutor support. With this great offer, you can choose one of our specialized TEFL courses or the Diploma in TESOL as your free course which is an ideal way to widen your job prospects and enhance your CV or resume without parting with a single cent. Sign up for the tutored version of the 170-hour TEFL course with online specialization, the Master Package, or the Professional Package and you will also be eligible for a free specialized...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Zero Conditional Explanation Conditionals are a fundamental part of English grammar that every teacher should know like the back of their hand. Let's take a look at the zero conditional below.   What is the Zero Conditional? Zero conditionals are used for facts that are generally true and do not change. They refer to a general situation that always happen (for example in the rules of a game or laws of physics) if a condition is met. The condition always has the same result. The zero conditional uses the present simple in the if clause and in the main clause. Zero conditionals are also called "Type 0 conditionals" (general truth – general rule).   If + condition, result Let’s take a look at some example...  [Read more]

What does TEFL mean? What does TESOL mean?   There are a variety of acronyms used in the English language teaching industry. Two of the most common are TEFL and TESOL. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. These terms are interchangeable and effectively mean the same thing. Historically within the industry TEFL was a British based term and TESOL a North American based term. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each...  [Read more]

TESOL TEFL Reviews - Video Testimonial - Julia   Julia completed the 370-hour Diploma in TESOL and the 50-hour young learners course with ITTT. In this TESOL review video, Julia tells us how studying the courses online and without tutor allowed her the freedom to study at her own pace giving her the freedom to study and look after her two children at the same time. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! ...  [Read more]

TEFL Vacancies in China (3) Date posted:2016-04-12 | Writer: Glowing Education Consulting | Email: [email protected] Since the economy is under recession, have you thought about starting a new adventure using a TEFL qualification? To experience a totally different lifestyle might sound like a wonderful option to you. Are you interested in China, a mysterious and ancient nation? Here is an opportunity for you to unveil the mystery of China WITH PAY: Teaching Abroad in China. It is one of the best ways to actually know the life, custom and culture of a new nation. Less working hours, less stress, less living expense, paid accommodation, relatively high salary (negotiable, depending on experience and conditions), new adventure, do all these tags sound attractive to you?...  [Read more]

Teaching Opportunity in Turkey Date posted:2020-11-24 | Writer: Asia Teaching Jobs | Email: [email protected] We are looking for experienced and qualified TEFL Teachers who would like commit to a teaching position in Turkey.This is a local English Language school operating for almost 10 years and due to the quality of education given the demand on our team made us open up a new school within the same city.We only would need someone who is eager to teach English mostly kids&teens but we also have many adults enrollments for business English classes.This position is a basic teaching and therefore more or less same rules and duties required as any other Language School but for more detail and references leave your contact information so that our team members can get into contact...  [Read more]

TEFL Opportunity in Belgium Date posted:2018-04-26 | Writer: Language Studies International | Email: [email protected] Language Studies International (LSI) is a language school, established in Brussels in 1974. Since then thousands of students from around the world have attended courses at our language school, benefitting from the professional quality of our training. As a result of LSI's success, we are constantly expanding. This means that we are always ready to welcome new TEFL qualified teachers to join our team. Given that we are not exactly the same as other language learning organisations, we are looking for people who are not exactly the same any other language teachers. To be part of our teaching team you should be: REQUIRED: A native level English speaker. Undergraduate degree,...  [Read more]

TEFL TESOL: Earn University Credits   One of the main advantages of having our online TEFL courses accredited by a leading educational institution such as the Paris University of International Education (PUIE) is the fact that through the PUIE you can gain credits towards your bachelor’s or master’s degree. For example, by completing our 120-hour TEFL certification course (our most popular course option) you will be able to claim three bachelor’s credits or one master’s credit. If you choose our 550-hour Expert Package you will gain nine bachelor’s credits or six master’s credits. With ITTT you can gain a teaching qualification that is welcomed by employers all over the world and also add to your higher education portfolio at the same time. It is worth noting that our...  [Read more]

TEFL Review For Online TEFL Course   Emre is from Australia but is currently teaching in Turkey. He recently completed the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course. He loved that he was able to take the course from the comfort of his own home and work with a professional teacher tutor at the same time. He is excited to pursue a career in teaching overseas in Turkey and is sure that his new qualification will open doors to unlimited career opportunities. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

What is the difference between TEFL, TESOL and CELTA? The world of English language teaching is well known for its love of acronyms and unfortunately this can lead to a large amount of confusion amongst potential teachers, as well as those with plenty of experience in the field. Websites for course providers, job boards, recruitment programs, and any other teaching related information you might look at are likely to be littered with acronyms, including TEFL, TESOL, and CELTA. So what is the difference between these terms? What does TEFL mean? Short for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, TEFL is probably the most common acronym you will come across when conducting research for teaching English abroad. TEFL does not refer to a single training program, certification, or program...  [Read more]

How can I start teaching English online? Teaching EFL online involves all the same skills and knowledge as teaching face to face, with the added requirement of being confident with technology. Many online teaching companies have their own platforms on which you teach your students or they may require you to use proprietary software such as Google Classroom or Zoom. There are a number of different teaching scenarios that you may be involved with which include teaching Kindergarten all the way up to adults. You may teach one to one or groups and it is also possible to teach specialized courses such as business English. What qualifications and training is needed? As you do all the same things as face to face teachers, the qualifications required are basically the same. It is true to say,...  [Read more]

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Advantages and Disadvantages of Teaching Monolingual vs. Multilingual Groups Before we delve into the advantages and disadvantages, let's clarify what monolingual and multilingual groups entail. Here are brief definitions for each: Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the author, an alumni of ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). They do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of ITTT. The content provided in this post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as official endorsement or representation by ITTT. Monolingual Groups The term "monolingual" refers to singularity, indicating that a group or class hails from the same...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Brian   Brian is from the United States and he just recently completed the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course. He wanted to pursue a career in teaching overseas and decided to take our course. The course taught him how to create interactive, fun and understandable English lessons. He is excited to start his new life of teaching non-native English learners around the globe and cannot wait to live abroad. He recommends this course to anyone who wants to do the same and work as a teacher overseas. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Older vs. Elder – What’s the Difference?   Older and elder are two similar sounding words that can sometimes be used incorrectly by both native and non-native English speakers. Let’s take a look at how they should be used correctly.   When teaching the English language you often come across words that sound and look similar. Sometimes these words can be used interchangeably to mean the same thing and sometimes they cannot. In this example older and elder can sometimes be used to say the same thing, but they have to be used differently. The adjective old has a base form, a comparative form, and a superlative form: OLD, OLDER, and OLDEST. Examples of the three forms: These can all be used when talking about...  [Read more]

Review from TESOL Student in Chiang Mai   Anastasia from Russia took the in-class TEFL course in Chiang Mai and enjoyed the practical teaching sessions with local EFL students at the center. Her experience in Thailand was very positive and she was able to explore local culture and check out the local attractions in Chiang Mai in her free time. She also enjoyed working with other TEFL trainees from around the globe who all share the same goal of becoming English language teachers. She is now ready to start her international teaching career and wants to live abroad. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Argentina (2) Date posted:2013-02-13 | Writer: Further School of English | Email: [email protected] Reputable School of English in Capital Federal, with more than 15 years of experience, is looking for dynamic and experienced EFL teachers to work with Kids, Teens and Adults, International exams and in company. If you have a level preferred, please state that in your email. Our teaching methodology focuses on the importance of a captivating education so we need dynamic, creative, and committed teachers to teach English enthusiastically.  You need to have: .- CELTA, TESOL or TEFL certification is a must - previous teaching experience -  have excellent interpersonal skills- patient, responsible and empathetic  - Inspiring and supportive to staff and...  [Read more]

TEFL Courses with ITTT Our 4-week, in-class TEFL courses are currently offered in over 40 locations, in approximately 30 countries across six continents. The locations of our courses meet the growing demand for TEFL Certification, and demand for English language teachers in these cities, countries and continents. The composition of the course remains the same in all our TEFL locations, while the course and accommodation fees vary slightly from course to course. For further information on each country where we offer our TEFL Course, please choose a link below to discover more. Within each country page, there are further links for specific information, which go into details regarding the location, the accommodation we offer and dates and fees. These pages, combined with other resources on...  [Read more]

What does TEFL certification mean? The obvious place to start is with the acronym TEFL, what does it actually stand for? TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and it can be used to refer to any situation where a non-native English speaker is being taught English. Technically, TEFL refers to situations where English is being taught in a non-English speaking country, but in most circumstances it is commonly used regardless of the learning environment. TEFL is also the name given to teacher training courses and the resulting certification that potential teachers undertake in order to meet the qualification criteria set out by most international employers of English language teachers. Although a TEFL certificate is required to apply for most English language teaching jobs,...  [Read more]