Top 5 most popular questions about learning to teach EnglishChoosing to study TESOL is a BIG decision and you probably have lots of questions before you decide if teaching English is the right move for you! Below are 5 of the most popular questions we are asked here at Language Training Institute (LTi):
1️⃣ What career options are there after doing a TESOL Course?
The course is specifically designed to train you to be employment ready as an English Language Teacher. Your career path in teaching English is likely to be as unique and fabulous as you are. The types of English teaching positions open to you will depend on several factors, including:
These elements come together to craft your unique employment opportunities after completing a TESOL Course. Since the world of English teaching is widely diverse, we encourage you to research the requirements for the countries and jobs that interest you. Conducting a job search is the best way to discover your options. So go on, your dream job awaits! 2️⃣ Which TESOL Course level is best for me?
Before deciding which level is best for you, it is a good idea to consider what you ideally want to do once you finish your course, as this will affect which course is the right fit. A quick 1 minute read overview is below. International TESOL Certificate is for those wanting entry level English teaching skills with 9 hours of placement, and don't require a government accredited qualification. We can offer this training program for a very low price because it doesn't have the costs associated with accredited training, but it still provides the foundational, essential skills needed to teach English. Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL) is an Australian Accredited qualification (Course code 11021NAT) and is for those wanting general English teaching skills. It includes one elective unit and 12 hours of practical placement. It is one of the most popular qualifications globally and provides a solid base for someone wanting to teach English in a variety of situations. Diploma of English Language Teaching (TESOL) is close to the Cert IV in terms of popularity, but it covers a lot more. It's for those wanting English teaching skills PLUS program design and coordination skills. It's also an Australian Accredited qualification (Course code 11020NAT) and includes 20 hours of practical placement. It's the qualification that people choose when they want to maximise their employment opportunities and responsibilities (e.g. be employed in a role requiring English program design). It's a big qualification to take on, but you will also get a lot out of it. Graduate Certificate in English Language Teaching (TESOL) is for people who are wanting to further their career by completing a post graduate qualification. It is open to those who have already completed a degree or have significant industry experience in combination with a lower level qualification. It includes 60 hours of practical placement, taking place over at least 22 days to meet AMEP practical placement requirements. Graduate Diploma of English Language Teaching (TESOL) is the highest level of TESOL qualification that we offer. It is for people who need a comprehensive, post graduate qualification and multiple specialisation areas. It is open to those who have already completed a degree or have significant industry experience in combination with a lower level qualification. It includes 60 hours of practical placement, taking place over at least 22 days to meet AMEP practical placement requirements. 3️⃣ What if I've never taught before?
That's completely fine! All our courses include a practical placement program that is designed to get you employment ready, so you can confidently enter classrooms around the world (or online!) and teach English. We don't just throw you in the deep end though. You start off with theory-based tasks and case studies to teach you the basics of lesson planning, classroom management strategies, teaching techniques, resource selection and so much more! We then move you on to practical placement, which starts off with observation, where you watch and learn from an experienced Trainer. After observation, you move on to the most rewarding part of the course - practice teaching. This is where it all comes together and you get your first taste of delivering your own lessons and working with others to improve their English skills. Practical placement takes place in an authentic English learning situtation and can be added to your resume as voluntary work experience. 4️⃣ What if I can't find a placement?
We've got you covered. We have online placements accessible from anywhere in the world via live video conferencing. This has been an amazing and unique opportunity for our students during the pandemic, as it develops the skills around teaching English online. If you'd prefer an in-person experience, you may choose to seek out opportunities in your local community. We can assist you with approaching organisations and depending on your location, we may be able to recommend organisations who have already hosted our students. Please keep in mind that if you choose to find your own placement rather than using one of our recommended organisations, we will need to check that placement you find meets the Course requirements before you start. 5️⃣ How DOES FLEXIBLE LEARNING WORK?
Our online TESOL Courses are a self-paced option for people who need the flexibility to fit study in around work or life commitments. You can choose when to do your course work, as these courses don't have set study days or times that you must attend (although you have a set timeframe that you must complete your course within) To help you get through the TESOL Course, you'll have:
If you're still not sure about how you could fit study into your life, you might find our "8 Tips for studying from home" blog post useful. |
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