Careers In Tesol

MA TESOL: how to choose the best course for you

Article contributors: Tom Garside, Sharon Maloney, Bryan Holmes. We´ve written alot about what it´s like to take a DipTESOL, and the differences between an MA and DipTESOL, but the reality is there´s no better resource than meeting people who have been through a course.  In fact we often introduce applicants for our CertTESOL… All categories, TESOL Masters, Diploma courses, How to..., Careers in TESOL

5 things you didn't know about language teaching

Let's start with some common myths about TEFL We think it’s time for you to settle down and get a proper job. This was what welcomed me in the weeks after I initially complete my teacher training TESOL certification in 2008, having decided I didn’t want to go back to university to complete an Honours or MA, and needed some time to… All categories, Careers in TESOL, Certificate courses, Diploma courses

A letter to my inexperienced teacher self

Hey there, It’s been a while since we’ve had a chat. Since that day early on in the scheme of things. The young student who thought it was ok to yawn loudly, 15 minutes into a reading lesson. This is so boring. They looked at you, you looked at them and shrugged it off. But we all know it was wrong, and it hurt. It was uncomfortable. Things… All categories, Certificate courses, Diploma courses, Careers in TESOL

Taking a career break: the easiest ways to take time out to travel, work and volunteer abroad

Have you ever considered taking a step back from your job and pursuing something *else*.....what ever that may be? The benefits of taking some time out on a regular basis are indisputable. But many people don’t take time to unwind regularly or effectively enough.  Recently the BBC wrote about the advantages of additional time away … All categories, Certificate courses, Diploma courses, How to..., Careers in TESOL

We need to talk about teacher burnout

Okay, we’re now about halfway through the first term of school and most of you are probably in your teaching groove, so you might be thinking this may not apply to you. But it does. As Benjamin Franklin says, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Burnout is a gradual thing, not happening overnight and making sure you are aware of the… All categories, Certificate courses, Careers in TESOL, Diploma courses, ESL activities

Teaching jobs in Hong Kong: the secret life of a teacher trainer

Some of the most common questions I hear include: Hey, how did you get your job? What do you need to do to become a trainer? So do you get all summer off? Contrary to what many people assume about language teaching, most of us work within the constraints of the private sector. This has many advantages – and many facets that people new to the… All categories, Certificate courses, Diploma courses, ESL activities, How to..., Careers in TESOL

Is TEFL Worth it?

A few months ago, we shared some top tips for taking the CertTESOL from a former trainee on the course. In fact, even before deciding to take a certificate course in TESOL, many people spend a long time simply trying to figure out the difference between TESOL, TEFL, ESL and ELT courses and choosing the best one for them.… All categories, How to..., Certificate courses, Careers in TESOL

Teaching jobs in Hong Kong: so you think you want to teach in a local HK school...?

Many of you will be gearing up for the new academic year, or looking for your first English teaching job in Hong Kong.  Aaron joined the CertTESOL at English for Asia course in 2016 after working extensively in various teaching contexts throughout the city. Here he gives us his honest insight into the ups and downs of working in the… All categories, Certificate courses, How to..., ESL activities, Careers in TESOL

What’s it like to work in EFL in Hong Kong?

I often get asked what it’s like to work in TEFL in Hong Kong and having had over 10 years working in a variety of TEFL academic contexts here, including one-to-one tuition, as a NET teacher in local schools, kindergartens, learning centres and reputable (and disreputable!) language training organisations, it’s probably safe to say I’ve… All categories, How to..., Careers in TESOL, Certificate courses, Diploma courses, TESOL Masters

Career pathways in TESOL: What’s next for me after my CELTA/CertTESOL

So, you’re finally tired of teaching adults general English; one too many present perfect lessons? Well, it might be time to make a change, but to what or where?  As TEFL is a pretty diverse industry there are plenty of opportunities to transition into other roles. With the right qualifications and a little direction there is a… All categories, Careers in TESOL, Certificate courses, Diploma courses

I finished my CELTA/CertTESOL - Should I take a Diploma or MA in TESOL?

Given the range of options available to teachers who want to develop their experience in TESOL, it can be difficult to decide which pathway to follow after you’ve obtained your initial TESOL certificate. The most common next steps for teachers with a couple of years of experience are to go on to do either a Trinity DipTESOL or… All categories, TESOL Masters, Careers in TESOL, Certificate courses, Diploma courses

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