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...
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8th June 2016By Sharon Maloney
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2nd June 2016By James Pengelley
Last week our teacher trainers shared their top tips for succeeding on the CertTESOL course. Although, even with many years of experience, they are not the ultimate experts on what it's like to get through the CertTESOL course. In this series of articles, we interview some of our previous... -
24th May 2016By James Pengelley
Looking at taking a CertTESOL in Hong Kong as an entry point into the ESL industry? Perhaps you’re already an experienced teacher looking for a formal English language teaching qualification. Or maybe you’re interested in registering as a primary NET teacher in Hong Kong? The CertTESOL is... -
17th May 2016By James Pengelley
Following on from last week’s post about online resources for new teachers, this week we look at our top suggestions for our favourite print materials for new and developing teachers. I remember when I first finished my Certificate course, and was offered my first full-time teaching position:... -
10th May 2016By Sharon Maloney
The internet is full of amazing sites and tools for English teachers, but it can be overwhelming having to sift through so many sites, especially if you've graduated from a CertTESOL course very recently recently. Whether you’re looking for resources from the BBC, grammar games, improving... -
3rd May 2016By Bryan Holmes
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... -
27th April 2016By Bryan Holmes
Don't forget to visit our CPD training calendar for upcoming training events! English language teaching can be separated into systems, skills, and phonology. Systems refer to grammar, whereas skills denote reading, writing and listening, and speaking. Phonology incorporates elements of... -
20th April 2016By James Pengelley
If you're interested in learning more about the CertTESOL, join one of our CPD taster sessions! You may see online TEFL or TESOL courses that offer 100-130 hours of online, guided or self-access study and which offer certificates in English Language teaching. In terms of the number of...