TEFL

Test of English as a
Foreign Language

What is TEFL?

TEFL is the acronym for Teaching English as a Foreign Language or simply English language instruction for non-native speakers.

A Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification is an internationally recognised qualification to teach English abroad and a critical component of your international teaching job application.

TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) allows teachers to teach English in a country where English is not the native language.

What are the differences between TESL/TESOL/CELTA courses?

TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language): This will allow a teacher to teach in an English-speaking country to students whose first language isn’t English.

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages): This encompasses both TEFL and TESL and can mean either one or both. This will allow a teacher to teach a student whose native language isn’t English.

CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages): This is a specific brand of course, operating under Cambridge University, similar to a TESOL. This course is usually taught full-time over 4 weeks or part-time over 6 months.

What is a TEFL teacher?

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) teacher refers to teaching the English language to adults and children whose first or main language is not English. TEFL can occur either within the state school system or more privately, at a language school or with a tutor. So, if you're fluent in English, want to get paid to travel the world and have creative planning skills, consider a career teaching English as a foreign language.

What is the difference bewtween TEFL and TESOL?

TEFL and TESOL are both acronyms for teaching English to non-native speakers. Both acronyms can be used to describe qualifications which certify you to teach English as a foreign language. To a larger extent both "TEFL" and "TESOL" are used interchangeably.

What do you learn on a TEFL course?

A TEFL course covers topics including teaching language skills, grammar, lesson planning and classroom management. A TEFL course will teach you how to:

  • Teach English Language Skills
    Teach the five major elements of language learning: reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation.
  • Simplify English Grammar
    Simplify complex English grammar concepts for ELLs (English Language Learners).
  • Plan Lessons
    Plan and deliver effective lessons that meet class learning objectives and promote productive learning.
  • Manage a Classroom
    Manage your classroom and student behaviour to create a welcoming and safe learning environment.
  • Identify Learning Styles
    Identify different learning styles and adapt lessons to suit students and their needs.
  • Build Effective Learning Materials
    Find, adapt and personalise a wide variety of text-based and digital materials for use in the classroom.
How quickly can I get TEFL certified?

On average a student takes 4 – 6 weeks to complete the Level 5 TEFL Course and students have 6 months to complete the course.

Do I need to be a native English speaker to study a TEFL course?

No, you do not need to be a native speaker to study our course. Roughly 20% of students are non-native speakers.

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