TEFL TESOL CELTA Difference Explained. Which one is the best for you?

[@edtechii]

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[@mindspaceinvader2606]

To teach English you will need a TESOL, but to be a great teacher of English you will need years of on hand teaching experience.

[@marshalhaynes3007]

Three things I learned about teaching ESOL overseas: Avoid on-line TESOL courses like the plague. Many countries won't give you a visa if you have one, and many companies won't even consider you for employment if your degree was obtained on-line. Ditto for TESOL certs that are under 120 hours. (I’d go for 140 just to be safe.) Lastly, MEMORIZE Mark's English Grammar Shortcuts - saves a boat load of teaching headaches.

[@luv.espeon]

also counts for online TEFL?

[@thisiskhai]

What is Mark's English grammar shortcut?

[@gillesbelanger1090]

Partly true. Of course some countries might not recognize an online. Anyway, some won't give you a visa even with a Celta if you don't have a Bachelor's degree; perhaps some won't give you a visa if you're not from Mars. We can't please everyone. This said an online Celta is offered by ILSC Montreal with the same in-class 6-hour practicum as their regular one. Coventry International, Toronto, offer an in-class Trinity CertTesol as well as an on-line equivalent Tesol certificate, both with a 20-hour supervised in a classroom practicum accredited by Tesl Canada. The practicum can be done in any country if it meets some requirements. On-line certificates are more recognized then they used to. However, some on-line Tefl courses aren't welcome by many serious employers; the ones without any practicum, if we don't have a College Degree.

[@ESLinsider]

Bullshit. Either you're a marketer in disguise or you don't know much. You rarely need a TEFL certificate to get a VISA. A degree and a passport from a native speaking country you do need to get a VISA. Lastly the companies that won't take an online TEFL are few and far between in Asia and even if they don't those are the kinds of schools that don't take inexperienced teachers anyways. Other thing is many online courses may suck but not all. It depends. And memorization is useless.

[@voiceofreason5893]

@@ESLinsider Which online schools would you recommend?

[@janisdavisjanis2573]

I did a TEFL years ago in Puerta Vallarta which was accredited by the state of California. It cost $1600 in 1996. It was a good introduction to the field. I have noticed that TEFL is more popular in places that prefer an American accent, such as Taiwan, Italy, and Korea. In Saudi Arabia both the British accent and a CELTA was preferred. Note that either certificate is the entry level into the field and neither should be considered proof of mastery of the complex process of language learning or education. Think of your long-term goals when you sign up for courses and know that they are basic tools to do your job.

[@edtechii]

Hello Janis, thank you so much for joining the discussion and sharing your thoughts and experience. I completely agree with you that either certificate is an entry-level program which should be built upon if a teacher decides to develop as an educator.

[@angieacosta1739]

What page did u check to know that it was accredited by the state of California? I've been searching and couldn't find it :(

[@janets.2918]

The state of California is not an accrediting body and doesn't accredit TEFL. I really hope the school you went to didn't state that it was accredited by the state of California.

[@liammoir8534]

TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ✅

[@edtechii]

Back when I was recording this clip it stood for something different ;) Thanks for the update.

[@sap.english]

@@edtechii probably you've looked up TESL, but TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Nice video, anyway!

[@heathenwolf4997]

As an odd twist of fate, I originally wanted to learn TEFL, but when I finally found a school I liked, I searched for a discount code, found one, and after I signed up, I realized it was for TESOL! The twist here is that I am looking for work and had no clue I would be in a pickle if I had went with TEFL! Thankfully I unknowingly saved myself from a big clusterfuck! Also love how you said TESOL is more in depth, as that's what I was originally looking for. I was happy, too, when you said TESOL certificates help you land a job, as well. Btw I got the 120 hour course.

[@Chrystal_A]

Could I ask what school you’ve chosen?

[@hamzeng4666]

in a nutshell: TEFL: non-certificated training program/self-study program TESOL: certificated program from multiple institutions CELTA: certificated program from Cambridge University

[@janisdavisjanis2573]

Accreditation is important.

[@dougfinlay7531]

CELTA all the way! Don't settle for less.

[@brucejones2407]

Ham Hmm, seriously? Each are acronyms. TEFL = Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Where in the world do you come up with a notion that an acronym means one thing or another? The vast majority of accredited 4 week, 120 hour in-person TEFL courses with observed practicum taught by trained instructors with extensive rigor are accredited. A CELTA course is a TEFL certificate. A Trinity course is a TEFL certificate. They now use the acronym TESOL for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages as this can imply the domestic use in a country where the 1st language is English instead of a country where the first language is not English (hence Teaching English as a Foreign Language). i.e. if you are living in the US and take French, this along with a dozen other languages at your university are under the Foreign Language Department. If you are from France taking English language, this would be considered English as a Second language. (ESL). It's a matter of perspective. www.internationalteflacademy.com/faq/tefl-tesol-celta-a-guide-to-basic-acronyms-for-teaching-english-abroad www.gooverseas.com/blog/difference-between-tefl-tesol www.goabroad.com/articles/tefl-courses/should-i-get-tefl-or-tesol-certified www.teachaway.com/tefl-certification/tefl-vs-tesl-vs-tesol

[@davidrooney2891]

Gentleman! Thank you for explaining - you have saved me a big headache

[@edtechii]

Thanks for the comment. You are more than welcome.

[@arifkhanhamid7357]

So glad to have found this video. A great piece of advice.Thanks heaps!

[@egrajeda88]

I thought about getting one of these certificates because my dream was always to teach abroad ( I am currently working for the Ministry of Education in Taiwan). Then, I realized that since I am an experienced credential teacher from California. My teaching licence was worth more than any of these certificates when it came to teaching abroad. Don't get me wrong, I am still learning tons from TESOL books and websites. But I'm happy to know that my U.S. teaching licence can take me most anywhere in the world to teach.

[@edtechii]

Correct.

[@ljinuk81]

Finally, someone who speaks sense!

[@edtechii]

Hi Lynsey, thanks for your comment!

[@janakisubramanian6785]

Thank you so much for the information. It is really useful.

[@MarcAndredeLaRonde]

Very good info, thank you. Looking into all of this, as a newbie, is very confusing !!

[@edtechii]

Hi, Marc! Feel free to leave your questions here.

[@elenahami]

Thank you so much for your useful video it helped me to make my decision firmly. Cheers!

[@edtechii]

Hello Elena Hami, thanks for your comment, and I'm happy the video has helped you make a choice. Good luck on your journey!

[@tsymbalanna1160]

Your videos are very informative and efficient. Thank you

[@edtechii]

Hello Цымбала Анна, thanks for your positive comment. I'm glad my videos were helpful.

[@jacquelinewaugh5175]

Thank you for all that, it answered all my questions

[@edtechii]

Awesome! Happy to see a 6-year-old clip is still helpful.

[@tanialoader9324]

Brilliant. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@edtechii]

No problem at all!

[@Im____ltm]

The one helpful video on this topic. Thank you!

[@edtechii]

Hello, Bailey-Michell and thank you for your lovely comment. I'm happy to learn the video is still relevant even after 5 years since its publication.

[@champadas881]

Hi. Definitely, it was quite an informative video. I am wishing to appear for this test. My question is: being a retired English language teacher, how would it benefit me?

[@edtechii]

Most of these certificates are required to work in English language centers overseas.

[@brucejones2407]

There's a lot of information that's not quite accurate such as a TESOL certificate being more complete than a TEFL course. Many courses to teach abroad are called TEFL courses. If you are taking the course in a country that's not a native English speaking country it's going to often be called a TEFL course. The criteria for the internationally accepted standards are 100 hours of coursework, 6 hours of student teaching (practicum). Whatever a company calls their course TEFL, TESOL, TESL etc is rarely of any importance unless their is a governmental regulation on the name of it to teach domestically in that country. Unfortunately, this guy was holding up a school's certificate that does not have any accreditation nor student teaching and thinking it was legitimate (not going to say which one but a few are not so hot). Here's an article to help understand how to choose the right TEFL certification school for you: www.internationalteflacademy.com/blog/bid/118706/7-critical-mistakes-to-avoid-when-choosing-your-tefl-class

[@edtechii]

Hello Bruce, thanks for your comprehensive comment and link to furhter resources.

[@Th3lite]

@@edtechii Nice response.

[@e.a.4433]

Thank you a lot for this very helpful video

[@lederpsta42]

Very helpful and thorough. Thank you.

[@edtechii]

Thanks for watching!

[@javinewjersey]

Thank you very for the information. I definitely will do the CELTA. Thanks again.

[@edtechii]

You are most welcome.

[@GobbleGlee]

teach & travel very nice video ...but In India only 4 British council centers provides with CELTA course ... any online options?

[@edtechii]

Hi Aalisha, I'd go to the official Cambridge webpage and use their search. Link: www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/teaching-qualifications/celta/

[@goldo1107]

I wouldn't pay all that money for a CELTA if you are planning on trying to teach English abroad because most popular sought out places that people want to teach in only for the most part want native English speakers. They don't care how well you speak English. If you're not native than they won't even bother. You may find some work but it will be for private schools that pay you very little. You might as well get a TESOL or TEFL and save yourself some money. This is all from experience. Don't know if this is something that has changed in the last few years.

[@garychangtw]

Thanks for the video. You made it very clear and now I know which certificate I should work on.

[@edtechii]

I'm happy I could help.

[@youssefyoussef9217]

Thank you sir you have done an amazing job

[@edtechii]

No problem at all! I'm surprised people still find this clip - I made it almost 5 years ago.

[@youssefyoussef9217]

@@edtechii Yes good work survive forever or at least for a long time. respect

[@edtechii]

@@youssefyoussef9217 Yeah, I'm not sure about forever :) though 5 years is good enough.

[@Yus-b9e]

thank you for your input

[@edtechii]

Thanks for watching!

[@jmcr1963]

You should have stated that CELTA and Trinity CertTesol are equivalent and the only ones accredited by Ofqal with Level 5 in the UK. Both have almost the same syllabus.

[@edtechii]

Thanks for the clarification. I did not know this information when the video was made.

[@mariakochanska5077]

Thank you so much for this helpful video! 😍 I have a question though... I speak English fluently, but I’m not a native. I wonder whether that disqualifies me from getting the TEFL without first having an English proficiency certificate? 😐 When buying the TEFL course, did you have to prove that you’re a native in order to proceed to the course/get the certificate? If yes, how did they actually check whether you’re a native speaker? I would be extremely grateful for your response! 🙏☀️☀️

[@edtechii]

Hello Marina, 1. The fact that you are not a native speaker of English and you don't have an English proficiency certificate (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL) doesn't affect your ability to receive TEFL/TESOL/CELTA. 2. You don't have to be a native speaker of english to receive TEFL/TESOL/CELTA. There are two things I advise you do: - Scroll down the comment section and see my previous answers related to "nativeness" topic. - If you are serious about teaching internationally, I would consider getting a teaching license instead of / in addition to TEFL/TESOL/CELTA. To learn more about a teaching license, check out another two tutorials: What is the difference between a teaching license and TEFL/TESOL/CELTA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZbalJuNfa-gZpI How to get an American teaching license online: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp_IYaxpat-JfMU Let me know if you have more questions.

[@mariakochanska5077]

teach & travel thank you so much for your response! 🙏☀️☀️

[@Tens8a]

Check for accreditation and registration with an awarding body. If your certificate is invalid, you will not have the qualification, and have paid for the course & certification fee for nothing.

[@edtechii]

Good point! Thanks for taking your time to write it.

[@guzelmindset9601]

I am currently holding an international internship for teaching English as a foreign Language. Frankly speaking, i have found i need some courses for upgrading my teaching performance Especially for foreign students.

[@viewfindervlog]

Alrightalrightalright!

[@mkhitarkhitaryan]

Thanks a lot

[@edtechii]

No problem at all. Hope the video answered some of your questions.

[@sararivasanton4504]

Thanks a lot!

[@edtechii]

Welcome!

[@noufalkadakot9273]

It was such a wonderful video..

[@edtechii]

Glad to hear it is still helpful after so many years.

[@jasenglishlab8343]

Thank you

[@edtechii]

You're welcome!

[@weeabooshunter4759]

Thank you very much!

[@mariekochetkova9218]

Thank you for your video, very useful! Can you please recount about best certificates for teaching in China? I heard, that they don't familiar with CELTA, can you please expand on your experience? Thank you in advance!

[@edtechii]

Malie Boo, I appreciate your feedback. By and large, your average school/language school will take any TEFL certificate at its face value. While lower tier school/language centres will pay far greater attention to the colour of your skin than to your credentials, more serious institutions will require a bachelor's degree/teaching license in the subject area you are applying for. Nevertheless, there is one legal requirement that you should look out for - a teaching certificate (TEFL/TESOL/CELTA) has to be of no less than 120 hours. I personally had problems applying for a working permit for an American teacher holding TESOL 100-hour certificate. I hope this information helps.

[@ESLinsider]

@@edtechii "Face value" I agree.

[@elianorkhoury508]

Thank you for the informative video @Evgenii. I wish you could provide me with some further personal guidance in relation to my teaching path. I've been teaching English as a foreign language for adults, high school and middle school students since 2009. Teaching adults is my cup of tea. I have a BA, a teaching diploma and a Master's degree in English language and literature. WES equivalence of my education is an MA in English Language and Literature. Also, every year I try to attend 2 to 3 workshops or one conference related to EFL teaching to keep improving my teaching skills; however I feel that my prospects of teaching abroad are still very limited and I would really love to go for a certificate/ diploma that would sharpen my teaching skills and open new opportunities for me. Any recommendations?

[@edtechii]

Hello Elianor, thanks for your comment and the thorough description of your teaching journey. It looks like getting a proper teaching license is a natural next step for you. Below are two videos to guide you further. TEFL TESOL CELTA vs American Teaching License: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZbalJuNfa-gZpI How to Get a Teaching Certificate / License Online (TEACH-NOW Overview): kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp_IYaxpat-JfMU Good luck, and let me know if I can further help.

[@elianorkhoury508]

@@edtechii Thanks for your help. I ll check out the links you shared.

[@edtechii]

@@elianorkhoury508 Good luck!

[@divyaanand3382]

Hey ! That was really very informative. Thanks and i really appreciate your effort... Would you pls be kind enough to give me specific answer to the following questions... I am a proud Indian. Due to personal reasons, all i want, is a way to go abroad to any of the developed countries, and work n live there on my own. I am not passionate about teaching at all. But if teaching is the only way to get me out of my country then i am genuinely ready to take it up seriously. 1. So knowing this, which course do you think i must take up? 2. From which organization must i take this? 3. Which is the cheapest? 4. Which gives me a practical experience of teaching? Thanks in advance for your response..

[@edtechii]

Hello divya anand, thank you for your questions. It's unfortunate you have to take up profession you are not passionate about. I've met many unhappy people who have followed this path of becoming an ESL/EFL teaching as a way to escape their past. I'd recommend it. To answer your questions: 1. TEFL 2. I'm not sure, because I never took TEFL myself. 3. 15$ 4. On-site CELTA training is the only way to get practical teaching experience.

[@divyaanand3382]

@@edtechii Hey. Thanks for your reply. I would still like you to answer the same thing , but I will rephrase the question. If I am looking for stable long term ESL job abroad , then is CELTA the best?

[@edtechii]

Yes, CELTA provides the most comprehensive training and is more widely recognized.

[@Hadrianus01]

Thanks for this very useful video! It seems that CELTA is the most prestigious and globally recognised certificate. Do you have to have teaching experience or qualifications to enrol? Or do you need to prove you are fluent in English (eg. IELTS Band 9)?

[@edtechii]

You don't need to have prior teaching experience to enroll. However, you do need to pass an interview containing general questions about teaching and learning. While you need to be proficient in academic English (e.g., IELTS band 8-9), you don't have to verify that. Again, the interviewer will be able to gauge whether you are eligible.

[@iamgraci_]

very helpful thank you

[@janakisubramanian6785]

Hi, This is Janaki, I have a question for you,I have completed my Masters in English Literature , having teaching experience in colleges on grammar.I am basically a English Language Trainer.I travel to places to teach English communication skills. Will TEFL be useful for my career?

[@edtechii]

Hello Janaki, thanks for taking your time to leave a comment/question. Taking into account your education and teaching experience, you are going to benefit the most from a more advanced course e.g. CELTA. If you take your teaching career seriously, and it looks like you do, then I would consider getting a US teaching license which is usually the primary requirement set by decent/more high-end international schools or programs looking to hire overseas teaching candidates.I hope this information helps.

[@liubovk1719]

All the same, it begs the question: tesol or CELTA? What is on the 1st place? Or may be so: at first to do tesol and then CELTA? Or?

[@edtechii]

If you can commit to CELTA financially and time-wise, I would recommend it over any other ESL training course.

[@maymay4989]

Hello, thank you for this informative video. I'm not a native speaker but i have a bachelor degree in english language and literature and i'm planning to get a teaching certificate but i'm really torn between tefl, tesol or celta. I want to teavh kids btw, can i get an advice please. And another question, what are the ages of students to teach if i get a tefl or tesol certificate. Thank you

[@edtechii]

Hello Yahya, thanks for your questions. If you haven't done so yet, go through the past comments and my answers - you will find answers to your questions there. As for the choice, if you can afford CELTA, go for it. Let me know if you have other questions.

[@cybeleslehner6068]

What would be the best certificate for a BRAZILIAN who teaches ENGLISH as a second/foreign language? I would very much appreciate your help on this issue! Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@edtechii]

Hello Cybeles Lehner, thanks for question. If you are already teaching English as a second/foreign language, I would recommend taking CELTA course. CELTA training methodology and pedagogy is more advanced and current. There are a couple of CELTA centers in Brazil to choose from (remove the spaces to view the link): h t t p s ://www.cambridgeenglish. o r g /find-a-centre/find-a-teaching-centre/

[@1emmanuelondrick]

Great Job explaining the different courses.

[@get1558]

Thank you 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@edtechii]

Hello, I'm glad you've found it helpful.

[@teachermaryportuguese9268]

Hi. I was an English teacher in Brazil (my home country) at Secondary schools.On arriving in the UK, I studied FCE and got a pass. After two years, I studied CELTA for a month which was a struggle for me. Didn't find the necessary time to be a housewife and do the home works from CELTA. You must have guessed the results: FAILED. This was back in 2001. Anyway I lost the interest for teaching, nevertheless I've got a Brazilian student, who I am teaching to( via Skype. ) in order to prepare her to study and/or work abroad. My question is: do I need to have either Tefl orTesol to teach online?

[@edtechii]

Hello Lucy, thank you for checking out my video on TEFL, TESOL & CELTA and leaving your question. From my personal experience, you do need to know the basics of methodology and pedagogy to teach in general i.e. regardless of your mode of instruction (in class/online). In terms of getting a job, an online language school might ask for a teaching certificate, but with your teaching experience, they are very likely to neglect the fact that you don't have one. However, I guess some high-end online school might require you have TEFL or TESOL. I hope this information helps.

[@mohamedwazeem1693]

I'll try to go abroad for teachinh tefl or celta which is good for me

[@michaels7566]

Hi Evgenii, Thank you for the great overview. I am a retired PhD in Geosciences who has taught as an adjunct at Community College and a University in the USA. I am bored and thinking about teaching ESL focusing on Science and maybe Math. Do senior citizens (67) have a chance of getting a position to do this? Between TESOL and CELTA, which would you take if you were me?

[@edtechii]

Re. Seniors: The answer will vary from country to country as the visa regulations and cut-offs are different in every country. Additionally, bear in mind that teaching requires quite a lot of energy. Re. Choice: I always recommend CELTA because this is the training I experienced and was very pleased with the results.

[@zamanrokan4294]

Hi sir, Can you tell me why CELT S is not well recognized by world where both CELT A and CELT S is organized by IHC where CELT S for teaching ages of 11-18.? Can anyone teach worldwide by getting CELT S for the age of 11-18? Like CELTA recognitions worldwide

[@edtechii]

Hello Zaman, thanks for the question. To the best of my knowledge, CELT-P and CELT-S are relatively new phenomena, whereas CELTA has been around for more than thirty years. This fact alone speaks of the robustness of CELTA syllabus and pedagogy it promotes, which CELT-P and CELT-S areyet to prove. CELTA Wikipedia page does not have a single reference to either of these tests. CELTA has always had an edge over its counterparts because of its emphasis on live practice and observations. I highly doubt that either CELTA-P or CELT-S have these two components due to lack of potential students. Indeed, this is what official Cambridge webpage says about CELTA-P, "Teachers build on their teaching knowledge and skills, through a combination of online study and observed teaching practice with an approved trainer". To sum up, both CELT-P and CELT-S are theoretical courses that due to their novelty have not yet earned the trust of the teaching community. All these are my own speculations based solely on my interpretation. I may be completely wrong.

[@imanevampy9233]

I'm into kids in advence so Abviously don't need celta... And for Asia I ll go for TEFL it's not that bad actually

[@edtechii]

Hi Imane, thanks for your comment. It's good that you know what you need. Good luck!

[@imanevampy9233]

@@edtechii kids kids kids it's my motivation thanks!

[@dmanakell]

I don't like teaching to children much because it's too exhausting, but I reckon there are more jobs teaching kids out there. If I take the CELTA, will I be able to teach kids as well? or just adults?

[@edtechii]

Hello DanTe, thank you for your question. CELTA's methodology and pedagogy are applicable to learning a foreign language in general. So yes, you will be able to teach English to kids as well as to adults. Try scrolling through the previous comments and find my previous answers to similar questions. I hope this answers your question.

[@dmanakell]

@@edtechii thanks a lot

[@edtechii]

No problem at all, good luck with your teaching career.

[@angeloliu2540]

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[@botfollower8341]

My first language isn't english, I'm taking gap year right now but if I go to a 2year uni for any subject, will I still be able to take the courses? 2year doesn't count as bachelors degree? Do I have go to a 4year school? And which course should I take if I want to teach english in Japan? As a non native english speaker

[@edtechii]

Hello Bot Follower, thanks for your question. You can take any of these course without having a university degree. If you are serious about teaching and learning, go for CELTA. If you want to teach as a means of traveling the world for a couple of years before settling in, go for TEFL. I do want to point out though, that you will need a university degree and some teaching experience to get a semi-decent teaching job. If you need more information about teaching abroad, check out these three videos: Start Teaching Career Abroad - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaatp3iMrtiHmZI&t Improve Your Teaching Résumé - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2TYaKyKqNaohbM&t= English Teaching Jobs and Employment Scams - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqKVapefjZaneKs I hope this information helps. Take care!

[@rossanaarouckdamasceno6814]

Thanks for the information. I would like to know what are the requirements to have access to TEFL? Do I need to have a specific college degree? I am a philosophy teacher, can I study TEFOL and prepare to teach English?

[@edtechii]

Hello Rossana, thanks for your question. Normally, TEFL institutions have very lax entry requirements e.g. good command of the English language, being older than 18. CELTA application, on the contrary, is usually quite rigorous and time-consuming, involving a couple of stages and a phone/skype interview. I hope this information helps.

[@rossanaarouckdamasceno6814]

Thank you

[@달래-x7x]

Thank you for this helpful video! one small question. I'm a uni student in Korea and I am determined to use my time and money for certification. but although I did some volunteer teaching for kids, I have zero experience in teaching english as a career. would CELTA still be the best choice for me?

[@edtechii]

CELTA all the way. Go for it without a shadow of a doubt.

[@달래-x7x]

@@edtechii thank you so much for giving me conviction! have an amazing day🤩

[@edtechii]

@@달래-x7x You too.

[@saifsaif-lx5fm]

Hi man , which one is better tesol or celta for person wants to start as teacher english language over the world

[@edtechii]

Hello, thanks for your question. Like I said in the video, TESOL / TEFL is a good starting point. CELTA can be taken later on once you are certain teaching is your career path.

[@breakingnewsclass]

Hello, pls clarify for me: 1. Is it written the location (city, name of the school) where you studied CELTA? 2. Is there an information on certificate about your type of studies? (Online or Face to face) Thanks!

[@edtechii]

Hello Alexander, thanks for your questions. I am looking at my certificate that was issued in March 2015: 1) The certificate does not indicate the location where the course was completed. There is a center number that can be used to check the location. 2) Negative. There is no indication of the mode of instruction. I did my in-person, by the way.

[@breakingnewsclass]

@@edtechii Thank you so much!!!

[@agravateducation8990]

This course is only for English teachers who want to teach abroad or for all those different subjects teachers who also want to apply for teaching job in abroad does they all need to this certificate ?

[@edtechii]

Hello Keyur, thanks for your question. TEFL / TESOL / CELTA are certificates for teaching English to speakers of other languages. If you are a subject teachers (e.g. Math, Science) you might as well benefit from the pedagogy offered by these certificates because if you are planning to teach overseas, you will most likely be teaching your content in English to speakers of other languages, won't you? To be qualified to teach a subject area at an international school overseas, you will most probably need a teaching license. You can find more information about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZbalJuNfa-gZpI&t= and here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp_IYaxpat-JfMU&t Hope this helps.

[@thechannelbeyond4896]

Hello there, which would be the best course to be an IELTS instructor/tutor? I'm leaning towards CELTA but if it isn't available, I was wondering if the other alternatives would also help me achieve that goal.

[@edtechii]

Hello and thank you for your question. I assume IELTS has its own preparatory program for instructions, which can certainly benefit from additional training such as CELTA. However, I think that intricate knowledge and extensive experience taking the IELTS exam itself will be far more valuable for the tutor than pedagogical approaches offered in teacher training courses.

[@thechannelbeyond4896]

@@edtechii thank you kind sir

[@edtechii]

No worries!

[@SpokenEnglishatoz]

nice

[@edtechii]

Thanks!

[@messaiahperasani9606]

Hi I have a degree and I'm from india looking forward to teach English online,can u suggest me the best course which can be useful for me teach abroad later?

[@edtechii]

Hello Messaiah, this course will stand you in good stead as a teacher: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp_IYaxpat-JfMU

[@elbouhlinouhaila999]

Can we teach abroad with Celta having no teaching experience in schools.. like does Celta replaces teaching experiences of two years and more.. urgent question please

[@edtechii]

Working visa regulations vary from country to country. These days, more and more schools worldwide require teaching experience in addition to CELTA or teaching license; however, please inquire directly with the school you are applying to.

[@malathyrajnarain9723]

Thank you for this informative video . I’ve nil experience in teaching and I would like to pursue Celta from British Council India . If I successfully complete this Celta certification course , could you please what are my job prospects and also will there be opportunities for me to work abroad keeping in mind that I have no prior work experience ? Do you recommend any other courses that would help me to teach English? Kindly reply...

[@edtechii]

Hello Malathy Rajnarain, thank you for your comment. I'm about to publish a video titled: How to Find a Decent Teaching Job Abroad (Complete guide). After completing all three parts of this guide, you will know 1. 5 websites that will help you get in touch with real schools that are looking for teachers. 2. Advice how to make your resume stand out from the rest. 3. Strategies to void scams and dodgy offers. There will be a lot of hands-on info, so stay tuned and get hired.

[@mastaesterinasilitonga320]

Is it enough to apply with a Tesol certificate to become an English teacher if you have a bachelor's degree from Indonesia?

[@edtechii]

Hello, and thank you for your question. It all depends on a country and a school you are applying to.

[@matsontario8480]

hi Evgenii, just a question: if i were to get TEFL , would that actually alllow me to run my own language evening school say in Austria and employ other teachers, I know that the regulations might differ significantly across the continent but have you come across anyone doing similar thing? thank you for your response

[@edtechii]

Hello, thanks for your question. TEFL is a teaching certificate. I'm not familiar with Austria regulations, but I would assume running a business requires something more than an English language teaching certificate.

[@matsontario8480]

Thanks so much Evgenii

[@edtechii]

@@matsontario8480 No problem at all!

[@6jmahoney]

What course would you recommend to someone who is looking to teach children specifically?

[@edtechii]

Thank you for your question. To the best of my knowledge, CELTA is now offered for primary school teachers. Consider taking CELT-P: www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/teaching-qualifications/institutions/celt-p/

[@eylulsengeldi2376]

So if we take Tesol course we could mostly work in usa or Australia etc ? Not the other countries?

[@edtechii]

Not really, all these certificates are pretty much can be used interchangeably.

[@anthonycataldo1291]

Excellent video! I have Ph.D. Do it need any of these?

[@edtechii]

Hello Anthony Cataldo, thanks for your comment. I haven't quite understand your question. Can you clarify it please?

[@anthonycataldo1291]

@@edtechii Some folks say you need the TEFL if you do NOT have a degree. I have several degrees and lots of teaching experience. Do I still need a TEFL?

[@edtechii]

Are your degrees and work experience related to TELF? Some countries / school require TEFL certificates simply because it's one of the visa requirements. This requirement could be waived, however, if your university degree and work experience are directly related to TEFL.

[@chiewa73]

If you wanted to teach English in the Middle East like Kuwait or Qatar do they have a preference on what type of certificate they would prefer. I don't have a teaching degree but do have an undergraduate degree in Social Work.

[@edtechii]

Hello Helen 73, thank you for your question. I'm making another video clip about a teaching license or "what to do after you got your TEFL/TESOL/CELA". I believe this will answer your question.

[@chiewa73]

@@edtechii That would be great! Thank you so much! Everything I have read online has stated that with Kuwait Tefl a certificate is sufficient, although I know that a teaching degree is preferable along with the Tefl. Would you be able to speak to student counselor positions in schools also? Do you need a teaching degree for that? Thank you again!

[@liubovk1719]

Is it important to do CELTA abroad or I can do it in my country( Ukraine)?

[@edtechii]

You can do CELTA in any accredited center: www.cambridgeenglish.org/find-a-centre/find-a-teaching-centre/?location=Ukraine&tqProduct=CELTA

[@rooipeper]

Hello Is the level 5 course at the TEFL Academy in Ireland, the same level as CELTA/Trinity CertTESOL)?

[@edtechii]

Hello Rooipeper, thanks for your question. Is the course you are referring to is delivered online? If possible, can you send a link so I can have a look at, please?

[@cirilthundiyil]

Is the certificate offered by 'Asian College of Teaching' valid?

[@edtechii]

Hello Ciril, thanks for your question. I have not heard of this provider / training center. How much is the course and how many hours? What does the syllabus cover? Will you have a mentor?

[@butchery6141]

Hey man, thank you for the informative and insightful video. However, I notice many Tefl/Tesol advisors offer advice in terms of your degree and the impact it may have if you do not have one. My question instead is, what about matric? How would this fair if you have not been fortunate enough to complete it? Would employers investigate this extensively? Or would they simply treat the lack of a matric certificate the same, as they would with someone who has not yet earned their degree? Thanks in advance. Hope to you hear from you shortly.

[@edtechii]

Hello, thanks for your question. First off, forgive me for asking - what is matric? I've never come across this term before.

[@butchery6141]

@@edtechii Well, it's the last year of your basic education. We would also refer to it as grade 12 and once you have completed it, you may then pursue your degree etc... And it's no problem my friend, I understand 👍

[@edtechii]

@@butchery6141 Most schools (if not all) require at least a bachelor's degree to be eligible to teach. This is a also a vise requirement in the countries where I taught.

[@ebiinformatique9840]

That was seriously helpful , thank you . can i ask you , if you dont have a bachelor degree and u go for the tesol an ull have it , could you have any chances for a job abroad .?

[@edtechii]

Hello, thank you for your comment. To answer your question - yes, it is possible to get an international teaching job without a bachelor's degree. I worked with two such teacher in southern China two years ago. However, if you do find such a job, which is not at all difficult to be honest, chances are that the school will invite you on a tourist visa, which is not legit, because you will not meet the requirements of a working visa. Hope it has been helpful!

[@ebiinformatique9840]

Thank you for the answer , and if u got invited as a tourist , whats the process to have your job visa legaly , sorry im asking a lot lol , maybe its just my chance to have an idea from the manager him self .

[@edtechii]

You are more than welcome. When it comes to getting a "legal employment" in EFL industry, there is no a straight answer. For some people, legal is staying on a 90-days tourist and make visa runs to a neighboring country for renewal. For others, getting a legal work visa from one school and then shift to another school without canceling your visa is considered legal. Normally, before you apply for a work visa to teaching job in a specific country, the school will have to apply for working permit, which will be sent to you so you can go to the local embassy and apply for a working visa, which will be pasted into your passport. For China and Kuwait (as well as for many other countries I think), you will then have to extend the working visa into a residence permit, which will be valid for the duration of your employment contract. My personal advice, inquire with HR of the school you applying to, what the whole visa process will look like. Then go online and verify that to make sure the school knows what it is doing. I hope my answer was helpful.

[@ebiinformatique9840]

Very Helpful , Thank you so much .

[@essennagerry]

My answer is kind of vague, but from what I find in East Asia you generally need a BA to get a working visa. If you're a native English speaker and a citizen of a country of the "inner circle" of English and aren't seeking any fancy university position or anything, any kind of BA would do, as long as it's a BA and done in an English speaking country. Definitely do look into the country's working visa requirement. As Mr. Permiakov suggested - "inquire with HR of the school you applying to, what the whole visa process will look like. Then go online and verify that to make sure the school knows what it is doing." Very good advice.

[@alphreper6576]

I find quite interesting the way you pronounce the noun "certificate" : no schwa sound but the diphthong "ai" instead, just as you would pronounce the verb "certificate"...

[@goldo1107]

He's obviously not a native English speaker.

[@eylam9690]

Well, that makes it even more impressive...

[@thikhanhlyluong6696]

Can you share with us the course content?

[@edtechii]

Hello Thi, what exactly do you mean by the course content?

[@diwakar.kannan]

I am in a dilemma ..I am an engineer..but I love teaching English..can I do CELTA?

[@edtechii]

Hello Diwahar, thanks for stopping by the channel. Yes, you can apply for CELTA training regardless of your educational background/work experience. It certainly helps if you have some teaching when you do CELTA course because you can relate to the strategies and methodology much better. However, teaching experience is not a prerequisite for any of the teaching courses.

[@diwakar.kannan]

Will i have a lot of opportunities after doing Celta?

[@wrongcontainer]

@@diwakar.kannan Being an engineer might even give you an advantage with CELTA. Just read a report about companies/ universities and other training facilities looking for 'job specific' english teachers. For example an international hospital looking for nurse turned english teacher. For you that could mean teaching at an engineering school where you not only know the specific terminology already but have hands on experience and can give real world examples. (Really sorry! didn't save the link, but it was on a site called tefl newbie or so) Best of luck if you do your course!

[@diwakar.kannan]

@@wrongcontainer thank you so much

[@wrongcontainer]

@@diwakar.kannan Glad if my rambling helped with anything. By the by, here's the site i was talking about earlier. Hope it helps and encourages you more. :) www.teflnewbie.com/

[@KarunMalhotra]

Hi, please share the link to get enrolled to the online course. Is it necessary to have teaching experience for getting enrolled to the TEFL?

[@edtechii]

I've done my CELTA through www.ihbangkok.com, check their website for an online course. As for TEFL, teaching experience is not required.

[@edtechii]

www.cambridgeenglish.org/find-a-centre/find-a-teaching-centre/

[@SublimeLullaby]

Hello. Do all teachers teach in British English accent wise? Ty

[@edtechii]

Hi Sublime Diakrisis, thanks for your question. Most often than not, you won't be require to put on a specific accent. As long as your accent is close to that of a native speaker (British English, American English, Australian English, South African, or a combination of all), you should be fine.

[@faysalwaqar1628]

Excuse me, TEFL certificate/diploma containing how many credit hours is internationally acceptable, like in Gulf or middle East countries as well as in other countries? Thanks in advance!

[@edtechii]

Hello Faysal, thanks for your question. 5 years ago in China it was a minimum of 120 hours. I don't have first-hand information about MENA region.

[@faysalwaqar1628]

@@edtechii I have 30 credit hours(01 year) TEFL diploma. How would you rate that?

[@edtechii]

@@faysalwaqar1628 My rating is of no importance. What matters is whether it takes you to where you want to be. What I would say though is that what is behind the diploma / certificate bears much more weight and substance than the paper with a numeric symbol on it.

[@faysalwaqar1628]

@@edtechii Thank you so much sir for your kind response! But, I guess, most of the companies and institutes certainly value those numeric details(including academic performance, and from which institute you received the training, etc.). Other matters come afterwards.

[@meryamle6270]

What is it the best website to get an accredited TEFL certificate ?

[@edtechii]

Hello No Rules, I really don't know how to answer your question because I did my CELTA in class.

[@brucejones2407]

Internationalteflacademy.com

[@Sarablueunicorn]

what kind of accent is this? that pronounces certificate like certifi-kate?with a long "a" vowel?

[@edtechii]

Hello Sara, I think it's just an incorrect pronunciation of the word "certificate" not an accent ;)

[@aichagul4126]

Hey which website is recommended to take Tesol course?

[@edtechii]

I do not have this information.

[@betulcelik6216]

so if ı take the celta,ı cant teach chidren. l can teach only adults. can anyone help me with this question?

[@edtechii]

Hi, good question. From my personal experience, 80% of the people taking CELTA do so to teach English in general, not specifically adults. Indeed, strategies and methodology delivered during CELTA training are suitable for adults as well as for any other age of learners of English. I do need to point out though that your practical lesson during CELTA course will be with an adult class. I think Cambridge now offers a similar certificate geared towards young learners. Try looking into it!

[@betulcelik6216]

Thanks a lot. Your answer was really helpful. One more question! Is celta acceptable for each country? Like some countries demand tefl certificate instead of celta. Even if l don't have tefl, my celta certificate won't be consider as tefl. I have majored in tefl so it doesn't look logical to do tefl certificate again? So what do you suggest me to do? I know a tefl certificate is a different thing and completed honurs in tefl is a different thing.thanks in advanced☺

[@wrongcontainer]

@@betulcelik6216 i can only tell you what i've learned from watching other youtube videos and read online. Apparently CELTA is the most widely accepted and highest regarded course anywhere in the wolrd eccept Asia. They're more familiar with EFL/ TEFL/ TESOL.... but i really can't vouch for any truth to that. Like said: only found that out from online research. But from what i've read CELTA seems to be the best, albeit most expensive, option.

[@dougfinlay7531]

No you can teach adults and children. I would say with a Tesol you can expect only to teach children. CELTA covers difficult grammar, etc.

[@tsymbalanna1160]

What is the best certificate for teaching in Kuwait?

[@edtechii]

Your best choice is a teaching license, your second best is CELTA.

[@bobesposito1767]

Цымбал Анна I also believe he is not native English speaking

[@yesseniacalvario8339]

I’m studying for a bachelors degree in TEFOL I believe it’s called and I’m still an undergraduate looking to gain some experience what would you recommend??

[@edtechii]

Hello Yessenia, thanks for your question. Tutoring is a great way to get your feet wet. Getting another certificate on top of your degree is not necessarily what you need. Try to find an avenue to implement what you are studying in your undergraduate degree. Even if it means giving free lessons. This is my initial advice. Let me know if you need more guidance. Thanks.

[@yesseniacalvario8339]

Evgenii Permiakov thank you so much for the advice. I’ll try and look! Thank you! 😁

[@edtechii]

@@yesseniacalvario8339 No problem at all.

[@hudaifa]

Cambridge CELTA Course Online - Could someone help with their link (ONLINE)

[@edtechii]

Hello Hudaifa Bafadal, thanks for stopping by the channel. This link has some info about CELTA online: www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/teaching-qualifications/celta/ways-to-take-celta/

[@dr.anilkumar6695]

What about TESOL Canada Exam Board Certificate?

[@edtechii]

Hello Dr. Anil Kumar, thanks for stopping by the channel. I've never heard of this program before. This is what my initial research has revealed: "The TESOL Board Exam is intended to assess the academic knowledge and the teaching skills of TESOL Canada's membership and accreditation candidates. The Evaluation process of TESOL graduates is a stepping stone in standardizing TESOL & ESL education both in Canada & abroad." Looks like it’s an exam rather than a training program.

[@dr.anilkumar6695]

@@edtechii Thanks a lot. Please tell me about Trinity CerTESOL.

[@edtechii]

The Trinity Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL) is a TESOL or TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate designed for those with little or no experience of teaching English, and for those with experience who require an internationally recognised initial teacher education qualification. It equips candidates with the basic skills and knowledge needed to take up a first post as an ESOL teacher. It gives an introduction to the theory and practice of English teaching and an insight into the challenges facing the learner and the role of the teacher. Source: www.trinitycollege.com/site/?id=201

[@limpopumulo3574]

hello! how do i contact you?

[@minav4184]

Hi, would you tell me does the tesol canada certification differ from tesol westminster college?

[@edtechii]

Hello Mina, thanks for your question. I've not taken these courses myself. However, from my experience, all TESOL courses share similar structure and curriculum. It is how the new knowledge is applied after the course what makes a difference.

[@lubitelklassnihklipov3486]

Ok you are promoting celta by trying decreasing tesol in quality

[@edtechii]

I just happened to be working with (in fact being in charge of) both TESOL and CELTA certified teachers, and concluded that CELTA, generally, better prepare ESL/EFL teachers for the actual job.

[@irodanosirova6489]

Как ужасно говорит....

[@matthewlee6682]

very helpful thanks