Is CELTA hard to pass?

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Is CELTA hard to pass? Are TEFL training courses, in general, hard to pass? A better way to start off would be to identify what it takes to fail? It might sound initially counterintuitive but outlining the conditions of failure and devising a strategy to avoid those is the way to go. In this video I will cover:
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Do you need 100% attendance to pass?
3:04 - How to manage stress on your CELTA course
3:30 - Is CELTA hard to pass? And what are the conditions for failure?
3:45 - Why are deadlines so important?
4:57 - The importance of implementing feedback
5:57 - Difficult relationships with tutors
7:21 - Your coursemates
8:15 - Stress & Time Management
9:49 - How Integrated Skills can help you
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[@FergusFadden]

Hi everyone! I'm so glad you've stumbled upon this video, and I hope you're enjoying it as much as I loved making it! I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for your continued support and for being a part of this amazing community. Your comments and feedback mean the world to me, and I'm constantly inspired by your creativity and passion. So, whether you're new to my channel or have been with me from the beginning, I want to extend a warm welcome and a big thank you. Let's keep the conversation going and keep creating amazing things together! Cheers! 🎉 - Fergus

[@taj3115]

Thank you

[@FergusFadden]

@@taj3115 My pleasure! I hope you found the rest of the content on my channel of use as well!

[@silviapoli100]

Thanks for all these tips! Watching this from Buenos Aires, Argentina

[@FergusFadden]

Saludos desde el norte! Estoy en Canada :) Argentina is a place I want to visit properly. I just crossed the border at Foz de Iguazu one time many years ago and I have dreamed to coming back one day! I have also heard good things about the CELTA centre in Buenos Aires!

[@federicobalboa9145]

Did my CELTA in Buenos Aires 2018, the hardest course I've ever taken, forget about having a life for a month, really. Then I took another TEFL course just to be more "prepared", believe me, CELTA is the golden standard by far.

[@FergusFadden]

Hi Federico, thank you for your comment. I would agree with you that of all the courses on offer, CELTA is the best TEFL course available. However, I'm interested what you felt were the differences between a CELTA and the TEFL course you took. Are you currently teaching at the moment? I hope all is going well!

[@federicobalboa9145]

​@@FergusFadden Thanks for your comment Fergus, the other TEFL course that I took (AmE) was almost 80% theory (Krashen all the time, bloom's taxonomy, Betty Azar grammar style) and 20% real practice, while you're taking the CELTA course, you're teaching from day 2 until you finish, 6 to 8 hours of learning plus assignments. I prefer CELTA all the way, and I wasn't a perfect student, far away from that, but I got a Pass B, not bad for me. At the moment I am teaching private lessons via zoom 1 to 1, I am from Montevideo and I've worked at IH, British Council and others widely known Institutes. The teaching wage in Uruguay is pretty low, you will finish with multiple jobs or with a lot of teaching hours to get a decent salary.

[@kaileytorres4597]

I'm planning on taking CELTA soon. I am so nervous, but your videos have been so encouraging and motivating!

[@FergusFadden]

Thanks for the feedback Kailey! That makes it all so worthwhile when some of the work I do helps people. Where in the world are you planning on taking CELTA?

[@kaileytorres4597]

@@FergusFadden I'm planning on taking the course in Frankfurt, Germany. I would love to do in person, but unfortunately they are only offering online classes at the moment.

[@FergusFadden]

​@@kaileytorres4597 Right on that's understandable. If you or any of your coursemates are interested in CELTA preparation or consultancy (lesson planning, assignments, methodology etc.) during your course, please don't hesitate to email me: [e-mail] Wishing you every success with CELTA and your teaching career beyond that!

[@kaileytorres4597]

@@FergusFadden Thank you!

[@MarceloLopes-ks1uj]

This has been really clarifying. Thank you!

[@FergusFadden]

I'm very glad you found it helpful Marcelo - are you thinking about taking the course? What part of the world are you in?

[@LetticeTravels]

Great tips. Thank you!

[@FergusFadden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@basirakram6953]

Hi Sir ! I am writing from Dammam, Saudi Arsbia. Your videos are really very helpful. I am going to appear in my Celta course in May. If you could suggest me some colleges to do celta from. I'll be thankful.

[@FergusFadden]

Thank you for reaching out! I wish you all the very best with your course! Please Book a FREE CELTA Consultancy appointment at my website: integratedskillsacademy.com/

[@rhall249]

Hey thanks for the great info, I have a question if you could help. I’m interested in teaching English abroad, I was curious which would offer me more job opportunities and pay overall, TEFL or CELTA? It looks like China is the first place to start as it offers free accommodation with decent salary. I was thinking of heading there first, saving up then going elsewhere. Is that a good idea?

[@FergusFadden]

Thanks for the question Ross - It's one I'm sure many people wonder about. It really comes down to how well recognized the courses are. Some TEFL courses are recognized in some places (notice the two uses "some" there) while they are not recognized by others - it's really just a hard one to quantify. The advantage of TEFL courses is that they usually do equip you with most of the necessary skills to teach at a lower cost. So in summary, if recognition is not an issue then a TEFL course may be the way to go. CELTA on the other hand, is a TEFL course itself. However, since it is accredited by the University of Cambridge, it is recognized worldwide. It is a course that comes with very high standards and is audited. You will pay a slightly higher price. As for teaching in China, it's true that many schools do offer free accommodation and decent salaries. It can be a good starting point for gaining experience and saving up some money before moving on to teach in other countries. Just keep in mind that there are many factors to consider when choosing a teaching location, including cost of living, language proficiency requirements, and cultural differences. It's always a good idea to do some research and make sure you feel comfortable with the location and the conditions before making a decision. In general, teaching English abroad can be a great opportunity to gain experience, meet new people, and learn about different cultures while also earning a living. Good luck in your search! I hope that's helpful. If you require more help or consultation please don't hesitate to reach out to me via email. Best of luck with everything!

[@rhall249]

@@FergusFadden Thank you for your response, much appreciated. I will take into account everything you have said.

[@2003923905]

Hi, will be starting CELTA next week! its said that you have one chance for re-submission... is this per assignment or overall?

[@FergusFadden]

Hi there! Thanks for the question, it's a good one! The answer is that you get one resub per assignment which is good news. My advice is always, try of course to pass first times but if you do have to resubmit don't worry it all, just see it as an opportunity to fine tune your work. Good luck with your course! Where in the world are you taking it?

[@sufaidcherukara7812]

Sir Could you please tell me tesol or celta is better to get job in abroad

[@FergusFadden]

I actually made a video on exactly that topic a while back, check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3iTipaIeJh7Zs0 Also, please check out my website for more help: integratedskillsacademy.com/

[@stephaniebayliss9479]

Not hard to pass…just hell for 5 weeks 😂

[@FergusFadden]

I have no doubt that there are quite a few out there who would empathize with this sentiment :)