Should I do a TEFL or a CELTA Course?

[@ELTExperiences]

Which course would you recommend or consider doing?

[@houdab5526]

I'm going to start the course next month , I 'm so excited for this new experience, I know it will be worth it. 🤞

[@dyahpertiwiyunieryningsih124]

I'd like to do the CELTA in the future, but still confused whether online or offline is the best to do

[@cillboon]

If you're serious about teaching, do the CELTA. If you just want a qualification which says you should be able to teach, do the TEFL.

[@HughTheBeerKid]

I loved my CELTA!!, I was able to make all the silly mistakes and learn from them

[@ELTExperiences]

Likewise! It is a great course. 😊

[@danielsan9061]

Thank you for all the insightful information. I'm in two minds really. My case is I'm a Spaniard who has been teaching Enlish as a foreign language for over 15 years in Spain. I have worked in private Academies as well as specialized in online teaching as a freelance. I studied English Philology, however I dropped out and didn't finish the degree in the last year for personal reasons. I wonder if TEFL or CELTA would help me find better job prospects and if so, which one suits better for me. I take CELTA is a winning option, but in my case, with an unfinished degree, I don't know if I would find a proper job just with CELTA and so I should go for the cheaper option and do TELF. Thanks for reading!

[@ELTExperiences]

The fact you have a CELTA will certainly open more doors for you. Consider balancing your earning by supplementing it with online freelance work. However, most English teachers have an undergraduate degree and this is expected nowadays. I would recommend completing your education when the time is right.

[@michaelleroux5879]

Thanks bro. Thinking on starting in Cambodia teaching English. Was hoping for a hybrid training program that could be finished in Cambodia. How do I know training place can be trusted especially with coming through all the way ? Thanks

[@tytraulich4987]

Much of S America doesn’t require a 4 year degree. Only TEFL And that is often done in the country you wish to teach. Teaching remotely to a Chinese group or Korean is much better paying.

[@etacude]

Great topic! I've been thinking about doing a CELTA in the future.

[@ELTExperiences]

You should do the CELTA. It is a great course and is incredibly practical. You will learn so much and also meet other likeminded teachers. 😊

[@beautifulcrazy]

It would have been nice if you stipulated which tefl course you were speaking about. Tefl level 5 is on par with Celta

[@philipphrano]

I chose TEFL because I love to travel and work simultaneously! I feel like I've already built enough teaching experience online and face-to-face before this course that I will quickly get used to teaching in a class full of students! Thanks for the video tho! It just reassured me that I chose the right path :)

[@cillboon]

Thanks for those insights, Martin. I did the CELTA online. It was tough going but I was prepared. I also agree that's it's a very rigid teaching method which you're not allowed to deviate from. I know the approach works but teaching has to be something that evolves. Maybe it is really the beginning of your journey as an English teacher.

[@unpocodetodoish]

How did you do it online? I am trying to find the way to apply but I can't find it

[@VELEZPRODUCTIONS63]

Hey ELT Experiences, I am 27 years old and have only helped teach as a native speaker when I was 20y/o for a short time. I have also received foreign language classes. I have a rough idea of how to work things give or take. I speak English natively. I have been travelling and working and every other excuse possible not to get a certificate or some sort of qualification ... I have been looking into the CELTA and INTERNATIONAL TEFL ACADAMY, and I am curious if it would be a good idea to get my TEFL degree through ITA to get my foot in the door and a solid foundation , then get my CELTA for a more Professional look and foundation..? I could be wrong but a TEFL would help more with skills to teach kids-high schoolers and would give me a good foundation, whereas a CELTA seals the deal and really gives you a strong foundation. A CELTA teaches you how to teach on a more mature/professional level and to a more mature audience-adults..? I maybe plan to also have another source of income or so , but this is something I would always be able to use and would use as my main source of income more than likely. Thanks In Advance.

[@ancamunteanu4306]

I have a CELTA Certificate and I must say that you are 100% right about it being like a "bootcamp". It was very intense -10am-6pm, Monday to Friday , with two teaching sessions per week (8 in total) to real students (pre-intermediate and upper-intermediate). We had lesson plans to do (I went to bed at 3am ) , plus assignments (the CCQ one was the most difficult). We did have an external verifier from Cambridge University, who assessed the trainers.

[@500more2]

Thank you for the information! I completed my online TESOL certification ( provided by Arizona State University) last year .And I have decided to apply for CELTA this year. Getting ready for intense January :) Your videos are very helpful :)

[@Philbarblues]

One great thing about CELTA (and presumably Trinity TESOL) is the pre-course interview and tasks. That in itself gives a good insight into the course. They're not looking for perfection but a reasonable awareness of language and also, interestingly, being a good team player. It was the first time I came across phonemes which I thought was some sort of IQ test. Looking back now I was a bit naive about that but I certainly know what they are now.

[@patriciagps1219]

Thanks for posting. It’s been a while I received a notification of your videos- glad to see you’re back! Couldn’t agree more with what you say about controlled methodology. I volunteer teaching seniors and it was a shock to me when I tried to use CELTA’s method (and pace) with them- it didn’t work at all. Fast forward to a few weeks later, I learned to adapt my content, differentiate and adjust my pace.

[@ELTExperiences]

Thank you for sharing your insight when it came down to attempting to use the 'CELTA method' with a class. It has been a while but I am back and hoping to make more videos. 😊

[@kakashi2801]

you mentioned that even the part time option would leave little room for spare time? why is this?

[@ELTExperiences]

The part-time CELTA can be completed over a number of months which will give plenty of spare time or to work part-time too.

[@kakashi2801]

why are the esol jobs so badly paid in the uk? even the ones that require a celta.

[@ELTExperiences]

Unfortunately it is the way it is in the UK with an oversupply of ESOL teachers and a scarcity of learners that are willing to come to the UK. It is a race to the bottom.

[@EnjoySynthSounds]

Tefl is targeted at anybody needing a certificate to enter a country, mostly teaching kids. Celta is for grammar instruction and an understand into how to teach it-the latter also gives non native more tuition in English, presumably with a native teacher. The two certifications are totally different. However, both will help you get in a country where to visa laws demand certification for education jobs.

[@aliragab2748]

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[@LoveBoyars]

Thank you for sharing your opinion,good analysis!

[@MdArifulIslam0707]

Thank you so much Sir. You explained it rigorously. Love from Bangladesh

[@linaouk3251]

I want to teach and be a freelance teacher , especially online both kids and adults. What is suitable for me in this case 🤔? TEFL or Celta?

[@juanbonnett2522]

I am interested in doing the course but in my country celta course is not known. Should I go ahead to do this expensive course? I don't want to travel, I am interested in working/teaching online.

[@davidodimayo7472]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@ELTExperiences]

You are welcome!

[@cowboypasta813]

thank you for these insights !! I have never thought of teaching actually it came to me about two days ago but im french and want to teach english, so i didn't know where to start. Im only 20 so i will try TEFL first and then CELTA if i recognize that i want / need something more. Thank u a lot, i took few notes from your videos i really appreciate it :)

[@laumichael4679]

For starters, it would be a good advise to try TEFL, getting relevant experience, particularly for first time English teachers. On the other hand, if people have at least a bachelor's degree, especially in Education, CELTA is more suitable for them.

[@tjbbhuiyan928]

I am a BBA, MBA graduate,working as a school teacher. Want to change my career as an English teacher. Is TEFL suitable for me?

[@HughTheBeerKid]

Out of interest, what are the differences between CELTA and the Trinity qualification?

[@ELTExperiences]

The difference between the CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL is minimal. They are both highly regarded and considered suitable qualifications for those that wish to teach English as a foreign language at home or abroad.

[@gretaaarons4941]

Which one is better as an entry level & teaching course for New Zealand? I am from India

[@ELTExperiences]

There is literally no difference between the courses and both are regarded as suitable for New Zealand.

[@nl6930]

I'm going to start my Celta in November BUT I'm not a native speaker. Is this a disadvantage? I'm a high school teacher in my own country (I don't teach English) and I'm looking for a change in my professional career but I've read discouraging comments about the fact that, for the best positions, being a native is a must

[@ELTExperiences]

Don’t you worry about those that say you have to be native. That’s rubbish. I’ve worked with some great non-native speakers who are wonderful and inspiring. Don’t socialise with those that say otherwise. It’s important to be inspiring to students and teach them no matter your background.

[@susantharupasinghe6631]

Thank you so much

[@navidghods3578]

very insightful! Thanks a bunch!

[@ELTExperiences]

You are very welcome. Glad it was helpful. 😊

[@Jasmieet24]

I too had no idea

[@theindividualizt]

Excuse m Martin, but you have omitted the Trinity CertTESOL, which has the same status as CELTA.If you want to teach in the Middle East, you need an MA in applied linguistics, which is better to have for that purpose. A TESOL and CELTA are terms in applied linguistics. A good understanding of linguistics is best practice,. All of these are not worth it in terms that companies or students do not value your knowledge, time and effort, and pay highly trained, experienced teachers $10 per hour. That way, the student devalues their own learning too. In Far East countries, such as South Korea or China, your qualifications ae purely to satisfy each respective Government policy, which the schools must implement.. The schools themselves do not value the qualifications, ax they merely want a 'native English-speaking teacher'. This has lead to poor outcomes for students, according to linguistics research in China. A lot of Chinese students who were taught by native English speakers with no knowledge of linguistics, as caused communication issues fo Chinese students when communicating in English.

[@ELTExperiences]

Hi Sandi. In my introduction, I explain quite briefly that I’m considering the CELTA or a suitable equivalent such as the Trinity CertTESOL in this respect. However you are quite right that an MA will hold you in good standing should you wish to teach in certain countries but this was beyond the scope of the video. Nevertheless, thank you for your input.

[@theindividualizt]

@@ELTExperiences Yes, I completely understand. If only I had known prior o studying for the TESOL, I would have chosen an MA in applied linguistics, as without it, I could not go to the United Arab Emirates.

[@iltltutorial3164]

can you recommend me any best tefl provider in the uk? other than celta. do you consider "premier tefl" better than "i-to-to"?