Jeremy T
"I thought the materials were very well-presented and constructed - each module building on the next. The epic amount of information, at first, seemed daunting. But, as I progressed through the lessons/modules/assignments/quizzes, my expectations (of both my personal ability to learn as well as those which I harbored for the class) we exceeded. I learned more about TEACHING the English language than the actual functions of the language. I would definitely HIGHLY recommend this TEFL Institute course to a friend or a colleague. My undergraduate was in English, and I just know that people who are sticklers for the English language would thoroughly enjoy this course… as I did."
Julia K
"I jumped into my job as a TEFL teacher without much prior experience in classroom teaching. It's been a learn-as-you-go experience for me, and it was really nice to take this course and learn some of the things that I probably should have known ahead of time! Before I took this course' most of my lesson plans were really little more than exercises; things that I found in ESL books and thought looked interesting. This course has changed my teaching style because I now approach lessons with a clear objective and an articulated plan. My workplace is also a conversation school, where grammar never officially "taught." Through this course, I began to see where teaching grammar becomes necessary and helpful, while still being contextual enough to fall into the curriculum at a conversation school. To me, the most useful theme of the course was, "Be prepared!" Whether you are preparing for the culture shock, the actual traveling, or actual lesson, forethought is key in the EFL business. Even when using a pre-set curriculum, or someone else's lesson plans, it is of utmost importance to be ready for any challenges that come up in class.
Yes, I would recommend TEFL Institute to others, I am truly glad to have found information about the TEFL Institute on www.goabroad.com. I feel I have the appropriate training to create lesson that will meet my students' learning needs and goals and be able to understand another teacher's lesson plan to be able to assist with teaching their class (I start Monday evening!)"
Paul F
"This is the first time I've taken a real online class and I must say it was a very good experience. The materials and format of the class were very well organized and constructed. It seemed to me that the English language was very simple compared to other languages, but it is a lot more complex than I ever thought. I would recommend this course to friends and already have because anyone can do it and once taking this course the possibilities are endless."
Stephanie P
"This course has taught me many major ideas and concepts since day one. One of the main themes I believe this course teaches is to be patient, calm and collected while teaching and have a lot of respect for your students. Then the methods of teaching so students can get as much information and learn to their own needs. The goal of an ESL/EFL teacher is to teach students English as well as keep their affective filter low and let them have fun while learning. The TEFL Institute course really puts everyone into the perspective of the teacher and explains what to be ready for and what to look for."
Brian M
"I thought that this course helped me understand what I need to do to be prepared for the real world in the classroom. I realize that I have to be a facilitator and resource to the students. I will be there in the classroom for the students. It is my responsibility to set as accurate of an example as possible of an English speaking person. TEFL Institute has showed me to use my non-partiality in other countries to learn and be comfortable with their ways of living. I would definitely recommend the TEFL Institute course to other friends."
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Jessie H
"In the TEFL Institute course, one of the two major facts that stand out the most to me are that different people have different learning styles and it is important as a teacher to not only focus on one style, but to incorporate many in order to reach the students in a variety of ways and allow them to learn the information in a strong way.
I found this course to be highly informative. If I had a friend who was interested in teaching English as a foreign language, or who was considering returning to school for a teaching degree of some kind, I would recommend this course because it would be highly beneficial. Ultimately, I plan to take away what I have learned from this course and use it when volunteering in the Peace Corps."
Sumayyah A
"The TEFL Institute training course was very beneficial in preparing me for an ESL teaching position. I learned many interesting facts including that the four distinct mediums for learning a language, were learned and taught separately. It seems that learning a language that you would naturally excel equally in all areas, however each of these mediums require separate attention and skill building. I think the notion that teaching and observing give you the most insight are very true. My completion of the practicum hours gave me a very realistic view of the real teaching experience. I thought it is a necessary and integral part of any TEFL certification course, especially an online program. I feel there were a lot of information and perspectives covered in the coursework that adequately prepared me for the teaching experience."
Steven P
"I've been teaching English in Korea for 6 months now, and I fell that I am improving through time. I took this course as I felt that it would give me the opportunity to travel and work in different countries around the world. I am happy that I have taken this course. I feel it would benefit someone who hasn't taught before, but also someone who does have teaching experience. It provides a good insight into what is required of an ESL teacher and covers all important aspects of teaching a language. It has helped me to look at teaching from the viewpoint of the teacher as well as the student. I feel I have benefited greatly from this TEFL Institute course and would certainly recommend it to anyone."
Sandra K
"I went into this TEFL Institute course thinking that it was going to be very easy. As I time went on I realized that I actually do care a lot about being an effective teacher. Reading through the materials, the homework, and examinations proved very beneficial to me. This course in a whole was constructed very well. I learned a great deal about the English language, and other languages as well. For the most part, verbs are what I really learned the most of regarding language. I feel that I have grown a little bit taller with my own self and academic background. Thank you Meg for all your hard work and insightful comments. You did a great job as a facilitator to this class!"
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