TEFL Courses & Certification in Australia

I am a native English speaker with a Master's degree. I found this course easy to navigate. Being able to speak and write English does not mean that you instinctively know how to teach it. The course helped me to understand how foreign speakers would need to tackle grammar and how it could be taught. I learned several things that I did not know, such as zero and 1st, 2nd and 3rd Conditional sentences. I had never deconstructed this in my life! I had to do a little bit of extra learning from the web on modal verbs to understand how these work wrt the conditional. This area of the course could be clarified a little. I am also a little unsure about how I might teach a few other elements of grammar such as when to use, who, which, that. For the tense section I made my own table and set it out in a better and more logical framework, which shows that I must be a visual learner.

My TEFL experience was nothing short of incredible and life-changing. Teaching English as a foreign language opened my eyes to the beauty of cross-cultural communication and the power of education. Every class was a unique adventure, filled with enthusiasm, curiosity, and growth. My students were remarkable, bringing diverse perspectives, determination, and an eagerness to learn that made every lesson deeply rewarding. Watching them grasp new concepts, gain confidence, and express themselves in English was an indescribable joy. The classroom was always alive with energy, laughter, and meaningful exchanges that went far beyond just language learning. The challenge of adapting lessons to different learning styles pushed me to be more creative and resourceful, making me a stronger and more empathetic educator. I built lasting connections with students and fellow teachers, creating a network of shared experiences and mutual learning. The opportunity to inspire and be inspired daily was an absolute privilege, and it reinforced my passion for teaching. TEFL not only allowed me to make a tangible impact on others’ lives but also transformed me in ways I never expected. It was a truly remarkable journey—one that I will always treasure.