Wednesday 20 November 2013

Attain English Teaching Certification without Any Prior Teaching Experience


All those thinking about enrolling for American TESOL Institute for a recognized  English teaching certification, but do not have the confidence to do so because of lack of prior teaching experience, now need not worry.

TESOL certification from a recognized American TESOL Institute is extremely simple and easy to opt for! All you need to have is flair for the language and passion for teaching, rest is taken care of by the course provider. Unlike other professional courses which require students to have prior exposure or experience in the relevant field, English teaching certification is simple to achieve, especially for those who have the determination to be a good English Instructor.

Pre-Requisites for English teaching certificates

If you are a US citizen and intend to opt for in-class or online TESOL certification program, you need to have:

·         A high school diploma or other relevant diploma or degree from a recognized Institute.
·         Fluency in the English language
·         Ability to obtain a US passport for easy job placement.

Other than the US students, the non-native English speakers worldwide can also opt English teaching certification program if they too have:

·         High school degree or a diploma
·         Flair for teaching
·         English language Fluency
·         Ability to legally work or obtain a working Visa for the employment opportunity in the country of their choice.
·         Clear background to be able to work in foreign country.

A renowned American TESOL Institute generally recommends that non-native English speakers should have at least a 550 TOEFL score (220 CBT) or an IELTS 6.0 to enable you to successfully complete an online or in class English teaching certification course.

Friday 15 November 2013

TESOL Certification Programs Best for Teaching English in Latin America


Students contemplating to have an exciting career in one of the world’s most distinctive cultures, living amidst some of the most vibrant countries, here’s a look at how TESOL certification programs will help you achieve your dream:

  • Extensive course coverage

TESOL certification programs from a reputed institute generally require sixty to two hundred hours of work.  Such Institutes generally offers extensive course coverage which enable students teaching English to non-native English speakers with immense confidence a possibility. The course content encompasses all the possible aspects of teaching English teaching to non-English speakers, emphasizing more on developing the requisite skills and trainings.

  •  Flexible study method

Aspirant teachers, contemplating teaching English in Latin America, can enrol for relevant TESOL certification programs, even if they do not have the time to do so. Having enrolled for online courses gives them the freedom to study at their own pace and as per their own schedule. Such students can log in to their TESOL classes, any time of the day, whenever they get the time to do so.

  • Job placement support

Generally, most of the reputed Institutes offering TESOL certification programs provide job placement support to their students on course completion.  Based on their student’s choice and preference of favourite countries, they mail resumes to the concerned schools and organizations on behalf of their students, thereby providing 100 per cent job placement support to their students once the course is completed.

  •   No prior teaching Experience

Even those without any prior teaching experience, can think of teaching English in Latin America and other foreign countries. With in-depth course coverage, TESOL programs covers all the English teaching aspects, proving their students with much required confidence to face the English teaching challenges in foreign countries.