Here are 5 fantastic benefits of taking an in-class TEFL course:<\/p>\n
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1. Networking with schools and teachers<\/b><\/h2>\n
Applying to schools<\/a> away from your home country can be intimidating. You may hear horror stories of instructors who signed a contract only to find out that their school, housing or teaching arrangements were not exactly what they expected.<\/p>\n One great benefit of taking an in-class TEFL course is that you will get to meet former TEFL graduates and\u00a0learn\u00a0about what\u00a0the best teaching positions\u00a0and schools\u00a0are\u00a0in certain locations. In many classes, new TEFL candidates will have the chance to observe\u00a0former graduates and experienced teachers in their own classrooms.<\/p>\n Being able to visit the school and meet your future co-workers will put your mind at ease about where you choose to sign a contract<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All TEFL courses will give you a general sense of what it is like to teach English as a second language. No matter where you take your course, these skills can be applied to English language\u00a0learners\u00a0around the world. However, being in-country for a TEFL course will expose you to language difficulties specific to learners of the country that you are going to teach in.<\/p>\n If you take a TEFL course in\u00a0Shanghai<\/a>, for example, you will be able to understand common mistakes that\u00a0native\u00a0Chinese speakers face when speaking and writing English. Once you can identify these issues, you will be able to anticipate and effectively address these mistakes.<\/p>\n In-class TEFL participants will also be able to get\u00a0hands-on experience while completing their teaching practice. Teachers will be able to\u00a0see and hear these mistakes made by students and\u00a0have the opportunity to\u00a0address and correct using techniques learned in the TEFL course.<\/p>\n Having both the knowledge and experience dealing with language learners from the country where you are going to teach will make you a more effective teacher.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In-class TEFL courses usually range from 3-4 weeks and include full-day classes and teaching practice. This is a great opportunity to show that you are\u00a0a\u00a0quick learner and able to accept feedback and improve your teaching.<\/p>\n Even if you have never taught before and are shaking before your first lesson, that\u2019s OK!\u00a0 You will get the help you need and will be able to show improvement in each one of your lessons.<\/p>\n Being able to put yourself in an uncomfortable position, accept feedback from your instructors,\u00a0and adjust your lesson plans to improve your classes are exactly the skills that schools are looking for in their\u00a0instructors.<\/p>\n A reference\u00a0who can speak to\u00a0your abilities in the classroom goes incredibly far in the world of ESL teaching. Schools will be much more eager to hire teachers\u00a0who\u00a0they know are friendly in the classroom and who work well with other\u00a0teachers. While you may not have the experience yet, showing schools that you are dedicated to improving and becoming the best teacher you can be is extremely valuable.<\/p>\n Not only will you be able to get references from your TEFL instructors, but your fellow classmates will also be great resources to validate your\u00a0teaching abilities. Your classmates will have the opportunity to watch you build confidence\u00a0in the classroom and see you\u00a0improve\u00a0throughout your lessons as you complete your teaching practice.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A great advantage of taking an in-class TEFL course is the ability to get to know the city and country you plan on teaching in<\/a> before you take a position.\u00a0TEFL courses run on a\u00a0Monday \u2013 Friday schedule so you will get plenty of time to\u00a0take weekend excursions through the city.<\/p>\n Exploring a new city for a month will give you enough time to learn how to take public transportation,\u00a0set up a bank account,\u00a0memorize some helpful\u00a0survival phrases, and most importantly, learn which areas of the city you would like to live in.<\/p>\n Exploring neighborhoods, seeing what restaurants and shops are available as well as meeting people who live in various parts of the city will help you to make an informed decision on\u00a0which area of the city is the best for you to live in.\u00a0As you visit schools and\u00a0apply\u00a0to jobs, you can map out the distance and time it will take\u00a0to get there.<\/p>\n Having\u00a0an entire month\u00a0to\u00a0explore the city will make starting your new position much less stressful. You can focus on your lesson plans and arranging your classroom instead of how and where to find the supermarket,\u00a0bank, or\u00a0department store.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The classmates\u00a0in your TEFL course will be in the same position as yourself. They have spent months getting ready for the transition to a new country and\u00a0you will go through all elements of culture shock<\/a> together.<\/p>\n You may have some classmates\u00a0who\u00a0have never taught a class in their lives, while others\u00a0may\u00a0be\u00a0experienced teachers.\u00a0Together you will study for exams, stay up late to perfect your lesson plans\u00a0and deliver them in front of each other.<\/p>\n Navigating culture shock and the\u00a0demands of the TEFL course together will lead to a close bond with your classmates. Your\u00a0classmates are also likely looking for a\u00a0teaching position in the same city as yourself\u00a0so there will be opportunities to\u00a0share an apartment or find a teaching position at the same school.<\/p>\n Living and working in a foreign country is an experience that only a few people get the opportunity to\u00a0have. You will end up making friends\u00a0from all over the world\u00a0that\u00a0have shared\u00a0this unique\u00a0adventure with you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We have in-class TEFL courses across Asia, Latin America, and Europe!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Compare TEFL Course Destinations<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" TEFL courses are available online and in-person. Learn about the benefits of completing an in-class TEFL course prior to teaching abroad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7553,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Teaching abroad<\/a> brings a mix of emotions for teachers starting their new adventure. <\/span>The initial excitement of preparing for your upcoming life abroad is often immediately followed <\/span>by <\/span>worry about what it is going to be like in the classroom. <\/span>Will my students understand me? Will they be engaged in my lessons?<\/span><\/i> These questions are common, natural reactions that all teachers face when<\/span> preparing for their teach abroad experience. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nLuckily, an in-class TEFL course<\/a> is a great way to <\/span>ease your way<\/span> into <\/span>not only teaching but your new country and culture as well. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nHere are 5 great benefits of taking an in-class TEFL course:<\/span> <\/span>\n2. Learn how to handle English language learners\u00a0in the country you will teach\u00a0in<\/b><\/h2>\n
3. Build references<\/b><\/h2>\n
4. Familiarize yourself with the area<\/b><\/h2>\n
5. Make lifelong friends<\/b><\/h2>\n
1. Networking with schools and teachers<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nApplying to schools from your home country can be intimidating. You may hear horror stories of instructors who signed a contract only to find out that their school, housing<\/span>,<\/span> or teaching arrangements were not exactly what they expected. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nTaking an in-class TEFL course will allow you to meet former TEFL graduates and <\/span>learn <\/span>about what <\/span>the best teaching positions<\/span> and schools<\/span> are<\/span> in certain locations. In many classes, new TEFL candidates will have the chance to observe <\/span>former graduates and experienced teachers in their own classrooms. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nBeing able to visit the school and meet your future co-workers will put your mind at ease about where you choose to sign a contract.<\/span>\n\n
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<\/span>\n2. Learn how to handle English language learners<\/b> in the country you will teach<\/b> in<\/b> <\/span><\/h2>\nAll TEFL courses will give you a general sense of what it is like to teach English as a Second Language. No matter where you take your course, these skills can be applied to English<\/span> <\/span>language <\/span>learners <\/span>around the world. However, being in-country for a TEFL course will expose you to language difficulties specific to learners of the country that you are going to teach in. <\/span>\n\nIf you take a TEFL course in Shanghai<\/a>, for example, you will be able to understand common mistakes that <\/span>native <\/span>Chinese speakers face when speaking and writing English. Once you can identify these issues, you will be able to anticipate and effectively address these mistakes. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nIn-class TEFL participants will also be able to get hands-on experience while completing their teaching practice. Teachers will be able to <\/span>see and hear these mistakes made by students and have the opportunity to address and correct using techniques learned in the TEFL course. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nHaving both the knowledge and experience dealing with language learners from the country where you are going to teach will make you a more effective teacher.<\/span> <\/span>\n\n
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<\/span>\n3. Build References<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nIn-class TEFL courses usually range from 3-4 weeks and include full<\/span>-<\/span>day classes and teaching practice. This is a great opportunity to show that you are <\/span>a <\/span>quick learner and able to accept feedback and improve your teaching. <\/span>Even if you have never taught before and are shaking before your first lesson, that\u2019s OK! You will get the help you need and will be able to show improvement in each one of your lessons. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nBeing able to put yourself in an uncomfortable position, accept feedback from your instructors<\/span>,<\/span> and adjust your lesson plans to improve your classes are exactly the skills that schools are looking for in their <\/span>instructors. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nA reference <\/span>who can speak to<\/span> your abilities in the classroom goes incredibly far in the world of English as a Second Language teaching. Schools will be much more eager to hire teachers <\/span>who<\/span> they know are friendly in the classroom and who work well with other <\/span>teachers. While you may not have the experience yet, showing schools that you are dedicated to improving and becoming the best teacher you can be is extremely valuable. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nNot only will you be able to get references from your TEFL instructors, but your fellow classmates will also be great resources to validate you<\/span>r<\/span> teaching abilities. Your classmates will have the opportunity to watch you build confidence <\/span>in the classroom and see you <\/span>improve throughout your lessons as you complete your teaching practice.<\/span>\n\n
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<\/span>\n4. Familiarize yourself with the city<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nA great advantage of taking an in-class TEFL course is the ability to get to know the city and country<\/span> you plan on teaching in before you take a position. <\/span>TEFL courses run on a <\/span>Monday \u2013 Friday schedule so you will get plenty of time to <\/span>take weekend excursions through the city.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span>Exploring a new city for a month will give you enough time to learn how to take public transportation,<\/span> set up a bank account,<\/span> memorize some helpful <\/span>survival phrases, and most importantly, learn which areas of the city you would like to live in. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nExploring ne<\/span>ighborhoods<\/span>, seeing what restaurants and shops are available as well as meeting people who live in various parts of the city will help you to make an informed decision on <\/span>which area of the city is the best for you to live in. <\/span>As you visit schools and <\/span>apply<\/span> to jobs, you can map out the distance and time it will take <\/span>to get there. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nHaving an entire month<\/span> to explore the city will make starting your new position much less stressful. You can focus on your lesson plans and arranging your classroom instead of how and where to find the supermarket, <\/span>bank, or <\/span>department store<\/span>.<\/span>\n\n
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<\/span>\n5. Make lifelong friends<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nThe classmates <\/span>in your TEFL course will be in the same position as yourself. They have spent months getting ready for the transition to a new country and <\/span>you will go through all elements of culture shock together. You may have some classmates <\/span>who<\/span> have never taught a class in their lives<\/span>, while others<\/span> may <\/span>be<\/span> experienced teachers. <\/span>Together you will study for exams, stay up late to perfect your lesson plans<\/span>,<\/span> and deliver them in front of each other. <\/span> <\/span>\n\nNavigating culture shock and the <\/span>demands of the TEFL course together will lead to a close bond with your classmates. You<\/span>r<\/span> classmates are also likely looking for a<\/span> teaching position in the same city as yourself<\/span> so there will be opportunities to <\/span>share an apartment or find a teaching position at the same school. <\/span> <\/span> <\/span>\n\nLiving and working in a fore<\/span>ign country is a<\/span>n experience that only a few people get the opportunity to <\/span>have<\/span>. You will end up making friends <\/span>from all over the world <\/span>that<\/span> have<\/span> <\/span>share<\/span>d<\/span> this unique <\/span>adventure with you.<\/span> <\/span>\n\n
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