{"id":372,"date":"2021-01-20T21:07:37","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T19:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pta-online.co.za\/pretoria\/?p=372"},"modified":"2021-02-03T08:30:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T06:30:55","slug":"5-things-you-must-check-before-choosing-a-tefl-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pta-online.co.za\/pretoria\/education\/5-things-you-must-check-before-choosing-a-tefl-course\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Must Check Before Choosing a TEFL Course"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;23 April &#8211; Unfortunately there has never been one single regulatory body for the TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) industry. It can be a daunting task trying to select the right TEFL course in a minefield of choices. Find out what to out look for before you sign up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately there has never been one single regulatory body for the TEFL industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right now there are numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/teachtefl.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL<\/a> schools springing up everywhere, all claiming that their course is better than the rest or, that they offer the most accredited TEFL certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be a daunting task trying to select the right TEFL course in a minefield of choices. So how can you tell the good from the bad? The answer is actually quite simple. Don&#8217;t overlook the obvious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the 5 things to look out for when choosing a TEFL course&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. How Does The Website Look? &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is it professional looking, well organised? If a TEFL organization cannot organise a website properly then you can&#8217;t really expect them to organize a four week TEFL course!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Spelling &amp; Grammar &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m always amazed at the numerous spelling and grammar errors on many TEFL websites. Do you really think these TEFL schools are capable of training you to be an English teacher?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Criticizing Competitors to Win Customers &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is common practice for many cowboy schools who struggle to get enough students to fill their empty courses. They usually ask if you&#8217;re looking at any other <a href=\"https:\/\/teachtefl.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL schools<\/a> and once you mention a name, they discredit them claiming the certificate isn&#8217;t accredited, or something along those lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any reputable organization will focus on the features\/benefits of their own course and won&#8217;t directly criticize their competitors or get involved in a slanging match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. The TEFL Trainers Experience &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good trainer usually means a good course. Ask for details of the trainers experience and qualifications. Get some telephone numbers or email addresses of previous candidates and contact them for feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. How Many Students Attend Each TEFL Course &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any more than 16 is far too many. Many international TEFL courses have 30+ students on each course, which is one reason why they&#8217;re so cheap. You cannot possibly receive quality TEFL training in such a large group of students. You Get What You Pay For!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So what about the actual TEFL certificate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Word of Warning; Weekend TEFL certificates may be a good introduction to TEFL but they are no longer accepted for teaching Jobs in most countries<a href=\"http:\/\/www.articlesfactory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>, especially now in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The term &#8216;Accredited&#8217; is used freely but it holds little essence. Most employers will expect you to have around 100 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of observed teaching practice with real students under your belt. They will prefer to see how you perform in a classroom and so the type of certificate you have isn&#8217;t always that important to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you choose a reputable TEFL course which has at least 6 hours of observed teaching practice with real students. This will give you the confidence to walk into a roomful of expectant faces and not run out again screaming!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good Luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.articlesfactory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Free Articles<\/a>&nbsp;from ArticlesFactory.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lisa Walker has extensive experience teaching English as a foreign language throughout Asia. Based in Thailand, Lisa works as a freelance Education Consultant for a number of TEFL schools around the world. Feel free to contact us<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;23 April &#8211; Unfortunately there has never been one single regulatory body for the TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) industry. It can be a daunting task trying to select the right TEFL course in a minefield of choices. 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