I watched this video and your other video about TEFL certifications a year ago, I just finished my CELTA certification this week thanks to your help! Your videos are great, thank you for the informative content.
@@ESLTeacher365 It was great! I learned a lot because I have no previous teaching experience. I took the part-time course online because I'm still in college for my bachelors and now I'm looking to teach online while studying.
@@ESLTeacher365 Hi Mrs teacher! I need your assistance. I am currently a university student and I am now writing an article on the topic: Why do we have many English teachers but few competent ones. Thinking that adding expert opinions could improve the credibility, I wanted to ask for your viewpoint. Please, share your perspective on: 1. Why do you think there's an abundance of English teachers, but few who are truly competent? 2. What do you think needs to be done to address teachers' incompetence? Thank you in advance.
CELTA graduate, Kobe Japan 2010! It was a great experience on many levels. It also helped me get rid of bad teaching habits that I didn't know I had. No offense to women, but for me, going through and passing the CELTA really felt like giving birth to a teacher. It was one of the hardest and well rewarding experiences that I've ever had in my life. It made me focus on myself to find out it teaching was really my calling. I'm still teaching and love my job. The CELTA really does open doors. High reccommend the course. Like you, I did the part-time course. I'm sure it's really hell to do the full-time. Thank you for your well informative video. I still keep my CELTA books and teaching practices and notes.
Thanks for sharing your experience taking the CELTA course. Like you, I had been teaching ESL (without a certificate) to business professionals for 6 yrs before I was laid off from my job (the company went bankrupt due to 3 years of Covid-related work restrictions). I am now enrolled to take this course, but it’s 100% online, to be done in 5 weeks instead of 4 (lots of bank holidays in May). While I’ve only ever taught adults, it’s always been one-to-one and in-person, so it’ll be very interesting to see how I’ll do with having to practise teaching online, and in small groups. The thing that most surprises me is how they say the course is geared towards those without any teaching experience because there’s so much to learn about both grammar and teaching techniques, that I don’t see how anyone can assimilate all this knowledge and start teaching simply by showing your CELTA certificate.
@@ESLTeacher365 I’ve not yet started as the course is set to begin May 2. Up until a couple of weeks ago, I’d been busy working on the lengthy pre-course task document, without looking at the provided key (the task document alone was a real eye-opener for me, regarding the amount of knowledge we either must have already and/or begin to learn ASAP!). I’ll go back in a couple weeks and review my answers using the key, to see how I did, and review what (new) things I need to work on. Currently, I’m reading some of their suggested teacher training books from their provided list, as well as learning/practising how to use Zoom proficiently, and researching online games and activities for when I’ll need them in my live practice sessions! Did you ever feel unsure of how you were doing during the course, and could you ask the trainers about your overall progress or were you given regular updates? Or perhaps you simply knew instinctively (aside from any of your misgivings about the less-than effective trainers)? Maybe all of the above??
@@Mlydon888 Yes, I remember that pre-course task! It was INTENSE. We weren't given the answers and were told it was optional but were then asked to hand it in on the first day of the course. There were three tutors total and we each got to work with 2 of them. One of my tutors was amazing and it was so easy to ask him questions and get fantastic feedback. The other one I worked with was ok - she seemed pretty cold. The third one was the one that corrected my pronunciation during one of the input class activities. Thank goodness she wasn't in charge of my grades because I'm not sure how it would have gone. From my experience, the tutors had big personalities and some I got along with and others I did not. Just do the best you can and I hope you get great tutors!
@@ESLTeacher365 Good morning mam! Don't you mind if I ask for your advice? Can a teacher who has got a CELTA certificate along with ielts C1 score teach adult students and work in educational centres officially not having a bachelor's degree diploma? Thanks in advance
Thanks for your video. I am doing the CELTA course now and I am loving it. Sorry you didn't get along very well with some of the trainers. I have a question. Do you work in Australia, or in the US?
I have been teaching English for recently 8 years.I got my TKT Cambridge level 2 certificate. But didn't do the Second and third.Also I 've been teaching for primary students English and English Medium math n science too.Also I started spoken classes for young children.They r learning very happy in my classes as well.But I need a world recognised course.I thoroughly believe that CELTA IS THE only and the most successful course for me. What's Ur view about it. Thanks
Hello, pls clarify for me: 1. Is it written the location (city, name of the school) where you studied CELTA? 2. Is there an information on certificate about your type of studies? (Online or Face to face) Thanks!
CELTA is given in centres all over the world and online. You’ll want to choose one that is in your time zone and closest to you. The certificate does not list if you did the course in-person or online.
Hi Jamie, thanks for your informative video about CELTA. I have a question and I think you could help me. I have two CELTA options: 1. online, part-time, cheaper, less intensive, yet I'll be teaching foreign students as the practice part of the course (this is certified CELTA course Budapest, International House in Hungary) vs. 2. face-to-face, full-time intensive, teaching real students from my country, a tad more expensive - I'm talking $400 difference (this is certified CELTA course in Vietnam; they don't offer the part-time face-to-face option in my city). Well, my goal is that I want to teach online and face-to-face in the future (mainly online actually), and preferably students in my country (I can explain challenging concepts to them in Vietnamese if need to) Which one should I choose? I really need your advice. Thanks a lot. P/S: I love love your diction. Crystal clear and warm. 😎🤓
Good question! If you plan on teaching in person, then I recommend the face-to-face option. I think it’s easier to adapt to online teaching from F2F than vice versa. However, since the other option is full-time, make sure you clear your schedule as it will be intense! It’s also worth seeing if you can connect with alumni from each course to help you make your choice. Let me know what you decide!
@@ESLTeacher365 I’ll think it over before making the decision. Thanks for your advice. Btw, very great videos, full of information and insights. Please keep it up.
If you want to teach adults, in the Middle East or Europe, are a non-native speaker and/or don't have much teaching experience, then I recommend CELTA.
Hi Esl Teacher 365, thank you for your suggestions. Could you recommend me a course that is focusing on children and online teaching? Maybe we can meet somewhere for more info. I have over 10 years of teaching experience in China. Regards, Edward
I actually am English but I’m scared to do this course because my English sucks😂gonna have foreign people with better English skills than me which is just embarrassing (no offence, in fact the opposite! Props to you)
Yes, you will find that because of the way native speakers learn English it’s challenging for us to know all the rules. The non-native speakers who do the course are often much better at understanding and explaining grammar. I recommend preparing a bit before the course - make sure you understand all the tenses, etc.
Hello teacher 👋 I'm from tunisia and I'm Arab, i have a diploma in civil engineering and I'm asking if i get CELTA certificate , i will be able to teach all over tge world without having bachelor or Master degree in English?
No, unfortunately you would be considered a non-native speaker and you aren’t able to teach ESL in all countries. Countries like China and South Korea only give visas to teachers with a passport from a native English-speaking country. That being said, there are still many countries you can access. Some countries may require a degree in Education or English if you are a non-native speaker. Each country and visa is different!
CELTA is a challenging course that is well-known in the industry and highly regulated. Some employers prefer CELTA over other TEFL certificates. If you are a non-native speaker, a CELTA could be a good investment depending on if you want to teach adults and in which country. When I did my course about half the people were non-native speakers and they were able to find jobs in Australia.
First of all, thank you 🙏 for sharing more information about celta. I have a question. I am an Indian. I would like to do celta course as you mentioned that celta is for adults. I have been teaching in schools,colleges,and coaching institutes as spoken english traine. Will i get an opportunity to work in abroad school after completing celta? Could you please advice me whether should i go for celta/ Tefel.
CELTA is the Cambridge brand of TEFL so they are essentially the same thing. Yes, CELTA is one of the top credentials for teaching abroad. Do know that for some countries Indians will have additional requirements since you are considered non or near-native speakers. Where would you like to teach?
I want to teach English in Dubai, UAE. I don't have any degree or teaching experience but I am a native English speaker and only speak 1 language. I am also from Australia, which course do you recommend?
Hi I have a few questions if you don't mind answering. Firstly, Should I do CELTA(lot more expensive) or TESOL Certification and why/difference? I might move to another country in future (just a thought for now). So it's important to know which course/certificate has value/demand in Australia and abroad. I am not a native English speaker but I have been living in Australia for more than 15 years. I have a university degree from an Australian University and I have over all 8 in IELTS. But all these was done about 10 years ago. Now I am trying for a career change and I don't have any teaching or any such experiences. Looking forward to your answers/suggestions. Thanks a lot.
Hi! CELTA is the Cambridge brand TEFL/TESOL certificate. It is the most widely-known and is a fanastic course if you would like to teach adults both in Australia and abroad. That being said, they don't offer any job search assistance and it isn't geared towards kids. If you are looking for a quality TEFL, you want to make sure it includes teaching practice as a lot of countries and schools are looking for this. IELTS scores expire, so you will need to take that exam again if you want to use those credentials to teach abroad. Some countries will require a C1 or C2 level of English to work abroad. Your next step is to decide your top 3-5 countires to teach in and then see if CELTA is necessary or if you can do a more affordable TEFL certificate.
@@ESLTeacher365 Yes I have found out that CELTA is widely recognized in Australia and abroad. But I am not sure about other courses. Also, I don't want to be only limited to teaching adults as is the case with CELTA. Do you think a certificate !V in TESOL is widely accepted all over the world? and does it qualify one to teach both adults and Children??
@@itsreza I recommend International TEFL Academy if you are looking for a cert for kids and adults that is accepted around the world: bit.ly/TEFLCoursesITA
@@ESLTeacher365 Hello teacher, what I have found from internet research is that one can't use TEFL in a native English speaking country. It is only to be used to non-English speaking countries. But TESOL can be used any where or most places including Australia(and other native English speaking countries). So looks like TESOL is the choice if I want to teach in Australia. I am still confused though. Your thoughts/suggestions please. Thank you.
Hi I want to do a career change and teach English to adults in the UK and abroad, I’m thinking of doing the CELTA which is better online or face to face?
Hi, I'm looking for a course about teaching English as foreign language for kids, specially preschoolers. I'm an early childhood Educator, I been teaching English as foreign language in Ecuador for seven years. I'm not a native speaker, but I have a B2 level in English. Can you recommend a certification that I can do?
Hi, I'm a total beginner in teaching, I haven't made up my mind if I want to make this a full time job aside from volunteering. I thought I should have this as an option if I need it. Do you think it's the right decision for me ? (1500 usd where I live). Thanks :)
It depends on where you want to teach and if you have a bachelor’s degree. Feel free to send me an email or fill out my survey to get personalized advice 🙂
I've been teaching English for kids for 4 years now and a friend of mine suggested to have a certificate in Celta .he said it's worth it und heihly paid in terms of money..I live in Germany and I want to have a business on my own..teaching others English. Your opinion please 🙏.
Sure! www.cambridgeenglish.org/find-a-centre/find-a-teaching-centre/ You need to use their "find a teaching centre" tool on the website. Look for places offering courses in your location. Make sure to check to see which courses are offered. If you want to take the online version, look for centers in your timezone and double check that the online version is available. Otherwise just Google CELTA Course plus the name of your city.
Each country and even each visa is different. For example, some countries only hire specific passports and if you are a non-native speaker, you may require an actual teaching license in English to teach abroad. Where are you from?
Yes you can work at “conversation schools.” You’ll need to get your visa sponsored and just know that it’s more difficult for non-native teachers. You must have a bachelor’s degree as well.
It was very wrong of your trainer to 'correct' your accent. English is a language that has a very arbitrary pronunciation system and words sound different in different accents. If they sound close enough and a person can understand you, it is wrong to force them to do otherwise. This means that the trainer must not have enough knowledge if she was focusing on accent instead of other aspects like teaching and grammar. This point made me reconsider signing up for the course. I am an Indian and I do not want to become those phonies with made-up accents. I will stick to what is natural for me.
I only had issues with one trainer. The course is still fantastic, but I would be careful choosing a Center and I recommend speaking with alumni if possible.
Hello mam İ m from India. İ have Bachelor's and Master's in English literature moreover recently completed 280 hours TESOL certification. So which country i can apply for teaching English? Do i need anyother qualification? Even i planned to do Celta and can you recommend which country would work for me to teach English?
I recommend getting your English level certified with an official exam like IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge. Some countries require a C1 or C2 level of English if you are non-native. You need to do some research and choose which countries you are interested in and then look at the exact requirements since every country and even visa is different.
To teach there as a langage assistant you will be granted a student visa with work permission. If you are a qualified teacher, you can get your work visa sponsored by a school. There is also a self-employment visa and digital nomad visa. It all depends on how and where you are teaching in Spain.@@miraclinnancy2039
I have a hospitality and tourism management degree but i want to teach adults in abroad. Is it possible to become a teacher in abroad after this course or should I do any other degree
Typically as long as you have a bachelor’s degree in any subject you are ok. That being said, some countries have stricter requirements and may prefer a degree in English or Education. Where would you like to teach?
@@amandeepkauramandeepkaur6996 If you are not from one of the 7 native English speaking countries, it can be difficult to get a visa to teach English in Korea. Where are you from?
The accent “correction” thing just speaks to the absurdity of the entire celta/delta scam. There are so many more competitive and worthwhile certifications out there.
It depends on you! The center where I did my CELTA has a high passing rate because they are strict on the entry requirements. However, it comes down to how you do on assignments and teaching practice. Reach out to your tutors for help if you need it.
It can be quite challenging to get hired as a non-native speaker in Korea because of the visa. It's easier if you are a certified science, math, etc. teacher than English teacher, unfortunately.
