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TEFL Course FAQs
1. What is the difference between the TEFL and TESOL certificate?
2. What do these acronyms mean?
3. What are the prospects of teaching English Abroad?
4. What are the eligibility criterions for the American TESOL
Program?
5. Do I need teaching experience to join the ATI Program?
6. How often do I speak with instructors while taking the online
course?
7. Why should I take a TESOL course from ATI?
8. How does American TESOL Institute help the trainees in their
job hunt?
9. What is the procedure to be followed by trainees in their job
search?
10. Does the American TESOL Institute provide lifetime job
placement support?
11. Can I teach TESOL, ESL inside the USA with your certification?
1. What is the difference between the TEFL and TESOL certificate?
In the world of teaching English abroad, there is a wide variety
of terms and acronyms. For example, you can find references to
CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, TEFL, EFL, ESL, ELT, ESOL, EAL, TEAL, and
TESL. These similar sounding terms are often confusing for those
who are considering a career in teaching English abroad. However,
the simple truth is that many of these acronyms are virtually
synonymous with one another. For example TESOL and TEFL are
virtually interchangeable. Practically speaking, having either a
TEFL or a TESOL certification essentially enables native English
speakers to teach English in a variety of foreign countries.
TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages.
TEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
For all intents and purposes the terms mean the same with TESOL
being more common in America and with large state sector colleges
in Britain (e.g. the Institute of Education in London) while TEFL
is more common in U.K. Language Schools and in the U.K. press.
There is a slight technical difference since TESOL refers to all
learners whose first language is not English, including ethnic
minorities living in this country whereas TEFL refers only to
"foreign" students. Potentially, therefore, a TESOL course
encompasses more than a more narrowly defined TEFL course.
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2. What do these
acronyms mean?
TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
This applies where English is learned and taught in an environment
where English is not the official or unofficial first language.
Examples: China, Spain, Laos
TESL - Teaching English as a Second Language
This applies to situations where English is learned and taught in
an environment where English is used on a daily basis as either an
official or unofficial second language. Examples: India,
Singapore, U.S. immigrants.
TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
This term is used for both the TEFL and TESL situations, where the
mother tongue of learners is for students is other than English.
It is the process of developing teaching skills among those
native-English speakers who aim at teaching non-English speaking
students.
ESL - English as Second Language
This term is now widely used in situations where English is taught
to non native speakers in a native or non-native English speaking
country. Examples: U.S.A., New Zealand, India, Thailand, China,
Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Spain, Portugal etc.
ELT - English Language Teaching
A general term for the teaching of English in any of the mentioned
learning situations.
ESP- English for Special Purposes
The term is used for the particular English required for special
situations. Examples English required in business situations, for
academic purposes, or in the tourism industry. Some TESOL training
courses contain ESP courses.
EYL - English for Young Learners
English language courses that are specially planned and presented
for young learners. The focus here determines the entire handling
of the curriculum.
CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults
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3. What are the prospects of teaching English Abroad?
English teaching jobs for either ESL, English as a second
language, or TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign Language are in
the highest demand to date. We have connections with teaching
institutions all over the world including Asia, the Middle East,
Europe, and Latin America. The educational requirements do vary
from country to country, but apart from differences in
requirements, we can help you find a position teaching English in
a variety of countries worldwide.
Teaching English abroad can be one of the most rewarding
experiences a person will ever have. Not only is there a magic to
traveling and working, but the school schedule allows a person
time for their own cultural exploration and learning. For a recent
college graduate, it is the ideal way to get work experience, earn
money and travel all at once.
Obtaining a certificate to teach English abroad is simple, fast
and affordable with the programs offered at the American TESOL
Institute. Whether in a classroom setting or online, you can have
your TESOL certificate in two weeks. Following this short period,
ATI will help place you in a job. You will negotiate directly with
your new employer to work out pay, travel and lodging, but ATI
will be available to help you with this process.
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4. What are the eligibility criterions for the American TESOL
Program?
The requirements for the American TESOL online and in class
courses are:
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1. High school Diploma or equivalent
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Fluency of the English Language.
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Ability to obtain a passport for job
placement.
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Background check for post
certification job placement
The requirements for the American
TESOL online and in class courses for international students are:
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High school Diploma or equivalent
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Fluency of the English Language.
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Ability to legally work, or obtain a
working visa, for the country of employment as a teacher.
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Background check for post
certification job placement
American TESOL recommends that non
native English speakers have a 550 TOEFL score (220 CBT) or an
IELTS 6.0 to enable you to successfully complete an online or in
class American TESOL certification course.
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5. Do I need teaching experience to join the ATI Program?
No prior teaching experience is required to join the ATI program.
ATI online and in class programs provide the tools and lesson
plans for you to successfully be an English teacher. ATI also
provides optional volunteer/observation ESL teaching for its
graduates in the USA. Potential teachers with no prior class room
hours have the opportunity to gain classroom experience in the USA
before beginning a teaching job abroad.
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6. How often do I speak with instructors while taking the
online course?
Students and graduates chat online, by email, video, or telephone
with American TESOL instructors. American TESOL Instructors are
online twelve hours per day, giving ample opportunity for students
to interact. Certification is granted based on an evaluation of
your assignments and TESOL lesson plans.
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7. Why
should I take a TESOL course from ATI?
American TESOL Institute (ATI) is an internationally recognized
teacher training organization with educational quality control
mechanisms that ensure ATI trained English teachers are of the
highest standard. They have been training students to teach
English overseas since 2002.
American TESOL certification, and a Bachelors or High School
Degree, are the standard requirements for teaching English abroad,
and with a certificate, you can teach virtually anywhere in the
world. Some of the most interesting teaching opportunities
currently include, but are certainly not limited to China, Taiwan,
South Korea, Japan, Turkey, Vietnam, Thailand, Latin America,
Eastern and Western Europe, and the Middle East.
ATI offers TESOL courses to suit every individual’s learning needs
and objectives. The numerous programs are perhaps one of the most
varied in this field.
American TESOL Institute presents a whole range of in Class and
Online TESOL Programs that are designed to teach all age groups –
from young learners to adult business professionals.
The ATI courses are interactive and involve students in a broad
range of practical activities.
The American TESOL Institute is accredited by and affiliated to
organizations like AAIEP, iEARN, SAFEA, USETTA, USDLA, Interpark
Communications’ & Talkbean.
Upon successfully graduating from American TESOL Institute, the
company assists you in obtaining a teaching job.
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8. How does American TESOL Institute help the trainees in their
job hunt?
At American TESOL Institute, we will provide assistance at every
stages of job search, and will work diligently to place you in the
country of your choice. American TESOL Institute provides teacher
placement in Asia, Latin America, The Middle East, Europe, or
online after completing TESOL certification. Different countries
like China, Poland, Spain, Greece, Korea, and Japan have slightly
different requirements regarding background education, and knowing
which countries you will have the best opportunity of finding
employment can be an invaluable asset. We are extremely
knowledgeable when it comes to job placement, and cater your job
search to whichever country you would like to teach English.
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9. What is the procedure to be followed by trainees in their job
search?
There are 3 stages to be followed:
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For job placement you have the option
to post your resume online for schools and Universities worldwide
to view.
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Next, your resume and picture are
published in an email. American TESOL then represents you, submits
your resume to employers in the country of your choice, and
forwards you a variety of teaching options to choose from.
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Finally, you have the option to
publish your video resume on TESOL Café for thousands of TESOL
employers to view worldwide.
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10. Does the American TESOL Institute provide lifetime job
placement support?
With your certification from American TESOL, you will also receive
the benefit of a lifelong job placement service. ATI knows all the
various ins and outs of teaching English in a wide variety of
countries, and they work hard to get you placed in the country of
your choice. Getting an American TESOL certification is ultimately
the first step in an adventure that will change your life.
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11. Can I teach TESOL, ESL inside the USA with your certification?
American TESOL Institute currently provides volunteer, internship,
or online ESL positions inside the USA.
Each state in the Union has different requirement regarding
teaching ESL inside the public school system. Other qualifications
such as Bachelors or Masters Degrees, and specific requirements
for teaching in a particular state, will be the final determining
factor for employment inside the USA. TESOL graduates can also
teach ESL inside the United States of America.
If you want to give something back to the world community, and you
love working with students of all ages, you can find a job
teaching English as a second language. TESOL jobs are available in
communities all over the world.
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