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Review 800 of 1297 The TEFL Academy

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As a retired person who’ve had many years of pre-internet teaching experience, I loved every moment of the course. I mentioned to my ex-coleagues that for my many students over the years, life in the classroom would’ve been so much more exiting if we’d had this kind of training. I found studying Level 5 TEFL Course (168 hours) quite exciting and challenging. The course progressed logically towards a clear understanding of the needs of an FL learner. I was challenged to read and learn extensively from other web sites and blogs. The additional information on each unit was very helpful. In the beginning I found the course lacking in structure but I put that down to my background and experience. I grew into the format quite easily.

I found the three assignments to be logical, interesting and enjoyable. Instructions were clear if one would pay proper attention to it! I found that, after having put in the effort, it could be more satisfying if the size the files allowed could be increased. To make worksheets more effective for instance to A1 – A2 learners, adding pictures would be ideal in the classroom situation but the files would then regularly exceed the size allowed per assignment. The quality of feedback and many suggestions offered post assignment were excellent.

I have not yet found many opportunities to teach one on one or in small groups via Skype.

Review 799 of 1297 The TEFL Academy

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I had already been teaching English in Spain for five years before I decided to do the Level 5 TEFL Course (168 hrs) with the TEFL Academy. I chose to do this course because of the flexibility (as I had to fit the course around my work schedule and end of term reports, exams etc), the price was amazing and some of my friends had done the course a few years ago and they had recommended it to me.

The course was very well structured and even though I wasn’t a first time teacher, I can honestly say that I have learned so much from this course especially about detailed lesson planning and phonetics. The assignments are diverse and each one requires a lot of research. In one particular assignment I was asked to prepare a lesson plan for a C1/C2 class but there was very little information on these levels in the course. However, by pushing me to do these levels, I have gained so much confidence and I hope to integrate some of the activities I found into my lesson plans in the school I work for.

All in all, it was a fantastic course, with lots of interesting links and videos to help even experienced teachers improve their lessons and make better use of class time. If I were to do the course again, I’d give myself more time to do it as I wanted to finish it before the summer, I was very stressed trying to balance work and the course in under 2 months.

Review 798 of 1297 The TEFL Academy

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I recently completed the Level 5 TEFL Course (168 hrs) online and cannot be more satisfied with my choice of doing it through the TEFL Academy. I feel that the course content covered all the necessary topics for me to start teaching english. Initially I was worried about completing an online course compared to an in-class course, however I am confident that this course has given me all the tools that I need. The TEFL Academy was quick to respond to all my queries and questions. I appreciate the comments that are given after the completion of an assignment since they lead to a deeper understanding of the course content. I will definitely recommend any of the TEFL academy’s courses to prospective teachers.

Review 797 of 1297 The TEFL Academy

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Before making the final decision about which course to take, I surfed the net the different options until I got to TEFL Academy. What made me take the final choice was the quality level they were offering, the quick response to my emails and of course the good price.

After finishing the Level 5 TEFL Course (168 hrs) I cannot be happier and excited about what comes next. I am really thankful to TEFL Academy for being such a good facilitator of this course. I was really afraid of being fraud and pay something that is not what it has been said. On the contrary, it was more than that. All the information was really helpful as well as all the activities done during the course.

I strongly recommend to take this course! Now, it is time to give the next step, find a good job somewhere there.

Juan P. B.

Review 796 of 1297 The TEFL Academy

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I finished the Level 5 TEFL Course (168-hrs) online and I am very satisfied with the training. The course is effective for me because of the thorough explanations especially on the assignments. It gave me the opportunity to apply what I learned like creating lesson plans and making teaching more efficient through various techniques. I also received valuable feedback from the dedicated tutors. More so, I love the numerous external links of teaching resources, guides, and tools.

Review 795 of 1297 The TEFL Academy

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I enrolled in the 168 hour Level 5 TEFL course with the 20 hour in-class activities. I really enjoyed the comprehensive coverage of teaching areas during the on-line component. Each unit provided the essentials for lesson formation and the learning activities were useful to refreshing my knowledge of the English language. The end of unit tests and assignments were useful in testing my understanding of the course content.

The class component of the course was mixture of practical and theoretical activities. It was refreshing to communicate with other students that were also completing their course. Getting first hand experience in teaching will definitely be beneficial in knowing what to expect in a classroom.

I am excited to take the next steps forward and apply the knowledge that I have obtained into classrooms around the world. If teaching is something you are passionate about, I would highly recommend taking this course.

Review 794 of 1297 The TEFL Academy

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I am delighted to have completed my Level 5 (168 hour) TEFL course with the TEFL Academy. I was a bit apprehensive about enrolling as I am a more mature person (aged 57) but it was an extremely enjoyable and enriching experience.

I found the assignments challenging as I have not studied for many years but I now have my certificate and I achieved a distinction so I really feel pleased.

I learnt a lot on the course e.g. about the international phonetic alphabet. It also stretched my imagination with regard to planning lessons and activities which would be interesting for my students. I look forward to using these methods in the work place once I start teaching.

If I could do it over I think I would do the course that involves practice with teaching methods as I find that most companies require some practical teaching experience.

I do not have anything negative comments but I found the first assignment particularly difficult. I think the reason is that I did not yet have the competencies to prepare a good lesson plan. I found the lesson plan at the end much more enjoyable and understood better what was required.

Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Review 793 of 1297 The TEFL Academy

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I have just finished my 168 hour Level 5 online TEFL course and think that it is a great course. The content is very thorough and the assignments are very insightful and interesting to do.

I feel that I have gained a lot of knowledge from this course and feel a lot more confident about teaching English abroad now.

Review 792 of 1297 The TEFL Academy

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I found this course by surfing online so I wasn’t sure how good it would be, but I was pleasantly surprised at how thorough it was.

The weekend course where we taught lessons was very professionally led. Our instructor kept us engaged for ten hours on two consecutive days which is no mean feat!

I found the online component of the course very clear and convenient. I was able to work on things slowly in my own time.

You do have to be prepared to put in the hours though. Assignments took me around ten hours each, and you have to be patient with all the different parts of the assignment. At first I was a bit overwhelmed but then I got the hang of it.

I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn to teach English. This course gives you a great grounding, and familiarises you with some excellent online resources.

Review 791 of 1297 The TEFL Academy

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I’ve just finished my 168 hour qualification and I’m very glad I did it.

The online content was very in-depth, and packed full of information. The assignments were also marked on time, and I got help whenever I needed it.

The classroom part of the course was also very enjoyable, and I met some nice people there as well.

I feel more confident about stepping into the world of teaching now, so I think it was definitely worth doing. The cost of the course was very fair, as well.

James F

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