I've done the 120-hour online TEFL course and I've been very happy with it. I've studied Languages and I have four years of teaching experience, thus the course did not surprise me with the level of difficulty. It took me only 2 weeks to complete it. 
Nevertheless, I truly enjoyed the units focused on teaching, class management etc. It was really nice to get back on track with all that knowledge after a 2-year break in teaching. I particularly liked writing lesson plans as the self-evaluation tasks. 
Moreover, whenever I had a problem, the reaction on the support center side was immediate and very helpful. ITTT provides you with a lot of additional materials and some nice surprises at the end of the course. That was definitely a pleasant and unexpected bonus. 
My only worry is the recognition given to this course. CELTA seems to be the first preference among all the employers and I will surely do it at some point in the future. However, TEFL from ITTT is a much cheaper option and it prepares you rather well to become a teacher, especially if you have previous teaching/linguistic preparation. It puts you on the ELT market and serves as and incentive to continue learning (CELTA next!).

Emilia

It was a great experience for me, i learnt a lot from Mr.Ginger de ridder, he taught us everything about the city and he took us everywhere by himself. It was amazing customer service actually. 
The course is perfect we observed experienced teachers and learnt a lot and they observed us as well and i liked it. 
They helped me to know what i need exactly, my first class was really difficult but Mr.Ginger discussed it with me, he told me what i need to improve, and then things started to be easier. now i am working and if you are a beginner trust me you need Teaching Nomad. 
They provided us with all the useful information about the schools in shanghai and china i loved Teaching Nomad.

ebrahim

I actually can't really fault TEFL heaven. Right from the beginning you are told how great Thailand is AND the hard parts. 
You artfully prepared with what you need money and items wise. I was on Koh Kood and yes it was pretty boring as there wasn't much to do and there was scary thunder. But again tefl heaven told us that and actually it was a fairly unique experience which I am glad I had. Plus we went to Koh Chang a couple weekends so there is alternatives. 
When we first arrived they resort did not live up to expectations basic it was not. More like TEFL Hell with shacks over swamps but very quickly they changed us to far superior accommodation which went beyond our expectations. 
The trainers were fun and friendly and we learnt some thai. They told us what school would be like and they were fairly wrong but they also said every school was different. 
I had my 3 weeks on a paradise island and got a TEFL certificate and an awesome school can't be better than that.

Anon

It was a great experience: the course is well-structured and logical, tutors love their work, give you knowledge, support and inspiration. Everything was perfect! The Online format for teaching and studying wasn’t new for me, so it wasn’t a problem. We used Zoom to have calls and ActivInspire as interactive whiteboards – both are easy to use and it didn’t take much time to get used to them. The Online teaching practice was engaging both for students and future teachers. Despite being in different countries we bonded well and worked effectively. On the plus side is the opportunity to take the course in any school you want – for me it was a blessing as otherwise I wouldn’t be able to choose Bournemouth (Winton) and study there so easily. And I’m really happy that I chose the school! It allowed us to have a truly international group! The only disadvantage – we didn’t have a farewell party as it usually happens when everyone is at the centre. I highly recommend taking the course at Bournemouth (Winton) as the tutor can not only teach but also inspire!

Anna Shastak

I took this course because I wanted to further my teaching career. The Trinity TESOL certificate is world renowned and competitively priced, in my opinion, compared to other companies offering TESOL certificates. Shane offered two scheduling options which were really handy for my own work schedule and support was readily available. 
I found this course challenging and thorough. The standard of work they require ensures that you constantly and consistently try your best. The tutors were knowledgeable and clearly experienced in teaching, which they demonstrated regularly. Take in all feedback and ideas learned from the demonstrations, and incorporate them into your lessons each week. This will help to improve your lessons each week. 
When taking this course, I suggest starting all assignments as soon as you can. There are some dissertation worthy reports due requiring a lot of time and effort. 
Having this certification lead to an immediate pay raise with my employer which was great! I also benefited from learning another foreign language within the course so I could take a few steps in the learners shoes. Seeing language acquisition from this angle really helps you to understand what your students are going through and what they need to succeed. 
I would definitely recommend this course to anyone considering taking their English teaching skills to a higher level.

Marie

My advice is to choose Greenheart Travel. The website is very straight forward, and any other question you may have, the staff is always open to answering them in a timely matter. While abroad, they reach out to you to make sure your program is going smoothly. It is very comforting to know that the person you were in contact with before your departure still connects with you during and even after your program. My host family was amazing! I also enjoyed trying new foods and experiencing a new culture.

Nia Karriem

Thank you so much Dave and Larry (as well as everyone part of the TEFL Tokyo family!) for all of the experiences I have had over the last month doing the TEFL International TESOL course. I have now sadly left Japan, but it's thanks to you and everyone at Hi5 English school that my time with you was an absolute pleasure. The course itself is an interesting analysis of both the english language and how english should be taught to foreign speakers, and includes aspects such as the history of teaching methods, the psychology behind a student's progress in the classroom, the international phonetic alphabet and the intriguingly universal human language of supra-segmentals (which is just a fancy word for tone of voice, for example how you can laugh at the right part of a joke in any language just from the sound of the punchline). In this way, the broad range of the course means that it isn't just interesting to linguists and educators, but that people from all fields could also add their own interpretations. The actual teaching I did for the course was also really enjoyable, my Japanese students were almost without exception engaged and -in the case of the little kids- adorable! I even received presents from a few to thank me for my time spent with them, which was particularly sweet. As for the team running the course I could not have been luckier. Despite the fact I was the only student doing the course for the month of March I had plenty of great company and good times! I was even invited to go to the school's annual ski trip to Nagano which was a particular highlight, and the school usually has extra-curricular events, such as the big Easter egg hunt planned for April. TEFL Tokyo is also about a 5 minute walk from beautiful Mizomoto park, a breath of fresh air in what can sometimes be a stifling concrete Tokyo, and I was lucky enough to eat my lunch under blooming cherry blossoms there as often as I wanted to. So all in all a great place and amazing people, which I would highly recommend! In fact I've begun bugging my older sister to come and do the course once she's finished her degree (so you may need to prepare for another member of the Rais family!). Thank you again to Yuko, Vincent, Raymond, Olivia, Sean, Derek and especially Dave and Larry for such a lovely experience. If I were to do the TESOL course again, I would do it at TEFL Tokyo (2nd conditional!).

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