I completely recommend this course. Taking a leap and flying to Vietnam is such an incredible step in its own right that having a whole supporting network there when you land is amazing. Vietnam and teaching had always been on my mind, yet the idea of flying around the world to a place I'd never been was quite the anxiety inducer.
I first found the course through the YouTube videos. I couldn't believe there were countless videos depicting the day-to-day of Vietnamese life as well as a program already in place to bring out interested teachers. After binge watching hours of Ninja Teacher videos, I felt like I could trust the program and decided it was time to take the leap. I met over Skype with one of the advisors, asked 12,000 questions, received 12,000 answers, was accepted into the course, fist pumped, then bought a plane ticket. 
I'd had a taste of English tutoring living in Spain, but the idea of teaching full time was a bit scary. Public speaking, classroom management techniques, lesson planning, the course addresses it all. Most of all I am glad I went with Ninja Teacher because of the social community that comes with it. Even now, I still have many lasting friendships that I made through Ninja Teacher.

Ryan

A very big "thank you" for all you guys have done for us to succeed.
I had never stood in front of a class in my life and I was not really a confident “public speaker.” At the point of my first peer teachings, I really thought I couldn’t do it. 
But then the methodology lessons and grammar review that was built into our own lesson planning, in the individual style of each trainee, turned into a first “real” lesson given to the nursing students. This was one of the most beautiful days of my life!
The stage fright was soon forgotten, the lesson went smoothly and the students were involved and eager to learn. And they wanted more!
The professional guidance by Chris, the first trial runs of peer teaching, the observations and subsequent feedback helped us steadily improve. I’m now looking forward to starting teaching English within a couple of weeks. 
Thank you, Chris, for your patience, your sense of humour and the cohesion in our group! Thank you, Kevin, for your personal help on my CV and having found simple words to express complicated situations. 
This being said, it was a tough time. Many evenings of working late…but the effort and time invested were definitely worth it!

Miliza

A high value course designed to meet and often succeed your expectations from an on-line perspective. 
The quality of product and feedback stand this course apart from other’s I have experienced. 
Your time and commitment will be rewarded by participation, and better prepare you for the importance of teaching in a formal or informal setting. 
Over the years I have often worked without a formal lesson plan, despite being instructed to do so. This course discusses planning and inputs which validate your position in a learning environment, ensuring a well delivered and controlled delivery. 
Do not underestimate the work required and consider the student at every step...this course covers these points in detail. My personal advice is you need the student to believe in you and from this their learning experience is enhanced. It’s all about the learner.

Andrew

Before the TESOL course I had already been teaching for about 2 years so I didn't think that I would benefit too much from taking a TESOL course, but I'm glad that I did because I learned a great deal of new material and how to better organize a lesson (especially a 1.5 hour lesson - common in Vietnam). Now with the certificate I can just about work anywhere and for that I'm happy that I took the course. Peter and the staff at AVSE are wonderful people and made the entire experience a pleasant one, and my classmates throughout the course were great. Even before receiving my certificate (which I have now) I was placed at a school in a beach town immediately following the end of the course. Anyone considering obtaining an in-class TESOL certificate would not go wrong in choosing AVSE as the place to get it - they won't be disappointed.

Richard

Teaching in Peru was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Like most decisions, I didn't fully realize this fact until I was already well into my adventure. One thing I did know though, was that no matter what happened it was going to be a good experience and growth opportunity it many areas: personal, career, and social. What I didn't know, was quite what I was getting into and just how great of an adventure it was going to be. Getting my TEFL certification really jump started my involvement in teaching abroad and gave me that little extra incentive (no use wasting a paid certification) and a lot of extra confidence in both my teaching skills and the support that I would have while abroad. The flexible schedule allowed me to be in school and work while getting certified and the emphasis on group learning really hammered home the concepts and helped me to get the most out of my training. Once in Peru, I could rely on my wealth of activities, assignments, readings, etc. that I and my fellow teachers had created while working together on our certification. But what I found most helpful, was the boost in confidence that I could do this, I could teach abroad, and that was the extra step I needed to lead me through an amazing 13 months abroad.

Robb

I am presently taking the TEFL.org premier online course- 120 hours. I am sorry to read about some unhappy customers - but I got my teaching degree online and remember that online students have to keep up on the work, set a schedule, and be self-sufficient. 
So far- I am truly enjoying the grammar portion/modules and tests that. I also have gone into the teaching methods, and looked over video observation- similar to being an observer in a live classroom (no difference for me- just less germs). 
I also have not interacted with my tutor yet- but got an email. Will email her soon when ready with Qs. 
 
I am happy for the course- which was close to $600 but got it for 40% off- so it was not cheap. I got a real deep review of grammar and learned much more than I ever did in college- and also learned new stuff. I took tons of foreign language courses, but TEFL.org really goes deep. Can't wait to join up with live class maybe next year for a weekend (online schools have face to face too- and the weekend stuff is usually really intense). Its not quantity- but quality. I have full life and cannot fly around from Hawaii. I was so glad to get a great school to earn my certificate. 
 
Just because it is online does not mean it's a scam. I got my entire Masters in Ed online except for the 10 week student teaching and am considered an innovative and excellent teacher. As far as I know, TEFL.org is pretty legit in my eyes. If someone does not answer right away- it might be because of the time zones and holidays. 
 
Thanks TEFL.org- you gave me confidence to go on. I am changing primary grades- and know that even if I don't go abroad- I can teach older students grammar/ELA well, far better than school programs. The certificate will also allow me to moonlight in tutoring English too if I do go overseas with DODEA.

Marilani Fukuda

I just completed the 120 Hour Online TEFL Course and I am extremely happy what I have learned. I studied English in college from a literature point of view so gathering new information and skills on leaching the English language itself was interesting and inspiring. It was a particularly attractive course to do during the Covid-19 pandemic as it will hopefully open doors for teaching opportunities abroad once travel is permitted and safe. I'm excited to put the skills I've learned to use and hopefully help others too. I would highly recommend the TEFL Institute of Ireland to anyone looking to broaden their horizons and step into the realm of teaching. It is accessible, affordable and there are many different courses to suit whatever you're looking for.

Laura Murphy

Hey everyone. 
I enrolled in this course after seeing numerous reviews online, and thankfully I wasn't disappointed.
It wasn't as easy as I had expected, some of the lessons are pretty tricky to get your head around, but to be honest i'd say that's a good thing. For example, you don't want to be stood in front of a class trying to explain subject-verb agreements without practice beforehand.
For me, the course has been great, and i'd recommend it to anyone looking for an online TEFL certificate which actually helps you teach.

I made my closest friends while doing my 4 week TESOL course in Hua Hin. We were all very different from each other but we had one thing in common: Teaching in Thailand. 
 
What to expect from your TESOL course: 
 
- Tons of new friends – why is this important? 
 
Because – meeting people IS important. You will begin this wonderful friendship by bonding while creating lesson plans. 
 
These people, these strangers will become your new family, if you allow it – of course. Don't be shy! Say hi. You and your TESOL buddies will be spending birthdays, new years, Christmases, and traveling during break. You need these contacts to exchange teaching material, b!tch about things, and most importantly, do VISA RUNS. It is more fun to do visa runs with friends, than on your own. 
 
A lighter you – Expect to be very sweaty, like all the time. You will drink plenty of water. Your jeans will feel loose. You will be walking everywhere. Your shoes will also die… please, please, buy TOMS! -&gt; they are awesome! 
 
I took advantage of Muay Thai classes and was able to learn how to properly kick and punch. :) 
And, if you like jogging, you will enjoy a good jog on the beach. 
 
Confidence – Your TESOL instructor will give assignments every day. Some will require partner work. Others will be entirely on your own. At the end of the course, you will be confident to stand in front of 30 faces and make funny animal noises. Once you begin teaching, you will be impressed with your lesson plan skills. Also, you will feel ready to stand in front of 300 faces and sing karaoke. 
 
I loved my TESOL experience! Hua Hin is the perfect setting to begin your teaching adventure. Weekends on the beach, 2 hour drive to BKK and awesome night markets! My TESOL certification has allowed me to teach English in different parts of the world, not to mention, it looks good on my resume. 
 
Thank you, Xplore Asia!

Carla G.

The Tefl Academy provided me with a great experience. I was taught many valuable lessons, and my skills were sharpened. I enjoyed all the challenges and tasks that the course had to offer. I was challenged to learn more about a wide variety of teaching matters, and to sharpen my own knowledge and skills regarding the English language. During my studies with the tefl academy, I learned a lot about myself, and about how I manage to complete tasks under a set time-frame and stress. The Tefl Academy helped me along the way whenever i had problems or roadblocks regarding my work and assignments. I would definitely recommend this course to anybody who wishes to gain some extra skills in the English language. The course is well worth the money that it cost.

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