This program was excellent. It definitely surpassed my expectations. It is intense and a lot of work. That's a great thing. You will be completely prepared to teach English as a foreign language. You will immediately begin working on lesson plans and preparing to substitute teach English classes at the language school which is just around the corner. You will learn methodolgies of teaching, you will practice teaching various grammar concepts, you will write essays, and much more. You will lead a conversation class. The teachers are excllent and the course is comprehensive and moves quickly. Like anything else in life, you get out of it what you put into it, so if you're interested inliving abroad and teaching, I highly recommend that you work hard every day, study, practice, and committ all of your energy to learning during the course. Upon graduation, you will definitely be prepared to lead an English class. In addition, Guadalajara is an amzing city and the students you will encounter are all polite and engaged. I love teaching English and am grateful to have found ITTO through ITA. As a final note, they will completely assist you in job placement - guaranteed. So, no worries about finding work afterwards. Many schools and language schools require a TEFL teaching certificate, so I would highly recommend the investment in this course. This is a 140 hour course - you will actually substitutue teach 10 classes, as well as a conversation class and a private lesson. Very comprehensive!
What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
I recommend looking for a family home stay during the course. I had a great time with my family and am still close friends with them a year later.
Response from International TEFL Academy
Hi Tiffany,
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