Program Reviews

A lot of great content + teaching practice for the price we paid!

Having in-person teaching practices made me feel 10x more prepared to get an ESL/EFL job.

Good course materials. The 10 teaching practices leading up to the one-on-one were very helpful.

Loved the variety of practices we were able to do.

Loved having both Ms. Magdaleno and Mr. Ruiz as trainers! Made the course so much more enjoyable :)

My opinion of Guadalajara is that I love it here! So much to do.

My message as someone who has taken the course is that the course is very intensive, but so worth it in the end! I learned a lot and feel like I’ve become a better teacher.

The 5-Day Program met my expectations. It was a lot of information in a short time, but the information was necessary to be able to teach in a classroom.

YES. I feel prepared to teach after having taken this course. Having zero classroom experience (I taught solely online). Being able to teach classes and have teachers give me feedback each day built my knowledge and confidence. That is shown through my feedback reports.

The out-of-class assignments supported the basics of teaching (skills and grammar), but the hands-on part, along with the feedback, supported the classroom management.

Talking to my advisor and watching classes being taught helped me understand how to run a classroom.

The practical training met my expectations. This was the most helpful part to me. Actually, being in a classroom and getting the feedback from those who have been doing this for years gave me insight to different ways I can teach.

My trainer was amazing. She was able to answer every question I had, and if she was unsure would get back to me within minutes of the correct answer. She was always available and never left us on “read”. She was always on time and kept us on time as well.

The motivating factor in deciding to take the ITTO 5-day Program was that I had never been in front of a classroom to teach. I didn’t have high confidence to perform at the level needed.

I feel prepared to teach. I’m nervous, but much more confident.

The course was rigorous but rewarding. I felt myself being pushed to be a better learner and teacher.

I feel like the website gave a general idea of what the course would be like.

I feel confident in creating lesson plans and teaching. Of course, it will get easier as time goes on, but I do feel prepared.

The textbook is very thorough and gave plenty of context for our lessons.

The teaching practice was one of my favorite parts of the whole course, it was very helpful.

Our trainers were great and clearly had lots of knowledge about the topics covered.

I really enjoy Guadalajara. It is so colorful and full of life, I would definitely return.

The course is challenging but very rewarding, you will grow as a person and as a teacher in these 4 weeks.

I thought it was going to be less challenging; however, it surprised me and challenged me in a positive way.

Education is an ongoing deal in this world so one must continue preparing for the opportunities to arrive.

Observing other teacher expanded my knowledge and awareness in the classroom.

Kudos to Mr. Ruiz. He transmitted to me the love of teaching.

I like the vibrant city. Many areas have improved making this lovely city even lovelier.

My message as someone who has taken the course is to come with no expectations, an open mind, and a love for serving others through teaching.

The information was relevant and useful. The teacher practices are essential and very helpful.

The practices are very valuable. I would even want more.

Having to teach the micro grammar lessons helped me master the content quickly.

The trainers were fantastic, patient and engaging and did a great job of leading us through the materials.

My opinion of Guadalajara is that I love the vibrant art scene and the food. Exploring the different colonias I could see myself staying a long time.

You will work extremely hard and it will be worth all the effort.

The course met my expectations. The content was useful, and I feel well-prepared to teach now.

I feel prepared to teach after having taken this course. Teaching practices and techniques taught are useful.

The practical training met my expectations. This was really useful. We got a lot of support and good feedback.

All of the teachers were great.

My message as someone who has taken the course is that the course will prepare you very well to teach English. It’s challenging, but you will get so much out of it.

The course met my expectations and provided valuable knowledge and practice. The information on the website closely paralleled the course content: Everything was consistent!

I feel well-prepared to begin teaching. The course gave me the tools, techniques, and confidence I need to manage a classroom effectively. The course materials supported the course content. It provided useful resources to reinforce what we learned in class. The backup services and administration were excellent.

I really like Guadalajara. It’s a beautiful city with friendly people, great weather, and rich cultural atmosphere.

The course met my expectations. I feel the information on the website closely paralleled the course content. I feel prepared to teach after having taken this course.

The trainer met my expectations in punctuality, communication skills, accessibility, and professionalism. The backup services and administration are excellent.

My opinion of Guadalajara is that I’m enjoying my stay. Found the city safe. It is a great opportunity to gain knowledge on how to teach EFL students. You can do it online or travel and gain great experiences.

The course met more than my expectations. It was more thorough and comprehensive than expected. The level of hands-on practice was also very good, quality.

After having taken this course, I feel very confident and prepared to transition into EFL teaching.

Practical training is the best part of this course. The way we get coaching after every observation is great. The trainers always had great construction feedback, too.

The backup services and administration were excellent.

On the guaranteed paid employment placement, I think it’s a wonderful benefit because practicing these skills soon after is important to retain them.

My message as someone who has taken the course is that the content and the trainers are excellent. Great value for the experience. Be ready to work: reading load and assignments are challenging, but I enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended.

The course met my expectations. I feel prepared to teach after having taken this course.

On the guaranteed paid employment placement, I think this is an attractive part of the program and will most likely take advantage of this in the future.

My opinion of Guadalajara is that I’ve enjoyed it – mostly because of the kind, open people.

A message as someone who has taken the course is that it’s a lot of work but it was worth it to me to do the intensive program. I grew and learned a lot from the variety of trainers and classmates.