Program Reviews

I really enjoyed completing this TEFL course. It was very thorough and covered lots of elements that will be important when it comes to teaching a class of your own. It contains a lot of great advice and handy resources and information I can look back on when I am teaching. The course was helpful as it helped me learn the grammar basics I would require when teaching English. It also had a module covering how teaching would differ for younger learners which I found super useful as I didn't think about how different some things would be. I would recommend completing this in order to work as a TEFL teacher abroad and I feel much more confident I will be able to teach successfully since doing the course.

This course contained a lot of valuable information and applicable skills that will be very useful to both new and experienced teachers who will be teaching English overseas. The course did a fantastic job covering a vast range of topics like English grammar, classroom skills, student / teacher dynamics, effective ways to teaching specific topics and supplied a ton of useful examples for each topic. I was able to complete each chapter in bite size chunks without having to flip flop between already completed modules. This kept my progression flowing smoothly and efficiently, which helped me stay engaged and interested in the material.

Thank you so much to the TFT team for helping me get my TEFL certificate and providing me with an amazing course, and giving me the chance to teach in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam in 2024. Special thanks to Jaemi who has been there through it all!

Even better, now I have my certificate at an amazing value for money, I’ll be able to use the certificate over and over all over the world!

The only bit I’d say to improve is to add more variety in learning methods for the TEFL course instead of just having pages to read. Etc. Games and videos :)

This course is well constructed and provides excellent insight into the different parts of teaching abroad. The progression through the course felt natural and the podcasts were a great addition. As someone with little previous teaching experience, I feel this course has given me a much better idea of what teaching abroad will be like. I was particularly pleased it covered common mistakes new teachers make and how to avoid them, as well as some more specific solutions to problems that may occur as an EFL teacher. I would absolutely recommend this course!

I really enjoyed completing my 120-hour TEFL course. The course materials were organised nicely and structured in a way that is easy to follow along, without being overwhelming. There are lots of handy resources that teachers can refer back to, as well as plenty of good in-class examples of how to make lessons both engaging and rewarding for the students.

Being able to complete the course at your own speed was a huge bonus too due to work and other commitments. As somebody with no prior teaching experience, I have gained a lot more confidence about teaching English as a foreign language and can't wait to get started!

Great course, it was thorough and easy to follow. I particularly enjoyed the podcasts and found the questions clear. I would definitely recommend this course to my friends and colleagues.

Broad coverage of English grammar, I particularly enjoyed the sections on class room managment, teaching methods and engaging younger learners. There are some great content which will be useful for transferring to the classroom.

After every section there is a multiple choice question. I found the flexibility of the course really helpful to fit around other commitments.

A really fab, simple and easy to use course. Each topic is well organised, it was also nice to be able to track progress on the side. This also made it easy to jump back to previous sections to recap information. Found it really helpful that there was lot of examples, especially in the lesson planning and worksheet section. It was also very straightforward to follow along. Was not as time consuming as I initialed thought it would be. Also, the grammar sections were really straightforward and helped me learn some things! Only con, would be the questions in the end of unit tests. They were more like riddles and not always easy to follow. But I did like being tested after each section. Would 100% recommend.

The course is well constructed in manageable pieces. I never felt overwhelmed and enjoyed being able to take the course at my own pace. The materials provided were also excellent, some great starter structures for things like lesson plans. At first I worried that it would take me a long time to complete but I picked it up very quickly.

The insight provided by the podcasts throughout the course were also excellent, giving that vital bit of extra insight into the life as a teacher abroad.

Can not wait to continue my TEFL journey!

Very well-structured and engaging course which brought me up to date both on English grammar and TEFL skills. Examines new and old approaches to TEFL, language acquisition theories etc, and applies the theory practically, with plenty of example exercises to include in the basic lesson plan structure. The course is mostly text-based with a few short podcasts of roughly 4 min each scattered between, which allows me to continue through the course at my own pace. I am new to teaching, and this course has done a good job of calming my nerves before I head out to China.

This is an amazing course! It is well structured and in depth. It offers detailed knowledge that prepares you for a TEFL career. It is structured in a way that allows for the knowledge
you gain, as you progress throughout the course, to interact with each other to give you a solid foundation of information. Although some parts may be a little bit more difficult, it guides you through the lessons and explains everything clearly and effectively. It is also great to gain insight from a real EFL teacher through the podcasts with James. This course does not just teach you about the English language but, additionally, how to be confident within a classroom setting (in person or online) with tips, techniques and information about how to manage a classroom, how to lesson plan effectively, how to motivate your students and so much more. I am in the process of starting a TEFL adventure overseas and this course has been invaluable. I have really enjoyed this course and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to start their TEFL career.