Program Reviews

This course was very enjoyable for me and I would definitely recommend this to others who are looking to become a TEFL teacher. The course goes through 11 modules, which are all structured extremely well - making it very easy to take in the information. The tests at the end of each module also contribute to the quality of this course as it helps to revise what has been taught. I also found the podcasts and example worksheets/ teaching materials throughout the course very useful!
I have done this course in preparation for teaching in Thailand and after completing it I feel confident in becoming a TEFL teacher.

This program was incredibly helpful and provided all the necessary training I needed to start my teaching journey. The structure of the course is very engaging and easy to navigate. Many of the sections, particularly those on classroom management and lesson planning, were very helpful and well set out. Many of the sections were quite challenging, such as those on grammar, however, the course was brilliant in explaining these tricky aspects in a well-thought-out way. Overall this course was fantastic and I would highly recommend it.

I recently completed a TEFL course, and I can confidently say it was an outstanding experience. The curriculum was well-structured, covering essential topics such as lesson planning, classroom management, and language acquisition theory. The course offered a perfect blend of theory and practical application, allowing me to develop my teaching skills through interactive assignments and peer feedback.

I particularly appreciated the emphasis on real-world teaching scenarios, which prepared me for the challenges of the classroom. Overall, this TEFL course exceeded my expectations, and I feel fully equipped and excited to embark on my journey as an English teacher abroad! Highly recommended for anyone considering teaching English!

This program is great for those who want to teach English abroad. The website is easy to navigate and has valuable examples for your class. It offers a variety of training to those interested in teaching adults, teens, younger learners, and more. I also like that they add quizzes at the end to help you memorize what you learned from the module. I enjoy watching the videos from James as well, hearing his perspective and advice on things is so helpful especially if this is your first time teaching abroad. Thank you for the opportunity :)

Really interesting course which I believe has taught me a lot of valuable new skills, to make me feel more confident with teaching. If I hadn't have done this course, I believe I would feel very poorly equipped to embark on my TEFL journey abroad. It covers a lot of different sections in depth, and different activities and learning methods you can use on a range of ages. I highly recommend this course for anybody who is interesting in teaching EFL. I believe that it teaches you the basics of everything you need to know.

The material was interactive and informative. I feel more confident in my new journey in teaching. The material was simple and easy to follow. It broke everything down to make it easy to follow. I am excited to use the information in my upcoming trip to Thailand. I was very apprehensive at first but now I am more confident. I will be able to use this material to be an effective teacher and manage my classroom effectively which was daunting at first but now I feel better about it. Thank you for helping me.

I recently completed a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course and overall, I was impressed with the content and structure of the program. The course provided a comprehensive foundation in teaching methodologies, lesson planning, and classroom management. The modules were well-organized and designed to build progressively on one another, making it easy to follow even for beginners. The materials provided in the course, including the handouts, video tutorials, and reading materials, were informative and useful for someone new to teaching English as a second language.

One of the strongest aspects of the course was its thorough coverage of grammar and language skills, which can be a daunting area for new teachers. I appreciated the way the course broke down complex grammar rules and presented them in a way that was digestible and easy to understand. The lesson planning modules were also particularly useful, as they provided step-by-step guidance on creating effective lessons, which is essential for teaching English to non-native speakers. Having this solid framework gave me the confidence to design lessons tailored to different age groups and language levels.

However, while I found the content valuable and the platform user-friendly, I felt that there could have been more interactive elements to keep learners engaged. While the course offered quizzes and assignments that were helpful in reinforcing key concepts, it lacked more dynamic features like podcasts or interactive video sessions. Personally, I learn better when there are varied formats, and I believe podcasts or even live webinars would have added a more immersive element to the experience. Listening to seasoned teachers share their experiences or case studies through audio would have been a great way to contextualize the theory into practical application.

Additionally, incorporating more interactive components like group discussions, role-playing activities, or peer feedback would have made the learning process even more engaging. Teaching is an inherently interactive profession, so a course that reflects this through more active learning opportunities would better prepare future teachers for real classroom environments. While the assignments were valuable, they were often done in isolation, and I believe adding more opportunities for collaboration would simulate the experience of working in a diverse, communicative classroom setting.

Another point worth noting is that the course included video content, but it felt a bit static at times. Shorter, more dynamic videos, combined with interactive Q&A sessions or reflective exercises, could really elevate the learning experience. It would also have been helpful to include podcasts as a way to engage auditory learners and provide an alternative way to absorb the material while multitasking or on the go.

Despite these areas for improvement, I would highly recommend the course for anyone looking to get certified to teach English abroad or online. It offers a solid foundation in all the essential aspects of teaching English, from grammar and vocabulary to lesson planning and classroom management. With a few more interactive elements and multimedia resources, I believe this TEFL course could stand out even more and provide an even more engaging experience for students. Overall, it was a rewarding course that prepared me well for my journey into teaching English as a foreign language.

Having some experience but coming back to teaching after a break this was a perfect option. The chapters are well connected and make sense. It may get weary at times with a lot of text, but it's well worth it. It also neatly reiterates the most important ideas and give you repetition in good places. There are also some videos that liven up the course and give you advice from a seasoned teacher, some are real gems. All in all, I really appreciate choosing this course and I feel armed with a lot of tools and insights that I will definitely use in my class in Thailand. Thanks a lot!

This was a very insightful class, it was structured well in walking through everything in a step by step process to help get review and oversight into the foundation of teaching English as a second language. It is nice to have the review exams at the end of lessons to really help key in on and focus on the vitally important aspects of teaching. It is quite dense with information and is something that you would be best to break down into multiple days just to really help everything set in. All together it was a great course that I recommend.

I loved the course and found it easy to use. Very important information was given to me which has set me up perfectly to start teaching Thai as a second language when I start at the end of October. It was a very interactive course and I felt thoroughly engaged throughout. The information was engaging, and I felt very confident when completing the end-of-module tests at the end of the modules because of how the information was so well presented. It has taught me how to make engaging and interesting lessons for future students.