A new beginning

I retired from classroom teaching some years ago and have been fortunate to be able to fulfill a lifelong dream of developing a property in the beautiful Nyanga mountains of Zimbabwe. There were two factors that motivated me to do this course however. Firstly, I've spent most of my savings on this project, and secondly, at 60 years young, I was restless and found I really missed teaching. Going back to the classroom is not an option for me, and the idea of teaching students online from the sanctuary of my mountain retreat was very appealing.

I was advised to find a Level 5 Ofqual course of at least 160 hours with good online support and after some searching, came across the TEFL Academy Online Level 5 TEFL Course which ticked all the boxes, and it was affordable!! I enrolled with some trepidation, as I haven't studied for many years and my computer skills are very basic, but from the get go, I felt I was fully supported. I learnt very quickly when I failed my first attempt at a Unit test, that this course would be demanding, and required my full concentration. This is not a qualification that is given away lightly, and I had to really work hard. But this made it all worthwhile and has given me a huge respect for EFL teachers and the work they do. I've taught English as a first language for years, and yet I learnt so much on this course. I would recommend it to all English teachers, regardless of their current teaching status, in particular for old hands like myself who need an upgrade. I was easily able to navigate my way through the step-by-step instructions and am very grateful for being shown the many resources available online.

I can now look forward to many more fruitful years of teaching!