Learning to Teach English on My Own

I finished the online TEFL Level 5 course, which required me to work through everything independently. Despite the lack of classmates and in-person help, I found the course to be well-structured and replete with information I could use right away. It covered the full range of topics and types of knowledge a new teacher would need—teaching methods, classroom management, and the like, and I learned a ton.

The online format enabled me to learn at my own pace, and I valued the real-world applicability of the lessons. I’ve since applied to some of the teacher placement programs the course suggested, and I’m just now starting to hear back. I feel much more prepared to step into a classroom; in fact, I’m excited about it. I’d recommend the course to anyone who wants to get certified from home and is ready to take a real hand in their learning.