Rewarding and Fulfilling

I'm a certified (USA) English teacher with eighteen years of teaching experience. Admittedly, I wondered about TEFL and how challenging the course would be, considering my educational and professional background. I was pleasantly surprised. From the introductory on-boarding unit, I could tell that this would be a thought-provoking experience that challenged me in new ways: refreshing! The layout of the units was logical, but the format of the text could get dull if there weren't graphics or videos on that particular page. Overall, though, the content was interesting and presented in an encouraging way. I appreciated how the assignments scaffolded the learning for us, with the first assignment providing a ton of guidance and gradually, more autonomy by the last assignment. I will say: if you are brand-new and have never taught before or written a lesson plan, the second assignment can seem daunting. BUT, there are plenty of model lessons, both written and video, as well as the course units, to guide you along the way. Don't give up! It's a real sense of accomplishment when you finish and submit the finished product. Also, Student Support is professional, prompt, and helpful. I recommend the TEFL Academy Level 5 Course to anyone who wants to expand their understanding of teaching English as a foreign language and of the field of teaching in general.

A side note: life can be hectic when you have a family and other obligations that keep you from finishing the course within the six months they allot. I had just moved to Europe and had to adjust to a new way of life, namely getting my children where they needed to go via public transit. There was no way I was going to be able to finish in time! But TEFL Academy sends an email reminder a month before your course deadline and offers extensions. Life happens!