The course has really been helpful for my career, because it gave me lots of new ideas on how to handle each age group and activities I could do with the children in class.
What I learned from Greystone College’s TESOL and TKT YL programs
When I first started I had one year of experience in the Ontario Teacher Certification program at University of Toronto, I still felt in disadvantage as an international student as most of my classmates already had teaching experience in Canada. I took TESOL 130 in the Toronto campus and TKT-YL in the Vancouver campus.…
Why I chose to join Greystone College Business and Technology – Toronto’s CELTA program
David Ericeira left Brazil to join the CELTA program at Greystone College Business and Technology – Toronto, Canada. He says it was all worth it! “Taking the CELTA Course at Greystone College was undoubtedly one of the best decisions that I have made in my life so far. Apart from having had a previous teaching…
Teaching Young Learners
Anyone who can remember sitting in their elementary school classes probably instinctively knows that teaching young learners is not the same as teaching adults. Children have shorter attention spans, they tend to be far more kinesthetic learners and they may need help tying their shoes.
Why Teach Overseas?
In today’s world of international education there are many options and opportunities for high quality teachers. Let me give you 5 reasons to teach overseas.
Is the TESOL practicum important?
As I’ve said in previous posts, learning to teach is a little like learning to drive; you need to start with some theory but it won’t mean much until you get hands on experience. This is why a practicum is an integral part of any good TESOL program.
5 reasons to choose an in-class course over an online TESOL course
With an online TESOL course there are many places you can’t teach. You should know that many countries and schools now require in-class certification.
Seven Mistakes New ESL Teachers Make
Many new ESL teachers believe they need to know everything. Faced with difficult questions they invent something rather than admit ignorance and then spend the rest of the lesson praying no one catches them in a lie.
Ten Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Went to Teach English Overseas
Read more about teaching English overseas and what to think about (or watch out for) before leaving.
Diploma or Certificate: Which TESOL Course Is Right for Me? (Part III)
This is the third one out of three blog series where we will compare the programs and help you find the one that is right for you.
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