TEFL and TESOL basics
What is TEFL?
TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It means teaching English to people whose first language is not English, usually…
TEFL Questions and Answers
Clear, sourced answers to 34 questions Indian teachers ask about TEFL and TESOL: what the courses are, how long they take, whether they are worth it, jobs and salaries in India and abroad, teaching methods, phonetics and pronunciation, IELTS and Business English.
TEFL and TESOL basics
What TEFL and TESOL are, how long they take, and who can do them.
TEFL and TESOL basics
What is TESOL and how is it different from TEFL?
TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. It covers teaching English both as a foreign language (TEFL), where…
TEFL and TESOL basics
How long does a TEFL course take?
A 120-hour online TEFL course usually takes between four and twelve weeks part-time, depending on how many hours a week you study.
TEFL and TESOL basics
What is a 120-hour TEFL course?
A 120-hour TEFL course is the standard entry-level English teaching certificate. It represents about 120 hours of study covering…
TEFL and TESOL basics
Can I do a TEFL course after 12th?
Yes. Many TEFL courses accept learners who have passed Class 12 and have good working English; APTTI's TEFL/TESOL Certificate accepts Class…
TEFL and TESOL basics
Does a TEFL certificate expire?
No. A TEFL certificate does not expire. Once you complete the course, the qualification is valid for life.
TEFL and TESOL basics
Is an online TEFL certificate accepted by employers?
Yes, most language schools and online teaching platforms accept online TEFL certificates of at least 120 hours.
TEFL and TESOL basics
What is the difference between ESL and EFL?
ESL (English as a Second Language) refers to learners who use English in daily life around them, such as many learners in Indian cities…
TEFL and TESOL basics
Does a TEFL course include teaching practice?
Some TEFL courses include teaching practice and some do not. Courses such as CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL include observed, assessed…
TEFL and TESOL basics
How do I choose a TEFL course in India?
Choose a TEFL course in India by checking six things: total hours (at least 120), the module list, how you are assessed, the tutor support…
Jobs and careers
Where TEFL takes you: jobs in India, abroad and online, and how to get hired.
Jobs and careers
Is a TEFL course worth it in India?
A TEFL course is worth it in India if you want to teach English professionally: in spoken-English institutes, private schools, corporate…
Jobs and careers
Is TEFL equal to B.Ed in India?
No. TEFL is not equal to a B.Ed in India. A B.Ed is an NCTE-regulated degree that qualifies you to teach in Indian schools, together…
Jobs and careers
How to become an English teacher in India
To become an English teacher in Indian schools, you usually need a degree in English or a related subject, a B.Ed (or D.El.Ed for primary)…
Jobs and careers
Can Indians teach English abroad with a TEFL certificate?
Yes. Indian teachers with a TEFL certificate, a bachelor's degree and fluent English teach in many countries, especially in the Gulf, parts…
Jobs and careers
How can I teach English online from India?
To teach English online from India, you need fluent English, a TEFL certificate (120 hours is the usual minimum), a laptop with a webcam…
Jobs and careers
What is the salary of a TEFL teacher in India?
TEFL teachers in India commonly earn about ₹11,000 to ₹80,000 a month in language schools, depending on city, experience and hours…
Jobs and careers
Is a TEFL certificate accepted in the UAE and Gulf countries?
TEFL certificates are widely accepted by language centres, training institutes and corporate trainers in the UAE and other Gulf countries.
Teaching skills
Methods, lesson planning and classroom management for English teachers.
Teaching skills
What is Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)?
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is an approach in which learners acquire a language by using it to communicate: asking and answering…
Teaching skills
How do you write an ESL lesson plan?
An ESL lesson plan states a clear aim, then sets out timed stages that move learners from understanding new language to using it.
Teaching skills
How do you teach English to young learners?
Teach young learners English through short, varied, active tasks: songs, stories, games, movement and pictures.
Teaching skills
What are the best classroom management tips for English teachers?
Good classroom management starts with clear routines, simple instructions and planned transitions.
Teaching skills
How do you teach grammar communicatively?
To teach grammar communicatively, present the structure in a meaningful context, help learners notice its meaning and form, practise it…
Teaching skills
How can teachers improve learners' English speaking skills?
Improve speaking by giving every learner more talking time: frequent pair and group tasks, information-gap activities, role-plays…
Teaching skills
What are the CEFR levels A1 to C2?
The CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) describes language ability on six levels: A1 and A2 (basic user), B1 and B2…
Phonetics and pronunciation
Speech sounds, stress, intonation and mother-tongue influence.
Phonetics and pronunciation
What is the difference between phonics and phonetics?
Phonics is a method for teaching children to read and spell by linking letters and letter groups to the sounds they represent.
Phonetics and pronunciation
What is the IPA chart and why should English teachers learn it?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) chart is a standard set of symbols for speech sounds, maintained by the International Phonetic…
Phonetics and pronunciation
What is mother tongue influence (MTI) in English pronunciation?
Mother tongue influence (MTI) is the effect of your first language on how you speak English: its sounds, stress, rhythm and intonation.
Phonetics and pronunciation
What are word stress and intonation in English?
Word stress is the extra force, length and pitch given to one syllable in a word, as in PHO-to-graph and pho-TOG-raphy.
Phonetics and pronunciation
What are weak and strong forms in English?
Many short English grammar words, such as 'to', 'for', 'and', 'can', 'was' and 'the', have two pronunciations.
Phonetics and pronunciation
How can Indian teachers and learners improve English pronunciation?
Improve pronunciation by focusing on what affects understanding most: word stress, key consonant contrasts such as /v/ and /w/, vowel…
IELTS and Business English
Teaching exam English and workplace English.
IELTS and Business English
How to become an IELTS trainer in India
To become an IELTS trainer in India, you need very strong English (often around IELTS band 8 or equivalent), sound teaching methodology…
IELTS and Business English
How is IELTS scored?
IELTS is scored on a 9-band scale. Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking each get a band from 0 to 9, in whole or half bands.
IELTS and Business English
What is the difference between IELTS Academic and General Training?
IELTS Academic is for people applying to study at university or to register in some professions.
IELTS and Business English
What is Business English and how is it taught?
Business English is English for work: meetings, presentations, emails, reports, negotiations, phone and video calls, and interviews.
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