Category Archives: TESOL in the US

Accredited by IATEFL

Posted on 20/03/2011 by alexcase

Part Two of my new TEFL accreditation series, following on from my piece on the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council. This one will be considerably shorter, since there is no such thing as a course accredited by IATEFL. Why … Continue reading →

Posted in IATEFL, ITTO, Teaching English in Mexico, TEFL certificate, TESOL in the US | 6 Comments

Host family horror stories

Posted on 30/07/2009 by alexcase

Actually, this very nice article on EF and Kaplan in California  is far more fair than my scandal raking post title (note to The Guardian- real journalism on TEFL is possible!), but thought it might be a good chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural differences/ cultural training, EF, Kaplan, links, Teaching English Abroad, TEFL chains, TESOL in the US | 1 Comment

Some people think the CELTA is too short…

Posted on 03/06/2008 by alexcase

…some other people, however, think this is enough: “You do not need a teaching background or prior experience to become…an…ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) tutor….ESOL Tutor Certification Workshop: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 13, and 14. ” You’re thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in CELTA, Teacher training, TEFL, TEFL qualifications, TESOL in the US | 1 Comment