Category Archives: CELTA

An unusual way of preparing for your CELTA

Posted on 23/10/2008 by alexcase

Heartbreak: “One teacher reported that she had been the least nervous of all the people on her course – attributing this to the fact she already knew what it felt like to be deeply hurt…” The Experience of Language Teaching … Continue reading →

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The CELTA as seen by an outsider

Posted on 22/09/2008 by alexcase

“CELTA is a faraway planet populated by descendants of space travelers. Paranormal ‘gifts’ are called Flair here and vary by… type and strength. A caste system based on those strengths has come about over the centuries…”

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New TEFL articles etc August 08

Posted on 01/09/2008 by alexcase

It was a quiet month (if you don’t count the sound of the cicadas), but that will just give you the chance to read all of them for once, starting with a new series of “well balanced…” articles on Usingenglish.com: … Continue reading →

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All CELTA courses are not the same

Posted on 23/07/2008 by alexcase

Some courses, for example, demand a non-refundable interview/ application fee for the pleasure of being asked questions about grammar. Other courses, however, just say this: “I understand and accept that should I be offered a place on the course I … Continue reading →

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TEFL International's Bruce Velhuisen- Interview Part Two

Posted on 20/07/2008 by alexcase

TEFL International is not only often quoted as one of the largest TEFL training organisations (see the stats below), it is also almost certainly the one most likely to set off a firestorm by mentioning it on the internet- hence … Continue reading →

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An interview with Bruce Veldhuisen of TEFL International

Posted on 25/06/2008 by alexcase

This interview was conducted by email over the last week or so, with me submitting the main outline and then asking a few follow up questions when the main answers came back. My questions are in bold, and the follow up questions … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Question from a reader: DELTA, CELTA or RSA Trinity?

Posted on 28/05/2008 by alexcase

Hi, I’ve just read your DELTA experiences and wondered if you could advise me on the best course to take. I’ve been teaching for 12 years (PGCE and Degree in English) – 6 years in Comprehensives in the UK and … Continue reading →

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Have “alternative” TEFL courses been good for the industry?

Posted on 27/05/2008 by alexcase

Noticing that two of my three nominations for TEFL bad boy of the century have been involved in selling 4 week TEFL courses of limited career worth has made me wonder whether the whole non-CELTA non-Trinity lot of them have … Continue reading →

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Ms Kelly Blackwell, you are talking out of your…

Posted on 26/05/2008 by alexcase

“In order to teach English in a private language school you need to be able to speak English fluently and have a certificate from either Trinity or RSA CELTA. These courses are around 4 weeks long and can even be … Continue reading →

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