a TESOL certification (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) could be your golden ticket.

Earning a degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) can provide a foundation for a rewarding and exciting career in

TEFL, CELTA, TESOL, DELTA, TESL… these acronyms don’t exactly clear up what makes each English teaching qualification different and which is the right one for you. Two of the most notable ESL qualifications are TEFL (which stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and CELTA (meaning Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults). Both of these sought-after courses, provided by training institutes worldwide, prepare future English as a second language teachers to

If you want to teach English to non-native speakers, there are multiple qualifications you can choose from to give you the skills you need and to prove to employers that you are up for the job. At Notting Hill College, you can choose from achieving a TEFL qualification and achieving a TESOL qualification. TEFL stands for 'teaching English as a foreign language'. TESOL stands for 'teaching English to speakers of other languages'. We have made a handy quiz for you to find out w

A lot of people who achieve a qualification in teaching English as a foreign language do so to work in schools all over the world. However, in the wake of lockdowns and with unpredictable changes to international travel, and rules resulting from COVID-19, it has been a difficult time for TEFL- 6 -qualified teachers everywhere Here is how you can still use your skills to establish a thriving career in these turbulent times. Keep up to date with travel restrictions Rules of whe

Becoming an English language teacher is an endlessly rewarding career choice. You can start teaching straight away by hosting virtual English lessons online. However, the job can take you all around the world! With a TEFL or TESOL qualification, you can get hired by a school in a foreign country to teach English to its students. Here are just a few destinations where you can be an English language teacher. China China wants its population to be able to speak English so, nat

Teaching English to non-native speakers is an exciting career path, with opportunities to go abroad or to introduce language and culture to foreign language speakers at home. Having a globally-recognised qualification can get you far in this field but you may be confused about which route to take. Read on to find out the difference between two of them, TEFL and TESOL. Both courses, whilst having slightly different aims, prepare English language teachers sufficiently in teachi

Did you know that you do not need to know the local language to teach English abroad? Along with a qualification such as TEFL, you will usually only be required to have fluent English. But how do you teach English to learners who do not yet know it at all? The main challenge of teaching English to foreign learners is content instruction. Instructions of how to do a classroom activity will usually be delivered in English, which obviously is an obstacle for young learners who c

A certificate in TEFL – namely Teaching English as a Foreign Language – is a globally-recognised qualification that is always in demand at schools who wish to hire English-speaking teachers to educate their students in the language. Here are just some of the benefits of being certified in TEFL before you set off on your worldwide teaching career. Have destination options There are countries all over the world looking for English language teachers, but in some of these it is

With Brexit arriving, you may be wondering how it affects your plans to teach English as a foreign language or your ability to teach abroad. Here are some impacts Brexit may have on TEFL and TESOL teachers. How does Brexit impact TEFL or TESOL? 1. Brexit impact on the state of the field of EFL/ESOL One fallout from Brexit, that does not make the front pages of newspapers, is how Brexit impacts the state of the field of EFL/ESOL . Well, at the moment, no one knows. At the ti

Speaking skills in an EFL Class At Notting Hill College, we try to help our Level 6 TESOL Diploma students to prepare engaging activities. We have developed skill-based articles to inspire our students. There are many activities in a teacher’s arsenal to use in the classroom to encourage students to develop their command of the individual skills mentioned. Common ones for speaking include activities such as role playing, improved by using realia. For example, the students

Credit: Paul Gooddy The idea of travelling overseas and teaching abroad is fascinating for many people. They are excited about the possibility of experiencing new cultures while making a living and perhaps saving as well. However, many other people find earning a living here in the UK by teaching English to international students equally appealing. The good news is there are many EFL teaching opportunities available in the UK. You could work in summer camps, teach online or

Being able to teach listening may sound counter intuitive, but with listening taking up 45% of all communication time, on average, it becomes obvious how important it actually is! In contrast, speaking accounts for just 30% of all time spent on communication. Therefore, it is clear that listening is well worth spending time on. Listening is a skill which, thankfully, can be taught. Teaching listening can be especially challenging because of sound. Not necessarily the words,

William Shakespeare (April 1564 - 1616) was an English poet and playwright. Throughout the world, Shakespeare is generally regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, as well as being one of the world’s most famous dramatist. It is believed he was born on or around 23rd April and the date of his birthday is commemorated. In 2016, The School of English at Notting Hill College UK is celebrating 400 years of a wonderful Shakespeare-filled world, starting with a spec