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It is a lifelong journey for everyone. Landing the dream job is a huge deal, but the challenges won\u2019t stop coming at us, will they? It\u2019s great to put into good use what you\u2019ve learned so far<\/strong> – but never forget to improve yourself and have a plan for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n I suggest creating a little study calendar for yourself. List the things you want to improve at first. For example, if you teach adults but plan to work with children in the future, think about the courses that can help you learn the most about educating that age group. This can even mean a psychology course\u2014think outside the box.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t already finished an English teaching course, you have plenty of options.<\/strong> It\u2019s not all about the paper. You improve your teaching skills by learning from experienced educators<\/strong> who have been in your shoes one day.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text] CELTA from Cambridge is a widely recognized English teaching qualification in the world and the most often requested by employers. It focuses on developing practical techniques and includes face-to-face or online teaching practice.<\/strong> It\u2019s a tough ride, but one definitely worth taking. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text] Let me share with you my favorite lesson plan structure for teaching English as a second language:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You will need the following: <\/span>[\/vc_column_text] Digital tools can help you in different ways: <\/span>[\/vc_column_text] There are amazing tools<\/strong> on the market with the main feature as being admin platforms, or as part of another tool.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text] If you\u2019re struggling with keeping their attention, it\u2019s not you, it\u2019s just that education and learning styles have changed due to technological developments<\/strong>. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]CELTA<\/h3>\n[vc_column_text]CELTA is a certificate to teach English as a second language to adults,<\/strong> however, the course does include the topic of teaching younger learners, so if your goal is to teach children, it could be a great option. <\/span><\/p>\n
TEFL<\/h3>\n[vc_column_text]TEFL courses (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) <\/span>\u00a0can be used anywhere in the world<\/strong> to teach English to non-English speakers. The great thing about TEFL is that all you need to get qualified is a native-level ability of English!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”highlight-box”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text el_class=”b16strong_blue” css=”.vc_custom_1669805659205{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]These courses are typically <\/span>completed online<\/span><\/a> with the top providers offering regular short classroom courses. <\/span>These courses are self-paced so you adjust them to your job and timeline.er of hours they take to TEFL courses are measured in hours, so you\u2019ll see most courses listed by the numb complete.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
TESOL<\/h3>\n[vc_column_text]TESOL courses (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) are very similar to TEFL courses<\/strong>, and the acronyms are frequently used to mean the same thing. TEFL is the acronym used primarily in the UK but TESOL is more often used in Australia or the USA<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”lighten-up-all-the-senses”][vc_column]
2. Lighten up all the senses<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]Music, drawings, even dancing – learning styles differ a lot and all students answer to different techniques. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”9182″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”highlight-box”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text el_class=”b16strong_blue” css=”.vc_custom_1669801498184{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]English teaching applications such as BOOKR Class<\/a> offer a variety of activities to cover all senses and engage your students:\u00a0 karaoke songs, animations, even choreographed children\u2019s songs that teach vocabulary in fun and surprisingly effective way. Trust me – your students will love it! <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”lesson-planning-goes-a-long-way”][vc_column]
3. Lesson planning goes a long way - learn how to do it well, and it becomes a mindset.<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]Lesson planning can be a long process<\/strong> – but you will see that it\u2019s worth mastering the art of it. The perfect lesson plan ensures that you\u2019re prepared for any challenge and unexpected issues that may arise when giving your classes. What you spend hours on at the beginning will soon become automatic, as the system that you use to build your lessons quite literally becomes a mindset. <\/span><\/p>\n
4. Technology is your friend<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]Technology just cannot be overlooked – the world is changing and so is education. As conventional educational materials are still essential, new methods and tools are proving to be more effective with the new generation of readers<\/strong> and generation Z learners especially.<\/span><\/p>\n