Grace Hardison TEFL University
Your Education is solidified in sound TEFL Teaching Principles.
Your Internationally Accredited TEFL Certificate qualifies you to teach both in class [abroad], and online [from home].
Over and above our Standard 17 Modules you get
4 Specialist Teaching Modules absolutely FREE!
[Including – How To Teach ENGLISH ONLINE]
Valued at $1225 Now: $199 [Limited period offer]
How Does It All Work?
Your Premium Study Materials
25 Guided Tutorial Videos
[Simply Watch, Listen, make notes]
21 Comprehensive Modules
[Textbook]
5 Interesting Quizzes
1 Final Assignment [Lesson Plans]
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What Will You Be Required To Do?
Core Unit Assignments
A) Complete 5 Quizzes
- TEFL140 Quiz 1: After completing Chapter 1
- TEFL140 Quiz 2: After completing Chapters 2 to 5
- TEFL140 Quiz 3: After completing Chapters 6 to 10
- TEFL140 Quiz 4: After completing Chapters 11 to 15
- TEFL140 Quiz 5: After completing Chapters 16 to 21
B) TEFL140 ELECTIVE: Design and Submit Lesson Plans
- Kindergarten lesson plans [8]
- Beginner lesson pans [8]
- Intermediate lesson plans [6]
- Grammar lesson Plans [6]
Important
You will receive personalised Tutor Support and feedback.
Typically takes 3 – 5 weeks to complete the course , if you spend 2-3 hours per day of study.
However, there is no time limit to complete our 140 Hour TEFL Course.
There is no expiry date associated with our 140 Hour TEFL Course Certification.
Once completed, you will receive a .pdf version of your TEFL Certificate and the original via courier.
“Language is best taught when it is being used to transmit messages, not when it is explicitly taught for conscious learning.”
Stephen D. Krashen, The Natural Approach: Language Acquisition in the Classroom
Professor Emeritus
University of Southern California) is an expert in the field of linguistics, specializing in theories of language acquisition and development.
Detailed Course Objectives
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After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to:
TEFL Objectives:
1) Compare and contrast between TEFL and TESOL and other acronyms.
2) Identify the course objectives, course components, performance objectives and course grading.
3) Demonstrate the qualities of a role model TEFL teacher.
4) Describe ‘Standard English’
5) Identify ways to find a TEFL job.
6) Discuss TEFL job interview questions and how to answer them.
7) Explain the history of English
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to…
TEFL Objectives:
1) Contrast between growth mindsets vs fixed mindsets.
2) Recognize one’s own mindset and comfort zone.
3) Explain the importance of a growth mindset approach to teaching.
4) Provide an understanding of how to foster a growth mindset.
5) Name and demonstrate ways to avoid mistakes teachers make that cause learners to fail.
After completing this chapter, the reader will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Describe each student level as identified and categorized.
2) To be able to identify the English language proficiencies in a given class.
3) Define Mixed level classrooms.
4) Provide teaching methods to deal with mixed level classrooms
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Define classroom management
2) Explain the importance of classroom management
3) Propose and provide classroom rules.
4) Recognize various classroom management techniques and identify the techniques that are significant and effective in an ESL classroom
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Define pronunciation, articulation and articulation and their descriptive variances.
2) Define and demonstrate vowel sounds, diphthongs and consonants.
3) Provide uses for the International phonetic alphabet.
4) Demonstrate the “chaining” method to help students with pronunciation.
5) Describe and demonstrate the skills related to teaching Intonation.
6) Identify the places of articulation
7) Explain minimal pairs and demonstrate how they will help your students.
8) Provide and propose activities to teach pronunciation.
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Define effective eliciting.
2) Explain the importance of elicitation.
3) Describe the advantages of elicitation.
4) Recognize and explain the various elicitation techniques.
5) Identify the importance of classroom materials and equipment.
6) Explain the stages of effective eliciting.
7) Explain TTT – (Teacher talk time), and how to reduce TTT.
8) Describe the importance of understanding language retention techniques
9) Compare and contrast language retention techniques.
10) Discuss teaching considerations for effective elicitation and language retention techniques in lesson planning.
11) Explain student learning styles.
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives
1) Explain the importance of lesson plans
2) Describe the benefits of lesson planning.
3) Describe and discuss lesson flow and structure.
4) Recognize and explain lesson planning considerations.
5) Explain how to make a lesson plan for various student levels and language skills.
6) Name and demonstrate each stage of a lesson for each language skill.
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Describe student characteristics of very young and young learners.
2) Explain how to use the classroom for optimum learning.
3) Explain the use of the TPR (Total physical response) method for these age groups.
4) Identify why ‘growth mindset’ approaches are beneficial for these age groups.
5) Differentiate the various key teaching considerations during lesson planning for these age groups.
6) Name and demonstrate lesson plan ideas for optimum engagement and maximum student talk time.
7) Propose and provide fun games and activities to concept check the target language
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Describe the importance of grammar for a second language learner.
2) Explain the teacher’s approach to teaching grammar.
3) Identify and define the eight parts of speech.
4) Identify and define the important extensions to some of the eight parts of speech.
5) Identify and define the 12 verb tenses.
6) Demonstrate methods to teach grammar in an ESL classroom.
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Identify the benefits of ESL Business English for students
2) Conduct a needs analysis for their students and the company
3) Recognize and connect with the teacher’s attitude and approach to teaching business English
4) Design lesson plans for the key lesson outcomes
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Recognize and Identify culture types
2) Recognize and identify one’s own cultural baggage.
3) Describe the components of cultural competency.
4) How to deal with different cultural challenges within the ESL teaching environments.
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to…
TEFL Objectives:
1) Describe the origin of Language and communication.
2) Explain the five stages of the language acquisition journey.
3) Differentiate between language acquisition and language learning.
4) Name the structure elements of the learning pyramid and identify the aspects of each.
5) Compare and contrast who is better at learning a second language…Children or Adults
6) Explain language problems in the classroom and how to deal with them
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Describe how the English language has changed over the decades.
2) Name the teaching methods over the decades
3) Explain the principles of modern ESL teaching methods and provide reasons for their use in the modern classroom.
4) Identify alternative methods of language instruction and provide reasons for their use in the modern classroom.
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Recognize the variance between motivation and inspiration.
2) Explain the two types of motivation
3) How to use the motivation types to inspire students.
4) Identify teaching methods to build student confidence.
5) What teaching considerations will need to be made in the planning stages of a lesson.
6) Provide classroom concept checking activities to build student confidence
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Contrast and compare between Student and Teacher centered classrooms.
2) Explain the intention of shifting from teacher centered to student centered classrooms.
3) Identify the principles of generating and sustaining Pro- active classrooms.
4) Describe and demonstrate the variances between Proactive vs Reactive Teachers.
5) Demonstrate the concept of being a classroom “edutainer”.
6) Propose and provide a list of ‘Teacher commitment Statements
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Contrast and compare Accuracy and Fluency.
2) Cite the difference between an error and a mistake.
3) Identify types of errors
4) Describe when and how to correct errors
5) Define and demonstrate error correction methods
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Explain the stages that students go through to acquire new vocabulary
2) Identify ways to choose vocabulary.
3) Identify what a student may need to know about explicit vocabulary
4) Describe ways to present vocabulary.
5) Explain the concept of Pre-teaching.
6) Describe ways to help student retain new vocabulary
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Identify the key reasons for conducting games and activities.
2) Describe how to choose games.
3) Explain when to use games
4) Name and describe some popular games and activities
5) Explain the importance of quizzes.
6) Name and demonstrate how games, activities and quizzes are conducted in the classroom
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Explain the importance of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking skills
2) Describe the associated sub-skills for each of the four major language skills.
3) Provide a lesson structure for each of the major language skills.
4) Propose and provide a lesson plan for each of the major language skills.
5) Explain the differences within receptive and productive skills.
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Identify the advantages of teaching English online
2) Demonstrate the teacher-student dynamics involved for online lessons
3) How to find an Online ESL teaching job
4) Recognize and explain the importance of updated technology and the use thereof.
5) Describe teaching considerations during lesson planning for online classes
6) Identify job search sites for best Online job opportunities
After completing this chapter, the teacher in training will be able to….
TEFL Objectives:
1) Communicate effectively in the formal register of math and science
2) Describe the importance of reading and understanding the concept of the English language and the numeric elements of math and science.
3) Recognize and teach the illustrative construct of math and science
4) Identify the use of technology to teach math and science
5) Design lesson plans for math and science lessons
About us
Our mission is to empower you as TEFL teachers and to inspire you to step into your classrooms both in-class and online, ready to teach with purpose and preparedness and to love every moment of it!
A WORD FROM OUR FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR:
Over the past 8 years, I have personally trained, evaluated and successfully graduated over 2700 teachers to teach English in foreign classrooms both in-class and online, and believe me, your choice to teach English (TEFL) deserves the utmost praise!
It is a noble choice, a choice full of honour and merit, a choice that will tangibly and meaningfully change lives on a global scale through the language of English.
Have you ever wondered how to teach English? Or what we, as teachers, get paid to do?
Here are some real truths I learned along the way…
Whilst the academic side of what I had learned when I was doing my TEFL, TESOL, ESL courses, (gaining my own certifications to teach English) is vital and supportive and referential, I quickly realized that that it was, in fact, just that: academic. These simply gave me the “what” to do in my teaching career, the theoretical best options.
The biggest lesson I learned about the stuff that really matters as a TEFL teacher is knowing the “why” first! In other words, “why am I actually here… in this classroom/in front of these students??”
Through a brutal process of self-evaluation and refining [or as it is referred to in the classics, ‘reflective teaching’] after every class, I have developed a unique set of skills that takes away all the noise that can often clutter the “how” and the “what”.
The real power of teaching English lies in the detail of the teaching steps but your legendary teaching status that separates you from other teachers of English, lies in your ability to adjust these steps to the ever-changing classroom dynamics in today’s lesson in this classroom, simply because every classroom is different… – whether in-class or online!
Our Video guided instructional method will do exactly that for you – to give you the power to be a rock star teacher!
With countless hours of in-class teaching and over 6000 hours of online teaching and Training, I commit to giving you my very best – the best of my experience, the best of my knowledge, and personalised assistance where necessary.
After spending over 20 years in corporate executive leadership, I started my TEFL career as a volunteer teacher across Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. This was a most humbling and rewarding experience…one that I will never forget.
It gave me the opportunity to travel, explore and experience brand new cultures, lifestyles, food, landscapes and to meet the most interesting students and people in a totally immersive way!
Even more importantly, I honed my teaching skills, and personally figured out what actually works in a TEFL classroom, and that which vindicated my true purpose i.e., what it actually means to be a TEFL/TESOL teacher.
I was previously the Academic Head of Studies, ESL Program Manager and TEFL, TESOL Teacher Trainer at a private American-owned ESL teacher-training college based in Thailand (4 years), and the (only South African) head teacher trainer at a large Chinese-based online education company, among other teaching and training roles.
I currently teach ESP (English for Specific Purposes) at The Beijing College of Politics and Law in China, an element that is woven into our TEFL 140 International course.
Since 2018, I’ve brought together a team of experienced and passionate teachers, each well-qualified in their own right. Together, at TEFL140 International, we offer you our collective TEFL, ESL and teacher-training experience of over 15 years. We welcome you and we’re delighted and privileged to have the opportunity to work with you!
To join the ranks of our thousands of successful teachers, sign up today, we look forward to being a part of your journey.
Yours sincerely
Vinny Shir
Vinny Shir Singh
FOUNDER AND TEFL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
TEFL & ESL Professional Development
Second Language Pedagogy
BA [TEFL]- United Kingdom
TEFL Licentiate – United Kingdom
Grad. Dip. TEFL TESOL [USA Charter]
Angie Wu
ESL TEACHING STRATEGIES, PEER STUDY & CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Second Language Acquisition [SLA] Approaches [Online and In-Class]
MA [Digital Marketing] BA – [English]
National Teaching Certificate
Dip. English [TEM-8]
Chad Hammond
Academic Chair
MA – Applied Linguistics (CAN.)
Second Language Acquisition Strategies and Approaches
Practices in English Language Teaching
(ESL In-class and Online)
Testimonials
Nothing But Great Reviews!
Courtney O’Connor-Flury
SOUTH AFRICA
“I was lucky enough to have Vinny as my TEFL instructor in June 2017 and I can’t recommend him enough.
He will ignite a sense of passion and drive to teach that you never thought imaginable, and will help you develop all the skills you need to be an excellent TEFL teacher.
Thanks to Vinny I have been living and teaching in Thailand for the last year and a half now.”
Anthony Lincoln Davis & Nadine Vencencie
Anthony “..it was so deeply satisfying to know that we can change the world and make a difference”
Nadine “..in simply 3 weeks I found something that I was looking for 26 years..I’m so happy and so ready!”
Simeon Drew Young
CANADA
“Vinny was my trainer for my current online position and I really enjoyed his energy, personality and charisma!
I recommend any project that he is associated with because he is a great guy!
You will not be disappointed! “
Taylor Micallef
AUSTRALIA
“Teacher Vinny will give you the most incredible way to attain your TEFL with hands on lessons and countless years of teaching experience across the world!
He is an inspirational man and I 100%, would recommend this to any one and everyone!”
Accreditation
If you’re going to spend the money, time, and effort on a course you want to be sure that the qualification is going to be recognized internationally – and this is where accreditation is important.
Accreditation is your assurance that the course has been externally assessed and meets the rigorous guidelines set by reputable accrediting bodies.
In this regard, TEFL 140 International is Licenced and Registered by
The Education Council for Course Accreditation [TECCA] United Kingdom (www.tecca.org) Licence Number: T140INT0759
Taking a TEFL course you’ve found for $19 on a discount website might seem an attractive and cost-effective option at first glance, but if it’s not properly accredited then employers may not recognise it. At the end of the day, you tend to get what you pay for!
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Jobs Info
As With Any Job – Do Deep Research On All Things Job Related!
Here’s a list of Online Teaching schools that will get you going in terms of your Online teaching job search. Hours, minimum contract periods, and pay differ per company. [Full disclosure: Tefl140 international has no affiliation to any of the schools/companies listed hereunder].
In your search simply type ESL Teaching Jobs (Country of your choice) and you will find more than the list below. As with any job, it’s best to do deep research on each company/agent or school in terms of credibility, contracts, salaries and benefits etc.
FOR ONLINE JOBS
Start your search here:
https://www.goodairlanguage.com/
This is a good question to ask yourself at the very start. For example, if it’s money and you’re looking for a job that’ll allow you to save as much as possible then you’ll want to research where the best-paid TEFL jobs are. If you’re looking to supplement your existing income then you might want to look into teaching English online or providing one-to-one tuition locally. If you have a more altruistic goal then there are volunteer opportunities at home – you can get in touch with local organisations working with refugee and asylum seekers to see if they require English teachers, or you can look for volunteering opportunities abroad.
If your goal is to travel and see as much of the world as possible then perhaps the lifestyle of the TEFL digital nomad is for you!
Most of our students have no prior teaching experience so there’s no need to worry about that. The course will set you up to find your first TEFL job – keep in mind, everyone has to start somewhere!
Whether you’re interested in teaching English abroad or online, studying with TEFL140 International will help you get there. Check out our 140 Hour TEFL Course and start your own TEFL adventure!
Here’s a list of In-class Teaching agents that may get you going in terms of your teaching abroad job search. Hours, minimum contract periods, and pay differ per company. [Full disclosure: Tefl140 international has no affiliation to any of the schools/companies listed hereunder].
In your search simply type ESL Teaching Jobs (Country of your choice) and you will find more than the list below. As with any job – do deep research on each company/agent or school in terms of credibility, salaries, contracts etc.
TEFL.com
TEFL.net
TeachingNomad.com
ESL Job Exchange.com
TeachAway.com
ESLBase.com
Dave’s ESL Café.com
ESL Jobs World.com
Gone2Korea Recruiting.com
Ajarn.com
Gooverseas.com
ESL Job Exchange.com
While it’s true that there are a lot of countries out there that require a degree for visa reasons there are options for you if you don’t have one, but thankfully there are still great options out there!
Let’s take a look at them.
Europe
Poland, Greece, Spain, Italy
Central and South America
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru, Mexico, and Uruguay.
Cambodia
If you’ve taken a look at the TEFL jobs out there then you’ll probably have noticed the abundance of positions in Asia. Unfortunately, the opportunities to TEFL without a degree in Asia are minimal but there is one great option open to you – Cambodia!
Considering the high demand for teachers, incredible culture, and the opportunities for travel across Southeast Asia, it’s not hard to see why Cambodia is an attractive option for EFL teachers. One of our course graduates Jenna speaks about falling in love with the country, saying it’s like no other place on earth, full of warm people and a huge demand for English teachers.
The advantage of the TEFL industry is the sheer demand for learning English. And demand for learning English means a constant supply of English teaching opportunities, including plenty for newly qualified TEFL teachers.
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Anybody (Native and Non-Native Speakers of English) can study for TEFL/TESOL certification, from any part of the world, because courses are available for both in-class and online.
Finding a job is about proving your value in the eyes of your potential employer. You want them to look at you (or your application form) and think ‘yes, this is somebody I want to work for me.’ Getting TEFL / TESOL certification helps with this issue in terms of job accessibility (where you can work) and job suitability (in the eyes of your employer). Thus, concerning job accessibility, the benefits of TEFL certification include the following:
– Commitment of Teacher: Obtaining TEFL/TESOL certification costs time and money, thus potential employers will see you as more committed to teaching if you have willingly undertaken a teaching course. Hiring someone (especially when hiring from overseas) is a big commitment and an employer will want to be hiring an employee who is equally committed.
– Job Accessibility: Whilst employers will consider applicants on an individual basis, many will have their black and white rules for hiring which could include the stipulation that a successful candidate must hold some form of teaching qualification. By completing a TEFL/TESOL certification, you immediately widen the pool of jobs available to you.
So, you’re thinking about getting TEFL qualified and embarking on the adventure of a lifetime? You’re in the right place!
We’ve been helping people just like you find work teaching English across the globe since 2012. After training over 2700 teachers we know how crucial it is to be as prepared as possible from the start.
The TEFL industry is huge; there are hundreds of thousands of jobs out there and there are all sorts of different courses and course providers claiming to offer what you need to secure one of them. Even just getting started can seem a bit overwhelming, which is why we’ve put together this guide, so you can find out what you really need to know.
Most employers look for a minimum of a 120-hour qualification, so if you want to be in the best position for finding work then our 140 Hour TEFL Certificate does a whole lot more than that! If you’ve never taught English before, then you will be pleased to know that our 140 Hour TEFL Certificate not only includes TEFL Teaching methodologies for both In-class and Online, but will also provide you with highly Specialised areas of expertise like Grammar and How to teach Grammar in a foreign classroom, Teaching Business English and Teaching ESL Math and Science, all of which is very achievable, opens up many more opportunities and boosts you CV/Resume for your job search and potentially better paying jobs!
Important:
- There is no time limit to complete our 140 Hour TEFL Course.
- There is no expiry date associated with our TEFL Course Certification.
In this industry we love an acronym. You might have come across a few already: TEFL, TESOL, ESL, TESL, CELTA, DETLA, to name a few. But what do they all mean?
Thankfully, many of these acronyms refer to the same thing – teaching English to English language learners. TEFL, TESOL, ESL, and TESL are often used interchangeably. You will learn more about this in our very first Chapter – Orientation: An Introduction to Teaching English as a Foreign Language and/or Second language.
TEFL contracts can be both confusing and a little scary for first-time teachers and seasoned veterans alike. Knowing that you are protected and that the document you are signing actually contains what was agreed upon can be troublesome. TEFL contracts in many countries throughout the world are often written up in the local language and contract law can be quite confusing even if you do know what is in your contract. Find out what to look for in your contract as well as what to do to ensure you are protecting yourself from schools that may be less than scrupulous.
One of the most important things you can do is have your contract translated into English if it is not already. If it is already translated you will still want to take both the original language version as well as the English version to a professional translator who can check that they both say the same thing. Courtesy: ESL Job Exchange.com
How independent are you? This is something to consider as some employers offer more support than others. For example, it’s common in certain Asian countries for accommodation to be included in your contract and to get assistance with the visa process. If this kind of support is important to you then it can help narrow down the countries where you would seek work – and if it’s not it can open up some exciting places that may be off the beaten track and require a higher degree of independence!
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Natashia Katena (South Africa)
“I trained under Vinny and today I am successfully teaching ESL in Thailand like a rockstar. If you plan on teaching ESL aboard I highly recommend training with Vinny you will not regret it. Not only will he equip you with the skills but he will open your mind and give you an entire new perspective on teaching.”
Dom Robinson (United Kingdom)
“Vinny is the best teacher, I am so grateful to have had him as my teacher! His straight up teaching style and his enthusiasm, motivation and clear love for teaching really help you become the best teacher you can be!!”
DeAndraGovinden (South Africa)
“I have successfully completed the 140-hour TEFL course and it has been such a great experience. I’ve learnt so much and feel prepared to take on my role as TEFL teacher. Thank you so much Vinny for your guidance and constant support throughout this process.”
Doug Steinhoff (USA)
“Vinny is a great teacher! He has great energy and is passionate about making all his students become good teachers.”
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