The TEFL Academy (TTA) TEFL Course Review - Pros & Cons & What to Expect
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- An honest review of The TEFL Academy (TTA) Level 3 & Level 5 TEFL Courses! If you are curious about what it's like to take a TEFL course from The TEFL Academy, watch this review by Jamie from ESL Teacher 365. Pros and cons of the TTA TEFL course, a sneak peek look at the level 3 and level 5 courses plus who I recommend should take this course. Please enjoy my review of this TEFL certificate program by The TEFL Academy.
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00:00 What is The TEFL Academy?
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03:44 The TEFL Academy Pros
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Thanks for the information.
I'm currently in Unit 7 of my TEFL course with TTA. Just concluded the first Assignment and got a pass. Also, I didn't expect to get a feedback on my assignment as soon as I did. That was amazing! Although, I found the assignment quite rigorous.
It took me a long time deciding which TEFL course to actually choose. Thankfully, I settled for one, THE TEFL ACADEMY Level 5 168 hour course, and never regretted my choice. 🎉🎉🎉
can you give me advices on what type of speaking tasks you did for text 3 ?
I would agree with you on all points.
I have found the tutors to be friendly, helpful, professional and quick to respond.
There are so many TEFL courses out there. I chose this one as it would seem to give me some feedback and seemed a tad in depth.
I have been an elementary teacher as my chosen profession, so figured that I really did not need a practicum, but feel that the Assignments are helpful. I find the assignments to be a lot of work. I am also on Unit 7 but am still working to complete my Assignment A.
I am an American and find it a bit confusing to follow the British meanings. For example: we define the word: revise differently than the British.
Overall, I would encourage others to take it.
@@islamyahiacherif9142 text 3 of ??
Thanks for the info, Jamie 😊
I'm just beginning to look into this idea as a possible future career option. Why on earth are there so many course options out there?! It's confusing and stress-inducing. I guess it's a result of free-market economics, even in the realm of providing teacher training. Can't help feeling that too much choice too often serves no purpose, only adds layers of confusion. Thank goodness for people like you who take the trouble to help others navigate the waters! ❤😊
It’s so overwhelming!!!!!
So many to choose from, confusing and stress inducing. Absolutely!
I think the level 5 course is good for someone that already has classroom experience
It's a money grab....however, the more courses you have the better equipped you will be. I mean not everyone for example is a specialist in Business English, so naturally companies have it as a separate course. It's very hard to get students on your own unless you have an extensive library of lesson plans, so naturally this industry is big business for companies offering this diploma.
I don't have a degree, but I'd like to do the level 5 tefl course to teach students online, I have no interest in going abroad or teaching in a classroom, would the level 5 be of any value to me?
Yes, that would be enough for teaching online. However, do be aware that some companies require a degree, so look for companies without a degree requirement, marketplaces (these often don’t require a degree) or start your own freelancing biz.
thank you for your informative video as usual.
I’m French, I’m working on entraining into English coach/tutor or English homework assitant ONLINE (french) because i will move a lot as well as I’m not an english native speaker.I have no teaching experience.
I haven’t decided which range of age, I want to coach (kids to Adults (probably 5-7 age, i think for a first start, right? what do you think of it? please)).
here’s my plan because i have no experience and no degree in English education. I have decided to pass the TEFL 5 200hours (TEFL org) to dip toes in english teaching in general, in the meantime i will improve my english in this field,try to reach a good level of B2 (my grammar is close to just need some speaking practice) to C1 level, to pass cambridge B2 or C1 following my current level at this period and jump in passing the CELTA for more profound and solid pillars. what’s your stand on it ? your truly thoughts. I’ve already passed some English tests through TEFL company and i have some level varations between B2 or C1 but there are more focused on writing and my speaking doesn’t have the same level. is it because we don’t need to talk with a tutor or teach a class to be assess during the TEFL courses? did you need to teach students to be assess? I know that you might probably be telling yourself “what this french woman is telling 😂 she isn’t an English native with no degree as well as no teaching experiences however she wants to coach”, that sounds crazy to me too because it’s not my field but i want to do for multiple reasons (proudness in myself,feelings of wanting to coach (french or others 😃 countries)and Encourage them to love and learn English so many people, i had talked before told me school experiences with a foreign language was catastrophic. I just want to cheer them up, i feel that way in my heart but i’m afraid it can’t be done. I just need the truest advice from someone who knows this situations well, except that you are an English native speaker but some tips would be a game-changer. thank you again
I studied to be a Spanish teacher before I became an ESL teacher. I’m not a Spanish native speaker, so I know how you feel. In the US you are only required to have a B1 level of Spanish to teach it in public schools. My recommendation is to do your best to improve your level but don’t worry too much if you are teaching young kids.
if you don’t mind telling me what did you do like trainings ,degrees,experiences and so on to study to be a spanish teacher and to become an ESL teacher? please that could really help me. on what you said that in US they require you to have B1 level , is it in school like elementary school or midschoolor maybe it was a specific company to teach spanish like after school? i promise i do my best every day to be the best supportive and lovely tutor. is it easier to teach kids? than teenagers and adults?
when you passed the TEFL did you have to speak or it was only documents ,videos and quizzes? please.
i really appreciate for your advice
I can’t wait your answers and your next videos as I always watch them.
all the best.
@@enory5983 To get certified to teach Spanish in US public schools I did a degree in Spanish and got a US teaching license for Spanish. I had to do a semester of student teaching and pass an official exam called a Praxis. For teaching ESL, there are many different courses and each one is different. I did CELTA and we had to prepare lessons and teach actual students while being observed by our peers and the tutors. We also completed assignments and attended sessions to learn how to teach English. There were no exams for this course.
thank you ☺️ for your response.
Hi, I want to enroll to TTA TEFL course, I don't have a degree, any advice for me and what should I need to concern more? I'm from Philippines. Thank you so much!
If you want to teach abroad as a non-native speaker, I recommend getting a degree. It can be challenging and limiting to get hired without one.
I wish I watched this video before starting with TTA!
Why? It sounds like an easy course, and it's still recognized around the world.
Hi. I am Brazilian who's been living in the USA since year 2000. My English is considered pretty good by my American husband, family, and friends, but its not perfect, of course, since it's not my native language.
Could I still become an English teacher after completing any of these courses?
My goal is to offer English classes online for the Brazilian community around the world.
Looking forward to receiving some guidance from an experienced English teacher like yourself.
I thank you in advance!
Silvana 🤗
Yes, you can! Are you planning on freelance teaching and specifically targeting Brazilians?
@@ESLTeacher365 Hi Jamie! Thanks for replying 😊. It's very encouraging to hear that.
I've watched one of your video reviews and in that particular video you did not recommend that course to someone who is not a native English speaker, that's why I am asking.
In my case, I think I would rather follow a company's guidance at first, because I don't have the knowledge of what it takes to become an English teacher as a freelancer. This is something that could happen in the future.
I have THIS TH-cam channel in Portuguese that I've created initially to teach my Brazilian community how to make money online (in US Dollars). I used to make great video tutorials teaching them how to sell on eBay and Etsy, which was what I was doing at that time (not anymore, though). The channel was a success then. They loved my videos, and to this day some of my subscribers became "friends" via social media.
So, I think that if I decide to change careers and become an English teacher (wow). I would let them know first hand that I will be offering online English classes via this TH-cam channel.
(oops! sorry for the long response)
Sil
@@ExploreConosco In the video I mentioned that that course can be used by anyone if you want to teach online ONLY. If you are a non-native and want to teach abroad, that's a different story. In that case, you would want a more in-depth course with teaching practice.
Most companies either don't hire Brazilian passport holders or pay you less, so for non-natives who want to teach online I recommend freelancing. You could also try marketplaces.
@@ESLTeacher365 Got it. Will these courses guide me on how to teach online as a freelancer? Will I need to have learning materials, kits, whiteboards, etc? Which course would you recommend in this case? I appreciate your time in answering to my questions!
@@ExploreConosco No, all the TEFL courses I have taken are more about the methods for teaching English instead of the logistics of freelance teaching. This is why I host my Freelance Online Teaching Workshop a few times a year.
How would you rate their Business English course? It sounds like a great deal to have this thrown for free with their `168 hour course, and most people end up paying extra for a course like this on top of the TEFL.
I haven't tested out the Business English course yet, just the basic level 3 and 5 courses.
Curious here. I am actually in the process of taking the course. Did you actually take it? The reason I ask is there are errors and inconsistencies in the lessons and as I have just landed on the first assignment, instructions are contradictory and requirements are head scratching because in its own example the tefl academy can't even meet its own requirement. And we're only talking about up to unit 6 of the level 5. I'm personally wondering if this course is actually set up to be AI scanned. It's almost as if the academy was started in good faith, but then purchased by an individual living in his mother's basement who knows how to write an algorithm for the grading.
Yes, I did take it. Honestly, every course I’ve taken has some errors and inconsistencies, especially when they are updated regularly. Also, every textbook I’ve used for teaching ESL including very popular ones have had grammatical errors and other issues.
I have found that asking the tutors to clarify is VERY HELPFUL. The tutors are very kind and professional.
I went through international TEFL Academy would you say those specializations will help me be more competitive when looking for a job?
The specialty courses?
@@ESLTeacher365 yes
Did you mean the specializations through The TEFL Academy?
@@JohnZingerellaFLORIDAPETSyes
I am a BBA, MBA geaduate, working as a school teacher.. I wanted to do the TEFL course, will it be worth it for me? (As I am not from a education graduate or literature graduate)
It all depends on where you want to teach. Each country has different requirements (passport, education, type of TEFL), so I would need to know a bit more to give you the best advice. You can fill out my survey listed in the video description so I can help you.
thanks a lot for your reply. I saw your survey and wanted to fill it up,but it asks for TEFL, I still haven’t got TEFL. I'm in a fix whether to do TEFL or not, as I am a business student (also TEFL is expensive,didn't want to spend money without being sure)and still hasn’t got the proper Institute (online) from where I can get the certificate.
Can you help me with these please?
I want to teach online and if possible offline as well(asian countries or any european countries)
I am from Bangladesh, so I am not a native speaker.
@@tjbbhuiyan928 my survey does not ask for TEFL. It asks IF you have a TEFL. Please fill it out so I can recommend a course for you.
Thanks , I have filled up the survey.
Hello, I am eagerly waiting for your reply of the survey I have filled up.
Hello. I am a certified and licensed Nigerian science teacher. I have gone ahead to do a free 120hr online TEFL course and I have been searching and applying for teaching jobs(preferably English)abroad but to no avail.What’s your advice please?
Free TEFL courses are not accredited for teaching abroad. I recommend investing in a quality course with teaching practice since countries will consider you a non-native speaker. You might have more luck applying to international schools as a science teacher through agencies like ISS, Search Associates, etc.
@@ESLTeacher365 thank you but would you recommend AVSE TESOL teaching internship in Vietnam?
@@Edydora I haven't heard of that program before. I recommend looking at reviews and asking to speak with alumni or current teachers.
Hello, is this accredited?
Yes