Intensive Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Courses are designed to give those who have learned English as a child, the necessary skills to teach English to people who have little or no knowledge of the English Language. TEFL methodologies, principles and concepts are different to those you will find in a normal classroom environment. You will learn how to communicate with people who do not speak your (the English) language. Learning, understanding and then teaching methods of communication are key to the success of TEFL courses and the end result, the TEFL teacher.

You might here TEFL referred to in a few different ways. TEFL in simply an acronym.

TEFL – Teach English as a Foreign Language

TESL – Teaching English as a Second Language

TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages

Effective TEFL courses will cover (amongst other things); grammar, pronunciation, classroom management, teaching approaches (teaching in different cultures). As well as the four skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening. These skills are though merely the foundations. These foundations are absolutely key to ensuring that you constantly deliver the best to your students. How will you deliver a lesson on basic grammar? What terminology will you use? How many grammar rules do you really know yourself? A TEFL course will guide you through all of this, not only will your own skills improve but your ability to teach others will develop hugely. Because of the way you learn you are able to use your new found skills to deliver hugely effective lessons.

Intensive TEFL Courses (ITC) are here to help you gather all the necessary skills/foundations to be an effective TEFL teacher. Students are able to learn very effectively but also enjoy the experience and TEFL is a huge amount of fun, whether you are delivering the lesson or you are being taught.

By the end of the TEFL course you will have gained a thorough understanding if the skills required to teach English as a foreign language and your confidence will have developed immensely. These skills are not only essential in the world of TEFL but can also be applied in many other areas.

TEFL is a key that can open up a world of opportunities. The English language is still a much valued commodity all over the globe. The demand to learn English is insatiable and by embarking on a TEFL course you are able to change lives.