Designed to improve your knowledge of the English language

Online TEFL Course

Introducing The Independent Online TEFL Course!

The Independent Online TEFL Course, provided by Cactus Language Training, the leading TEFL and language training specialist, is user-friendly, logical and easy to follow. It is designed to be engaging, with lots of video classroom clips to give you a real-life feel for what it's like teaching in a TEFL classroom. The interactive forums allow you to communicate and exchange views, thoughts and questions with the other participants and your tutors.

Why The Independent Online TEFL Course?

  • Quality course written by top TEFL authors and teacher trainers to give you the best possible training
  • Classroom video footage of teachers/trainers demonstrates best practice and helps prepare for the real thing
  • Support and guidance from tutors and other participants via integrated forums puts help and advice at your fingertips
  • Convenient online format allows you to study from home in your own time at your own pace
  • Comprehensive training and up-to-date tips from practising EFL teachers and trainers make sure you are thoroughly prepared
  • Assignments are marked by tutors who also mark CELTA / Trinity to help you on your way to becoming a qualified TEFL teacher!

What does it include?

  • 60 easy-to-use units
  • All the major rules and terminology of English grammar from a teacher's perspective
  • Full overview of key teaching techniques for new teachers
  • Extracts from real lessons to observe teachers in action
  • Prompt, useful and informed online tutor support
  • Tutor-led discussion forums with other course participants

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Is it right for me?

This course has been provided by Cactus Language Training, a leading specialist in the TEFL industry that helps thousands of people each year to prepare for a gap year or a career in TEFL. Cactus can offer free advice on both initial qualifications and advanced professional qualifications in teaching English as a Foreign Language. They have years of experience in helping people choose TEFL courses.

The course is made up of two stand alone courses: ELA - the English Language Awareness Course, and ELM - the English Language Methodology Course. ELA was developed for people who feel they need training in the grammar of the English language for a teaching standard. ELM is the follow-up complement, which provides a thorough foundation of teaching methodology and practical teaching techniques.

Cactus Trainers are some of the most highly qualified in the industry, providing leading teacher training. This course was written by John Hughes, TEFL columnist and author of a wide range of TEFL books, and edited by Jenny Johnson, a celebrated member of the TEFL community, teacher trainer and industry expert.

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