TEFL TEACHING AND PERSONAL INQUIRY

ARE YOU ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS???

(TEFL TEACHING AND PERSONAL INQUIRY)

Don't be afraid to ask questions. You have probably been in a situation where you are a part of a group discussion. The speaker says something that is unclear but none of the rest of the group says anything. You don't ask the question because you feel you are the only one who does not understand and you don't want to embarrass yourself. If you finally get the courage to ask, then you find out no one else understood either. Remember that the only dumb question is the one not asked.

 

Sometimes you don't ask for something because you assume the answer will be no. For example, don't take a given fee as the lowest possible price. When you are given a dollar amount for a hotel room, ask "Is that your lowest price?" Or when you order a pizza, instead of asking for the pizza you want, begin with "What specials do you have tonight?" All kinds of clichés come to mind with this action, such as "You never know until you ask," and "Nothing ventured, nothing gained."

 

 

This is not only true in terms of life’s conversation and one’s own education or livelihood, but in terms of manifesting opportunity in the future. Why not give teaching  English (as either a Foreign Language -TEFL or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages -TESOL) a try today!

 

 

TEACHING TIP

In terms of teaching in general, and particularly English as a foreign, or second language, it is helpful to avoid questions that can place the other person on the defensive such as "Shouldn't you be spending more time on this project in order to get it done on time?" Don't begin a question with "Couldn't," "shouldn't," or "wouldn't." Instead you might ask, "What are some things we can do to get the project finished on time?"

For a limited time, Paradise TEFL Certification Program offers these advanced certifications such as TOEFL, IELTS, and TEYL at the SAME PRICE as the basic TEFL/TESOL certification!

Whatever plan of action an unemployed educator decides to take, in general, the more advanced certifications a TEFL or TESOL Teacher holds, the more opportunity they possess in terms of their marketability and increased number of employment options. 

The advanced course provides additional English Language teaching certifications and is offered in tandem with our site courses in Hua Hin and Chiang Mai Thailand, as well as China, and Cambodia or as a complete series of online modules. In order to become a TEFL Trainer, you should have already completed a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA course first in order to be eligible and teaching experience is necessary. (Our Basic TEFL on-site program provides 2 to 3 weeks of hands on observed teaching practice to help our teachers to effectively develop their skills).

All courses are certified and you will receive a certificate of completion, which is internationally recognized and accepted when you graduate from the course. Many of those who already have experience as TEFL instructors are finding that becoming a certified TEFL trainer is another opportunity and feather in their cap in terms of meeting the demand of TEFL instructors (who are leaving their home countries and working abroad) by teaching others how to teach TEFL effectively.

Graduates with these additional certifications have the advantage of substantially increasing their marketability and employment status. Improve your chances of getting a good job with a higher level of pay by enrolling today!