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Certification and Teacher Training for ESL,EFL,TESOL (Distance Learning,Online)

With teaching English becoming more and more important in the world economy, teacher-training courses have popped up everywhere. Some, however, recognize that one cannot always sit down and attend classes to receive a certification in teaching English. Thus, there are online and distance-learning TEFL and TESL courses appearing every day. Some of these actually do give a reasonable quality of training, or at least, as good as teacher training can be without having the student actually teach. However, you do need to understand that distance learning diplomas and certificates, as well as those gained from online courses, are often viewed with prejudice by employers. Many employers feel that online courses aren't quite "real" in the sense that they do not offer as extensive an education or as practical a training program as do "sit-down" courses. Nevertheless, you may find that an online certification is better than none at all. Research the courses before giving them your hard-earned money. Search online for complaints, ask for references, and peruse English teaching forums to see if an online course is legitimate or not. You're always taking a bit of a risk with online education, but it can be a tremendous opportunity for those who cannot afford to take time out to sit through "live" courses.

Note:Make sure any online program is accredited! eLearners.com provides a list of accredited universities offering distance-learning or online degree programs in various fields, including Associates Degrees, Bachelor Degrees, Master's Degrees, and even Doctoral Degrees. (Conflict of interest Disclaimer: If you sign up with one, the Linguistic Funland gets a donation.)

29 Links in the category "Certification and Teacher Training for ESL,EFL,TESOL (Distance Learning,Online)"

www.linguaedge.com
Submitted on 2007-08-25 by Dave [Edit] [Delete]
LinguaEdge offers a 50-hour online TESOL Teaching Certificate course for $189. This web-based course, which can be finished in 4-24 weeks, is essential for anyone looking to start a career in the growing field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, or for anyone looking to enhance their skills or credentials.

Global English; Online TESOL
Submitted on 2007-08-16 by Louisa Walsh [Edit] [Delete]
Online TESOL courses externally accredited by ACTDEC. Choose from a unique range of courses including TESOL with business or TESOL with young learner components. All courses come with a free live teaching CD-ROM and study pack and ongoing support from your personal tutor.

Global ESL College
Submitted on 2007-04-11 by Elvi Shu [Edit] [Delete]
Online TEFL course with internationally recognized certificate. Study TEFL anytime anywhere.

Advanced TEFL and Teachers of Adult ESL
Submitted on 2007-02-13 by Amy Ward [Edit] [Delete]
Advanced TEFL and Teachers of Adult ESL online certificates: The Graduate School of Education at Hamline University offers an online certificate for Teachers of Adult ESL, designed for individuals working in adult ESL educational environments (including ABE) who already have a BA or BS degree. The online certificate for Advanced TEFL is for those who wish to learn more about language theory and linguistics. http://www.hamline.edu/graduate/landing_pages/online_esl/index.html

Sunbridge Institute of English
Submitted on 2006-09-09 by Robert Taylor [Edit] [Delete]
Offering online TESOL, TEYL and TEFLA courses since 1998. Now also offering a Diploma in TESOL which may be accredited as an MA TESOL

ICAL Online Teacher Training
Submitted on 2006-08-07 by John Taylor [Edit] [Delete]
ICAL Online Teacher Training - Qualify online with ICAL for just $265 USD and with free job placement, we will train you and then find you a job so you can join our graduates working all over the world teaching English as a Second or Foreign language.

ESL/EFL Teachers' Resource Center
Submitted on 2005-11-28 by Rosemary Painter, MS Ed - TESOL [Edit] [Delete]
Offering Grammar Refresher Workshop by distance primarily for teachers of ESL/EFL who find themselves unable to answer some basic grammar questions from ESL/EFL students. Open enrollment, generous timeframe. Certificate upon timely completion. Text resources for the TESL professional. Links to educational sites.

TESOL certification online
Submitted on 2005-08-25 by Louisa Walsh [Edit] [Delete]
Accredited TESOL courses online/by distance with Global English.

Teachers Latin America
Submitted on 2005-08-19 by Guy Courchesne [Edit] [Delete]
TEFL Online programs with links to jobs, internships, and language study in over 20 countries in Latin America. Talk to a Teachers Latin America advisor to find out what options this region offers for employment and travel abroad.

MTESOL Distance (The University of Auckland, New Zealand)
Submitted on 2005-05-03 by Tan Bee Tin [Edit] [Delete]
The MTESOL is a web-based distance Masters Degree programme offered through the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Wave of English
Submitted on 2005-04-06 by Stacy Andell [Edit] [Delete]
The Wave of English Foreign Language Teachers Working Group provides initial TESOL certification, TESOL Endorsements in top markets, and Curriculum Development services to schools around the world.

ESL Certificate Program - Online!
Submitted on 2004-09-22 by Drexel eLearning [Edit] [Delete]
Obtain your ESL teaching certificate for grades K-12 through Drexel University. This program can be completed entirely online. Drexel University is ranked by US News & World Report as one of America's Best Colleges for 2004. For more information visit: www.drexel.com.

CERTESL Program, University of Saskatchewan
Submitted on 2004-09-02 by Shannon Storey [Edit] [Delete]
CERTESL is a 250-hour (6 course) university-based ESL/EFL teacher training program accredited by TESL Canada, TESL Ontario and SCENES. On-campus intensive options are available for the first two courses and for the practicum. Distance students have paper-based and internet-enhanced options with personal instructor support, and may focus on TESL, TEFL or TESD through course selections. Second language speakers of English are welcome as long as their English meets the required admission standard.

American TESOL
Submitted on 2004-05-10 by Michael Ohlsson [Edit] [Delete]
American TESOL is an internationally accredited program accepted by schools and universities worldwide. We offer an eighty-hour online correspondence, or five-day intensive, in-class TESOL certification course.

Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana
Submitted on 2004-02-27 by Marga Tojo [Edit] [Delete]
The Interuniversity online TEFL Programme consists of: Master, Post-graduate Diploma, Certificate. This programme is based on a collaborative approach to learning and aims at providing a varied and up-to-date base for the academic and professional development, as well as to encourage teachers to critically reflect on their own teaching practice and pedagogical beliefs. FUNIBER offers a number of grants for the programme.

Training Link Online
Submitted on 2003-12-30 by Brian Winn-Smith [Edit] [Delete]
ACTDEC accredited online TESOL courses at levels one and two plus the popular Eurolink course in Practical Phonetics. Competitive fees include course material, delivery of set books, CDs/cassettes, registration and award of certificates.

The TEFL Center
Submitted on 2003-11-23 by Course Director [Edit] [Delete]
120hr TEFL Certificate Program from North America available online to the world for $399 U.S. total cost. No text purchase necessary. No hidden costs. Graduates of our program are currently teaching at schools and universities in China, Japan, South Korea,Ecuador,Mexico ...

Online TEFL
Submitted on 2003-11-14 by Mauricio Castro [Edit] [Delete]
i-to-i is an accredited TEFL* training organisation. i-to-i trains over 4000 people every year to travel independently, by teaching English overseas. A site full of information on volunteer travel opportunities worldwide and online TEFL/TESL training for those wanting to teach and travel.

Online TEFL Certificate
Submitted on 2003-10-16 by Graham Patchett [Edit] [Delete]
Courses for teachers and travellers via distance learning.

TESL Certificate ONLINE
Submitted on 2003-03-05 by Coventry House International [Edit] [Delete]
The Online College for Teachers of English offers an innovative TESL course with videoed lessons for observation, and recorded material for pronunciation. Free sample course on Methodology, Grammar and Phonology, with video.

Washington Academy of Languages - TESL Certificate
Submitted on 2002-10-28 by Dr. Norgard Klages [Edit] [Delete]
The TESL program is offered on-site and online and has an established reputation for combining practical skills with theory enabling graduates to become confident, creative and effective ESL/EFL Instructors.

English International TEFL Certificate Program
Submitted on 2002-09-19 by Jeff Mohamed [Edit] [Delete]
English International offers affordable, quality TEFL Certificate courses by distance learning.

TEFL Certificate Courses
Submitted on 2002-07-30 by Louisa Walsh [Edit] [Delete]
Global English courses provide an opportunity to study for a TEFL certificate by distance learning. Students can choose to study by e-mail or correspondence and can study from anywhere in the world. Information on our Certificate, Certificate with Business and Business Foundation courses is available on our website.

English Language Centre
Submitted on 2002-06-26 by Barbara Hanvey [Edit] [Delete]
The English Language Centre online is a long established TEFL/TESL research and training organisation offering cutting edge TEFL/TESL courses online.

Eurolink Courses
Submitted on 2001-12-12 by Brian Winn-Smith [Edit] [Delete]
Eurolink Courses offer TESOL distance programmes from Introductory to Master's level. All courses are accredited by ACTDEC — the Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses and qualifications are awarded by the College of Teachers under their Royal Charter of 1849. http://www.eurolinkcourses.co.uk

The English Training Centre
Submitted on 2001-03-23 by Paul Simmonds [Edit] [Delete]
The English Training Centre offers professionally-designed TESOL courses accredited by ACTDEC. We also provide a Business English course accredited by the College of Teachers. We are ISO 9001 certified. The courses are all distance-learning programmes and every trainee has a highly experienced personal tutor. Teaching practice is an option through ACTDEC. We offer a free English Grammar Guide and reference book with every course.

The london Teacher Training Centre Diploma in TESOL by Distance learning - by post/CD or over the Net.
Submitted on 2001-01-25 by phyllis vannuffel [Edit] [Delete]
Gain an Internationally recognised qualification in TESOL/TEFL by Distance Learning over the Net,by post or CD Rom.No time limits!

Transworld Schools
Submitted on 2001-01-03 by Marc Anthony [Edit] [Delete]
Transworld Schools offers a variety of CTESOL (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) training courses for both new and experienced teachers. We offer full, part-time or distance learning courses. We are approved by the State of California and internationally recognized. Our instructors are certified and internationally experienced. Centrally located in downtown San Francisco, Transworld Schools presents current methodology including Communicative and Lexical Approaches, Business English, Computer-Assisted Language Learning, and Teaching Children. The course includes all materials and practical teaching with English language learners. Transworld offers expert job placement assistance for the USA and overseas.

Teach English
Submitted on 1999-05-14 by G.Patchett [Edit] [Delete]
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language by distance learning.




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