Before you start an online CELTA course , it is worth taking some time to check that your equipment, internet connection and basic digital skills are in place. A CELTA course is intensive, and technical difficulties can quickly become stressful if you are not prepared. Different CELTA centres use different platforms and systems, but most online courses rely on three core elements: A live teaching platform A document sharing platform In some cases, a learning platform for self

Train locally, teach internationally: Cambridge CELTA in Cork Choosing where to train for a career in English language teaching is a decision that shapes not only your professional future but also your everyday experience while you train. Cork in the south of Ireland, offers a compelling combination of quality of life, culture, accessibility, and professional opportunity, and our face-to-face Cambridge CELTA courses in Cork are designed to make the most of that. What makes C

Many people starting CELTA feel anxious about grammar. That’s very common, and it doesn’t mean you’re underprepared or unsuitable for the course. Before CELTA, you’re not expected to know everything about English grammar or be able to analyse language perfectly. What is expected is a willingness to engage with grammar, terminology, and language analysis during the course itself. CELTA is designed to help you learn how to analyse and explain language, not to assume that you al

CELTA vs DELTA: Which English Teaching Qualification Should You Choose? The CELTA and the DELTA are two of the most widely recognised English language teaching qualifications in the world, and it’s natural to wonder which one is right for you. They are both prestigious awards from Cambridge, and both open significant professional doors. But they serve very different purposes. One is designed for people starting out; the other is designed for experienced teachers who are rea

Many people considering the CELTA want to know whether they can work in the UK afterwards. The answer is yes. It is genuinely possible to find work in both private language schools and in ESOL provision at colleges, and many new teachers do this every year. The picture varies depending on the type of teaching you want to do, your right to work status and the part of the UK you hope to live in, but the opportunities are real and varied. 1. What UK employers look for Reputable

The shift to online CELTA delivery began out of necessity during the pandemic, but it has stayed because it works. Today, the CELTA delivered online is fully recognised by Cambridge and, crucially, is treated as a full CELTA by employers around the world. Yet thousands of candidates still search for the same reassurance every month: Is the online CELTA legitimate? Will employers accept it? Does the certificate look different? This guide gives clear, factual answers based on C

Typical Employers and Real-World Career Paths for New English Teachers If you’ve completed, or are planning to complete, the CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), the question that naturally follows is: What kinds of jobs can I get once it’s done? People often picture a classroom like the one they grew up in with thirty teenagers, fixed timetables, long school terms. But most English-language teaching around the world looks very different. T

Why Learning How to Teach IELTS Matters IELTS (the International English Language Testing System) is the world’s most popular English exam, taken more than three million times each year. It’s accepted by over 10,000 institutions globally, from universities and immigration departments to professional bodies and employers. For English teachers, IELTS opens professional doors. Teachers who understand how to teach IELTS effectively are in demand across language schools, universit

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