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Is the Online CELTA Recognised? A Guide to Acceptance, Legitimacy, and Hiring
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

Connor O'Donoghue
Nov 224 min read


Where English Teachers Are Most in Demand in 2025
If you’re considering a CELTA and wondering where it could take you, the global picture in 2025 remains reassuring: demand for English...

Connor O'Donoghue
Sep 74 min read


Is CELTA Worth It? What Trainees Really Think
The CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) has a global reputation. It’s rigorous, it’s demanding, and...

Connor O'Donoghue
Sep 23 min read


Five Myths About the Online CELTA: Debunked
If you’re considering taking the CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), you’ve probably come across...

Connor O'Donoghue
Aug 253 min read


Five Things to Know Before Taking the CELTA in London
If you’re thinking about training as an English teacher, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard about CELTA. It’s the most widely...

Connor O'Donoghue
Aug 195 min read


Why Do an Online CELTA? Benefits and Considerations
If you're considering taking a CELTA course to become a qualified English language teacher, you might wonder if doing it online is as...

Connor O'Donoghue
Aug 63 min read


Why Do People Say CELTA Is Hard?
Understanding the challenges and intensity of a CELTA course If you’ve Googled “Is CELTA hard?” or heard someone say it’s the most...

Connor O'Donoghue
Aug 24 min read


What is CELTA? Your Complete Guide to the Cambridge English Teaching Qualification
Are you curious about teaching English abroad or online? Wondering what CELTA is, and whether it’s right for you? You’re in the right...

Connor O'Donoghue
Jul 203 min read


What Are the Application Requirements for CELTA?
If you’re thinking about applying for a CELTA course, you might be wondering: Do I need a degree? Do I need teaching experience? Do I...

Connor O'Donoghue
Jul 123 min read


What’s the Difference Between CELTA and TEFL?
If you’re researching how to teach English abroad, you’ve probably come across two acronyms: CELTA and TEFL. So what’s the difference? In...

Connor O'Donoghue
Jul 84 min read


How to Prepare for CELTA: A Practical Guide
So, you’ve been accepted onto a CELTA course. Congratulations! Whether you’re starting next month or next week, it’s natural to feel...

Connor O'Donoghue
Jun 215 min read


How to get an A on your CELTA
What grades can you get on a CELTA course? There are three different grades that come on a CELTA certificate - Pass A, Pass B and Pass....

Connor O'Donoghue
May 144 min read


Assessment on a CELTA course
Is there an exam on CELTA? There is no exam on a CELTA course . The assessment is all continuous and it's made up of two components -...

Connor O'Donoghue
Apr 262 min read


Do I need to know the phonemic alphabet to do a CELTA?
Do I have to learn the phonemic symbols to do a CELTA course? The short answer is No. The slightly longer answer is 'No, you don't have...

Connor O'Donoghue
Apr 153 min read


Applying for a first job after your CELTA course
How do I get my first job after CELTA? The most obvious place to start is to look at job advertisements. Jobs in English language schools...

Connor O'Donoghue
Apr 44 min read


Lessons from the Classroom - help with CELTA Assignment 4
Lessons from the Classroom is usually the final written assignment set on a CELTA course . Some people say it's the easiest assignment to...

Connor O'Donoghue
Jan 222 min read


Online CELTA courses in 2025
DC Teacher Training are pleased to announce our online CELTA course dates for 2025. We have scheduled eighteen courses for next year,...

Connor O'Donoghue
May 30, 20243 min read


Language Skills Related Tasks - help with CELTA Assignment 3
Language Skills Related Tasks is often set around the mid-point of a CELTA course. Like all CELTA written assignments, it is 750 to 1000...

Connor O'Donoghue
Mar 26, 20243 min read


Teaching English In Italy: What It's Really Like
Why choose Italy for TEFL teaching? Italy is one of the most visited countries in the world. Some people chose it for its pasta, pizza...

Connor O'Donoghue
Feb 3, 20244 min read


Language-related tasks - help with CELTA Assignment Two
Language-related tasks is often assigned early in a CELTA course and, like all other assignments on the course, it needs to be completed...

Connor O'Donoghue
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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