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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
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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
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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
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2026 CELTA Course Dates Now Live!
Why CELTA? Why Now? CELTA is the industry standard qualification for those who wish to teach English as a foreign language. It is a...

Connor O'Donoghue
Jun 103 min read
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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
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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
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Teaching English in Mexico: A 2025 Guide
Why choose Mexico? Mexico is a dream destination for many people, whether because of its beaches and tropical climate , or its jungles,...

Connor O'Donoghue
Mar 284 min read
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How to Teach English One-to-One
Should I be scared of teaching one-to-one? When a new teacher starts teaching, they sometimes get asked to teach English one-to-one and...

Connor O'Donoghue
Mar 253 min read
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Summer school teachers needed in the UK!
Teaching English in the UK Many people travel to the UK to improve their English language skills. They do this for a variety of reasons....

Connor O'Donoghue
Jun 8, 20243 min read
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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
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Teaching English as a foreign language in Ireland
Why teach English in Ireland? Ireland is a famously friendly country, with a welcoming social culture that newcomers often love. Many...

Connor O'Donoghue
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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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
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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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Teaching English in Istanbul, Turkey: Step-By-Step
At the fringes of both Europe and Asia, Turkey, or Turkiye, is a beautiful and exciting country with a lot to offer English teachers...

Connor O'Donoghue
Jan 11, 20244 min read
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Am I too old (or too young) to teach English abroad?
Some people worry that moving abroad and teaching English is a young person's game and that they might have missed their chance by...

Connor O'Donoghue
Jan 4, 20245 min read
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Teaching English in Colombia: Your 2024 guide
Why Colombia? From the peaks of the Andes to the Amazon rainforest, from the Caribbean coast to large modern cities, to the desert to the...

Connor O'Donoghue
Dec 4, 20236 min read
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Why do a CELTA in Eastbourne?
Eastbourne is one of England's most attractive settings to study a CELTA course in, whether for the scenery, the friendly atmosphere or...

Connor O'Donoghue
Dec 3, 20232 min read
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Planning a series of lessons
By the end of a CELTA course, you should be very good at planning an individual lesson, but you might feel intimidated at the idea of...

Connor O'Donoghue
Nov 28, 20233 min read
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Unlock Adventure and Opportunity: Guide To Teaching English in Costa Rica
Why Choose Costa Rica? Costa Rica is one of the most attractive destinations for those looking for opportunities to teach English in...

Connor O'Donoghue
Nov 22, 20235 min read
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Why do a CELTA course in Bournemouth?
Bournemouth is most famous for its beaches, boasting some of the warmest waters in the UK. While many of the holiday towns on the south...

Connor O'Donoghue
Nov 14, 20232 min read
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