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Best CELTA Location in the UK and Ireland
A CELTA course is a CELTA course wherever you choose to do it. The workshops, the assessed teaching practice, the Cambridge critera: all of that is standardised. What isn't standardised is your experience of the course. Where you live, how long it takes you to get to class, how much you pay in rent, whether the city energises you or distracts you and what the local English language teaching market looks like after you qualify. All of these can influence your choice. A full-ti

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Why do a CELTA course in Cork?
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

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Jan 293 min read


What’s It Like to Do a CELTA in Eastbourne?
If you’re thinking about becoming an English language teacher, you might ask yourself: what is it really like to take the CELTA in...

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Sep 8, 20253 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...

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Aug 25, 20253 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...

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Aug 19, 20255 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...

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Aug 6, 20253 min read


A Day in the Life: What to Expect on a CELTA Course in London
If you're considering taking the CELTA in London , you're probably wondering what a typical day looks like. At our London centre, based...

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Jul 24, 20253 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 place. The CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is the gold standard qualification for new English language teachers worldwide. Accredited by Cambridge Assessment , it opens the door to teaching jobs across the globe, from private language schools in Spain to online classrooms with students in Japan. In this po

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Jul 20, 20253 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...

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Jul 12, 20253 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...

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Jul 8, 20254 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...

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Jun 21, 20255 min read


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...

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Jun 10, 20253 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....

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May 14, 20254 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 -...

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Apr 26, 20252 min read


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,...

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Mar 28, 20254 min read


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...

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Mar 25, 20253 min read


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....

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Jun 8, 20243 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,...

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May 30, 20243 min read


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...

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Mar 28, 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...

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Mar 26, 20243 min read
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