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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...

Connor O'Donoghue
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...

Connor O'Donoghue
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...

Connor O'Donoghue
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...

Connor O'Donoghue
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...

Connor O'Donoghue
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...

Connor O'Donoghue
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...

Connor O'Donoghue
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...

Connor O'Donoghue
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...

Connor O'Donoghue
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...

Connor O'Donoghue
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....

Connor O'Donoghue
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 -...

Connor O'Donoghue
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,...

Connor O'Donoghue
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...

Connor O'Donoghue
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....

Connor O'Donoghue
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,...

Connor O'Donoghue
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...

Connor O'Donoghue
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...

Connor O'Donoghue
Mar 26, 20243 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


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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