Now that borders are open and we are free to travel the world again, more and more people are wanting to move to different countries for a fresh start. At the same time, with technology being as advanced as ever, the online world is growing exponentially. So many workspaces and classrooms have moved to online platforms. This hybrid setup gives us the best of both worlds. The same thing can be seen in the TEFL world. While face-to-face English classes are the ideal option for many students and teachers alike, online English classes are becoming more and more relevant. Given this, it is important for English teachers in this day and age to be fully equipped to teach both online and face-to-face classes. What if we told you there’s a course you can take that will equip you to do just that? Read on to find out more.
A re-opening world: A newfound appreciation for face-to-face setups
In 2023, the world is re-opening. Gone are the days when lockdown restrictions limited travel. With the lifting of the travel ban has come a new drive to “revenge travel.” Have you ever heard of the term?
“Revenge travel” refers to the phenomenon wherein people book flights, make reservations, and go on trips in order to get their “revenge” on all the travelling they weren’t able to do during the Covid-19 pandemic. It kind of makes sense, doesn’t it?
Now, with this newfound appreciation for open borders, comes an openness to the idea of a fresh start on another side of the world.
Face-to-face English classes
Even on a smaller scale, people have missed in-person gatherings. Let’s face it. During the pandemic, most of us went through socialisation withdrawal. There were actually times when we missed going to the office and meeting up with friends. Many students even found themselves missing the feeling of being in a real classroom with their peers. Some universities around the world even announced mental health breaks during the height of the pandemic to help students cope with the stress of having to stare at a screen full of deactivated cameras for hours on end.
All this to say, there is a newfound appreciation for face-to-face setups. In the TEFL world, this is especially true. After all, for many English learners, being in an in-person English class is more fun than attending a virtual one.
Many teachers also prefer face-to-face classes. After all, they can have students stand up and make use of the space as they facilitate fun EFL activities and games. The interaction also feels a lot more organic in face-to-face classes. After all, no one’s audio is choppy, and there’s no video lag. You can see everyone’s faces and conversations just flow differently.
The digital world: Society’s transition towards digital spaces
In the midst of people’s rekindled appreciation for face-to-face gatherings and setups, there is no denying the digital advancements in the world to date. From online classrooms to digital workspaces, all kinds of institutions are shifting towards online platforms. After all, if there’s one thing that the pandemic proved, it’s that so many people can do their jobs even without being physically present in the office or the classroom.
Thanks to technology, we can get so many things done even from the comfort of our own homes. Even in the TEFL world? Most definitely!
We can teach English online, we can send reports, we can conduct online interviews and facilitate assessments. Thanks to online meeting platforms like Zoom, we can still do things we would normally do in a face-to-face class. From utilising an interactive whiteboard to creating a game with an educational tool like Kahoot, there are so many ways that English teachers can adapt online English classes.
Furthermore, though there are people who will always prefer face-to-face English classes, others prefer online learning. After all, it allows them more flexibility. Besides being more comfortable, it can also save a lot of time. Plus, English teachers who are well-trained in online class facilitation have a way of making them flow smoothly. So basically, both face-to-face and online classes can be equally effective and fun. This goes both ways–for both students and teachers.
Teach online and face-to-face: A course that prepares you to do both
So, now that we’ve talked about the relevance of face-to-face and online classes, here’s a question for English teachers. Do you have to pick only one setup? No!
What if we told you that there’s a course with guaranteed international acceptance that will prepare you to teach both online and face-to-face English classes?
The EBC Trinity CertTESOL course is a 4-week, 200-hour Ofqual level 5, accredited online TESOL certification course. Graduates get several key benefits.
First, they get training from top-tier professionals who have been in the TEFL industry for years. EBC takes pride in the fact that our teacher trainers are passionate about what they do. This is why they go above and beyond for their teacher trainees. You can rest assured that you will have their constant support.
Second, graduates get certification that is accepted and recognised by the British Council, which works in more than 100 countries around the world. This basically increases your job opportunities.
Third, graduates get access to EBC’s lifetime, worldwide job placement programme. The process is simple. After the course, you send us your CV. Then, you tell us where you want to work. Afterwards, we send your CV to all our partner schools in your chosen area, and then from there, you get to choose who you want to work with. Yes, it really is that simple.
Teach online and face-to-face: Enrol in the EBC Trinity CertTESOL course
The EBC Trinity CertTESOL course equips teacher trainees with the knowledge and skills to be effective English teachers both in face-to-face and online classes. The course covers all the important bases–from understanding theoretical concepts to actually applying them in real teaching situations.
Furthermore, teacher trainees get what many TEFL courses lack–sufficient practise. It’s one thing to learn theory and understand concepts. From teaching methods to grammar rules, it is important to understand and process all this information. However, as educators ourselves, we know very well that learning theory is one thing, but actually applying it is another.
In the EBC Trinity CertTESOL course, teacher trainees will have six teaching practise sessions with real English learners. Each of the six teaching practise sessions will last one hour. This will give teacher trainers a chance to put everything they learn into practice. They will be guided and supported by their teacher trainer the whole way–from the lesson planning stages to the feedback.
Teacher trainees will also get the chance to observe their peers teach. This is a great way to get new ideas and learn. Overall, the course is bound to be a life-changing experience for teacher trainees. And the best part? It will make you an effective English teacher who can thrive in any kind of learning setup. Whether you teach online or face-to-face, you will be prepared and most of all, confident.
Enrol in our course today and expand your horizons!
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