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Fran Austin has been the Sales & Marketing Director for Oxford TEFL since 2014. Over the years, she has helped thousands of aspiring TEFL teachers navigate the pathway towards a successful career teaching English as a foreign language. In this blog post, she provides her step-by-step guide to becoming a successful online English teacher.
Although the word assessment can bring forward memories of school and a whole host of negative emotions, it’s not necessarily the case. Research in both
Top tips and techniques from a Trinity DipTESOL graduate. I hate exams. Even more than the average person, and beyond the most obvious of reasons.
What is the DipTESOL (or DELTA)? If you’ve read our recent blog post, you’ll know that we have been exploring the most common acronyms in
It is now common knowledge that the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of edtech. Traditional language schools and corporate language training providers have had to
Emma is one of our recent 100% Online CELTA course graduates. In this blog post, she describes how the course helped prepare her for a
Oxford TEFL Sales & Marketing Director, Fran Austin, explains step-by-step how you can become an English as a foreign language teacher.
Getting started Are you dreaming of an exciting new career? Something that lets you work with people from all over the world? Perhaps you have
What’s it all about? After working so hard (mostly!), it’s understandable that our students want or need to demonstrate their level of English. They’ll usually
Many schools have been forced to move to teaching online with little or no preparation for students and teachers have been, in many cases, left
Students are fairly integral to running a school, wouldn’t you agree? As English language teachers we have little control over the numbers of students coming
In the world of English teaching, abbreviated TEFL terminology abounds. Whether you’ve just started out on your career or have been teaching for a while,
2020 was the year everything went online. From meetings to markets, parties to pub quizzes – we made the switch so we could keep doing
Trying to reduce your environmental impact by photocopying less? Worried about passing around materials or playing physical games in the age of social distancing? In this post, we’ll explore some great resources that will help you plan creative, engaging lessons that teach your students what they need to know.
As a teacher, you may sometimes feel you need a support network or a place to visit where you can discuss your challenges with like-minded people and receive guidance from experienced professionals. This is why we have developed Oxford TEFL Connect – a go-to place for teachers.
Navigating the world of online teaching in the current climate can be a real challenge. Any teacher who has looked for online work will know that there is a plethora of different options – from conversation to exam preparation, from great pay to no way. Once you’ve begun to develop your niche within this brave new world, you’ll see that it’s well worth the effort.
“See what’s going on, try something different, learn from it“. That’s my teacher development mantra. It applies to everything, everywhere! Let’s start with the first
Why did you decide to get a CELTA qualification? My career has been in teaching and teacher training, predominantly music lessons and pilates certification courses.
Why did you decide to get a CELTA qualification? I decided to get the CELTA qualification for professional development but also because it was something
We are excited to introduce to you our expert team of tutors on our upcoming blended/ online Trinity DipTESOL course. Our tutor team have a wealth of
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😃Summer sunshine, big smiles, and a huge achievement unlocked!
A moment captured outside the Oxford TEFL doorway as our newest CELTA graduates celebrate the end of an unforgettable journey.
Weeks of hard work, lesson plans, teaching practice, feedback sessions, coffee-fuelled mornings, and plenty of “aha!” moments have led to this day.
Now it’s time to step into the world as confident, creative English teachers ready to inspire English students around the world.
We are so proud of this amazing group — congratulations, graduates! 🤩
Next course starts: August 3rd 2026 (application deadline July 27th)
Find out more: oxfordtefl.com/courses/tefl/cambridge-celta-in-barcelona/
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If this is something that appeals to you, then as one of our CELTA graduates you will be in excellent hands with our partner recruiter, Jobs in Japan.
Jobs in Japan provides a gateway to experience the country’s rich culture and safe and clean society while earning a stable living. It offers career-enhancing international work experience and an excellent work-life balance without requiring prior Japanese language skills to get started.
As one of our CELTA graduates, you would be prioritised over other TEFL certified teachers as a result of Teach in Japan's badge; proving to employers in Japan that you have studied with a reputable CELTA course provider and are ready to deliver effective English lessons to their students.
Are you ready to take the next step towards a career teaching English abroad? ✈
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The Cambridge CELTA is the gold-standard certification for English teachers worldwide. Gain it wth us in vibrant Barcelona for an experience you will never forget.👏
In this video, we explore:
✅ Experience what life as a CELTA trainee is really like, from your first day to your first successful lesson
✅ Step into the classroom from week one and build confidence teaching real adult learners
✅ Grow with the guidance of expert trainers who are invested in your success every step of the way
✅ Gain access to career coaching and lifelong support as you launch your international teaching career
✅ Settle into Barcelona life with our hosted accomodation service and friendly community
✅ Enjoy our amazing facilities in the heart of Barcelona - a real gem in the city!
🌎Since 1998, we have trained over 5000 teachers now working worldwide. Would you like to join them?
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