Category Archives: TEFL

Why Trainees Love ITI’s CELTA Course

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Tom Godfrey

Participants in ITI’s CELTA course commend the exceptional quality of instruction and support from tutors, describing their experiences as life-changing. The camaraderie among trainees contributes to a supportive learning environment. With a high score of 9.4 out of 10 in student reviews, ITI offers enriching teaching opportunities and personal growth. Continue reading →

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A LEGACY OF TRAINING EXCELLENCE

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

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“Global Teaching Dreams? Make Them Real with ITI Istanbul”

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

Are you dreaming of making a significant impact in the world of English language education? If so, you should consider joining ITI Istanbul on one of their premium teacher training courses. Apply today, transform your aspirations into reality, and embark … Continue reading →

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Four Generations of ELT Evaluations: “Going around in circles”.

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

Part 1: 1st Generation: The Product Approach Assessing the effectiveness of educational programs is a complex and elusive task. As a Teacher Educator I have considered many ways to answer the question: How effective are our courses? In this four-part … Continue reading →

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Sitting on the Fence: Understanding the Hesitations

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

Making the decision to enroll in a training course can often feel like teetering on the edge of a metaphorical fence. On one side lies the promise of personal and professional growth, while on the other, uncertainty and apprehension. At … Continue reading →

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Take Your Teaching Career to the Next Level

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

DELTA Qualification Are you dedicated and passionate about English language teaching? Do you want to set out on a path of professional growth and accomplishment? If you want to continue to advance in your teaching career, I would like to … Continue reading →

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How it all started!

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

I imagine all teachers remember their first lesson. Ah, I certainly remember my first day as a teacher – it is a recurring nightmare. There I was, a fresh-faced 20-year-old graduate armed only with a 3rd class degree in English … Continue reading →

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HOW TO SET UP A LANGUAGE SCHOOL

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

Are you thinking about starting a language school? Continue reading →

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What is TEFL?

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Tom Godfrey

‘I am an EFL teacher and trainer’. A typical retort to this comment is: ‘What’s that?’ For the uninitiated EFL means English as a Foreign Language. EFL therefore describes the situation where learners are learning English in a context where … Continue reading →

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