Google Slides

Ellii Library

Quizlets (for revision). wordwall (for gamification), AI (e.g. chatgpt can help you a lot) - treat it as your personal assistant NOT your replacement)

ISL collective (for materials) - look at number of downloads

Take inspo from colleagues! (blogs / websites) Jo Gakonga, Nik Peachey, Shannon Felt

https://www.elt-training.com/home (Jo's website)

Nik Peachey https://peacheypublications.com/

Shannon https://teflhorizons.com/

Trello (organiser)

https://www.mentimeter.com/ (polls)

If they don't provide any support.

On the last day of the course, trainees choose whether they want to:

• Pick up their certificate from the Montreal campus

• Have it mailed to them

Within 7 days, e-copies of the provisional certificates will be emailed (valid for job applications).

In about 4-6 weeks, Cambridge will mail the official certificates to us.

Once received, we will:

• Notify you

• Send you an electronic copy of the official certificate

At that point, you can:

• Pick up the hard copy

• Have it mailed to you

Feel free to ask any questions!

Teaching esl in linc classes in Ontario, what would be the next step?

Advice on getting a job in Middle East or Asia in particular Malaysia or Indonesia.

Can I use my teaching experience that’s not ESL to apply to EFL positions and what are the chances of them counting that experience?

How to make your resume/cv stand out as there are so many people in the industry applying for the same job.

Is it worth it to take a low paying online job in the beginning?

I’ve looked at British council jobs in other countries but a lot of them require that you live in that country or have a working visa. How do you get hired from overseas and how often do those jobs get available?

Is delta worth it if you have a masters degree?

When designing a full unit (e.g., for a job demo or real course), how would you:

• Sequence lessons?

• Integrate grammar, lexis, and functions?

• Balance receptive and productive skills?

• Decide what comes first and why?

Would you:

• Follow one framework throughout?

• Combine frameworks?

• Start from skills and extract language?

• Start from systems and build toward communication?

In the current job market, how realistic is it to secure online adult teaching roles without first teaching young learners?

If we do teach young learners, does that always involve a high-energy “performer” style, or are there more structured, less entertainment-focused contexts?

• Prefers adults

• Is open to online teaching

• Wants to start working soon

What platforms, companies, or job boards would you recommend applying to immediately?

Are there specific regions or institutions where adult teaching is more in demand?

How would you advise positioning ourselves (CV / LinkedIn / cover letter) if we want to move directly into adult teaching roles rather than children’s programs?

• What are employers typically looking for?

• What makes a demo lesson stand out?

• Is it better to demonstrate a systems lesson or skills lesson?

Although we’ve covered a range of frameworks during the course, I haven’t seen a full model of how the writing framework is typically implemented in practice.

Could you recommend any resources, demo lessons, or recorded examples that would help us see how it is run effectively?

TEFL Work - It’s a free TEFL jobs board specifically tailored to CELTA and DELTA-qualified teachers, so many of the roles are highly relevant for you.

✅ Create a profile
✅ Upload your CV
✅ Start applying for teaching opportunities around the world

Most positions require a CELTA qualification, making it a great place to explore options as you begin your teaching journey. 🌎✈️

https://www.ihlondon.com/course/materials-development

https://www.publishingprofessionals.co.uk/

https://www.avallain.com

https://tesltoronto.org