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We are talking about in-classroom courses here All quality TEFL training programs will contain components of teaching methodology, English grammar, observed teaching practice and demonstration classes in front of your peers. Most programs will also include information on the problems and needs of the EFL students in the country where they are located and this is very helpful for you if you take the course in the country where you intend to teach. Generally speaking these programs are quite intensive, there is a LOT to learn in only a few weeks. Don’t plan on partying or hanging out on the beach too much while you are in training. CELTA is more standardized as it is a franchised program and the TEFL schools that teach the CELTA TEFL program must pay a large royalty for each course participant.
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