What the Trinity CertTESOL could do for you
By Sean Martin, TEFL Course Tutor at Tefl-in-Italy, Rome ‘Why should I do this? I use English at C2 level. I studied in an English-speaking country.’ ‘How is the Cert TESOL related to real teaching? I teach already.’ These are just a selection of questions people have raised about aspects of…
It wasn’t my dream to be a teacher.
By Elizabeth English (USA) When I moved to Rome in August of 2021, I didn’t have much of a plan at all besides finishing my last year of university. My degree is in communications and teaching English wasn’t even a thought in my mind at first. Of course, I had…
Why I´m taking my TESOL Certification Online at TEFL in Italy
If you’ve ever thought about teaching English abroad, chances are you’ve come across the TEFL certification. In fact, Google searching the phrase ‘Teaching English Abroad’ brings up an entire page of different TEFL options. Choosing which school can be tricky because the options are seemingly limitless. Especially now, since COVID…
From tour guide to English teacher: Maria Elena’s TEFL story
My name is Maria Elena and I am a licenced tour guide and Trinity certified English Teacher. Illustrating the artistic beauty of museums, churches and archaeological sites in Rome and its Province has been my job for over thirty years. Being an English teacher was a long-cherished dream. I am…
TEFL, TESOL, ESL, ELT: What is the difference?
Are you planning to start your career as an English Teacher and getting a bit lost by all the different abbreviated terminologies that you may encounter while searching for English teaching jobs or teaching training courses? You are in the right place to finally understand the meaning of these terms…
Now is the Time to Transition to Online
Due to the current situation and worldwide pandemic, we are now seeing the need to transition to the online classroom. Many English teachers are being pushed to make this scary jump and are feeling quite unsure about it. However, this does open up new opportunities for people who are considering…
Moving Forward; Covid-19 Q&A
The current situation We are closely monitoring the current Covid-19 situation and following the guidance of the Italian Ministry of Health Department for the most up-to-date information. Due to the current situation and to avoid putting our customers, staff and the community at risk we closed our doors . This was…
A Day in the Life of a Business English Teacher in Milan
As one of the fashion capitals of the world, Milan is a city famous for sleek modern design and refined Italian style. Naturally, most people think of the city as being great for shopping, but residents of Milan know that it offers so much more than that. For example, Milan…
5 Steps to Getting Private Clients
by Bryn Elizabeth Bonino, founder of Teach English In Rome and Bryn Elizabeth Co. Does a visit to Italy leave you awe-inspired? Do you want to live in il Bel Paese for a while and financially support yourself while you do? If you are TEFL certified, you are on the…
Which TEFL Course Should I Take?
On October 9, 2019, Posted by Miriam, In TEFL Blog, With Comments Offon Which TEFL Course Should I Take? What is TEFL? TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. In order to gain access to the TEFL industry, there are many types of TEFL certificates, such as weekend courses, online courses and face to face courses….
