Please read the following testimonials to learn what our wonderful graduates have to say about their
certification experience.
In-class students' testimonials
Correspondence students' testimonials
In-Class Students' Testimonials
"This course has given me everything I need to start a new career as an ESL teacher and I recommend it to anyone interested in teaching overseas! The course covers everything a new ESL teacher needs to know; from teaching techniques and pre-departure preparations to reverse culture shock. Our instructor's experience as an ESL teacher provided practical, real world information for living and working overseas. Her enjoyment and enthusiasm for the course were infectious and made us forget that we were in a classroom."
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- Sarah Peerless (Calgary, AB)
- teaching English in Taipei, Taiwan |
"As a teacher with 7 years of teaching experience (in Canada and overseas), I thought I would be bored stiff. I was terribly wrong! I learned a great deal of practical and relevant information that I wish I had known before I started teaching. It sure would have made the learning curve less severe. We were given ready-to-use lesson plans and ideas, along with critical information that is best to know before heading abroad. To say the least, I was very impressed by the entire program. The instructor was extremely organized, effective and personable. After seeing the practical and extensive manual, supplied to each student, I was assured of the worth of the price for the course. International teaching can be competitive and challenging, and in order to be prepared and attain better employment, I would highly suggest taking the TEAM TESOL course. I have even suggested it to my Canadian teacher friends for new and fun classroom activities."
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- Janet Lyon (Dryden, ON) |
"If you were like me and wondering when you should take the TEAM TESOL course, the answer is NOW!!! This extremely thorough course is not just a doorway, but a gateway to travel and authentic experiences. The contact with a TEAM TESOL representative was always reassuring. Once I took the course and received my TEAM TESOL certificate, the ball started rolling and did not stop! Everything just fell into place because of the step-by-step, detailed guidance to employment given in the course. I started with reviewing the endless web sites listed in the employment manual. I did my research based on the excellent advice found in the manual. It is all laid out there for you in black and white. Then KABOOM!!! Tons of jobs came up for me from everywhere in the world!! I knew how to compare and choose wisely from these job offers to pick the best one for me based on my certification course and materials. The TEAM TESOL course absolutely provides the tools that you need to know how to teach English and also how to get the job that best suits you. I am very excited about my next year here in Thailand!"
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- Della Stotski (Banff, Alberta) - teaching English in Trang, Thailand |
"This is the best $750 I have ever spent!"
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- James Schwindt (Sedley, SK) |
"I highly recommend TEAM TESOL Institute's certification course to anyone who is interested in being an English teacher! I initially chose to register with TEAM TESOL Institute because of the reasonable tuition fee. I discovered my choice was an excellent one as soon as our instructor began telling us about herself and I learned of her invaluable experience and knowledge in teaching. Our instructor never took shortcuts; every minute was used for learning. The materials provided were excellent, providing explanation on every possible scenerio and situation. I wouldn't leave to teach without them! While I was searching for English teaching opportunities in Mexico, I was surprised at how many responses I received, especially since I have no university experience; only a TESOL certificate. I definitely recommend TEAM TESOL Institute to anyone who is interested; you will not be disappointed!"
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- Sirena Elgie (Banff, AB)
- teaching English in Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico |
"I enjoyed the course very much and anyone thinking about travel and work should try this an an option. It will open doors in all parts of the world. I think the price of the course will be returned again and again, over the years to come. This manual will be of great help. It will also be a great reference book when one's memory needs a little jolt. Our instructor can be described as the icing on the cake. She makes this course enjoyable from the second you walk in, to the time it is over."
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- Ian Robertson (Torrington, AB)
- teaching English in Quingyuan City, China |
"I took the TEAM TESOL course in May, 2004 in Winnipeg. It was a very enjoyable course. Though it was only five days, I learned an awful lot. The course was very comprehensive, covering everything from learning styles and theories to many, many classroom suggestions and interactive activities, to all the details of travelling abroad and returning home, and much more! Our instructor did a fabulous job. She got us all involved, shared many of her own teaching experiences and was easy to listen to. Taking the course gave me the confidence to realize that I can teach English to someone else, even though I'm not a teacher. It was well worth the time and money invested!"
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- Fran Wiebe (Winnipeg, MB) |
"I am extremely happy and privileged to have taken the TEAM TESOL course. I would highly, highly recommend it to anyone! The manuals are chock-full of valuable information, even beyond the teaching basics. You can tell they were written by very experienced and thoughtful teachers who pay attention to all the details that future TESOL teachers need to know. The quality of instruction is exceptional. The course is extremely beneficial, not only to future TESOL teachers, but to teachers and instructors of any type and age group. The TEAM TESOL office staff was friendly, informative and patient. The tuition cost is modest in comparison to the vast amount of useful and practical information contained in the manuals, not to mention the invaluable skills learned during the course itself. The course's value is worth double the amount! Our instructor was born to teach! Her enthusiasm and liveliness kept the class interesting. There was a great balance between learning and activities for us to do. TEAM TESOL has developed a top-of-the-line teaching system!"
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- Tammy Wolbaum (Calgary, AB)
- teaching ESL to children in Calgary - went to South Africa for humanitarian purposes |
"I can't say enough about the course! The instructor was stupendous and the material was very thorough and extensive. Any and all questions or anxieties were dispelled with discussion and reflection of the instructor's personal experience. I am very excited about embarking on this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you so much and I will definitely be keeping in touch."
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- Judith Taylor (Brandon, MB)
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"I would like to thank TEAM TESOL and their very talented instructor for the in-class course. The course absolutely thrilled me. I found myself eager to get back to class each day. The course was so well planned and it covered every aspect that I wanted. I am a very educated and experienced post-secondary instructor, so I took everything in with a bit of a 'teach me something I don't know' attitude, and lo and behold, I was taught a lot of new information. I was taught theory of interacting with others in and out of the classroom and also activities to potentiate the theory part of what was being taught. The class involvement helped put us in the role of being real teachers as we used what we had been taught. The written material we were given will always be our great background source of information. Those people taking this course will become good instructors based on what is offered. Personality of each instructor always sells what is being taught and our instructor was a fine role model for us."
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- Dawn Jones (Calgary, AB) - teaching English in Guatemala |
"I cannot imagine going overseas to teach English without taking this highly informative course. The course instructor was extremely enthusiastic and had such a wealth of knowledge to share about her own experiences that I couldn't help but become excited about embarking on an adventure of my own. The course material was very well organized and completely relevant. The manuals are so packed full of useful information regarding teaching and employment that they alone are almost worth the tuition fee! I definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in teaching English overseas."
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- Corinne Staley (Calgary, AB) |
"As a long time educator, I found the TEAM TESOL program very comprehensive and valuable. It provided me with an understanding and overview of teaching and learning a second language. I found the materials very beneficial. They were concise and practical which will allow me to use the material when teaching second language learners and also when teaching first language learners. Thank you, TEAM TESOL, for your well prepared and presented program."
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- Robert Goosen (Winnipeg, MB) |
"I highly recommend the TEAM TESOL training course to everyone, whether you are a teacher or not. I have been teaching for more than 35 years and I was amazed at the course content. The manual for the course is a most comprehensive, easy-to-follow collection of lists, rules and exceptions for virtually everything you could ever wish to ask about our language. There are countless practical suggestions for games and activities that make teaching English exciting and fun. For someone who has never taught or been in a teaching situation, everything from making lesson plans to testing students is included and well-addressed. Beyond the mechanics of teaching English, countless other questions are answered with regards to job searching, packing to leave, dealing with culture shock from going overseas and how to prepare for coming home. My instructor was exceptional and was an inspiration. She was vibrant, positive and humorous. If you are even remotely considering teaching English as a second language, I would really encourage you to take this course."
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- Barb Szapko (Bradwardine, MB) |
Correspondence Students' Testimonials
"I decided to do the correspondence course to assist me in teaching ESL to different groups of students in the school where I work and I am so happy that I did, because I learned so much through taking the course! I found the manual to be full of interesting and valuable resources. It gave me many different ideas for lesson plans and taught me many things that have helped me immensely in my work. It is a well-organized resource that I will be able to use continually, because of an endless supply of information and activities that are suitable for all ages. Any time I had a question, I simply called the office and was able to have my questions answered quickly by the most helpful and friendly people. It was really only a matter of days from the time I sent my completed course and exam in, before I received my certificate in the mail! All in all, it has been an excellent experience for me, and I am looking forward to taking more TEAM TESOL courses in the future!"- Jennifer Stefanchuk, teacher (Woodmore, MB)
- teaching ESL in Manitoba
"I really enjoyed the TEAM TESOL correspondence course. Completing the assignments and the lesson plans was fun. I moved to Germany and got a job within the first two weeks of arriving. I now work for a huge language school and am loving every minute!! I use my TEAM TESOL manual on a daily basis to remind myself of such things as grammar points or for planning something fun for the students."
- Lindsay Lambert (Calgary, AB)
- teaching English in Germany
"I found the correspondence course to be exactly what I expected it to be. It was informative and easy to understand. As a university student, the correspondence option was a great advantage for my tight schedule. Best of all, the office staff were respectful and helped me out with all of my questions. Thanks TEAM TESOL!"
- Hoda Faleh (Ottawa, ON)
"I enjoyed the TEAM TESOL Institute correspondence course very much! It gave me the opportunity to learn at my own pace. Thankfully, the course's organization and teaching strategies made the routine of studying and completing the assignments easy. In addition to theory, the TEAM TESOL correspondence course provided so many ideas, games and other ways to teach ESL, which enabled me to construct lesson plans creatively. For me, TEAM TESOL Institute's strongest aspects are its simplicity, practicality and ease with which to understand and apply the knowledge it teaches. I look forward to taking the "Teaching Grammar I" course!"
- Donna Danko (Sudbury, ON)
- teaching ESL at Lockerby Composite School in Sudbury, ON
