"I have now received my TESOL and am so empowered to not let life decide for me, but for me to decide what path I want to take, on the timeline I want."

“I've had a fantastic experience with the course. I can proudly say that I've gained a wealth of new knowledge through this program. It was surprising to discover that learning could be both educational and enjoyable. Overall, this has been an excellent learning adventure for me.”

“Going to Italy is part of my plan after the course.”

I took the TESOL course in October 2023, after graduating. This training helped me learn a variety of new teaching methods and gave me confidence in my ability to teach them in the classroom. I was at a crossroads of what to do after graduating and the TESOL course helped me to get an opportunity to pursue teaching. I am hoping to teach in South Korea next year now that I am fully certified after the TESOL course.

"Going into the course, I didn’t really have any hopes, but soon after I realized this course changes lives. TESOL is a very fun, interactive course. I learned a lot in the five days, which flies by fast. I learnt about teaching methodologies, how learning can be fun. But more importantly, I learned about myself".

What are your plans for the future with the TESOL certification? "I plan on going to Italy this summer".

What did you take away from the course? “For me personally, I gained a lot more confidence within myself and mostly about my skill set. Not doubting my abilities to teach because that was something that I always suppressed. Jim really highlighted the skills and also not to doubt ourselves. Most of us coming in, I believe, had the same feeling that I had. Allow yourself to be open to new things and new possibilities.

Do you think the course adequately prepares you to teach conversational English? “Oh, absolutely! No doubt. If anything, it enhanced my skills that I already had and again, that I didn’t really know. I used to volunteer as a basic English tutor, so teaching newcomers and doing this amplified the skills I had.

What do you plan on using your certification for? Do you want to teach online or overseas, if so, where would you like to teach? “If I could go overseas tomorrow, I would jump on a plane and just go. Where specifically, I’m not sure yet but anywhere that's open and willing to take me, I’m ready to go. I think, right now, China is looking pretty nice!”

What would you say to someone who’s thinking about taking the course? “Do it. Don’t waste time, just do it. It’s definitely something you do, with no regrets. It doesn’t take 6 months, which was another influence for why I took the course. I was speaking with the instructor, Jim and I just finished school, so I said if I'm going to sit in a lecture for 6 months, absolutely not doing it. But you do it in a week and you're done. So, time wise, it could work with anyones schedule.”

What did you take away from the course? “A lot of management skills, a lot of self-confidence and to get out there and get what you want.”

Do you think the course adequately prepares you to teach conversational English? “Absolutely, yes! I feel more prepared now.”

What do you plan on using your certification for? Do you want to teach online or overseas, if so, where would you like to teach? “I plan to teach online from home but if I go overseas sometime in the future, I would like to go to Japan.”

What would you say to someone who’s thinking about taking the course? “The course itself is very useful. I’ve heard many comments from grads after the course who are working and everyone seems to be doing that very successfully, so I definitely recommend it. If there's any questions or concerns about the course, there’s no need to worry about it. It’s very swift and easy!”

Any other comments about the course? “Good luck and build your new future!”

I’ve recently finished my undergrad and meet Jim on my last year. Throughout my last four years I’ve been conflicted on what I would like to pursue in my career. However, once I heard about the TESOL course I signed up right away. TESOL has given me an opportunity to discover what career I would like for my future and to learn about new cultures. I am excited for my new journey in South Korea now that I took with the TESOL course!

The TESOL experience was absolutely incredible! I embarked on this journey with a curious heart, unsure of what awaited me. But let me tell you, it surpassed all my expectations and transformed my mindset completely. It was a whirlwind of joy, deep learning, and heartwarming moments. And the people I met were just the cherry on top, making this experience even more extraordinary. Their presence and support enriched every single moment. If only it could have lasted longer than 5 days! But let me tell you, each day was an absolute delight that I cherished with all my heart.

A few months ago, I received my TEOSL certification that gave me the tools I needed to pursue my passion for teaching abroad. They showed me how to make learning fun and what to expect from different contracts and countries. I’m currently looking into different positions and am hoping to start teaching in South Korea!