TEFL vs TESOL

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TEFL VS TESOL MAKING THE INFORMED DECISION
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ENGLISH HISTORY OF A LANGUAGE

• English as a language was born in the fifth
  Century.
• Through the ages, it changed from Old English to
  Middle English.
• It was standardized in the 16th Century with the
  start of the printing industry.
• With the industrial revolution and colonial
  expansion, new words were created, and many
  foreign words were assimilated to create todays
  modern English.

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HOW SIMPLIFIED IS ENGLISH?

• English is spoken by around 20 of the world
  population, approximately 1.5 billion people,
  which including native and non-native speakers.
• Most of this considerable number of people are
  non-native speakers
• Around a mere 360 million can claim English as
  their mother tongue.

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Why an English Learning Program?

• English has been recognized the world over as one
  of the standard business languages.
• English is the most studied language world over.
• Students need teachers, who in turn, should have
  the training to fulfill the educational
  requirements of learners from varied backgrounds.

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• This calls for a well-established system of
  teaching program which is accepted in all
  corners.
• TEFL, TESOL, and TESL are English teacher
  training courses.
• As a trainee teacher, the first step of
  comparison is TEFL vs. TESOL vs. TESL.

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TEFL VS TESOL VS TESL UNDERSTANDING THE
CERTIFICATIONS
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TEFL TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

• TEFL is the acronym for teaching English as a
  foreign language.
• TEFL course prepare prospective teachers to teach
  English to students living in non-English
  speaking countries.
• It will successfully bridge the language barrier
  in a class of non-English students in their home
  country. 
• TEFL programs are widely accepted in non-English
  countries around the globe.

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TESOL TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER
LANGUAGES

• TESOL is a more recent addition to this list of
  certifications, combining elements of both TEFL
  and TESL.
• It stands for teaching English to speakers of
  other languages.
• The curriculum has a broader aspect, drawing on
  aspects of both TESL and TEFL.
• It ensures teachers can switch effortlessly
  between teaching in native and non-native
  speaking classrooms.

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TESL TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

• TESL stands for teaching English as a second
  language.
• TEFL certification is designed for teachers who
  plan to teach the language skills to foreigners
  living in a native- English speaking country.
• TESL certification is desirable for teachers
  intending to work in countries like the United
  Kingdon, Canada, the United States of America,
  Australia, etc.

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TEFL Vs. TESOL
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

• TEFL and TESOL are the most common certificates
  required for teaching abroad or even within the
  country.
• The common link between these two is the
  completion of each will create a compelling and
  knowledgeable educator.
• Each is designed to cater to a different segment
  of learners.

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COURSE FOCUS

• TEFL is aimed to teach English in a country where
  English is not a predominant language.
• A TEFL course online will train on how to reach
  out to students who have little or no chance for
  practice at home.
• It may also have modules that are specific to
  teaching abroad, maybe with a particular focus on
  teaching destinations and resume writing.

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• TESOL aims at teaching English as an additional
  language to those who live in a country that
  speaks primarily English
• A TESOL course will focus on teaching English to
  non-natives and made modules on strategies useful
  in EFL and (English as Foreign Language) and ESL
  (English as Second Language) classes.
• Thus, in comparing TESOL Vs. TEFL, the purpose
  and aim have a great deal of importance.

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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Passion for the language and transferring the
  same to others is an inherent element for
  becoming a teacher.
• After affirmation for one of these courses,
  exploration of the ideal institution is the next
  step.
• There are a host of organizations that offer
  either single or both the certifications.

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• A TEFL Certificate is ideal for individuals from
  all walks of life who are keen travelers and want
  to see countries where English is not the first
  language, especially.
• Many times, these would be young people who are
  new professionals and are starting their
  professional journey before settling down.
• A TESOL Certificate is for people who want to
  teach English to non-natives in English speaking
  countries.

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WHAT ARE THE PROSPECTS?

• TEFL qualification is the most renowned teaching
  certification in non-native English speaking
  countries around the globe, especially courses
  from reputed institutions or universities.
• A TEFL certification is relevant when applying
  for several different types of teaching jobs,
  including teaching in schools, institutes, ESL
  Jobs, entry-level licensed teaching positions,
  experienced licensed teaching positions, and even
  administrative roles.

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• Completing an accredited TESOL certification
  online may become the best thing for anyone
  unsure about future career plans.
• For teachers who are flexible to teach abroad as
  well as teaching English at home, TESOL could be
  a good start.
• TEFL has the advantage of being more established
  and accepted all over the world. While TESOL
  certificate holders are more competitive in the
  domestic market as well as being popular with
  membership organizations and universities.

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TRAINING APPROACH

• Most of the TEFL related jobs are abroad in
  non-anglophone countries.
• The teachers are trained differently to handle a
  class of international students.
• During TEFL training, modules will be dedicated
  to learning to manage a classroom of students
  learning English as a second language in a place
  where English is not commonly spoken.

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• The teachers training focuses on grammar,
  work-related vocabulary, and pronunciation.
• TESOL is designed for those tutors who wish to
  work with foreigners settling in an English
  speaking country.
• In short, the TEFL vs. TESOL certification
  distinction has to be considered carefully to
  choose the right path.

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TEFL VS TESOL CERTIFICATIONS, WHICH IS A BETTER
CHOICE?

• It is entirely dependent on the final aim of the
  individual.
• TESOL is for domestic teaching while TEFL is for
  teaching abroad.
• Both these programs that allow you to
  successfully impart English knowledge for
  academic purposes and communication needed in
  everyday situations.

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