Frequently Asked Questions





Getting TESOL/TEFL Certified
Getting An Overseas Teaching Job Teaching Overseas
What's the difference between TESOL, TEFL and TESL? Back to top
TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language), TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) are all internationally recognized acronyms for the same thing with a few subtle, by definition only, distinctions between them.

Why get TESOL certified to Teach English overseas? Back to top
There are four main reasons why getting a TESOL certificate benefit traveling and teaching overseas:

Better Job Prospects
Getting an internationally recognized TESOL/TEFL certificate will vastly improve prospects for employment with a reputable teaching institution. As the demand for ESL teachers grows worldwide, so too does the supply of people willing to do teaching work and annually the competition for teaching positions becomes stiffer, especially in certain desirable teaching locations around the world.

Potential employers, likewise, have become increasingly more selective on whose application they are willing to review. Many employers, although keen to hire mother tongue English speakers, are reluctant to employ a candidate from the US, whom they haven't met in person, solely on the basis of a resume and a telephone interview, without that candidate having some form of teaching credentials.

Better Able To Work In ESL And Adapt To Overseas Living
A TESOL/TEFL certificate will arm you with teaching knowledge and skills that will enable you to design and deliver high quality lessons, build rapport with your students, teach at any age or proficiency level as well as be better equipped to adapt to your new living and working environment. Moreover, through our program, you will have gained experience of teaching English before going live in the classroom.

More Confidence and Reduced Anxiety
Our seminars are designed to equip participants with all the know-how, mental preparation and techniques they need to go overseas bursting with confidence! Our expert coaches all have first hand experience of working and living overseas and pass on the distinctions and insights that can make the difference between a rewarding or a harrowing experience.

Greater Earning Potential
In addition to having greater job prospects, an LCC TESOL/TEFL certification training will equip you with cutting-edge ESL skills that enable you to develop a good teaching income. Our 100 hour TESOL courses are geared to equip participants with teaching design and delivery skills.

What number of hours do overseas schools look for in a TESOL certificate? Back to top
Having a certificate of 100 hours better illustrates to employers the dedication of a potential employee. As a result, a growing body of schools have been asking for 100-hour plus courses.

What is the price range of the TESOL courses available today? Back to top
The TESOL courses on offer can range anywhere from around 200 up to 4,000 dollars. Teaching English to foreign language students requires skills which are best cultivated in a classroom environment. All of the LCC courses take place in real classrooms with experienced, enthusiastic coaches.

Do the LCC certification courses guarantee a teaching English overseas job? Back to top
Yes, we backup our TESOL training with a guaranteed overseas teaching job. We offer an inclusive teacher placement service through our job center. We have contacts with existing language schools, universities and other agencies all over the world through which we offer the jobs that best match individual needs and preferences. Moreover, our ongoing support service provides help on job contracts, interviews, relocation and any other ESL or country related issues that come up while overseas. Our aim is to give the support and assistance needed to go overseas with confidence and peace of mind.

Will North American school teachers benefit from the LCC certification courses? Back to top
Schoolteachers benefit immensely from our program, because they have an opportunity to build upon the existing base of practical knowledge already gained through first hand experience.

Are the LCC courses right for those who have experience teaching English? Back to top
Our 100 hour course is designed to allow experienced overseas teachers and/or those with a TESOL certification or equivalent to build on preexisting skills and experience. The high powered course curriculum is designed to open new skill sets in the areas of teaching English to young learners, TOEFL/TOEIC teaching and Business English.

Is it necessary to have teaching experience prior to taking a TESOL course? Back to top
Not at all, our courses are designed to accommodate a great variety of participants from a wide range of different talents and abilities. Everyone can learn something uniquely beneficial from the course. So that an experienced ESL teacher, or even someone with no teaching experience can walk away confident with their teaching techniques.

What is a teaching Mini Lesson? Back to top
A Mini Lesson is a teaching exercise designed to give our course participants the opportunity to deliver a lesson to either a simulated ESL class. This makes it possible for coaches and participants to see how well the many new methods and skill sets of teaching language acquisition have been internalized.We recognize and upgrade any existing TESOL certification a participant may have already acquired by 100 hours.

How do participants study in your courses? Back to top
Our participants study in a live, fully equipped classroom with experienced coaches.

Are online/correspondence and in-class courses valued equally by overseas schools? Back to top
Not really. A course that gives ample opportunity to build teaching, classroom management and genuine confidence is integral to real skill development. Our courses are designed to help students internalize the specialized skills best learned only through the hands-on training.

What is included in the TESOL certification package? Back to top
Our graduates receive a combined TESOL/TEFL certificate at the end of the course. All of our courses come complete with both a transcript and letter of recommendation to our graduates upon request. We also guarantee an overseas teaching job through our job center. We also offer ongoing support to all of our graduates.

How is the guaranteed job provided? Back to top
We offer an inclusive teacher placement service through our ESL job center. We backup our state-of-the-art training with a guaranteed overseas teaching job. We have contacts with existing language schools, universities and other agencies all over the world through which we offer the jobs that best match individual needs and preferences.

Is a degree necessary? Back to top
Having a degree is not a prerequisite for getting an overseas teaching job. In fact, there are a great variety of destinations in the world that welcome teachers who have little or no experience when they’re armed with a TESOL certificate. However, some countries preclude the issuing of teacher work visas to candidates not in possession of a degree and still other regions of the world tend to view a degree as a minimum requirement. The bottom line is that by possessing a degree there will be more choice available to in terms of overseas locations.

How much does the typical TESOL job pay? Back to top
Teaching salaries vary from country to country but are often significantly above the cost of living in any given location.

Where will I get sent to work? Back to top
Teaching English overseas is a personal adventure. Our job center works with job-seekers to define and meet the preferences and needs of the individual.

What are the signs that a job is a good one? Back to top
Our job center is designed to help each graduate find a position with the right school. This includes providing information about how to determine the school, contract and position that fits each graduates needs.

How long will a job last? Back to top
The average TESOL job contract is one year long, although it can range from 6-12 months under certain circumstances, depending on the country and school.

Can I still get a job even if I’ve never taught before? Back to top
Yes. The demand for qualified ESL teachers overseas is tremendous and a great number of advertised ESL teaching positions willingly accept inexperienced teachers. That said, the better positions and the more sought after teaching locations can be highly competitive meaning that employers tend to 'pick and choose' more in those places.

Can I work anywhere in the world with a US passport? Back to top
Possessing a US passport is acceptable in all the major teaching 'hotspots' around the world but it will not automatically provide access to a work visa in these places. Work visas are applied for and supplied by the employer once a teacher has accepted an overseas position. However, in some regions of the world, particularly Western Europe, employers generally will not process work visas for non EU members unless they have good reason to do so. As a non EU citizen, getting work in Western Europe is challenging and may be more involved than looking for work in other regions. Our ESL teacher job center staff has been addressing this question. If you are committed to working in Western Europe, our service would be able to take you through the process to get your work visa issued to you.

What is involved in getting a work Visa? Back to top
Our job center offers country specific advice about what it will take to get a work visa, where required. This includes an overview of what to expect and how to make arrangements through an ESL employer.

How long does a work Visa last? Back to top
Each country has different rules and regulations regarding work Visas. These rules and regulations change regularly. However, most work Visas last for one year. Contacting the embassy or consulate or of the destination country before departure to obtain exact details can be a useful step, as well as noting the contact information of the American embassy within the destination country.

Is airfare included? Back to top
This will vary from country to country and job to job. South Korea and China typically include airfare. Some contracts will pay for airfare only after the contract is completed.

How can I get help once teaching overseas? Back to top
After graduating from one of our TESOL programs, we continue to provide graduates with ongoing support. At LCC we recognize that making a move into a new job is challenging enough. Add the challenge of living in a foreign country to that of teaching English and the prospect can seem overwhelming. This is why we support our graduates with ongoing support, assistance and advice.

Is it necessary to teach grammar? Back to top
The simple answer is yes, but it’s not as daunting as it might seem. In fact, 50% of the skill involved in teaching grammar lies in explanation technique, which is coved in our 100 hour training program.

What are some common classroom management problems? Back to top
The best way to avoid and overcome all classroom management problems is by being prepared. Our courses cover common concerns from dealing with shy students to how to address behavioral issues.

Is it possible to go with a friend? Back to top
The demand for teachers is often high enough to ensure a friend a teaching position within the same city, if not the same school.

How many hours do ESL teachers usually work? Back to top
As with many specific concerns, the hours involved will vary. Depending on the country, school and contract the amount of hours typically range from twenty to twenty five hours.

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Why Get a 100+ Hours TESOL/TEFL CertificaThe unofficial industry standard for TESOL certification is 100+ training hours, why?The unofficial industry standard for TESOL certification is 100+ training hours, why?

100+ hour certification courses allow enough time to learn how to teach; most authoritative ESL organizations recommend it, and most reputable language schools expect it.


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