1. What is <strong>not necessary</strong> if I want to be able to apply for Spainwise’s Trinity CertTESOL Teacher Training Course?
It is not necessary to have a university/college degree.
It is not necessary to be a native speaker of English.
It is not necessary to be able to speak a foreign language.
It is not necessary to have any previous teaching experience.
2. What <strong>is necessary</strong> if I want to be able to apply for Spainwise’s Trinity CertTESOL Teacher Training Course?
It is necessary to be at least 18 years old. There is no maximum age, however.
It is necessary to be motivated to learn and teach.
It is necessary to be able to cope with the demands of the course.
It is necessary to have a high level of English (at least C1 level).
It is necessary to have good interpersonal and organizational skills.
It is necessary to have the academic skills to handle the course.
It is necessary to be willing to work as a member of your training group.
It is necessary to be willing to respond in a positive way to constructive feedback.
It is necessary to be physically healthy and up to the demands of travelling to our training centre, completing the intensive course of training and living near our training centre for the duration of the course.
3. When’s the next course?
Check out course dates and fees here.
4. Why do all applicants for Trinity CertTESOL Teacher Training Courses need to do an interview in advance?
The pre-course interview is an opportunity for Spainwise to ensure that you meet the minimum requirements for the course, that you have the aptitude to become a successful teacher and that you are likely to complete the course successfully. All Trinity CertTESOL course providers have to make sure that each trainee meets these requirements. You can find out more about the pre-course interview here.
5. How and when can I do the pre-course interview?
If you live in Spain or if you attend Spain’s National TEFL Jobs Fairs in Cordoba and Bilbao in May, you can do the interview in person. Otherwise, the interview can be done by Skype. As part of the interview, you will be asked to complete a written task (approximately 300 words) on a subject chosen by the course director.
You will be informed within 24-48 hours if you have been successful, in which case we will offer you a course place. If you have not been successful, we will be happy to explain why not (for example, if your level of English is below the standard required).
6. How can I prepare for the pre-course interview?
Relax; be natural and honest. Perhaps you’d like to consider how you would answer these typical pre-course interview questions:
- Why would you like to do the Spainwise Trinity CertTESOL Course?
- What qualities do you have which would make you a good teacher?
- Do you have any previous experience of teaching (including informal experiences with family, friends or colleagues)? If so, what were your conclusions?
- Have you had any experience of learning a second language?
- If you have, how did it go?
- What do you think might be difficult about English for those who learn it as a second language?
- What are the qualities of a good (language) teacher?
- What skills does a (language) teacher need?
- What are your strengths when speaking and writing in English?
- What are your weaknesses when speaking and writing in English?
- What do you think are the advantages of being an English language teacher?
- What might be the disadvantages?
- Are you a good time manager?
- How do you feel about deadlines?
- How do you cope under pressure?
Don’t forget that the interview is a great opportunity for you to ask questions too!