Feedback from our graduates

"I now feel motivated and out of the rut I was in. I really enjoyed this course and learnt so much helpful information, despite the fact that I have 26 years of teaching experience! All of their activities were practical and linked into lessons that were very productive."

"I feel so motivated. I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do with my life for the next few years and now am more than certain."

"This course was everything I was dreaming about! The Trainers were great to work with and answered all of my questions with enthusiasm. This course was very motivational for me!"

"The trainers were excellent as was the course. I came here for knowledge and I got it. "

"Good course - it gave information about the industry that would be hard to get without experience"

"This course was extremely informative, with exceptional trainers that were always considerate to the individual needs of students and extremely encouraging."

"Helpful! Classes gave confidence and I now have a greater knowledge of industry and class management."

"Very well organised. Extremely professionally delivered with great big laughs. "

"The course was presented in a fun, stimulating and informative manner. All of the information has been helpful and enjoyable, a very effective TESOL course."

"The Teachers were highly approachable, friendly, fun and extremely motivational!"

"The structure of the course was obviously well thought out, prepared and executed. Nothing needed to be changed!"

"I really enjoyed the lesson presentations as they identified just how much was involved in lesson prep and how much we had learnt during the course."

"I found this course to be highly practical. As a trained language high school teacher, in the past I have found it hard to put theory (ie the communicative approach) into practice. Thanks to this course, I now have many great ideas for teaching communicatively as the course has been highly practical."

"As a refresher course this was very useful and built on skills that I initially gained at my first in-class course."

"A course which I found to be very informative, well presented and has given me a lot of confidence to enter the TESOL profession."

"Very interactive, hands on, and skill based. Well structured and covered a lot of information. "

"The trainers really motivated and challenged me as a student - I feel more confident as an English teacher. "

"Excellent learning curb, trainer and class created positive surroundings to learn."

"The most relevant, exciting and inspirational course I have ever attended. Exceeded my expectations by 100%! Fantastic!"

"Great demos for us to copy. Great suggestions for us to use. Very inspired (but tired). "

"I was impressed by the professionalism and organisation of the trainer and course in general. It was informative, educational and inspirational and kept me interested and motivated (not always an easy task!)."

"This course has opened a whole new world for me. I am now more confident. Although daunting at first, this course was very rewarding. The trainers were helpful, supportive and encouraging."

"The Trainers were thoroughly professional in their preparation, execution of lessons and dealings with students. They constantly motivated and supported the students, and all with a sense of humour!"

"A lot of work has obviously gone into preparing this course and the delivery was great. The trainers were very well prepared and thorough. The activities were fun, which kept the lessons interesting and effective."

"I was impressed how much thought has gone into each one of my co-students and information given to us in such a short time."

"Professional course, well organised, diverse and active. I am very impressed! "

"An excellent preparation for teaching ESL, very comprehensive covering all aspect. Fun and fast moving, lots of varied activities. Well planned and organised. Great teaching model."

"Exceeded my expectations - I didn't realise teaching is so complex. Helped me understand the process and it gave my confidence a big boost."

"The course was very cleverly structured. It has a fresh approach and is logical and informative."

"Gave me the confidence to go into a work situation prepared. "

"Very comprehensive course covering a lot of subjects - not all concerning education. "

"Very energetic and full of great "insider" tips and info. Very intense course, but I got so much out of it! I'm amazed how much ground was able to be covered in just 5 days!"

"Very in-depth and intense, but I can certainly use all of the information. Trainer was fantastic."

"The course was a good introduction to TESOL and the trainers were great."

"A very useful curricular and well structured course. Lots of opportunities to learn and participate."

"A very enjoyable and informative course. I now feel that I have the ability and confidence to travel overseas and teach English."

"Everything was helpful! Especially the demonstration of numerous activities and preparation of an actual lesson. "

"They packed a lot of information and teaching ideas into a short period of time. The time went quickly because the material was interesting and motivational."

"The trainer was fantastic - energetic and enthusiastic. All the activities kept me alert and interested."

"Very good learning experience. Friendly and relaxed. Trainers were competent and enthusiastic."

"Everything was very helpful. I learnt what I came to learn and I am very grateful for the patience shown to me."

"I feel confident after completing this course, I know I will be able to prepare and deliver effective lessons to students. The Trainers gave as invaluable advice with their knowledge of different countries and ways to find jobs."

"Very Good! I am glad I did it because I am always nervous about trying new things. I was relieved to find that I was supported throughout the whole course by the Trainers."

"Very intensive yet all objectives achieved, good balance, well structured. "

"The course was interesting and fun, and relevant topics were covered. I have learnt a lot of things which will be helpful when teaching overseas. "

"The course more then met my expectations! I am now well-equipped to venture into the world of TESOL teaching."

"It was great! I learned more than I thought possible in 5 days. Now it's my job to apply it in real life!"

"This course was not nearly as scary as I thought it might be. The trainers were very patient and friendly and I now feel like a have the confidence to not only speak but teach in front of a classroom."

"The presenters were professional and energetic. The course was very well organised and relevant. "

"Helpful. Supportive. Overall I feel satisfied in the investment and the course will help me in future endeavours."

"Very well structured and easy to see how everything related and finally came together. A little nervewracking at first, but fun once initial nerves were overcome with practice and help. "

"I was really impressed with the course - to be honest I didn't realise it was going to be so much fun! "

"Very full-on course - but lots of material to cover. All explained professionally and articulately. "

"I am pleased with the course in all aspects."

"The course was intensive and focus on course content and activities maintained throughout. The trainers were committed, highly professional and modelled best practice at all times."

"This was such an inspiring course. It opens my eyes to a world full of possibilities and experiences for my future!"

"This course was very inspiring! They were very focused on making good teachers, rather than backpackers! The trainers communicated the coursework excellently and were very friendly and approachable."

"The course has been a wonderful opportunity to study and display my knowledge immediately. The course was very well delivered and prepared, and has been very effective in helping me begin my career in teaching!"

"It was a fantastic class and made me more motivated to actually teach rather than seeing it as just a chance to travel. "

"The course was very informative and confidence boosting. I really enjoyed being involved with a group of like-minded people. It was lots of fun!"

"This course was so informative and useful. I'm glad I decided to attend even though I am an experienced teacher as I learned more than what I already knew."

"I am surprised yet satisfied by the amount of material covered and learnt within such a short time."

"I understand that my biggest asset is being a native speaker. Glad to have been given teaching tools."

"The course was very motivating and helped me build my confidence. Showed me my strengths and weaknesses which I will need to improve on. "

"I was very surprised (pleasantly) of the wide age range of participants. I liked the fact that the course catered for all backgrounds - students, professionals, retirees. No attendees felt left out of out of their depth."

"Very valuable and interesting content. I've been really impressed with the efficiency and organisation of the course. "

"I feel ready to go to the next level (teaching) and feel part of the TESOL community."

"Very well presented. Covers the important aspects of teaching. Friendly experience, positive environment."

"Friendly, clear, thorough, patient, supportive and very helpful teachers. Broad range of the course very useful."

"Both trainers were very knowledgeable and professional. Class was fun, rewarding and I learnt so much! "

"I found the course to be motivational and easy to follow and kept up the with learning pace delivered."

"I loved the course. It gave me an idea of what kind of teaching styles we would use."

"Although this course seemed a little daunting upon first appearance, I very quickly got used to the lesson format and began to have fun! The Trainers were excellent and well qualified to teach the course effectively."

"It is a lot of information in a short time - but we can sort through it, and add to our understandings through our electives, emailing for help, and on the job. Teach International provides an amazing 'network' to support its graduates."

"Made to feel very involved and comfortable and brought the best out of all participants. "

"The trainers are very experienced and well travelled, it's good to be trained by people that have taught overseas."

"Excellent course - a lot of fun and better than I expected. Trainers were awesome. "

"Sets the mood for TESOL teaching overseas. Warm environment, really motivational. Course participants were great people, really helpful. Easygoing and relaxed environment - 5 stars."

"I found this course to be excellent! I loved the activities that we learnt, which taught us about relevant information and about TESOL. I have now found my new career!"

"Everything taught was definately easily taken in and understood and taught so that each and every person could learn."

"The course was presented in a friendly, fun and interesting manner. A very entertaining way to learn with the use of fun activities."

" Overall I found the course very good. The content was appropriate and I feel confident in moving forward into the TESOL arena."

"I particularly found the beginners sample class very helpful. As a student learning a new language, it gave me insight into how my students will feel. "

"An excellent course. The trainers were fantastic and the content left me feeling empowered and ready to enter the TESOL industry overseas."

"It was a great course, enjoyable as well as educational."

"Even to an experienced teacher, it was very helpful."

"Excellent content and presentation."

"The course was relevant, memorable and fun. Presentation and delivery was very effetive. I've learnt a lot and the activities were useful."

"Everything was taught very clearly, well prepared and organised. They created an effective learning environment in terms of lesson plans."

"Both trainers were really knowledgeable and helpful and provided a high degree of support throughout the course."

"I enjoyed the course immensely and found it very educational. The use of activities/teaching techniques to present all the information made the course fun, interesting and educational. "

"I couldn't imagine teaching without having first done this course."

"The course exceeded my expectations - it was not just information rich but lots of fun too."

"Absolutely fantastic. I am so glad I did this course. Not only was it really useful - but great fun!"

"This is a well designed course that clearly demonstrates the technique necessary to be an effective TESOL Teacher. The trainer's enthusiasm and practical knowledge made the course a very positive experience for the students."

"Well structured and effectively delivered by both presenters. A most pleasant learning environment."

"The course was very informative and the trainer made it fun and interesting. The time went by very quickly and was very professionally presented."

"This was a great course! I have learnt so much about classroom techniques. The style and method presented is one I haven't been exposed to before and I can't wait to try them out in my ESL and non-ESL classrooms. "

"I learnt more about where I want to go and exactly how to get there. "

"I am now completely certain that I will be able to teach English effectively overseas. The course was presented with different teaching methods, so it did not get predictable or boring. I am now looking forward to my future and everything it has to offer!"

"The course work was thorough and extremely instructional and very competently delivered."

"The trainers were fantastic- very knowledgeable, helpful, patient and inspiring! I now feel like I can travel anywhere, have a new career and unlimited options for my future."

"I am grateful for this opportunity - at this stage of my life. I feel that I have many options open to me - it's very exciting. Thank you."

"The course exceeded my expectations very much so. I never thought I would be able to teach, but I now have the confidence and capability to teach overseas!"

"Very insightful, fun and well thought out."

"Very professionally run course. Plenty of participation, fun and an element of stress. Love the manual. All in all a very positive experience. "

"Very pleased, impressed by professionalism and enthusiasm of trainers. I understand now and fully appreciate the approach to teaching English demonstrated to us."

"Loved it! It was so much fun learning. I didn't want the course to end, I wanted to keep learning more."

"The course is great. It proves to be an effective way of teaching. The trainers provided very positive and comfortable learning environment. I'm excited to get out there and experience teaching."

"The activities helped with my confidence and has inspired me that I can do this myself. "

"Very intensive but extremely informative. Practical information and suggestions were very useful. "

"Well structured course, lots of info - good to have manual for future reference. Very congruent - trainers demonstrate principles."

"Really great course. It was fun, interactive and informative, I enjoyed it, and I initially thought it would be quite dry, so it was a welcome surprise."

"A truly brilliant course! The trainer provided lots of information, was very helpful and it was a fun learning environment."

"Effective, professional, diligent, covered a lot of information in a clear way. Gave me an opportunity to grow through new sets of skills."

"The course was motivating and informative with very satisfactory course work, teacher explanations and materials. The course was able to prepare me for how to teach and commence my journey in the TESOL industry."

"Before this course, I was thinking that I can't teach English. But now I can! "

"This was a fantastic course. As a teacher myself, it has inspired me to improve my current classes! There is no way I would of felt confident to teach English without completing this helpful course."

"A great course with great trainers - impossible to take off overseas without it. A LOT of fun, even when it was exhausting, which wasn't often!"

"This course exceeded my expectations in terms of learning about teaching strategies, lesson planning and activities. I learnt a range of techniques and feel confident to show off my new skills."

"Very good demonstrations of how an English class should be taught. From coming in on Wednesday night and not knowing anything about teaching, I came out feeling like I can do this."

"Professional organisation with individualised attention. Thought of everything and with great resources."

"A very professional course, which covered a lot of information. The material was well presented and it was made enjoyable by the enthusiastic and exciting trainers!"

"Lots of practical ideas/games/activities were valuable and useful."

"Have already recommended the course to numerous people. Even though it\'s rather overwhelming at first, your really get a lot out of it!"

"All the examples and lesson plans demonstrated to the class were great! It was helpful being able to ask the trainers about their own experiences to know what to expect."

"Very professional, well paced, easy to follow and welcoming to new concepts and methods."

"I was very impressed by the knowledge and experience of the trainers. Their energy and ability to motivate were exceptional. "

"Very helpful and motivational. I gained a great deal from the course which will certainly come into use. "

"Very well structured, maintained interest levels, was never boring, activities were diverse and relevant. "

"Fantastic, practical and fun. Well worth the money."

"A very useful course with practical information, that is relevant to everyday situations, experiences and problems. This course is such a valuable part of TESOL, and speaking to people with similar motivations and interests for travelling is inspiring!"

"This was a great course and very well facilitated. As a school teacher myself, I found this to be a refreshing and motivating experience."

"Great course - has given me the confidence to go out into the TESOL market. Course was presented in a fun and, at the same time, professional manner."

"Well structured course - repetition of teaching practice and different models throughout the week helped me understand and appreciate the structures in lesson planning and practice."

"The course was very efficient, well planned and effective. The website and forums are also very useful with its travel information and hearing stories from graduates and trainers."

"Hi. I just wanted to thank Justine & Jackie, the wonderful trainers in Brisbane, for giving me the tools but most importantly the confidence to create fun and effective lessons. I recently completed the in-class component of my TESOL certificate, and am already using the methods I learnt in class to teach a group of Samoan Sunday School students. I used one of the games from the in-class course, and the kids loved it! I had a hard time trying to keep the noise levels down! The positive feedback I received from the students was very rewarding and has boosted my confidence even more. I can't thank you enough! "

"The course introduced me to teaching concepts and procedures which I feel confident to use."

"This course is very informative and gives you confidence for future travel adventures. I am so excited about what the TESOL world has to offer me. My travelling feet are getting very itchy!"

"I have spent many hours teaching/training but first time shown how it should be done."

"The course was great. Really interactive which I enjoyed. Exceeded expectations. "

"Very helpful in building up my confidence to stand in front of a class of students in a class. "

"I feel much more confident in myself with the thought of teaching overseas. It was fun, very insightful and inspirational. I have gained some great knowledge and tools which will help me to pursue a job."

"Very helpful. I am 100% sure I can find a job as an English teacher in Brazil, and hope I can find in other places as well. "

"Well structured course. Focus on practical elements of ESL teaching was good. "