ESLinsider reviews

At first I was sceptical about taking this course mainly because you have to dig quite deep to find it. However, once again by finding and taking this course I realized that not all good things are easy to find and not all very well advertised stuff is necessarily of good value.
Having said that I am really happy that I have chosen to take this course. Content in this course is well structured, includes loads of practical material as well as practical tasks that let you to comprehend and memorize learned content even better. No boring stuff. Moreover, Ian was always very attentive and helpful with any questions I would have. Thank you very much for not wasting my time, but teaching useful skills!

The course has a lot of useful information, effective tasks for writing lesson plans and a lot of videos that teach and also are the basic materials for starting the practice of teaching. Ian is very attentive coach, always in touch, and always resolve issues in the shortest time.

At first I was hesitant to take Ian's Advanced Course, since there didn't seem to be much information about it online. However, I can now say with full confidence that Ian has put together a masterclass catalog of teaching materials, each presented in a clear and logical way, with a great website to re-find anything if needed. The course pages seem to be frequently updated and Ian is incredibly quick to respond to submitted assignments or messages. Direct communication with Ian is a huge plus. There are a few assignments to submit (Lesson Plans, mainly) and Ian gave me very detailed and meaningful feedback on every one. Also, the certificate looks very professional. I have no complaints about the course and everything exceeded my expectations!

I have finished the advanced course, formerly known as 120h course, and I've found it to be very informative. It focuses mostly on practical skills that you can use in a classroom. There are lots of videos which show you how to teach. Highly recommended!

As an ESL teacher in Asia I can say that all that is on this course is true, it helped me in expand my knowledge in ways of learning and teaching, so I can recommend it

I found this course after literally hours of searching online and reading reviews on other 120-hour courses. ESLinsider has been extremely informative and Ian provides detailed feedback on the submission tasks which is fantastic. Not only that, but the materials and resources that are available is quite extensive and can be easily tweaked for the level you're teaching.

The course was straightforward and the methods provided will be a great help when I start teaching next year. Thank you ESLinsider!

I took the Advanced (120 hour) course. I was quite overwhelmed when I began looking for online courses for a TEFL certification, but during my search I stumbled upon Ian's ESLinsider. I can honestly say that this course was very easy to understand and introduced materials, games, and activities that I am actually excited about using in my classroom.

The course was a great value for my money and gave me the tools to begin this new career. Covered all aspects of teaching from theory to practical tips. Was easy to move through because it wasn't all text-based -- there were plenty of videos that gave real-world examples of the teaching. I feel better prepared and have the backup of the course that I can refer to later if I need help. My only complaint would be that I wish the TEFL certificate looked a little more professional. Overall, absolutely would recommend.

I took Ian's 120 hour (now called Advanced) course two years ago and it was one of the best investments I made. I had been teaching in Korea for six years up to that point and had to learn through trial and error on the jobs I worked which was not easy. Ian's course is practical and based on actual experience in the classroom, not just dry theory. The videos were extremely helpful in the process and I still refer to them every now and then when I need ideas for class. While the course is not overly difficult, it's certainly no walk in the park as you do have to pay attention and take notes. I really wish this course had been around during my early years in Korea because it would've helped so much more than the so-called orientation and training I did for a week in Seoul when I started with EPIK. I highly recommend these courses if you are serious about gaining practical knowledge of ESL teaching from someone who has been there.

Very useful, easy taking, positive , life related , actual , balanced teaching methods were used . All these points l’ll transfer to my teaching.
It made me feel refreshed and ESLinsider , not outsider .
Thanks a lot, goodbye
‘Marina from Russia’