What Transition Year Students Say About TEFL

Transition Year students across Ireland are embracing a new opportunity to gain a globally recognised teaching qualification, as our TEFL TY Programme expands into 20 counties nationwide.

The programme combines accredited online training with interactive activities, quizzes, and videos. On completion, students earn an internationally recognised certificate to teach English as a foreign language — a lifelong credential that can open doors to work, travel, and volunteering opportunities worldwide.

We interviewed some of our recent TEFL graduates from Transition Year. Here is what they had to say:

What were your favourite parts of the course?

“The videos were engaging and well-structured, making complex topics easier to understand. They provided a dynamic way of learning that kept me interested and motivated throughout the course.” – Teagan

“I learned loads about the structure of English and different activities to help the students learn English and have fun at the same time.” – Sinead

“I really enjoyed watching the videos to see other ways that the material could be applied to learning inside the classroom. I found it really interesting to learn new things about the English language… I learned a lot that I had never heard of before and found it so intriguing to learn as a native speaker of English.” – Jill

“I found the overall content of the course interesting as it is a field of great interest for me.  I hope to see myself working using this qualification. I enjoyed the layout of the assessments and the apps and website.” – Isobel 

“I liked learning about methods of teaching which was interesting and I especially liked how challenging the courses were. The assessments were very rewarding and I liked doing them as they gave me a sense of achievement.” – Amy 

“Overall the course was great and the interactive activities were very helpful. They made the coursework easier to learn and kept my focus on the course.” – Samantha 

What skills did you learn from taking this course? 

“I learned a lot from taking this course. I learned how to take notes quickly, and the reflective thinking tasks helped me learn a lot too. I also learned about time management and interview skills as well as how to write a CV.” – Muireann

“While taking this interesting course I learned many skills, including management and grammatical skills. I learned a lot about classroom management and how the classroom should be presented for certain activities and maximum efficiency during class time. I also learned certain rules of grammar and how to engage my class with certain methods.” – Kaja 

“I learned how to understand my students, how to teach to different types of students, different types of learners, different types of teaching approaches and much more!” – Niamh 

“I learned an abundance of skills during this course,including classroom management, lesson planning, understanding language teaching methodologies, creating engaging activities for the students and the language skills such as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.” – Amy 

“I definitely developed my English writing abilities as well  as my time-management skills during this course. It helped me develop several valuable skills.” – Jasmine 

Would you recommend this course to a friend?

“I would definitely recommend this course to a friend. The course offers a well-rounded and engaging learning experience that I believe many would find valuable and enjoyable…Overall, the course is well-structured, informative, and engaging, making it a great choice for anyone interested in language, education, or cultural studies. The knowledge and insights gained from this course are valuable and applicable in many real-world contexts, making it a worthwhile recommendation for friends.” – Teagan

“Yes, as it’s a good course to do and is very easy to follow and understand. I also think it’s a great qualification to have as it allows you to go off and explore different cultures and languages while getting the opportunity to teach and interact with many different nationalities and personalities and even children with different needs and abilities.” – Sinead 

“It was very simple and easy to use. I found I could do the course at any time. It is an excellent course to recommend because you can do it on any device.” – Niamh 

“Yes I would definitely recommend this course to a friend. It was a great source of learning and has provided me with a qualification that will unlock endless opportunities for me.” – Isobel 

“It is great value for its money, you learn an abundance of skills throughout this course, and it’s extremely flexible so you can do it in your own time.” – Amy 

“I found it challenging but enjoyable and I think anyone would benefit from doing the tefl course.” – Amy Jean 

“The content is well-structured, covering essential skills like lesson planning, classroom management, and effective communication. It’s also flexible, allowing you to study at your own pace, which is ideal for those with busy schedules. Additionally, the course equips you with practical tools and knowledge that are directly applicable in real teaching scenarios, making it a valuable stepping stone for anyone interested in teaching English abroad or online.” – Jasmine 

How would you rate your overall experience of the course?

“My overall experience with TEFL has been a very positive one. It’s not a difficult course so that makes it more likeable and it’s a very straight forward course. The website is easy to login to and all the different sources given in the different chapters and modules are very helpful.” – Keela

“My overall experience of the TEFL 120 hour course was excellent. The staff were so kind and extremely helpful in anything that I was stuck or needed help with. I learned so much about English as well as teaching skills which I can use so much in life when it comes to different things like sport or even working as part of a team when I’m older.” – Sinead

“I would rate my overall experience a 10/10 on this course as it was so easy to follow and you could take it at your own pace which is extremely handy, the course is so flexible and gives you so many helpful links which is such a nice touch as well.” – Amy

“I would rate my overall experience of the TEFL course quite highly. The material was comprehensive, and I appreciated the flexibility of studying at my own pace. The interactive elements made learning engaging, and I felt well-prepared for teaching after completing it.” – Shauna

“Overall I would rate my experience of this course a 10/10, the textbooks for each of the modules were very well laid out and the audio was of good help at times as well. I really enjoyed taking this course and I learned a lot from it.” – Igor 

Do you plan to use your TEFL qualification in future? 

“Yes, I do plan to use my TEFL qualification in the future. I plan to teach children English abroad to make money while travelling the world.” – Teagan 

“Yes, I plan to use my TEFL qualification in the future. I hope to explore the teaching world abroad across Europe. I truly hope I will get the opportunity to teach children and adults English in the near future using my TEFL qualification. I would also like to use online means to teach others the English language.” – Kaja