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Hello Jo. I did my CELTA in 2017, and your online grammar course was suggested by one of the course tutors as a way to top up my knowledge prior to the course. I thought it was excellent and I’ve referred to your site many times since. When I was looking for something to support the increasing amount of online work, you were my first point of call. Always a trusted safe pair of hands!
Lee, EFL teacher
Hi Jo, I really wanted to express to you how much I appreciate you sharing your experience and expertise, not just in the video here about setting up an online education business. But honestly, Jo, I’ve had nothing like this up until now. I have needed the help that you give more than I can express. Yet your elt training videos go far beyond what I could have hoped for. It really comes across in all of your videos that you really love what you do and your heart is in it. And you make it look and seem possible that I can do this by your warm and gentle approach in presenting this teacher training.
Ellen, EFL teacher
Hi Jo, I've been training English teachers for over 10 years and I'm glad to say that you have been a good friend and teacher of mine during this period. I always get the updates of your videos and play them in my classes. My students love you so much and we have learned a lot from you. Thank you very much for your generosity and keeping us up-to minute on the latest issues in ELT training.
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BUT IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR DEVELOPMENT..

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THE ULTIMATE BUNDLE FOR ENGLISH TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

THE NEXT STEP

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PRACTICAL DEVELOPMENT AT YOUR PACE WITH LIVE COMMUNITY SUPPORT 

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development your way
A RANGE OF SEVEN VIDEO BASED COURSES
covering post-CELTA methodology, lesson planning support and practical activities.

A ROADMAP WITH WEEKLY EMAILS AND A WORKBOOK
to guide and motivate you; to organise and record your learning.

A PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY
A place to ask questions and share resources.

MONTHLY LIVE Q&A SESSIONS ONLINE
Chat to me, bring your questions, meet other like-minded teachers. 

A FEW FAQs

IS THIS A SUBSCRIPTION?

Nope! Your one-off payment gives you lifetime access to the courses and the Facebook group. You can ask questions and come back to the materials as often as you like, for as long as you like.

DO I HAVE TO DO STUDY EVERY WEEK?

Nope again! You'll get an email every Friday for 22 weeks to guide you through the materials, but if you don't have time that week, just put it on one side and do it later. YOU choose the pace you go. Have more time and want to go faster? Follow the workbook or choose your own path through the courses. They're all open to you all the time. 

DO I HAVE TO START AT A SET TIME?

Nope- start whenever suits you- you'll get the emails every week- keep them on one side in a folder if you don't want to use them immediately.

CAN I ASK QUESTIONS?

Of course!  I'm there for you and am always happy to help in the Facebook group or come and talk to me in the monthly live Q&A sessions.

IS IT RECOGNISED BY EMPLOYERS?

Of course it's not recognised in the same way that Delta or an MA TESOL  is, but any employer who sees you have made an effort to develop yourself in a systematic way with a reputable site will definitely be impressed and you can evidence this with both your workbook and final certificate.

WHAT IF I CHANGE MY MIND?

As with all of my courses, The Next Step comes with a money back guarantee. If it's not what you want, email me within 7 days and I'll give you your money back. No Quibbles.

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Why use ELT-Training?

There are lots of books and resources out there - what's special about ELT-Training? To answer that, you only have to look to the site's reputation. 
Thousands of satisfied English language teachers recommend the site, as do teacher educators in centres all over the world. 

Why Jo Gakonga?

Without wanting to blow my own trumpet, I'm a safe pair of hands. I've been a teacher for 35 years and a teacher educator, CELTA tutor and assessor for 25 years, so I KNOW the profession and I can help. 

I've taught in all sorts of situations including private language schools, primary schools, ESOL in a UK state college and seven years on the MA TESOL at Warwick Uni. I've got the Delta, an MA and a PhD. Oh, and I've been making videos for teacher education for more than a decade. I'm told I do a pretty good job!

If you want to take your career forward, stay interested and open up new opportunites for yourself (as I have), the key is to keep developing, keep learning, keep looking for the new. I've done this and I can help you!

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Developing as a teacher will keep YOU happier and more motivated,
will keep your LEARNERS coming back for more and
will make you more attractive to EMPLOYERS.
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