As a future TESOL teacher, you’ll quickly discover that teaching English to speakers of other languages is about more than vocabulary and grammar. At ILI, it’s about understanding your students’ unique cultural perspectives and creating a supportive environment where they feel empowered to succeed.
Marco Bittencourt brings a lifetime of multicultural experience to teaching!
Marco has been inside the language teaching environment since 1995. He has taught ESL, EFL and ESOL as well as Spanish […]
TESOL vs TEFL Certificates: Which works best to teach English in the US?
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Teaching English to ELLs is an exciting and rewarding career. Whether tutoring private […]
ILI’s Caroline Gear featured in Rotary magazine!
ILI executive director Caroline Gear is the subject of a feature article in the May edition of Rotary, the magazine published […]
How should I prepare for the TESOL certificate program?: Top 6 tips
Thinking about taking the TESOL certificate program online or in-person? Taking the TESOL certificate program is one of the stepping […]
The Reciprocity of Language Education: Cultivating Tolerance, Compassion, and Humility
“Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.” […]
Northampton’s International Language Institute earns highest ranking from national accreditation authority
The Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) has certified the International Language Institute (ILI) of Massachusetts through August 30, 2026. This five-year accreditation is the highest level bestowed by ACCET, which since 1978 has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a reliable authority regarding the quality of education and training provided by the institutions ACCET accredits.
Is TESOL worth it?: The extraordinary value of effective teacher training
What is TESOL: Definition With a TESOL Certificate course, you are qualified to teach English language learners anywhere in the […]
Online TESOL Certification courses: Are they valid?
Are online TESOL courses valid? Absolutely, yes! Online TESOL Certificate courses are valid. Your online TESOL Certificate qualifies you to […]
Don’t Click Away! Human Connection in Online Learning
When our classes were held in-person, I’d hear stories or see pictures of the students’ children. Now that classes are on […]