This week, one major TEFL issue is the growing demand for IELTS preparation teachers in countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan 🇹🇭🇻🇳🇯🇵—yet many TEFL-certified teachers feel unprepared to teach test-specific skills like academic writing ✍️, listening for key points 🎧, and speaking under timed pressure 🕒. While general English is widely taught, IELTS requires a deeper understanding of scoring criteria, task types, and strategies 🧠. This gap between teacher training and real-world demand leaves students underserved and teachers overwhelmed 😓. Schools are often desperate for IELTS instructors, offering higher pay 💸 and more hours, but without proper training, TEFL teachers may lack the confidence to accept these roles 🚫. This highlights the urgent need for TEFL courses to offer IELTS-specific modules or certifications 🎓. Not only would this help teachers upskill, but it would also ensure students get the focused support they need to reach their band score goals 🎯. Bridging this gap is crucial for both career growth and student success 📈.
