certificado TEFL
/θeɾtifikado tefl/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tefl certificate" is translated into Spanish as certificado TEFL.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeɾtifikado tefl/
Did you know?
- In an official context, a certificado is often printed on specific colored paper or contains a physical seal to prevent forgery, a custom much more common in Latin America than in many English-speaking regions.
- In Spain, a certificado TEFL is often less prestigious than a Máster en Formación del Profesorado, which is a government-regulated postgraduate degree required to teach in public schools.
- The word certificado shares a common ancestor with the English word 'certain', as both trace back to the Latin 'certus', meaning 'settled' or 'fixed'.
Examples in context
- Estoy muy emocionado porque acabo de obtener mi Certificado TEFL y estoy listo para empezar a enseñar inglés en el extranjero.I am very excited because I have just obtained my TEFL certificate and I am ready to start teaching English abroad.
- Necesito mi certificado TEFL para el trabajo.I need my TEFL certificate for the job.
- Ella ya tiene su certificado TEFL.She already has her TEFL certificate.
- ¿Dónde puedo obtener un certificado TEFL?Where can I get a TEFL certificate?
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing job requirements at a coffee shop.
- DanielMaría, ¿tienes tu certificado TEFL?María, do you have your TEFL certificate?
- MaríaSí, Daniel, lo recibí la semana pasada.Yes, Daniel, I received it last week.
- DanielQué bueno, lo vas a necesitar pronto.That's good, you are going to need it soon.
- MaríaTienes razón, es un requisito importante.You're right, it is an important requirement.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries certificado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
