Our mission is to provide skills for teaching large EFL classes to teachers within Ho Chi Minh city and beyond. As part of that mission Star Teacher Training has offered free, low-cost TEFL workshops to new and experienced teachers on a variety of topics. These workshops are a great way to share ideas and also continually learn from teachers’ real-life challenges and successes.
Photos & Reviews from our public workshops:
2017
2018 Winter & Spring
“If you have trouble or just want insight on teaching very young learners (VYL) age 3-5, then I highly recommend Will’s workshops. He reflects on his 10+ years of experience and uses very creative techniques to keep the attention of VYL. He reflects on the psychology of VYL and attention seeking kids and the best method to give them recognition and keep them engaged. I highly recommend his workshops.” – Sakineh
VYL TEFL Workshop on March 29th, 2018
“I attended a workshop here today on how to teach VYL’s (very young learners) and I have to say it was so so very helpful! Will is clearly a very experienced teacher and it shows. I really learnt a lot from him, he’s got some great techniques which he was able to share with the class. I had to teach a kindergarten class straight after the workshop and I felt so much more confident through the things I’d just learnt. The class went so smoothly. I highly recommend this to any teacher looking to improve on their techniques in the classroom.” – Charlotte
VYL TEFL Workshop on May 10th
“The VYL Classroom Management Workshop was very clear and well presented with practical techniques for addressing challenges in the classroom, which I found incredibly helpful. Would highly recommend!!!!” – Carmen
VYL Classroom Management Workshop on May 24th
2018 Summer & Fall
“Not having a lot of experience teaching VYL’s myself, I decided to join the workshop a few weeks back and it was worth it. Everything Will had to share was practical and I was able to use his advice and teaching techniques in VYL classes immediately. My classes definitely run smoother and have more structure. Will packs a lot of knowledge and information into the four hours and I’m sure any teacher will learn something new whether new or experienced.” –Andrew
Public Primary TEFL Workshop on August 10th, 2018
“I had been here in Vietnam for just about 8 days when I started this training. For someone who is just starting a new chapter in their teaching career, this training really helped me a lot! I became more confident and became very excited to share what I learned to my future students. Everything was on point, and Will was very good at explaining and demonstrating everything. His techniques were brilliant, as he let us experience what the students feel when they are introduced with a new concept. I will be definitely attending upcoming workshops, as every training with Star Teacher is time well invested.” –Che
Public Primary TEFL Workshop on August 30th, 2018
“The workshop was well organized and the way Mr. Will got everyone involved was amazing. There were not only about theory lessons but practical ones as well. I really appreciate your time with us. I feel like being strongly motivated and having a passion for teaching career after having joined the conference.” – Loc
Public Primary Games & Activities TEFL Workshop on November 29th, 2018
2019
“I have been teaching for a while and have been to many workshops, and I must say that Will’s trainings have been some of the absolute best that I’ve been a part of. Most workshops for teachers have a lot of theoretical talk, and not enough practical things to put into action quickly. Will does just that. He shows us simple, effective, quick things we can do that I know will have a large impact on the way my classes will run. He has an inspiring passion for what he does, and it really shines through with the way he models activities and games for his trainees. I cannot recommend him enough, and I am really looking forward to learning from him at his future workshops.” – Kyle
Teaching Preschool EFL Workshop on January 24th, 2019
“I highly recommend Will’s workshops. Both experienced and inexperienced (YL) educators will learn a lot about students’ needs and behavior, how to handle these, which techniques work (and which don’t), and a lot more.” – Brenda
EFL Preschool Classroom Management on March 21st, 2019
“I’ve been to Will’s workshops twice and I find him to be a serious trainer. His presentations have been well-prepared which makes my time well-spent.” – Van Ho
Preschool TEFL Workshop on January 24th, 2019
“Very informative session. Well presented and Will definitely knew what he was doing.” – Mark
Teaching Public School Teens EFL Workshop on July 26th, 2019
“I highly recommend this training. Went today and learnt many new and better ways to teach and keep the students focused.” – Charmaine
Teaching Public School Teens EFL Workshop on August 6th, 2019
“The workshop was very informative. It is really of great help especially for new ESL teachers like me. ” – Chengkai
Teaching Public Primary School EFL Workshop on August 8th, 2019
“I would like to say that Mr Will is an amazing teacher. His presentation was really professional. Honestly, the teaching sections were very useful, and I could meet many great teachers in this workshop.” – Minh Anh
Preschool & Primary School EFL Classroom Management Workshop on August 16th, 2019
“Just come back from a Primary School workshop and definitely feel more prepared for the coming academic year. So many new ideas. I’m now looking forward to September after a year away from government schools. Thank you Will. I recommend Star Teacher Training to any teacher however long you’e been teaching.” – Sam
Public Primary EFL Games & Activities Workshop on August 22nd, 2019
“I went to 3 of Will’s workshops and found that I was able to take something away from each one and apply it to my way of teaching. Will has a lot of experience as a teacher, he is easy to talk to and the time in the class room flies by very fast. All of the workshops are very detailed and you also get to take home a pack of information so not to worry if you forgot to bring your note book. All of this makes it very easy for me to recommend his workshops.” – Ben
Public Primary EFL Games & Activities Workshop on August 22nd, 2019
“Will’s a great instructor. His workshops are very informative, and he’s very helpful and friendly. He’s really generous to offer training for free, though you can support/repay him by buying certificates he prints. Definitely recommend attending one of his workshops if you’re an inexperienced teacher or just someone looking for new ideas to spice up your teaching!” – Lelané
Public Primary EFL Games & Activities Workshop on August 22nd, 2019
2022
“William is a great, professional trainer. Had the chance to be in one of his workshops and loved every bit of it. Practical, informative, and fun to name but a few.” – Amir
Preschool EFL Games & Activities on November 11th, 2022
“What an incredibly appealing training workshop for ESL Teachers from Star Teacher Training. I have picked up a bunch of tips and handy strategies for those preschool children . Will is also delightful and experienced trainer. Glad to see many passionate teachers there.” -Vy
Preschool EFL Games & Activities on November 11th, 2022
2023
“I enjoyed taking my first workshop with Star Teacher Training. There were many activities provided and ideas to implement into my lesson plans. I highly recommend to new teachers who need new and creative ideas or not sure where to begin. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Will!” – David
Primary EFL Games & Activities on April 13th, 2023
“This is the first time I’ve joined Will’s workshop and I enjoyed every single bit of it. The ideas are practical and applicable to many teaching environments. The content and trainer’s techniques are awesome.” – Bảo Trâm
Primary EFL Games & Activities on April 13th, 2023
“Highly recommended! I find this workshop absolutely informative and interesting. There’s no dull moment throughout the training. Mr. Will is such an amazing trainer. All the learnings he shared will definitely help me improve my teaching method and manage my class more effectively. Thank you so much for this great opportunity. Wishing Star Teacher Training more power and success.” – Liza
Preschool EFL Classroom Management on August 21st, 2023