 T.E.F.L. Salt Lake City, Utah As the capital of the state of Utah, Salt Lake City has plenty to offer any trainee looking to take their T.E.F.L. Tezal course here. Located at the southern end of the Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere, Salt Lake City is well known as the home of the Church of the Latter-day Saints. The city is also renowned as a center for outdoor sporting activities and was the first city to introduce bicycle lanes in the USA however, it was its hosting of the 2002 Winter Olympics that made the city a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts and brought it to the attention of the wider world. Founded in the 19th century by Mormon settlers, Salt Lake City had its first spate of economic growth due to mining and the arrival of the railroad. This early economy has since been replaced by a thriving tourist industry based on winter sports and other outdoor pursuits, as well as an equally thriving financial sector. This prosperity has led to the city's population becoming increasingly diversified and it is now home to people of many different ethnic and religious backgrounds, creating a thriving and fascinating place to live and study. Intersected by two major freeways, it is easy to see why Salt Lake City is known as the crossroads of the west as it is well placed as a jumping off point for further exploration of the wider area. The surrounding mountains offer plenty of opportunities for snowboarding and skiing in the winter and hiking, biking and rock climbing throughout the rest of the year. However, sports are not the only way to enjoy your stay in the city. There are thriving theater and music scenes as well as several art galleries and museums, not to mention all the major shopping centers that you would expect to find in a city of this size. While ideal for those looking for adventure in the great outdoors, Salt Lake City also has plenty to offer those who prefer more sedate form of entertainment. The city's combination of world-class infrastructure and outstanding natural beauty, plus their high-quality facilities and IT professional teacher trainers, makes Salt Lake City one of the best places to take your TEFL Tezal course and start your journey as an English teacher.