Introductory Certificate in TESOL
Training
Distance
Description
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Type
Training
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
50h
Provide a basic background to teaching English. Introduce the basic principles of Tefl / Tesol. Develop a practical awareness of the English language. Suitable for: People who want to know more about teaching English language to speakers of other languages.
About this course
You need a level of education suitable for entry into an institution of higher education, plus sufficient competence in English in both reading and writing to allow the completion of the essay assignment. You should be at least 17 years old by the time you complete this course.
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Course programme
The course is an introduction to the skills needed to teach English. It is intended for both native and non-native speakers whose English is sufficient to complete the course. It is ideal for those wanting a low-price introduction to the Tefl / Tesol English teaching profession.
Features of this Tefl / Tesol course
- Materials compiled by experienced and qualified Tefl / Tesol professionals.
- You can learn at your own pace, free from travel demands and the limitations of timed, classroom-based lessons. You can take time to read and absorb the material thoroughly.
- At the end of this course you will have a well-organised pack of reference material that you can refer back to whenever necessary.
- The course includes learning materials, one assignment, personal tuition, assessment, written feedback and certificate upon completion of the course.
The Tefl / Tesol Introductory Certificate course represents around 50 hours of study, including completion of the tasks. The material consists of 105 pages in one module. The topics covered are as follows:
An Introduction to English Language Teaching (ELT)- Part One - Approaches to Teaching
- Part Two - Teachers and Learners
- Part Three - Practical Skills in the Classroom
- Part Four - Presenting New Language
- Part Five - The Four Language Skills
- Part Six - The Basic Building Blocks of Speech
- Part Seven - Word Games and Activities
- Part Eight - Grammar and English Teaching
- Part Nine - Lesson Planning
Each unit comes with a range of tasks that will provide you with valuable practice in the main ideas found in the module. After completing a task you can refer to the feedback notes at the end of the module.
Assessment and SupportYou will be assessed on a 1500-word essay at the end of your course. Your personal tutor will provide you with helpful and constructive feedback on your completed assignment.
Tefl / Tesol CertificationWhen you finish the course you will receive an English Training Centre Introductory Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) which enables you to teach Tefl / Tesol.
Additional information
Introductory Certificate in TESOL