Preliminary Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL

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Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Level

    Advanced

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    70h

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Personal tutor

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

For the Preliminary Certificate programme as a whole the overall aim is to provide a basic introduction to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages for those who are unfamiliar with the field. The programme consists of three introductory units each comprising three separate modules. 1. The Practice of TESOL. 2. The Teaching of Pronunciation. 3. Language awareness. Suitable for: This course is for anyone seeking a really sound introduction to the world of teaching English to speakers of other languages.

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About this course

Applications are welcomed from teachers, graduates of all disciplines, including non-native speakers, and other professionals. Eurolink is also happy to encourage applicants without formal qualifications who have the ability to communicate clearly in English.

Enrollment is continuous and you can start as soon as you have enrolled and paid your course fees.

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Subjects

  • Effective Teaching
  • Language awareness
  • Practice of TESOL
  • Sounds of English

Teachers and trainers (2)

Laura Walton

Laura Walton

Head of School

Terry  Whitnell

Terry Whitnell

Head of Training

Course programme

Preliminary Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL

The programme consists of three introductory units each comprising three separate modules. * Practice of TESOL * Teaching of Pronunciation * Language Awareness This distance course takes approximately 70 hours to complete and leads to the Preliminary Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL. Holders of the certificate may use the ACTDEC Level 1 TESOL Assistant qualification title.

Aim of the Course

For the Preliminary Certificate programme as a whole the overall aim is to provide a basic introduction to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages for those who are unfamiliar with the field.

General Objectives

The general objectives of the course require each student to be able to:

  • demonstrate a general understanding of, and familiarity with, the world of teaching English to speakers to other languages including general terminology, the profession's qualifications, further training options and career opportunities.
  • demonstrate a basic understanding of the communicative approach to teaching English to speakers of other languages.
  • write objectives and appropriate lesson plans.
  • Requirements
    The Examination for the Tlc Preliminary Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL consists of four units.
    Candidates are required to successfully complete all the assignments contained in these modules.
    Syllabus Content
    Unit 1. The World of ELT:
    survey of ELT; qualifications; associations and organisations; finding employment; career opportunities.
    Unit 2. Study Skills:
    planning and organising study time; various learning techniques; note-taking and filing; distance-learning methodology and procedures.
    Unit 3. The Study of English:
    use and usage; syntax and meaning; word classes and word formation; noun, preposition, adjective, and verb phrases; forms and functions of the tenses; cohesion; aspects of lexis; introduction to phonetics and phonology.
    Unit 4. The Teaching and Learning of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL):
    task-based communicative activities; receptive and productive skills, reading and listening materials; speaking and writing; integration of skills; discovery techniques; language games; oral and written forms of practice and interaction; problem-solving activities; simulation and role-play; pair-work and group-work; audiovisual aids.
    Length of course
    The ACTDEC Foundation Level 1 Preliminary Certificate course takes a total of 70 hours to complete. Since no two people work at the same pace, or have identical commitments and study time, a Preliminary Certificate programme may take from four to eleven weeks to complete.
    Course entry requirement
    For the Preliminary Certificate programme a candidate needs to have a good general education up to the generally accepted level for university entrance. (In British terms this will include at least two passes at 'A' level.) Applicants without formal qualifications who have the ability to communicate clearly in English will also be considered.
    The Preliminary Certificate of Educational Studies in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Pre-Cert.ES(TESOL).
    Course accredited by the Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses. (ACTDEC).
    Tlc Award validated by ACTDEC. Methodology This courses is avaliable in the following formats: Distance - the course is conducted entirely as a distance programme,
    Blended - part distance and part onsite (study at the centre) including the assessed teaching practice and observation elements of a normal intensive course.

    Duration
    No two people work at the same pace, have similar commitments or study time available. You can pace yourself and work as quickly as you wish or take as long as you need. The Pre-Cert.(ES)TESOL takes on average 70 hours to complete. With full-time study (16-20 hours weekly) it is possible to complete the programme in a month or less. On a purely part-time basis (9-12 hours weekly) the course can be completed in seven to eight weeks.
    Assessment and Award of the Certificate
    Examination is by continuous assessment of the worksheet assignments for each unit module. There are no written examinations.
    Re-submission of unsatisfactory assignments for regrading (except the 'Sounds of English') is at the discretion of the unit tutor and Director of Examinations.
    Award of the Certificate is restricted to those who successfully complete the course and all assessment assignments.

Additional information

Payment options: The course fee is 270 euros, for other currencies please refer to our website.  We have a Paypal account.he

Preliminary Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL

£ 184.40 VAT exempt

*Indicative price

Original amount in EUR:

215 € 230 €