CertTESOL - Teach English to Speakers of…

Key Details

Available at:
Bangor
Study Mode:
Part-time
Course Length:
32 weeks (part-time course) or 4 weeks (intensive course)

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CertTESOL - Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages

Part-Time

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Course Description

Do you want to learn the essential skills for teaching English as a foreign language abroad or in the UK?
Do you want an internationally recognised teaching English qualification?
Do other cultures interest and excite you?
Do you have strong English communication skills?
Are you ready for a rewarding challenge?

If so, then this course could be for you!

This qualification is designed to enable you to:

Develop familiarity with the principles and practice of effective teaching to adult learners of English
Develop basic skills for teaching adults in the language classroom
Develop an awareness of language and knowledge of the English language, and how to apply these in your professional practice
Develop an initial understanding of the contexts within which adults learn English, their motivations and the roles of the teacher and the learner
Develop familiarity with appropriate resources and materials for use with adult learners of English for teaching, testing and for reference
Identify opportunities for your own future development as professionals in the field

Careers opportunities include:

Teaching English as a Foreign Language abroad
Travelling and working abroad
Teaching ESOL in the UK
Teaching English as a Foreign Language online
Individual tutoring

Entry Criteria

Candidates must be 18 or over
You must demonstrate the ability to work effectively at undergraduate/university level
To work professionally as an ESOL teacher, you do not need to be a native speaker. However, you will need appropriately high levels of spoken and written English - IELTS 7/8; Level 3
You must be willing to work effectively within the group and to respond constructively to feedback on your personal performance
You must successfully complete pre-course task and an interview

Delivery

Minimum number of course hours (90 hours of input over a minimum a 130-hour programme), with 6 hours of teaching practice with learners of English.

The main course content is delivered and assessed through five units:

Unit 1: Teaching skills
Unit 2: Language awareness including grammar and phonology
Unit 3: Learner profile
Unit 4: Materials assignment
Unit 5: Unknown language

Assessment

A range of written and practical assignments, including journals, lesson planning, written rationale, written evaluations

Progression

The CertTESOL is accepted by the British Council as an initial TESOL or TEFL qualification in the UK and overseas. Credits are also awarded towards degree programmes offered by universities in the UK.

Holding a reputable certificate in TESOL or TEFL gives you access to many jobs in the UK and worldwide. UK broadsheets and specialist journals often feature TESOL/TEFL articles as well as advertisements for teaching posts.