Trinity CertTESOL Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Trinity Cert TESOL

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Important Information

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28 August - 24 September * (£50 peak supplement)
25 September - 22 October* (£50 peak supplement)

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Course Details

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Course ref.	1030
Course Type	Trinity CertTESOL
Min Age	20
Exam Board Fee Included
Class Times	9:00 - 17:30

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Course Description

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The Trinity Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is recognised by the British Council as an initial qualification in English Language Teaching. Our Cactus approved centre in Edinburgh is a recognised centre to prepare trainees for this qualification. This is an introductory course for candidates with little or no experience of English Language Teaching. The intensive course provides initial teacher training over a period of four weeks.


Trainees

You must be at least 20 years old at the start of the course and have a standard of education which would allow entry to Higher Education in your own country. You must have an awareness of language and be able to analyse and use it effectively in both its written and spoken forms.


A typical day

09:00 - 12:45 Seminars and workshops on teaching techniques, methodology and language analysis. Assisted lesson preparation. Observation of teaching

12:45 - 13:45 Lunch

13:45 - 14:45 Seminars and workshops

15:00 - 17:30 Teaching practice and feedback


Content

The course covers the basic principles of teaching and learning a foreign language including:

- classroom management

- language analysis

- adapting materials

- teaching techniques

- presenting new language

- lesson planning


The course is essentially practical and the areas studied in the morning sessions are applied in the classroom in the afternoons. In addition to covering the required syllabus stipulated by Trinity College, London, the course includes sessions on Finding a Job, Teaching Young People, Business English and teaching One-to-One.


Teaching Practice

You will have teaching practice sessions with classes of volunteer students at at least two levels. Initially, these lessons are quite short and you receive considerable guidance from your tutors. As the course progresses, these lessons become longer and you are expected to make more decisions about what and how to teach. By the end of the course, although you will still require some support, you will be ready to teach in most English Language Teaching situations throughout the world.


Assessment and Certificates

Assessment is continuous and all aspects of your coursework are taken into consideration: attendance, assignments, teaching, participation, attitude and potential as a teacher. You are clearly informed of your progress in tutorials and receive written feedback on your lessons and coursework. Grades and certificates are awarded to successful candidates by Trinity College, London.


Employment

We will give you advice and information on finding a job in ELT. We keep an up-to-date noticeboard on the teaching situation in different countries abroad. There are a large number of temporary summer programme posts available each year, as well as in other accredited organisations. We are regularly sent details of vacancies in the UK and abroad and these will be passed on to you. Another option is to teach in your home with Regent Language Homestay.


How to apply

Applicants should complete and return the application form (contact us 0845 130 4775 and we will forward one to you by email attachment) to the centre running the course. We will contact you and arrange a convenient time for an interview with a Course Tutor. At interview you will be asked to complete a short language awareness task.

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Accommodation Options

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Homestay accommodation
Stay with a host family in the proximity of the school during your course. Staying on self-catering basis will give you the freedom to schedule your own time in the evening. Staying on half-board basis means you won’t have to worry about your evening meals so that you can dedicate all your time planning lessons for the next day!

Single room on self-catering £88per week
Single room on breakfast £198 per week
Single room on half-board £112 per week.

A standard booking fee will be added to the above prices. Please note that the accommodation starts on Sunday prior to course commencement until Saturday after you finish your course.

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School Details - Central Edinburgh

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This school is located in the centre of Edinburgh, only a short walk away from Princes Street, a vibrant street where the people of Edinburgh shop. Like the city itself, the school has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Classrooms are bright and spacious. Facilities include a library and computer centre, big student common room, a garden and nice little patio where students can enjoy their lunchbreak during the summer. Agnieszka, the school's dedicated and experienced accommodation officer will make sure that all trainees' needs and requirements for accommodation are met.

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and has a population of some 500,000 people. It is one of the most historic cities in Europe and is situated only a few kilometres from glorious countryside. The city is built on seven hills and is divided into the old and the new towns. The old town is the medieval area of Edinburgh whereas the New Town dates from the eighteenth century. The school is in the West End of the New Town. The city's rich history and tradition provide a warm, safe and accessible centre.

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Timetable

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9:00 - 17:30

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How to Apply

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