TEFL Methodology Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Practical Methodology and Advanced Language Practice
   
Important Information
**This course is eligible for Comenius funding**
Information about Comenius and Grundtvig funding
Course Details
| Course ref. |
3377 |
| Course Type |
TEFL Methodology |
| Min Age |
23 |
| Class Times |
9am-4pm plus further study |
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Course Description
COURSE AIMS
To give participants the opportunity to
- develop all areas of linguistic competence
- develop their effectiveness as classroom teachers of English
- make contact with teaching colleagues from around the world
- observe experienced expert teachers in the School
COURSE CONTENT
- Advanced Language Practice sessions focusing on grammar, lexis, style, pronunciation and the four main skills.
- Teaching techniques : new ideas and innovations
- Teacher resource materials : the latest course books
- New developments in ELT
- Course content adjusted to include the results of your needs analysis
- Computer assisted language learning and use of the internet
Key features include:
- 2-week, 50-hour intensive programme
- highly practical course
- the opportunity to make contact with teaching colleagues from around the world
- experienced, committed and qualified teacher trainers
- accommodation in carefully selected English homes
- a lively and varied Social Programme
- the chance to experience British Life at first hand
- free time to enjoy the beautiful countryside on the South Coast
25 x 60 minutes per week
Maximum class size 12
Accommodation Options
Shared Student Houses
Single occupation per week £90
Double occupation per person per week £60
Summer only accommodation
walking distance to the school Self-catering accommodation in shared houses is in the centre of Eastbourne just 5-10 minutes walk from the school.
Large rooms with double bed, storage space, desk, bed linen provided. Shared bath/shower room and kitchen. Free wireless Internet access.
5-10 people per house, groups welcome.
Arrive Saturday, depart Saturday. Minimum length of stay two weeks.
Available 25 June to 10 September 2011.
Residential Accommodation
Single room with bathroom per week £150
Summer only accommodation
walking distance to the school The service is provided by the University of Brighton in the Meads area of Eastbourne.
Single room with private bathroom, shared cooking facilities in fully equipped kitchen. Bed linen and towels are provided. Some family rooms also available.
Accommodation is booked from Sunday before the course starts until Saturday after the course finishes.
Available 9 Jul – 12 Sep only.
Hotel and Guest House
Bed & Breakfast accommodation
walking distance to the school Accommodation ranges from five star luxury hotels to affordable, small and friendly bed and breakfast guest houses. A guest house costs approximately £40 per night for a single room and breakfast. Hotels cost from £40 - £130 per night.
School Details - Eastbourne
The School in Eastbourne is very well equipped. They have 22 classrooms, most with video, all with audio equipment interactive white board and a self-access Learning Centre with free broadband internet and email, TVs with video, a language laboratory as well as lots of other materials to help you study independently. The school has a lively café for good food at reasonable prices, a student lounge with TV, DVD player, free internet access, table tennis, pool table and other games and two lovely gardens.
The School is a centre for the internationally recognised University of Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults and many of our teachers have been trained at the School. Members of the teaching and academic management staff regularly give talks and lead workshops at international and national teachers' conferences and seminars.
The students come from all over the world. In the last three years, we have welcomed over 60 different nationalities, speaking nearly 40 different languages.
Eastbourne is only 90 minutes from London. There is a direct train link to Victoria Station in Central London. Eastbourne has a population of 90,000 people. It is a delightful seaside town, famous for its beautiful setting between the hills of the South Downs and the sea, and its excellent sunshine record. The school is located right in the centre of Eastbourne. All the town's facilities are within easy walking distance. Eastbourne is a quiet, safe place with lots of facilities for students, especially during the summer. There is a large shopping centre, plenty of restaurants, bars and discos, two large sports centres, three museums, an art gallery, three theatres, a multiplex cinema and numerous parks. Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour is the largest boat marina in Europe, with places for over 1100 boats.
Timetable
9am-4pm plus further study
How to Apply
1. Choose the start date which interests you.
2. Register your details with Cactus TEFL (1 minute) to help us track your application.
3. Download the application form and save it on your computer.
4. Complete it offline in your own time
5. Go back to www.cactustefl.com, sign in and submit your completed form.
6. We will keep you posted by email throughout the process.
You can also submit an application by fax, or post. We will explain how to do this on the application form. Please contact us if you would like us to post you an empty application form.
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