4-week TEFL Course Brighton, United Kingdom
Trinity CertTESOL
 
Important Information
Candidates should have a good standard of education, e.g. university entrance as a minimum.
Non-native speakers are required to have proof of their language competence. The level required as a minimum is IELTS score of 7, TOEFL 600, Cambridge ESOL Advanced Certificate or equivalent
Course Details
| Course ref. |
4377 |
| Course Type |
4-week TEFL Course or equivalent |
| Min Age |
18 |
| Maximum Class Size |
12 |
| Exam Board Fee Included |
 |
| Class Times |
Mon-Thur 9.00-5.00; Fri 9.00-4.15; 1.30-2.15 - lunch break |
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Course Description
On the course you are expected to think and behave as a professional TEFL teacher, working as a member of a team in a communicative profession. You will need to take responsibility for your work in and outside the EFL classroom. The course will be demanding but very rewarding. As the saying goes, 'the more you put into it, the more you'll get out of it!'
The training equips trainees with the essential skills and knowledge needed to take up posts as EFL/ESOL teachers and gives them a firm foundation for self-evaluation and further professional development.
Successful trainees will be able to demonstrate the following on completion of the course:
-Understand the main features of English including grammar, lexis and phonology
-Understand the learning needs of different types of students
-Ability to design clear lesson plans with appropriate methods
-Ability to design simple teaching resources and evaluate and modify published resources
-Be familiar with some of the more popular published materials on offer
-Be confident with the main teaching tools including whiteboard, OHP and computers
-Be able to create rapport with students and manage a class effectively
-Ability to find employment within the field
The course is taught in 5 seperate units that will take each trainee through the necessary steps to becoming a certified Teacher Trainer. Teaching skills such as classroom management, contemporary TESOL approaches and methodologies:
Unit 1: Teaching skills
Trainees will learn about and put into practice contemporary TESOL approaches, methodologies and classroom management skills for student with at least two different levels of english. This component of the course includes at least 6 hours of teaching experience and at least 4 hours of EFL teacher observations.
Unit 2: Language Awareness
Trainees will learn to understand and analyse language in terms of its linguistic form, function and meaning so to ensure that it can be explained to students.
Unit 3: The Learner Profile
This assignment enables students to draw up a learning profile for a EFL student in order to teach them in a one-to one setting. This will allow each trainee to recognize the particular language needs for individual students.
Unit 4: The Materials Assignment
This section of the course will focus on effective materials that are to be used throughout the course of EFL training.
Unit 5: The Unknown Language
Trainees will have the opportunity to learn a new langauge which will enable them to recognize some of the challenges s and enjoyable elements of learning a new language as an adult.
Accommodation Options
The school can help trainees with accomodation, either with a family or in one of our student houses as long as at least two weeks notice is given.
2012
Accommodation finding fee - £45
Student house: Live in a shared house with other BSC students of various nationalities. Self catering. Shared Bathroom and Kitchen.
Student house - £145/week (limited availability booking well in advance is advised)
Student house budget (small) room - £130
Homestay: Live with a family in their home.
Single Room - Half Board - £135
Single Room - Breakfast Only - £120
Single Room - Self-Catering - £115
Single Room - Full Board - £175
Executive Single Room - Half Board - £210 (Private bathroom included)
Executive Single Room - Breakfast Only - £175 (Private bathroom included)
School Details - Brighton Cromwell Road
This brand new school was opened in 2008 and is located in a beautifully refurbished, four story Victorian house between Brighton and Hove, with a garden, a terrace and a 5-star cafeteria. This is an ideal location as the beach, Brighton attractions and city centre are only 15 minutes away. The school has 15 spacious classrooms with large windows, a fully stocked study centre and library, a computer room as well as WiFi throughout the building.
This school is not only newly-renovated, well-resourced and a pleasant training environment, it is also a real, thriving workplace where you will experience the reality of teaching.
Timetable
Mon-Thur 9.00-5.00; Fri 9.00-4.15; 1.30-2.15 - lunch break
Help for Jobs
The school provides help with finding jobs. It has offered jobs to 4 previous trainees. The school also gives help and advice on finding jobs abroad as well as locally.
How to Apply
1. Choose the start date which interests you. If you’re still unsure, please choose an approximate date for now - you will be able to specify later.
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.
You can also submit an application by email. We will explain how to do this on the application form. Please contact us if you have any problems with the application procedure.
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