Weekend TEFL Course London, United Kingdom
Weekend Introduction to TEFL
   
Course Details
| Course ref. |
4986 |
| Course Type |
Weekend TEFL Course |
| Min Age |
17 |
| Maximum Class Size |
20 |
| Class Times |
9.00 - 18.00 (approx) Saturday and Sunday |
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Customer Feedback
That I really have enjoyed the course. Matt is a fantastic young teacher. Thank you for your support these last weeks. Your service is great!
- Margriet Nieuwenkamp-Leest - July 2011
Excellent facilities and very good tuition. Good breadth of content and excellent introduction to TEFL.
- Colin Thompson - March, 2011
The course was just perfect for what i needed to know about teaching English abroad and I am very glad i did it.
-Stephen Chick-
Absolutely brilliant. the teacher seemed to have lots of experience and he was helpful at any time.
-Alessio Turus-
The trainers on the course were absolutely superb. I've already recommended the school to all my friends.
-Stephen Herrin-
I really want to thank the tutors for being so inspirational. The school is beautiful in every way.
-Luis Fernando Pereira-
Course Description
This is a fun and exhilarating introduction to the world of TEFL. Its aim is to equip you with the confidence you need to take your first steps into teaching English. The course may be short (two 9 hour days) but it will cover a lot of ground in some depth. So hold onto your hats as it's going to be a rollercoaster ride.
What to expect
First, we will explore some of the ways in which the brain processes language. This will give us a basis for understanding what's going on in a language learner's head when they're in your classroom.
If you've ever had the experience of trying to learn a new language then you'll know all about the mental challenges of operating in another tongue.
We'll also look at some of the techniques that teachers of English as a foreign language use and we'll answer some basic questions such as:
- How can you teach English without using your students' first languages?
- How do you correct students' pronunciation?
- What kinds of activities should we give students?
- How do you get students working collaboratively?
- What effect does the learning environment have?
The course is highly interactive and includes many practical tasks, giving you a real chance to develop your teaching skills. Topics covered include:
- Language, and how the brain deals with it
- Grammar and how to teach it
- How to introduce new language to students
- Teaching Pronunciation
- Classroom observation and feedback
- Why students make mistakes and how to correct them
- A 'micro' teaching practice session
- Designing and using language activities
Home study
On a short course there's a lot to digest, so you will be required to do some reading on the first evening of the course. Details can be found on your timetable which you'll be given when you arrive, but comprises one reading, one research task (normally grammar related) and a short (3 minute) presentation to prepare for day two of the course.
Other benefits
Our Weekend TEFL Intro tends to attract a really interesting bunch of people. Therefore it's a great opportunity to meet and network, as well as find out about jobs all around the world.
Entry requirements
You must be at least seventeen at the start of the course. There's no upper-age limit.
You don't need any academic qualifications, just enthusiasm.
You must be able to demonstrate a sufficient level of competence in English all skills. If you're a non-native speaker of English, an IELTS score of 6.0 (or recognised equivalent) is essential.
Further Information
Unlike many weekend courses which are taught in anonymous hotel conference rooms, this one takes place in a dedicated teaching facility on London's famous Bloomsbury Square.
Housed in an elegant Georgian townhouse, the school has eight light and airy classrooms equipped with modern teaching aids such as interactive white-boards. Classrooms either overlook the green and leafy square to the front or The Duke of Bedford's private gardens to the rear.
During breaks, students have free use of an Info Lab equipped with eight laptops connected to super-fast broadband. There's a library of reference books divided between set texts on language teaching and guides to travelling the world and getting work abroad. There's also a pleasant garden equipped with cafe tables for students who wish to bring their own lunch.
Accommodation Options
If you need somewhere to stay while you're studying in London, the school offers a range of accommodation options,.
Hostels From GBP 10 per night
Hotels From GBP 45 per night
School Details - London Bloomsbury Square
The school is located in a handsome 5-storey Georgian townhouse on London's elegant Bloomsbury Square. With the British Museum just a stone' throw away to the west and Faber & Faber almost next door, the school couldn't be more in the heart of literary London.
The building has been beautifully restored to provide eight light and airy classrooms equipped with modern teaching aids such as interactive white-boards. Classrooms either overlook the green and leafy square to the front or The Duke of Bedford's private gardens to the rear.
Students have free use of an Info Lab equipped with eight laptops connected to super-fast broadband. There's a library of reference books divided between set texts on language teaching and guides to travelling the world and getting work abroad. The school also stocks the full range of course books with discounts on normal prices.
Finally, students can make use of the private garden to the rear or relax in the square at the front. Or they can join in the school's social programme, which includes regular bowling nights to London's trendy All Star Lanes, just 2 minutes walk from the school.
Timetable
9.00 - 18.00 (approx) Saturday and Sunday
Help for Jobs
A Trinity CertTESOL qualification is your passport to teaching in some of the best schools worldwide. Trinity accredited TESOL courses are internationally renowned and respected. If, having finished your course, you decide you'd like to teach in London, you could walk straight into a job teaching at the school's sister company. Based in Holborn, this large, successful language school is always looking for talented teachers and reserves places throughout the year for the school's brightest stars. Alternatively, if you've got your sights set on a job further afield, the school also has great partnerships with charities, NGOs and teaching establishments, offering the chance of jobs all around the world.
How to Apply
A Weekend TEFL Course does not require you to complete an application form.
1. Select the course dates which interest you.
2. Register your details with us (1 minute)
3. Pay for your course in full
4. You will be sent your course joining details and information on finding the course location.
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