Weekend + Online TEFL Courses Chicago, United States
Weekend & Online TEFL Course + Grammar Module + Specialist Modules (140 hours)
Course Details
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Weekend + Online TEFL Courses |
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Customer Feedback
The course was a great experience. Even though it was only 20 hours, I feel like I am ready to go out and teach English in a foreign country.
The school seems to be well organized and the trainer was very informative and well prepared.
Daniel Schulte
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Course Description
140 Hour TEFL Course
The new and improved combined course gives you immediate, 24/7 access to all the elements of your online course, as well as two days of practical experience with our ever-popular weekend classroom course.
From the date of booking, you have 12 weeks to complete the online course, although you can extend for a cost of $75 for 30 days and $150 for 90 days. Please note the course date below signifies the start date of the 2-day weekend course.
Classroom TEFL Course Modules (20 hours)
Saturday 9am - 8pm
- Introduction and ice-breakers
- Classroom management
- An introduction to grammar
- foreign language lesson: see what it's like on the other side
- Elicitation techniques
- Using the blackboard
- Functions: what we do with language
- Level checks: ensuring students get the right tuition for them
- Practice activities: guiding students in language use
- Free practice activity: letting students communicate
- Teaching practice preparation
- First teaching practice & feedback
Sunday 9am - 6pm
- Drama and role play
- Pronunciation & Intonation
- Reading & Listening: teaching comprehension skills
- Grammar: tenses and time
- Error correction: getting the most out of your students
- Final teaching practice preparation
- Final teaching practice & feedback
- Employment in TEFL: career options
Online TEFL Course Modules (60 hours)
Our Online TEFL Course consists of 13 interactive modules, starting from the very basics of EFL teaching, all the way to developing your own lesson plans. During the course you will have the support of our online tutors and an experienced i-to-i helpdesk to answer any TEFL questions you may have!
On average the course takes a student 60 hours to complete, however with three months to complete the course, you can do this at your own pace and fit it in with your already hectic schedule!
Module 1:
Student Motivation, Teacher Roles and TEFL Methods
Module 2:
Classroom Management and Student Levels
Module 3:
An Introduction to English Grammar
Module 4:
How to Teach Grammar
Module 5:
How to Teach Vocabulary
Module 6:
How to Teach Pronunciation
Module 7:
Mistake Correction and Feedback
Module 8:
How to Teach Speaking and Writing
Module 9:
How to Teach Listening and Reading
Module 10:
Lesson Planning
Module 11:
Games and Activities
Module 12:
Cultural Awareness in the Classroom
Module 13:
Finding Work
Grammar Awareness Course Module (20 hours)
I-to-i's Grammar Awareness course is specifically designed to de-mystify the complexities of English grammar, so you can effectively communicate the key principles to your students. This 20-hour online course re-introduces you to the fundamental structures and concepts that underpin the English language and will effectively prepare you to teach these same lingual models to your students.
Module 1:
The Nuts and Bolts of English (5 hours)
Start your grammar training with a look at grammar terminology, word classes and parts of speech.
Module 2:
English Tense Forms (5 hours)
Learn how verbs are used to form tenses in the past, present and future. By the end of this module you'll know the difference between the continuous, perfect and conditional forms!
Module 3:
English Tense Functions (5 hours)
In this module you'll learn how different time references can refer to different tenses and how the same tense can have different functions.
Module 4:
Vocabulary and Phonology (5 hours)
In the final module you'll concentrate on words. You'll learn about how they sound, how they are pronounced, how they are spelled and how we can categorise them.
Specialist Modules
Our specialist modules have been specifically designed by our TEFL trainers to provide bespoke training to fulfil the needs of our students and language schools worldwide.
Each specialist module takes approximately ten hours to complete and combines auto-correction with online feedback from our online tutors.
You'll automatically be enrolled on the first four specialist modules listed below when booking on your course. If you wish to swap one of these for an alternative choice just let us know!
Module 1:
Teaching with Limited Resources (10 hours)
Particularly useful for people wishing to teach in developing countries. You'll be taught how to give an effective English lesson with only basic resources.
Module 2:
Teaching English to Young Learners (10 hours)
Designed for TEFL students who are planning to teach children between the ages of 6 and 12. Learn key skills such as motivation techniques and how to give someone their first English lesson.
Module 3:
Teaching Large Classes (10 hours)
This new module is ideal for anyone teaching in Asia, where large classes from 30 to 100 can be common. A practical course to give you the confidence to step into your first large class.
Module 4:
Teaching English One-to-One (10 hours)
When you start teaching abroad, you'll always find opportunities to do private lessons and earn extra cash. Learning what to do with your first one-to-one student is essential for any first time teacher.
Module 5:
Teaching Business English (10 hours)
Perfect for people who plan to teach more advanced students with the aim of helping them to develop their communication skills for business. An expanding and extremely lucrative market.
School Details - Chicago Holiday Inn
The venue is located on West Touhy Avenue in Stokie.
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How to Apply
A weekend and online 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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