Spending a month away from home to attend a full-time TEFL course is not manageable for everyone. The Bridge-Linguatec TEFL Online certificate program is the perfect solution. Via Internet, we bring our expertise straight to you, in your home, preparing you to embark on your adventure of traveling and teaching English as a Foreign Language. Bridge Linguatec online TEFL courses also carry accreditation by ACCET, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. ACCET is an independent agency that reviews and certifies continuing education and training programs in the US.
This 13-module program takes about 70 hours to complete, but since it is a self-study course, it can be done at your own pace. Depending on how quickly you work, within one to six months you’ll have your ACCET accredited online certificate and be ready for an English teaching position overseas.
ACCET is the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. ACCET is an independent agency that reviews and certifies continuing education and training programs in the US. The agency has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1978 as a reliable authority in certifying the quality of institutions of higher education and training. Accreditation through ACCET is a rigorous process and involves site visits, review of an institution’s financial statements, and adherence to quality standards equivalent to ISO 9001 Quality Management.
All TEFL Online students are assigned their own professional TEFL tutor for the course. Bridge-Linguatec tutors are professionals in the field and have lived abroad teaching English. Each tutor profile is listed on our website, so that you know a bit more about the person with whom you are corresponding. The tutors grade your assignments and also provide personalized feedback. They are available to answer your questions and to guide you through the course.
All you need to get started in TEFL
The Bridge-Linguatec TEFL Online is a comprehensive teacher preparation course. The program consists of thirteen modules covering ESL/EFL teaching basics, open-book module review quizzes, and assignments for each module. The business English endorsement and the English for Young Learners endorsement provide specialized instruction in these two popular areas of ESL/EFL. Additional sections include a glossary of terms, a resource library for teachers, and a guide to getting a job overseas.
Video Tutorials
The video tutorials bring the classroom to you with over 60 minutes of video in 10 course segments. You can see what you’re learning come to life as you watch professional teachers lead real students in English class. These practical demonstrations reinforce your online lessons, allowing you to build confidence and be better prepared to begin your teaching career abroad.
Bridge-Linguatec TEFL ONLINE includes:
- Your own personal TEFL Tutor.
- A dynamic interactive online course interface accessible from any computer, anywhere in the world
- Teachers in Action DVD video
- Internationally recognized and accredited TEFL certificate upon completion
Modules
1. The Roles of the Teacher and Learner, Approaches and Methods
3. Language Awareness - Language Systems and Skills; History of the English Language; Spelling of the English Language
4. Planning Lessons
5. Productive Skills - Speaking and Writing
6. Receptive Skills - Listening and Reading
7. Teaching Grammar
8. Vocabulary, Meaning, and Context
9. Pronunciation - Phonology of English; Phonemic Script
10. ESL/EFL Audio/Visual Aids - Activities & Games; Software and the Internet
11. Testing for the ESL/EFL Student
12. Culture and the ESL/EFL Classroom
13. Professional Development and Employmen
Business English and Young Learner endorsement
Both endorsements are 10-part modules consisting of self-study educational material, professionally-written essay answers and lesson plans that trainees can compare against their own, and a multiple-choice quiz which determines the final certificate grade. They each take around 5 hours to complete.
1. Business Endorsement
Introduction
Knowledge of Business
The Learner and the Business Environment
Needs Assessment
Course Design
Learning Styles
Continuous Assessment
Cross-Cultural Issues
Conclusion
Professional Development
Sample Lesson Plan
Final Module Quiz
2.Young Learner Endorsement
Introduction
Language Development and Language Needs
The Mind, the Soul, and the Brain: Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning Activities
The Learning Environment
Classroom Management
Resources
Assessment of Learning
Sharing and Learning: The Path to Professional Development
Conclusion
References
Final Module Quiz
School Details - Bridge Linguatec
Bridge-Linguatec, an accredited school with over 20 years of experience, is pleased to offer world-class teacher training programs designed to prepare you to join the exciting field of ESL/EFL. Graduates of all of our certificate programs are trained in the latest methodologies and coached in the skills necessary to teach English effectively in any country in the world.
How to Apply
An online course does not require you to complete an application form.
1. Select your course below.
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.