4-week TEFL Course London, United Kingdom
Trinity Cert TESOL
   
Course Details
| Course ref. |
1584 |
| Course Type |
4-week TEFL Course or equivalent |
| Min Age |
18 |
| Maximum Class Size |
15 |
| Exam Board Fee Included |
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| Class Times |
09:15 to approx 17:45
Please note that the last day of the course is a Saturday
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Customer Feedback
excelelent...extrememly knowledgable
Keith Benjamin
The course was really intense, even more than warned. I really enjoyed it though. The trainers were really good, helpful, approachable, encouraging, motivating, enthusiastic, brilliant.
Nicole Bana-Garcia
The school was conveniently located and the trainers were brilliant, they were very supportive and great to work with. Absolutely fantastic. The course was intensive but a lot of fun. The teaching aspect was the best part of the course. I met very nice people and made good friends.
Saima Syed
The school was well-run.The trainers were excellent, attentive, fair and supportive especially of the weaker members of the course.
The course was well planned and organised. Input sessions were balanced, informative, interesting; always on time. There was a good variety of styles and methodology. Lots of deadlines - daunting but achievable, and good discipline for a teaching career.
Brian King
Course Description
Who awards this Certificate?
The Certificate in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages is awarded by Trinity College London
When is the Certificate awarded?
In order to be awarded the Certificate candidates must follow and successfully complete a course approved by Trinity College London which provides initial training to those who wish to teach English to speakers of other languages.
How is the Certificate awarded?
Your practical and written work is assessed by the course tutors and moderated by a Trinity College Moderator who also interviews all trainees personally.
The CERTIFICATE is awarded to those who have successfully completed the course and who have satisfied the Trinity College Moderator at the end of the course.
The school issues its own final report on each student giving details of achievement in all sections of the course.
How widely recognised is the Trinity College Certificate?
Over the past 100 years Trinity College has developed a world-wide reputation for academic excellence.
The Certificate in TESOL is recognised by the British Council as a good initial TEFL qualification.
Most language schools both in the UK and abroad recognise the Certificate in TESOL as a suitable qualification for teaching English to speakers of other languages so enabling you to teach in any country in the world where there is a demand for English.
What other services and facilities are available?
As well as teacher training, the school offers a full range of English language programmes to students from all over the world. The school offers its students a self-access centre and library, a multi-media room, a cafeteria and a full and varied social programme.
Who are the trainers on the Trinity Certificate Course?
The trainers are all qualified professionals with extensive teaching experience both in Britain and abroad, and a commitment to high quality TEFL training. Above all they are talented communicators who can make their trainees share their enthusiasm and professionalism in a practical and stimulating way.
What happens on the Course?
When you train to become a teacher of English it is essential that you develop a greater understanding of the language itself. You will look closely at the way the English language is put together at the level of the word (vocabulary) and the sentence (grammar), and how meaning is derived from these elements.
The sounds we use in English and how we put these sounds together to make words and sentences are also important and must be focused on (phonology).
Besides looking at the language you must also develop an understanding of who the learners are, what their different needs and motivations are and the different situations in which you might teach them (learner awareness). During the course you will write a student profile and plan work for a student based on their specific needs and difficulties.
Of course there is no substitute for practice! The development of teaching skills and lesson planning are central features of the training course. You will teach classes of students at different levels and by the end of the course have a clear idea of what constitutes good classroom practice linked to good lesson preparation. A related aspect is the series of lessons in an unknown foreign language where you will be the student!
Another feature of the course is that you will evaluate a wide range of published materials including videos, books and cassettes. Connected to this is the materials project in which you create usable materials for the classroom.
A mark of a good language teacher is that they are capable of being eclectic and innovative and can draw on a number of different approaches to language teaching. With this in mind you will consider a variety of different ways of teaching English, both current and traditional.
Finally, through observing experienced teachers both on video and in the classroom, and through observation of other trainees you will leave the course with a framework enabling you to evaluate and develop your own teaching skills.
Teaching English to speakers of other languages is a demanding and stimulating profession. giving you the opportunity to travel and live in different parts of the world and to meet people from all walks of life. You will find out that teaching English can be very challenging but also tremendous fun and if you are prepared to work hard you will derive a great deal of satisfaction from it.
What will I be assessed on?
As well as a continuous assessment of your contribution to the training sessions you will have regular homework and be assessed on the following specific assignments:
- a foreign language journal
- a student profile
- a materials project
You will also be assessed on:
- your lesson planning
- your class teaching
- your ability to respond constructively to teaching practice feedback.
Is the Trinity Certificate Course for me?
As an internationally-recognised certificate the TRINITY CERTIFICATE in TESOL is widely accepted by language schools everywhere as a suitable qualification for teaching English.
The course offerwd at this centre is designed for those who have no previous experience and also for those who have some, albeit limited, experience of teaching either English or other subjects but who wish to obtain a professional qualification specific to TEFL.
The course is open to native and non-native speakers of English.
Each course is limited to a maximum of 15 trainees. The course is extremely intensive with 133 hours in 4 weeks – roughly equivalent to 7 hours a day of lectures, tutorials and teaching practice. The course is all the more demanding in that you are expected to work on assignments and preparation outside course hours.
This is a challenging, stimulating and rewarding course and with that in mind we would like to stress that you should have no other commitments during the period of training and that you focus all your energy on the course.
What should I do now?
If you are unsure about any aspect of the course, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be pleased to discuss any questions you may wish to raise.
When you feel you want to proceed, you should complete the application form for the course you want and return it to us.
On receiving your application, the school will contact you with a view to arranging an interview at the school or by telephone if you live a considerable distance from London.
When you obtain a place on a course, you will receive a written confirmation and further instructions.
Accommodation Options
Accommodation can be arranged through the school. Homestay accommodation can be booked either on a B&B basis or with B&B and an evening meal.
The price for B&B varies from £100 and £195 according to the distance from the school.
The cost of B&B and evening meal is between £140 and £220, again depending on location.
Accommodation in a student residence is also available. The price of this is approx. £30 per night.
Please note that all bookings are subject to a £40 accommodation booking fee.
School Details - London Oxford Circus
Five minutes from Oxford Circus, Bond Street and Great Portland Street tubes, the school has a strong reputation for excellence in teaching English successfully to students from all over the world. This reputation is built upon constantly improving the courses provided; ensuring students' English language skills develop even after the course has finished; providing a relaxed atmosphere ensuring full participation from all students; 40 years experience of teaching English; a creative and varied teaching approach that caters to the needs and requirements of ALL students.
The staff are a unique blend of different personalities and cultural backgrounds. All teachers are qualified to teach English as a foreign language. Many of our teachers also have an advanced Diploma qualification. All of them have first degrees and some have masters degrees in a range of subjects.
Additionally many of the teachers have considerable life experience having worked in areas such as marketing, finance and law. Many have taught overseas and speak other languages.
The school is one of the longest-established English language schools in central London. Founded in 1962, it has evolved over the years to become a centre of excellence for English language teaching.
The English Language teaching which takes place at the school is recognised by the British Council and the school is also a member of ARELS (the Association of Recognised English Language Schools).
Timetable
09:15 to approx 17:45
Please note that the last day of the course is a Saturday
Help for Jobs
The school also has a policy of employing successful trainees at the school - particularly in the busy summer months.
They also have an extensive list of contacts throughout the TEFL world which should enable you to take that vital first step into contracted paid employment.
We currently have former trainees working in the following countries:
Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Japan, Russia, The Czech Republic, Macedonia, Brazil, Greece, Turkey, China, Argentina, Taiwan, The Sudan and the UK.
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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