Weekend TEFL Course London, United Kingdom

Cactus Weekend TEFL : Wimbledon

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Important Information

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Special £20 launch discount. Only £209!!Usual fee £229

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Course Details

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Course Description

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Reasons why you might take our TEFL weekend course:
• You are thinking of becoming a TEFL teacher and want to know more
• You are planning a career change, or a career break or gap year in which you might teach English
• You are thinking of taking an intensive course such as a CELTA or Cert TESOL but want to try TEFL out before committing yourself
• You want a quick refresher in what’s new in TEFL after years away from teaching.
• You’d like to do some volunteer TEFL work in the UK or abroad.

Course Description
The Cactus TEFL weekend course is a fast and cost-effective introduction to the world of Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Your qualified and experienced trainer will lead you through the basics of teaching EFL. Within only a few hours you’ll have the chance to try some of the key techniques out on your peers and receive personalised feedback on your teaching style. Because Cactus is one of the market leaders in the field of TEFL courses and recruitment, we also provide practical advice on developing your skills, applying for a job and what to expect if you teach abroad. The specially written course materials include tasks for the two day course but are also packed with further tips such as practical ideas for classroom lessons that you can use with students long after the course.

Here’s an outline of the typical two-day course, though please note that we regularly update the content to reflect changes and good practice in TEFL:

Day One
• Introductions and activities to use on the first day with your students
• Find out how you teach a language without using translation
• Techniques for teaching vocabulary
• How to plan a lesson
• Teach a mini-lesson!
• Get feedback on your first attempt from your tutor and peers
• Ways of teaching grammar
• Managing your class including how to set up activities and using pairwork/groupwork
• How to teach speaking and techniques such as role play and leading discussion

Day Two
• Knowing the level of your students and their needs
• Introduction to different types of text books and resources including the Internet
• Teaching listening and reading
• Plan and teach a longer lesson
• Making writing fun in class
• Dealing with the unexpected
• Advice on what to do next including taking further courses and applying for jobs in different countries.

How can Cactus help me after the course?
• Make use of our TEFL Weekend online discussion forum and guide to resources.
• We can help you get that first job.
• We can advise you on a suitable further qualification with one of many CELTA or Cert TESOL or alternative course providers.
• We give tips and advice not only on teaching but also on, for example, living in a new country, expert advice on writing CVs, and other related areas.

Why the Cactus TEFL weekend course?

The real experience
• All courses held in REAL language schools to give you full TEFL experience
• Run by trainers with CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL trainer status
• All Cactus TEFL weekend trainers have a minimum of five years experience both abroad and in the UK
• Devised by TEFL course book writer and teacher trainer
• You’ll be teaching an aspect of the English language after only half a day and get feedback from your tutor

Opportunities to further your skills
• Coordinated with syllabus for English Language Awareness (ELA) and forthcoming English Language Methodology (ELM) online courses
• Discounted prices on further Cactus TEFL training courses such as ELA and ELM
• Preparation for CELTA or Cert TESOL courses

Resources
• Ready-to-use lesson plans, tips and activities to take away
• online guide to TEFL resources


Access to those who know
• Full access to Cactus’ course and jobs database
• Advice forum on what to do after your TEFL weekend
• Cactus TEFL is run by people with more than 25 years experience in TEFL

Other benefits
• Certificate awarded on completion of course

It is highly recommended that you follow the ELA course as well as the weekend course.

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School Details - Cactus TEFL

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Cactus TEFL is a leading light in the TEFL industry, helping thousands of people each year to prepare a gap year or a career in TEFL. Cactus TEFL can advise from your first thoughts about taking time out, through to advanced professional qualifications in teaching English as a Foreign Language.

Cactus TEFL is home to three of its own courses. The Cactus TEFL Weekend Course and the Cactus TEFL ELA Course - The English Language Awareness Course - were developed as a direct response to the needs of applicants who have had no formal EFL teacher training or training in the grammar of the English language. The two courses are designed to complement each other and the latter is also perfect as preparation for a 4 week TEFL course. The third Cactus own-brand course is the IC TESOL, the Introductory Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

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Timetable

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Saturday and Sunday 09.00-19.00 with breaks

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Help for Jobs

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Cactus TEFL has its own TEFL Jobs site featuring many employment opportunities for EFL teachers worldwide. You can use the site not only to apply for jobs, but also to view expert advice on writing CVs, interviews and other related areas.

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How to Apply

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1. Choose the date which interests you.
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.
6. We will keep you posted by email throughout the process.

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Prices and Dates

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