4-week TEFL Course Heredia, Costa Rica
4 week TEFL Course
Course Details
Course ref. |
6269 |
Course Type |
4-week TEFL Course or equivalent |
Min Age |
18 |
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Course Description
The overall aim of this course is to provide a thorough TEFL / TESOL training, which includes a balance between the theory and methodology of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and to thoroughly prepare you for teaching in any overseas environment.
During this course you will acquire both the necessary skills and knowledge to become an effective and dynamic ESL teacher. There are three important areas of focus to achieve this goal:
- An excellent grasp of important grammar rules
- A good base of different teaching techniques
- A solid database of proven activities for use in the classroom for both adult and young learners
You will receive instruction and practice in teaching the four basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and subskills (vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar). You will complete a minimum of six hours of observed practical teaching with real foreign language students. You will also observe classes taught by experienced ESL teachers.
Course Requirements:
-Full attendance
-Competency in theoretical and practical course components
Accommodation Options
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1. Home stays: $400/month Live with a “tico” family within minutes of the school. Practice your Spanish and experience the culture with 3 daily meals and laundry included.
2. Dorm-style: $160/month Spend the month living with Costa Rican university students next to the National University in the heart of Heredia.
3. Apart-Hotel: $500/month Live in a large fully-furnished apartment with kitchen and daily cleaning services and laundry facilities.
4. Luxury Hotel: $900/month Live in a beautiful hotel with many amenities like a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, courts for tennis, basketball and football, abseiling, a ropes garden, a Canopy, a trail to a waterfall, a bar, and a restaurant.
School Details - Heredia
Known as the province of flowers, Heredia has long been a favorite destination for those coming to Costa Rica. In Heredia, you get the best of all worlds: wonderful nightlife, a safe environment, a true cultural experience and tons of places to explore such as the Poas Volcano, the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Barva Volcano, Café Britt tour, Inbio Park and many cultural festivals just to name a few. Despite being within a short bus ride from the capital city of San Jose, Heredia is quite quaint and safe.
The school has four classrooms for practical teaching, a reception and a lounge area. Enjoy coffee and fresh fruit in the tropical garden area every morning and during breaks. The building is also equipped with wireless Internet.
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