Course Overview
- There is a focus on lesson planning and practical teaching skills which will equip those who are new to the profession and inspire those who already have some experience.
- This course is ideal for those who wish to follow a professional course in Teaching English as a Foreign language.
- You are assigned a personal tutor as soon as you enrol, who will give you help and guidance through the course as well as mark your assignments and give you personal feedback.
Certificate
This Course leads to a Level 5 Award Certificate for successful learners.
The Process
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
- All study materials
- Certificate and transcript
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- The course fee includes the registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).
Course Content
Unit One
Introduction to Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Methodologies:
- Behaviorism;
- Audiolingualism;
- The ’ Natural Way';
- Humanistic Approaches.
Unit Two
Grammar
- Terms and definitions
- Countable and uncountable nouns
- Tenses
- Ve rbs; Modal and auxiliary
- Conditions
Unit Three
Teaching and Learning Grammar
- Presenting a structure
- Grading language
- Mistakes and correction
- Recycling language
- Practice and Production
Unit Four
Teaching vocabulary
- Words and sentences
- Using dictionaries
- Choosing vocabulary
- How to teach vocabulary
Unit Five
Teaching Productive skills; Speaking and Writing
- Accuracy vs. Fluency
- Communication activities
- The stages of writing
- Correction techniques
Unit Six
Teaching receptive skills; Listening and reading
- Different types of listening skills
- Teaching listening skills
- The stages of reading
- Reading activities and materials
Unit Seven
Materials and aids
- Using flashcards, pictures and regalia
- How to organize the board
- Using the overhead projector
- The use of video
- Authentic materials
Unit Eight
Teaching Pronunciation
- The phonetic chart
- Stress, rhythm and intonation
- Mother tongue interference
- Practical activities
Unit Nine
Lesson Planning
- Teaching different types of classes
- Pair and group work
- The contents of a lesson
- The stages of a lesson
- Getting feedback
Unit Ten
Teaching young learners and teenagers
- Basic principles
- Teaching on holiday course
- Practical activities and lesson types
Unit Eleven
Using course books effectively
- Exploiting a course book
- Planning a course
- Course book evaluation
Unit Twelve
Introduction to using the web
Final Exam
Payment Options
Payment Options
Standard Course Fee: £285 (by download)
Enrolling is Easy
- Enrol Online: We accept all major credit and debit cards, BACS (Bank Transfers) and cheques. If you wish to pay by Western Union or Moneygram please contact us.
Enrol Online
- By Telephone: Call +44 20 8133 2027 between 9.00am - 9.00pm, Monday to Sunday.
- By Post: Complete our enrolment form and return it to:
Enrolment Services, London Teacher Training College, 60 Windsor Avenue, London, SW19 2RR.
