The purpose of the following information is to provide you with an overview of, and an introduction to, The International TEFL Corporation on-line TEFL course. You will find full details of the course content as well as information as to how the course is organized.
The course is unique for an on-line course as it enables graduates to receive ongoing career support and teacher development long after completion and provides an opportunity to see 'real' lessons through our downloadable video or CD-ROM.
We believe that you will find this course of great benefit as you embark upon your career in TEFL.
Course aims:
This course aims to provide a solid introduction to the world of TEFL. Upon completion of the course graduates should have a good working knowledge of the English grammatical system as well as an awareness of the skills and techniques required for successful language teaching.
Course content:
The course is divided into two main areas - teaching skills and language awareness. The teaching skills component provides details of the techniques and skills required by teachers in the classroom while the language awareness component gives a solid foundation course in English grammar.
The course consists of 20 units, carefully chosen and organized to ensure a gradual build up of knowledge whilst not overloading students with too much information at any one time. These units allow you to work through the course at a pace that suits your requirements. The course units are (20-unit course, approx. 100 hours):
| Unit 1 |
Teachers and learners. |
| Unit 2 |
Introduction to English grammar and parts of speech. |
| Unit 3 |
Teaching theories, methods and techniques. |
| Unit 4 |
The present. |
| Unit 5 |
Managing classes. |
| Unit 6 |
The past. |
| Unit 7 |
How to teach new language. |
| Unit 8 |
The future. |
| Unit 9 |
Teaching receptive skills. |
| Unit 10 |
Modals and conditionals. |
| Unit 11 |
Teaching productive skills. |
| Unit 12 |
Passive voice and other commonly taught grammar items. |
| Unit 13 |
Teaching pronunciation. |
| Unit 14 |
Lesson planning. |
| Unit 15 |
Lessons in practice (Video/CD ROM). |
| Unit 16 |
Course books and other classroom materials. |
| Unit 17 |
Educational technology. |
| Unit 18 |
Evaluating and testing students. |
| Unit 19 |
Teaching special groups. |
| Unit 20 |
Trouble shooting. |
| Supplementary unit - Finding a job and thirty-five top tips for classroom teaching. |
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Post course job guidance:
TITC will provide you with every reasonable assistance in finding a TEFL job after you have completed the course. This includes the following support services:
- Resume/CV preparation
- Information on likely sources of EFL vacancies
- Job guidance counseling
- Job search and application
- Interview preparation
We are happy to provide this assistance throughout your teaching career.
Recommended reading:
The following books have been found useful by many teachers, during both their TEFL course and teaching careers:
Practical English Grammar, by A.J. Thomson and A.V. Martinet (OUP,1990).
English Grammar in Use, by Raymond Murphy (CUP).
Practical English Usage, by M. Swan (OUP).
Collins, Cobuild English Dictionary (Collins).
How English Works, by Swan/Walter (OUP).
How to Teach English, by Jeremy Harmer (Longman).
More Grammar Games, by Rinvolucri and Davis (CUP).
Grammar Practice Activities, by Penny Ur (CUP).
Grammar Games and Activities, by Peter Watcyn-Jones (Penguin).
The Resourceful English Teacher, by Chandler/Stone (Delta).
It is certainly not essential to have all (or any) of the above. However we would particularly recommend the books by Swan and Harmer.
"The CD was extremely useful in helping me to understand the application of the theory involved in the course."
Christina Marquez |
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