TEFL

Teaching English as a foreign language

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Why TEFL/why now

• Global demand for English teachers – world wide
• UAE, South Korea, China, Japan and Thailand increasing needs for English teachers
• A TEFL certificate is the Entry requirement for most international school hiring
• World wide attractive salary package for English teachers.
• TEFL qualifications ensure confidence gained through a blended format that includes 6 observed micro-teaching session and peer workshops.

Who should enroll – Target groups

• This training is designed for anyone ready to embrace a global career path.

Course highlights

• Internationally recognized certificate
• Virtue/physical interactive classes
• Practical teaching experience
• Job search guidance
• Lifetime access to materials
• Affordable investment or degree or experience required.

MODULES

Module 1  -Introduction to TEFL/TESOL

• What is TEFL, TESOL & ESL?
• Global Demand for English Teachers
• Teaching Opportunities (Online vs. Abroad)
• Major Frameworks (CEFR, etc)

Module 2 – English Language Fundamentals

• Grammar (Parts of Speech, Tenses)
• Teaching Vocabulary effectively
• Pronunciation * phonology
• Common pronunciation problems

Module 3 – Teaching Methodologies

• Historical overview (CLT, TBL)
• Modern principles (PPP, TTT Models)
• Student centered learning
• Differentiating instruction

Module 4 – Lesson planning & Design

• Components of an effective plan
• Setting SMRT objectives
• Adapting for online vs physical
• Sourcing & crating materials

Module 5 – Teaching the 4 skills

• Speaking – fluency vs Accuracy
• Listening – Using Authentic Audio
• Reading – Skimming & scanning
• Writing –  Genres & correction

Module 6 – Classroom Management

• Establishing rules & routines
• Instructions & feedback methods
• Managing challenging behaviours

Module 7 – Teaching different ages

• Young learners – Games, songs
• Teenagers – Project – based learning
• Adults – Motivations & ESP
• Classroom management by age

Module 8 – Assessment & Evaluation

• Types: Formative vs summative
• Designing tests & quizzes
• Providing constructive feedback writing reports & progress tracking

Module 9 – Modern teaching contexts

• Teaching English online
• Business English (Needs analysis)
• One-on-one vs group classes
• Cultural sensitivity

Module 10 – The Effective teacher

• Mindset – the 3 C’s (Caring, Creative…. )
• Core skills – Questioning & board work
• Dynamic ideas – Warmers & fillers
• Building positive environments

Module 11 – Career development

• TEFL resume & professional profile
• Finding jobs abroad and online
• Interviews and demos lessons
• Top platforms (Preply, iTalki etc)

Post training support

• Self – study & Assignments – complete your projects at your own pace
• Practical teaching – Record and submit your teaching demos
• Monitoring – One-on-one guidance available upon request

Practical components

• Lesson planning – Crate 3 complete lesson plans
• Teaching demonstrations – Record & submit teaching sessions
• Peer teaching practice – Live practice with feedback
• Materials development – Create teaching aids and worksheets
• Teacher’s toolkit – Compile activity ideas and reflection journal