Associateship In TESOL with TESOL- Direct

  England

• West Midlands: 
Birmingham

Length of Position: About 12 weeks

Description: TESOL-direct offers high-quality, distance-learning courses in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) with accreditation by the College of Teachers.

Module 1 - The Fundamentals
* Language teaching, language learning: approaches to teaching English.
* Working in the classroom: the teacher, the classroom and teaching skills.
* Language awareness: the grammar of English and how to approach it.
* Issues in presenting new language: how to do it in a practical way.

Module 2 - Teaching the Four Language Skills
* How to teach speaking skills: teaching the sounds, stress and intonation of English.
* How to teach listening skills: practical approaches you can use in the classroom.
* How to teach reading skills: practical ideas in teaching intensive and extensive reading.
* How to teach writing skills: from individual sentences to descriptive passages.

Module 3 - Practical Skills for the TESOL teacher
* Lesson planning: a template for the preparation of your lessons.
* Teaching vocabulary: how to teach new language quickly and clearly.
* Practical language activities: a collection of practical and enjoyable teaching activities.
* Testing in the classroom: a practical approach to assessing your students.

Highlights:
* Fully accredited by the College of Teachers
* Tutor support
* Comprehensive feedback
* Work at your own pace
* No deadlines or time limits
* Free book
* Free Grammar Guide
* ISO 9001 certificated company

Qualifications: High school leaving certificate or equivalent minimum - ideally the applicant will hold a first degree

Cost in US$: from USD720

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

TESOL-direct's Mission Statement: We set up TESOL-direct to offer high quality, competitively-priced courses. Our certificate courses are offered by distance learning because this is the most cost-effective and flexible way to study. Our highly experienced personal tutors provide very helpful support and every student receives a thoughtful analysis of their assignments together with plenty of practical suggestions. A great deal of thought has gone into the preparation of the courses and we are proud to say that the quality and professional nature of our training is confirmed with accreditation by the College of Teachers.

Year Founded: 1998