For students who...
are interested in becoming teachers of English or who are already English teachers
Courses
Choose from two specialized English for Teachers programs:
Both programs blend essential language and skills for English teachers with classes designed to train you to teach English. These include methodology workshops, demonstration lessons, observations of experienced teachers and practice teaching sessions.
English for TESOL
The focus is primarily on teaching English to teenagers and adults, although some young learners classes are included.
You will...
- improve your spoken and written English for TESOL
- improve your vocabulary and grammar for TESOL
- improve your speaking, reading, listening and writing skills
- learn useful classroom language for English teachers
- learn TESOL methodology
- develop your teaching techniques
- learn how to use a range of activities for language learning
- improve your classroom English through practice lessons
- observe experienced ESOL teachers
Course topics include:
- Skills (reading, listening, writing)
- Classroom management
- Lesson preparation
- Teaching functional language
- Teaching Pronunciation
- Learner styles motivation
- Learner errors
- Games for language learners
English for Teaching Children
The focus of this course is teaching English to children aged 4 to 10.
You will...
- improve your spoken and written English for teaching children
- improve your vocabulary and grammar for teaching English to children
- improve your reading and listening skills
- learn useful classroom language for primary teachers
- learn about methodology for teaching young learners
- practise your teaching techniques
- learn how to use songs, games, storytelling, craft and rhyme for language learning
- improve your classroom English through practice lessons
- observe classes in Australia
Course topics include:
- Listening activities
- Storytelling
- Speaking
- Classroom games
- Songs & chants
- How children learn
- Pronunciation
- Phonics & reading activities
- Arts & craft activities
Course length and hours
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English for TESOL: 10 weeks (2 X 5-week modules)
English for Teaching Children: 5 weeks - Full-time - 20 hours + your choice of up to 5 English Extras each week
- See Course Dates and Fees for start dates
| Entry levels | ELC placement test | IELTS | TOEFL |
|---|---|---|---|
| English for TESOL | Upper Intermediate | 5.5 | 525 |
| English for Teaching Children | Intermediate | 5.0 | 500 |
Assessment
There is no final exam. Assessment is continuous and based on classroom participation, lesson preparation, practice teaching, written assignments and other homework tasks.
Sample timetable
English for TESOL
English for Teaching Children
We can also arrange TESOL study tour programs.
Contact david.scott@englishlanguagecompany.com for details.
Why English for Teachers at ELC?
- Very experienced trainers
- A practical ‘hands-on’ approach
- Fully-accredited course
- Good balance of English improvement classes and TESOL methodology workshops
- Takes place in the dynamic environment of a real English school
Sample certificate
