TESOL* Course (Practical Teaching) & Cambridge TKT - 4 weeks

(*Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Teaching Course for Non-Native Speakers

Full-time course (23 hrs/wk)

This course is for non-native speakers who want to have teaching experience. These courses include input seminars on language teaching methodology, observation of experienced teachers, peer teaching and language development at higher level.

What will I learn on the TESOL Course?

Methodology
This aims to help non-native-speaker English language teachers explore ways of teaching language and developing language skills with learners.

Peer Teaching
You will put into practice and experiment with teaching methods in the group. These sessions will be observed by a tutor who will give you feedback.

Lesson Observation
You will have an opportunity to observe Languages International teachers working with learners and discuss your observations with a tutor afterwards.

Language Development
The language development sessions will be aimed at a higher level. Some sessions will examine the way grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and discourse inter-connect, while others will focus on the language skills development of participants.

Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
If you follow our TESOL course, you will be able to sit the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT). Our TESOL syllabus prepares you for the exam and we will provide you with supplementary material as extra help. It is not obligatory to do Cambridge TKT – you can choose – but it makes sense to get 2 certificates from the one course. For more detailed information on Cambridge TKT, see here.

What else do I need to know?

Language Level
The course is aimed at non-native speakers who are at upper intermediate and advanced level.

Assessment
Candidates will be evaluated on their language use and teaching skills. Those who choose to do Cambridge TKT will sit three 80-minute tests.

Special Groups
It is possible to organise a TESOL Course for special groups at different times of the year. This means we can tailor the course to the group's needs. Contact us at info@languages.ac.nz if you would like further information and a member of our marketing team will be in touch with you.

What does the TESOL Course offer me?

• An opportunity to explore English language teaching issues
• Practical ideas that you can use in the classroom
• Opportunities to put what you learn on the course into practice
• A chance to exchange ideas about English language teaching
• Lessons that focus on teaching young learners
• Development of your language through a focus on language systems and skills
• A Languages International Certificate that records your achievement on the course.
• The opportunity to sit the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Exam.

New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approval

The TESOL Course (Practical Teaching) is recognised as being worth 12 credit points at level 5.

How can I enrol?

You should do the following:

• complete our application form (PDF file)
• complete the TESOL pretest (PDF file)

Course fees 2010/2011

TESOL Course (Practical Teaching)
4 weeks full-time (includes registration NZ $200)
2010: NZ $2,220
2011: NZ $2,200

Cambridge TKT examination fee
2010: NZ $220 (Exam fees are subject to change.)

TESOL Sample Timetable

Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)

What is TKT?

TKT is a new test about teaching English to speakers of other languages. It aims to increase teachers' confidence and enhance job prospects by focusing on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners, anywhere in the world. This flexible and accessible award will help you to understand:

• different methodologies for teaching
• the 'language of teaching'
• the ways in which resources can be used
• the key aspects of lesson planning
• classroom management methods for different needs.

Who is TKT for?

TKT gives teachers a strong foundation in the core areas of teaching knowledge needed in the English language teaching classroom. It is ideal for all teachers, whatever your background and teaching experience, and is also suitable for people who would like to teach English but do not yet have a teaching position. TKT is aimed at learners who have intermediate level English or above.

What does TKT involve?

TKT has three core modules. Each module consists of a test of 80 objective questions, lasting 80 minutes, which require you to select the correct answer and mark this on a computerised answer sheet.

Module 1 - Language and background to language learning and teaching

• Describing language and language skills.
• Background to language learning.
• Background to language teaching.

Module 2 - Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching

• Planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons.
• Selection and use of resources and materials.

Module 3 - Managing the teaching and learning process

• Teachers' and learners' language in the classroom.
• Classroom management.