Courses for English Language Teachers

If you are teaching English as a foreign language and/or need training in how to teach English then the Spinnaker College's courses for English language teachers can help you get the skill you're looking to develop.

This teacher training will develop and broaden an ESL teacher’s knowledge of teaching methods based on learner participation. Perhaps you do not have the time or economic resources to do a CELTA course, IHC or TESOL course?  

In just two weeks, this intensive course will give you 60 hours of teaching sessions and lesson practice - suitable for secondary and language school English teachers who require training in up-to-date methodology, ‘the communicative approach’. It represents excellent value. 

How our courses for English Language Teachers are taught:

In addition to the 90-minute input modules based on interactive workshops, trainees will have:

• 6 hours teaching practice
• 6 hours observation of a range of English classes
• Feedback sessions

This course is ideal if you are: 

• Interested in teaching English in a quality language school
• A qualified and practising teacher of English in your country at Primary, Secondary or Tertiary level
• A teacher re-training in English language teaching
• Teaching subjects through the medium of a foreign language

Benefits:

• Practical and effective course in teaching English
• Flexible - suitable for all levels
• Updates you on the latest teaching methods

Course Modules

Our courses for English language teachers consists of 18 core modules covering all the key areas of English language teaching.

1. Introduction to the ‘Communicative Approach’
2. Pre-planning/Planning/Staging
3. Language Presentations
4. Controlled Practice
5. Freer Practice 
6. Speaking (The 4 skills A)
7. Listening (The 4 skills B)
8. Reading (The 4 skills C)
9. Writing (The 4 skills D)
10. Reading & Writing (The 4 skills C & D)
11. Vocabulary
12. Vocabulary, Pronunciation & Speech Production
13. Drilling & Dictations
14. Student Personalization
15. Classroom Management & Student Participation
16. Error Correction
17. Practice/Recycling Activities (Games, Puzzles & Songs)
18. Trainees Choice

Language Analysis Supplements
S1. Time – verb forms for expressing concepts of time
S2. Functional Language – modal auxiliary verbs
S3. The Lexico-grammatical approach
S4. Phrasal Verbs (multi-word verbs) – exploring meaning in the particle
S5. Modern Developments in Grammar

Additional Options can include:
• Giving Instructions
• Drama in the Classroom
• Project Work
• Class Discussions
• Listening Activities
• Using the Internet
• 5 minute Activities - Warmers & Enders
• Students as a Class Resource
• Music & Song
…and more.

For further information about our courses for English language teachers please contact us.

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