English is the international ‘lingua franca’ of those in business, education, computers and tourism - which means huge opportunities to teach it worldwide. Combine TEFL with previous qualifications and teach in that field (E.g. medicine, law or commerce), or start with this certificate and specialise (Business English or Teaching Young Learners) or do a Diploma or MA.
The aim of the course is to give trainees the practical skills that are vital in foreign- or second-language classrooms anywhere in the world - and a theoretical base from which to work. It is an intensive and demanding 120-hr, full-time programme - but it enables you to teach almost anywhere - Spain, Italy, Thailand, Nepal, China, Brazil, Russia, Greece, Peru….
Entry requirements - Trainees should be competent, first-language speakers of English, have a degree – or be working towards one, good communication skills and be over twenty years old. All applicants are interviewed and submit an initial assessment.
Course content:
- Language awareness
- English as a global language - and an introduction to some of the grammar that EFL teachers need to know.
Learner/Teacher roles - Teaching ESL/EFL to adults - Learner expectations and different teaching styles.
Faculty Information:
- Methods and approaches:
*Grammar-translation
*Audio-lingual
*the Communicative approach – is one the ‘ideal’?
- Classroom management in “communicative” lessons: Lesson planning, teaching beginners and/or literacy, discipline, testing, daily duties and teaching strategies.
- Introduction to language skills: Teaching listening-, speaking-, reading- and writing- skills and how to develop students’ English to meet their different needs.
- Presentation, practice and correction of new language: Introducing new work, making repetition relevant and how to see making mistakes as progress.
- Teaching materials and resources: Making them work - and how to evaluate textbooks and adapt or design specific materials needed.
- Games, songs and drama techniques: Using them to make learning fun and relevant.
- ESP and EAP study-skills; TOEFL/Cambridge Exams: Teaching English for Specific Purposes:
*Business
*Law or Medicine
*Academic Purposes (Education)
*International examinations in English Proficiency.
- Teaching practice and observation: Micro-teaching/lesson observation live and on video, to see TEFL/TESOL in action. Plus - 20 hours of teaching practice at our language center during the four weeks of the course.
- Teacher development and employment options: A Diploma, MA or a specialist certificate in ESP - Business English or Teaching Young Learners? Working!
- Books: A manual of course notes is provided but trainees are encouraged to buy a grammar reference book. Options will be discussed at the start of the course and copies will be available at our center.
- Course trainers: All the lecturers and tutors involved are qualified and experienced TEFL teachers and/or teacher-trainers. Jane Diesel has an MA in TESOL (teacher education and EAP learner-training). She has run TEFL/TESOL courses for 15 years for teacher-training centres, schools and missions organisations in South Africa and Russia.
Other Activities:
It is a nature lovers' paradise - watch the whales, sail close to the dolphins or visit the penguins. You’ll be amazed by the variety of flora and fauna, much of which is found nowhere else in the world. For the adventurous and energetic the possibilities are endless... paragliding, surfing/windsurfing, scuba-diving, skydiving, bungi-jumping. For those who prefer to have their feet more firmly on the ground - try golf, tennis or squash or work out in one of the many superbly equipped gyms.
Don’t miss the historical side of Cape Town. Visit the Houses of Parliament - the heart of the new South Africa and the Castle of Good Hope, the oldest building in South Africa. Cape Town’s nightlife reflects its cultural diversity. Enjoy anything from opera to African music ... Sample many different cuisines ... and clubs, pubs, wine bars and bistros stay open until dawn!
Facility Information:
We want you to be comfortable and relaxed while you are in Cape Town, so we choose our host families, guest-houses, hotels and apartments very carefully. We want you to take back happy memories of your time with us.
- Host Families: English-speaking host families are chosen for their friendliness, caring attitude, desire to meet overseas students and for the high standard of accommodation. They will treat you as part of the family, encourage you to improve your English and show you around. Your hosts will provide:
*A single or double bedroom with space to work
*Half-board or bed and breakfast seven days per week
*Laundry facilities
*In a Standard Homestay, bathroom facilities are shared
*In an Executive Homestay you will have a private bathroom
- Hotels: There is a choice of excellent hotels close to the school. The Breakwater Lodge is almost next door and right at the Waterfront
- Guest Houses: There are many excellent guest houses offering bed and breakfast accommodation close to the center. Shops and restaurants for all tastes and budgets are close by.
- Backpackers' Lodges: These offer excellent budget accommodation in private rooms or dormitories. We will be happy to send further details or make bookings on your behalf.
Notes:
This includes tuition, a manual of course notes, a certificate (if awarded) and 14% VAT.
We recommend that trainees buy a grammar book (approx R220)
Also see Vacation Schools in:
Africa
South Africa
Email it to a friend:
Click here to email this vacation to a friend
 |
| Check out these similar vacation offers: |
|
|
