Refresher Course for International Teachers of English
About this course
This course is suitable for teachers of English who are non-native speakers, currently working in either state or private education.
This course runs over two weeks consisting of 15 hours per week, including input sessions & discussion groups, classroom observations, self-study tasks and optional guided teaching practice.
It is intended, above all else, to be of real practical use to teachers so that they will return to teaching in their country with many new ideas and renewed enthusiasm.
It will suit teachers who are looking to refresh and extend their skills, raise their awareness of current English teaching practice and experience the lively atmosphere of a busy languages department in a London university.
Course Content
The course content is partly negotiated at the beginning of the first week to tailor the course to participants' needs and wishes. A typical course could include:
How to make the best use of course books and other resouce material
Practical communicative language teaching skills
Tips for teaching in monolingual classrooms
Integrating technology into the classroom
How to use the phonetic chart and improve pronunciation teaching
Teaching reading, listening, speaking and writing
Vocabulary and grammar teaching techniques
Classroom management
Improving awareness of language and grammar
Working with large classes
A look at contemporary approaches to language learning
Professional development to make the most of your career
Observations of English classes at the University
Guided self-study
Outside class
The sessions are interactive and all participants are encouraged to take part and share good practice from their own teaching.
Access to a wide range of TESOL resources in the University library
Opportunity to join ELS social programme activities, for example London visits, sports events and parties
Advice on how to book day trips to destinations of your choice, including Cambridge, Stonehenge and Bath, at a competitive price
Course fees also include all course materials, access to the library and Language centre, a student card, free internet and WiFi access, free membership of our online community, a full induction programme, as well as a comprehensive social programme and full access to all other University facilities.
There are NO extra fees for course application, or document couriering fees.
