Teach Abroad Program - TESOL/TEFL Teacher Training Certification Course

United States

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Length of Position: 60-hour

Description: Our highly trained, dynamic instructors focus on providing you with the practical classroom skills you need to become an effective ESL teacher. We cover a wide range of ESL teaching strategies. During the 60-hour in-class course, you will be exposed to a variety of concepts which include: interactive language teaching; principles of second language acquisition; multiple intelligence theory; classroom management techniques; detailed lesson planning; long-term unit planning; how to teach oral communication skills; listening and comprehension strategies; creative ways to incorporate English grammar in a classroom setting; teaching across age and proficiency levels; teaching in a multicultural setting; testing and evaluating ESL students; and making effective use of ESL teaching materials and resources.

Introduction to the Course/ Materials/ Assignments
ESL Warm-Up Games and Exercises
ESL Icebreaker Activities
The Effective Learner
The Effective Teacher
Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Your Classroom

Introduction to Educational Theory
Second Language Acquisition
Teaching Across Age and Proficiency Levels
Classroom Management Techniques
Lesson Planning
Living and Working Overseas
Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom

Teaching English Grammar
Sample Grammar Lessons
Teaching Vocabulary Techniques
Teaching Speaking and Listening
Teaching Reading
Long Term Unit Planning
International Trends in ESL Teaching
Effective Cross-Cultural Relations

Multiple Intelligence Theory
Teaching Writing
Teaching Pronunciation
Teaching Idioms, Expressions, Phrasal Verbs, and Slang
Organizing the Teaching Workload
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Teaching in a Multicultural Setting

Lesson Coordination When Team Teaching
Testing and Evaluating ESL Students
Finding ESL Teaching Jobs
Writing Resumes and Cover Letters
Job Interviews for Teaching Positions
Pre-Departure Planning, Culture Shock, and Adaptation

Teaching Practicums
Instructor Feedback and Peer Evaluations
Effective Use of ESL Teaching Resources and Activities
The Globalization of the Job Market
Finding and Using ESL Teaching Resources
Awarding of TESOL/TEFL Certificates
Wrap-up/ Important Questions

* Limited Class Size
In order to ensure a low student/instructor ratio, our course has a limited enrollment with spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The small class size provides a comfortable setting with ample opportunity for you to interact with and learn the most from our highly qualified instructors.

* Our Experienced Instructor
Oxford Seminars maintains the highest standards for all of our course instructors. We only select and train the most talented and energetic instructors in the English as a Second Language teaching industry. Every member of our faculty has years of distinguished ESL teaching experience both in the US and abroad and firmly believes that teaching ESL provides an exciting and fulfilling opportunity for teachers and students alike. At the end of each and every course, our students are asked to evaluate our teaching staff. They tell us that they find our instructors approachable, highly knowledgeable, and able to teach difficult material in a dynamic, useful, and creative manner which facilitates learning.

* Interactive Teaching Practicum
Our certificate course includes several brief weekly assignments that help to reinforce the concepts learned in class. Students are also responsible for designing and presenting an interactive ESL teaching practicum. This practicum provides students with the ideal opportunity to practice many of their newly acquired ESL teaching skills.

* Teacher Placement Service
Available exclusively to our graduates at no additional cost, the Teacher Placement Service provides assistance with finding the most rewarding teaching jobs at ESL schools around the world. We have formed partnerships with many ESL schools worldwide that are searching for certified ESL teachers. Our Teacher Placement Advisors provide timely job placement assistance to help make your experiences teaching overseas as successful and rewarding as possible.

* Money Back Guarantee
Our goal is to help you find an excellent ESL teaching job abroad and we reinforce this with our money back guarantee. Since 1992, we have successfully trained, certified, and assisted in finding employment for thousands of graduates. Some of the top overseas teaching destinations for our graduates have included: Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Brazil, Mexico, and Costa Rica.

We are so confident in the training you receive in our certificate course that if you follow the unique employment process outlined in our program, apply for overseas teaching positions for which you are qualified, and are not offered a job within six months of completing our course, we will gladly refund your tuition.

* Free Information Sessions
In the coming months, we are holding information sessions on university campuses across the United States where you can learn more about our course and about the exciting opportunities to teach and travel abroad. These free information sessions will help to answer all of your questions regarding teaching English overseas.

* Our Commitment To You
Oxford Seminars provides excellence in teacher training at an affordable price. We offer high quality instruction for students who want to invest in their future. Oxford Seminars has a reputation for ensuring student satisfaction. When asked to evaluate our course, over 98% of our students say they recommend us to their friends.

Qualifications: Oxford Seminars courses are conveniently held at university campuses across the United States, the course content is taught at a first-year university level, and you must be at least 18 years of age to attend. Our course is designed for anyone who is interested in the exciting opportunity to teach English in an international setting.

Whether you are still in school, have just finished school and are unsure of which career path you should take, or have been in the work force for a number of years and are looking for a change, the course curriculum is designed to accommodate your needs. Upon completing the course, you will receive an internationally recognized certificate, which demonstrates to employers that you are familiar with both the theoretical approaches as well as the practical techniques required to be a successful ESL teacher. Many Oxford Seminars students who begin their job search during the course receive interviews and offers for full-time teaching positions before the course is over.

Oxford Seminars's Mission Statement: Established in 1992, Oxford Seminars offers the most effective and up-to-date TESOL/TEFL teacher training seminars available. While our courses are offered locally, our training enables students to broaden their knowledge globally. We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring your personal success no matter which path you choose. Whether you are still in school, have just finished school or have been in the work force for a number of years and are looking for a change, the course curriculum is designed to accommodate your needs. Oxford Seminars offers an opportunity to teach and travel in countries around the world. Upon completing the course, you will receive an internationally recognized certificate, free teacher placement service, and our money-back guarantee. Many Oxford Seminars students who begin their job search during the course receive interviews and offers for full-time teaching positions before the course is over.