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Course Description
The Foundation TESOL course is your practical,
user-friendly yet comprehensive introduction to
the exciting world of teaching English. The
Foundation TESOL course is the first mandatory
part of all of our certification courses
(program 1, 2 and 3). This course involves 60
hours of study to complete. For example, if you
choose to the 'In-Class' study mode for this
course, the 60 hours of study can be broken down
into:
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35 hours - In class instructor-led lectures
& teacher training
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5 hours - Out of class creative lesson
planning, presentation preparation, readings
& exercises
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20 hours - Readings plus Exam (to be
completed after course at student's
convenience)
Course Materials
The Foundation TESOL course materials and
services includes:
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700 page textbook
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300+ page workbook
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200+ page Global Employment Handbook
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Access to our Graduate Cafe
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Lifetime career support
Topics Covered
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Teach English Related Topics:
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How to Confidently Teach English in Any
Situation, Abroad or Locally
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40 Communication-Based TESOL Approaches and
Methods
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Pronunciation, Conversation & Communication
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Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
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Lesson Planning and Teacher Preparation
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Phonology and Linguistics
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Grammar Review and Student Evaluations
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Communicative Approach
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Activity-Based Learning
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Promoting Dynamic Student/Teacher
Interaction
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Pedagogy ? The Art and Science of Teaching
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Teacher and Student Role Reversal
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Video Training and Analysis
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Music, Song and Media for language
Acquisition
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Internet in the Classroom
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Teaching Philosophy
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English for Specific Purposes
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Employment Related Topics:
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Finding the Best English Teaching Job
Overseas
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Employment Contacts and Connections
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Obtaining Tutoring Contracts in Addition to
Your Regular TESOL Employment
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Hot Tips on How to Make the Most Money
Possible with TESOL
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How to Avoid Common Contract Pitfalls
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Overseas Teaching/Work/Travel Information
and Tips
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Culture Shock ? Leave Prepared
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Teaching and Tutoring English Locally
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Travel Safe and Secure Abroad Supplement
In-Class Schedule (5-Day Intensive
Program)
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Day 1
Instructor Introduction
Introduction to the Course
Introduction to the Specializations:.
ESL/ EFL Acronyms
Approaches, Methods and Techniques
ESL/ EFL Student Levels: Characteristics of
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Students
Demonstration Lesson
Lesson Planning
Presentation Preparation & Topic Assignment
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Day 2
Using Games as Warm-ups & Ice-breakers
Philosophy of Teaching
How to Teach Children
How to Teach Adults
The Rassias Method
How to Teach English Vocabulary
Presentation Preparation
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Day 3
Using Music in the Language
Classroom
Using Video for Language Learning
Teaching Listening Comprehension
The Total Physical Response Method
Teaching Linguistics
Challenges of Teaching Pronunciation
Internationally
The International Phonetic Alphabet
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Day 4
Warm-Ups for Visual Learners
How to Teach Reading
Global Language Test
How to Teach Writing
ESL/EFL Student Assessment Techniques
TESOL Student Lesson Presentations
JET: A Year of Exploration
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Day 5
Warm-Ups for Tactile Learners
TESOL Student Lesson Presentations
Peer Evaluations
How to Teach English Grammar
Grammar Quiz and Resources
How to Teach Idiomatic Expressions
Overseas Job Guide Presentation
How to Write a Teaching R?sum?
How to Live Overseas
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