TEFL courses in Auckland, New Zealand - Languages International

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Languages International

TESOL Certificate

TESOL* Course (Practical Teaching) - 4 weeks

TESOL* Course (Practical Teaching & Materials Development) - 8 weeks

(*Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

TESOL Courses now include
Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)

Teaching Courses for Non-Native Speakers

Full-time course (23 hrs/wk)



Start Dates 2006
TESOL Course (Practical Teaching) – 4 weeks:
29 May, 31 Jul, 28 Aug

TESOL Course (Practical Teaching & Materials Development) – 8 weeks:
1 May, 25 Sep

These are development courses of 4 or 8 weeks for non-native speakers who want to have teaching experience. These courses include input seminars on language teaching methodology, observation of experienced teachers, peer teaching and language development at higher level.

What will I learn on the TESOL Course?
Methodology
This aims to help non-native-speaker English language teachers explore ways of teaching language and developing language skills with learners.

Language Development
The language development sessions will be aimed at a higher level. Some sessions will examine the way discourse, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation inter-connect, while others will focus on the language skills development of participants.

Peer Teaching
You will put into practice and experiment with teaching methods in the group. These sessions will be observed by a tutor who will give you feedback.

Lesson Observation
You will have an opportunity to observe Languages International teachers working with learners and discuss your observations with a tutor afterwards.

Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
If you follow our TESOL course, you will be able to sit the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT). Our TESOL syllabus prepares you for the exam and we will provide you with supplementary material as extra help. It is not obligatory to do Cambridge TKT – you can choose – but it makes sense to get 2 certificates from the one course. For more detailed information on Cambridge TKT follow this link: http://www.languages.ac.nz/teacher_training/teaching_knowledge_test.htm

What else do I need to know?
Language Level
The course is aimed at non-native speakers who are at upper intermediate and advanced level.

Assessment
Candidates will be evaluated on their language use and teaching skills.

Special Groups
It is possible to organise a TESOL Course for special groups at different times of the year. This means we can tailor the course to the group's needs. Contact us at info@languages.ac.nz if you would like further information and a member of our marketing team will be in touch with you.

What does the TESOL Course offer me?
An opportunity to explore English language teaching issues
Practical ideas that you can use in the classroom
Opportunities to put what you learn on the course into practice
A chance to exchange ideas about English language teaching
Development of your language through a focus on language systems and skills
A Languages International Certificate that records your achievement on the course.
The opportunity to sit the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Exam.

What is the difference between the 4-week and the 8-week course?
The 4-week course focuses on key classroom teaching skills, while the 8-week course extends these skills while also looking at how to evaluate and create teaching materials. The 8-week course includes an overview of theoretical issues associated with language teaching methodology. This component of the course will be delivered by lecturers from the Department of Applied Language Studies and Linguistics from the University of Auckland.


New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approval

The TESOL Course (Practical Teaching) is recognised as being worth 12 credit points at level 5.
The TESOL Course (Practical Teaching & Materials Development) is recognised as being worth 24 credit points at level 5.


How can I enrol?
You should do the following:

complete a Languages International application form:
http://www.languages.ac.nz/downloads/courses/application_form.pdf
complete the TESOL pretest:
http://www.languages.ac.nz/documents/TESOL_Pre-Test.pdf

Course fees 2006

TESOL Course (Practical Teaching)
4 weeks full-time (includes registration NZ $200)............................NZ $2,050.00

TESOL Course (Practical Teaching & Materials Development)
8 weeks full-time (includes registration NZ $200)............................NZ $4,100.00

Cambridge TKT examination fee.............................................NZ $170.00

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