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Initial teacher training primarily aimed at teachers whose first language is not English
| Course length: |
12 weeks |
| Number of hours: |
120 minimum |
| Course schedule: |
18:30 - 21:30 Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00 - 17:00 Saturdays (6)
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| Group size: |
15 maximum |
| Minimum age: |
18 years old |
The 12-week course is divided into two closely related parts. Firstly, workshops and seminars and secondly, supervised teaching practice. This provides all participants with the opportunity to put into practice ideas discussed and demonstrated in the seminar sessions.
Participants will observe experienced teachers working with General English classes at International House London.
The course is aimed at
New teachers
Teachers with with little or no formal teacher training
The course focuses on teachers' ability to:
Develop learners' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
Analyse language: grammar, lexis and phonology
Introduce, revise and practise language at a range of levels
Evaluate published and authentic materials
Motivate learners
Plan lessons
Manage classes
Adapt and respond to different learning and teaching environments
Options may include
Teaching Young Learners
Teaching Business English and one-to-one classes
At the end of the course participants will have
Developed an awareness of learners' backgrounds, learning styles and needs
Developed and extended their own teaching skills
Practised using a framework to analyse language effectively
Established criteria for selecting and adapting published and authentic materials
Practised evaluation of their own teaching and its effectiveness from the learner's point of view
Entry requirements
Applicants must be at least 18. It is generally recommended that candidates should be aged 20 or over, but candidates aged between 18 and 20 can be accepted at our discretion.
Applicants must have an awareness of language and a competence in English equivalent to Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (CPE level).
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Course start dates
| Start date |
Course availability |
| Saturday, 24 May 2008 |
Available
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| Saturday, 23 August 2008 |
Available
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| Saturday, 20 September 2008 |
Available
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Public and school holidays
26 May 2008, 25 August 2008, 25 December 2008, 26 December 2008.
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Course fees
| Option |
Tuition fees |
Total |
| 12 weeks |
£1,150.00
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£1,150.00 |
Important: Read notes on fees & dates
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See also
Notes on Fees & Dates
Terms & Conditions
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