The course develops a spirit of camaraderie, co-operation and self-reliance. You will watch experienced teachers teach classes of real students, learn to use a range of teaching media, prepare course materials, and discover how foreign students learn to use the language. A summary of course content and key information for Trinity Cert TESOL course members available here.
Trinity Certification. Along with the Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) qualification, the Trinity College Certificate is recognized across the world as a benchmark for excellence in skills obtained for the teaching of English to foreign students with the advantage of including teaching English to children as part of our course. Prague TEFL has earned Trinity validation because we meet strict criteria for excellence demanded by Trinity College London.
Furthermore, every course we run is monitored by an independent Trinity moderator. The role of this moderator is to evaluate the quality of the course imparted by us and the quality of the trainees' work. You are given the opportunity to express your opinion on our course to the moderator, thereby ensuring that our standards are consistently maintained to the highest possible level.
The three main advantages of choosing a Trinity Cert. TESOL course are:
- A consistently high level of quality control
- The Trinity Cert. TESOL is recognized internationally by employers ensuring you have a competitive edge in the market
- Trinity Cert. TESOL could mean higher starting salaries.
Trinity's TESOL qualifications. Trinity offers a range of well-established qualifications from initial to advanced level for prospective and practicing teachers who speak English as a first, second or foreign language. They use the acronym TESOL to indicate the teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Similarly, they use ESOL to indicate simply English for Speakers of Other Languages.
Status of Trinity qualifications. The Trinity Certificate and Diploma are accepted by the British Council as an initial and a full TESOL qualification for teachers in schools and colleges accredited under the British Council's Accreditation in Britain Scheme, as well as in the Council's own teaching operations outside the UK. In addition, many other employers in the UK and worldwide accept the Certificate and Diploma as evidence of a teacher's training and demonstrated skills. Of course, employers will set other criteria when selecting a teacher for their own school or college.
The Trinity Certificate and Diploma are also approved by the British Association of TESOL Qualifying Institutions (BATQI) as respectively an initial and a full teaching qualification in ESOL. In addition, Trinity is working with the British Qualifications and Curriculum Authority towards approval of all its qualifications for state support including the Trinity Certificate and Diploma TESOL.
Certificate in TESOL. The Cert. TESOL is the first level of qualification you can take in TESOL. Trinity validates or approves over 110 training institutions-or course providers-in all sectors, private and state, in the UK and overseas, to run these courses. Courses last for at least 130 hours and may be four weeks full-time (the shortest length) or anything up to a year part-time.
Trainees have to complete the whole course, including various written assignments and a minimum of six of hours teaching practice-i.e. proper teaching with real students. They have to pass all key components of the course to obtain the certificate.
Not everyone who wants to do the course can be accepted. There are entry criteria set individually by each course provider. They relate to age, educational qualifications, language skills and suitability for teaching. All course providers hold selection interviews.
Requirements. All trainees must be over 18 years old and have the necessary qualifications for entry into higher education. In order to be offered a place on the course, trainees have to complete a pre-selection task and then participate in a twenty-minute interview where the task will be discussed. This can take place in person or over the phone.
Becoming an English Teacher you need:
- Either 2 A - Levels or equivalent, and a good level of written and spoken English coupled with a desire to teach.
- The determination to see through a comprehensive and rewarding 4 weeks of revelations about how teachers teach and learners learn.
- A willingness to acquire a taste for the insights and experiences which exist in the English teaching world.
Course Components. The course comprises of over 120 hours of input, and 10 hours of teaching (6 hours group, 3 hours 1-2-1 and 1 hour peer) over four weeks. Trainees are expected to complete three written assignments: Unknown Natural Language Journal; Learner Profile Assignment; Material Analysis Assignment; furthermore trainees take one examination (language awareness) and are also expected to keep their notes and materials in good order.
Course Topics. The course can be divided into two main areas, classroom skills and language systems. In the classroom skills sessions, trainees are introduced to the history of language teaching, motivational factors, teaching monolingual and multilingual classes, the basics of classroom management and how to set up different types of lessons. Trainees are also asked to analyze and evaluate material and are shown useful techniques such as language games, music and song, and video.
During the language skills sessions students are given a thorough introduction to the sound system and phonology of English, and a basic overview of the vocabulary and grammar structures in the English language. Trainees are also expected to present a language point to their peers.
Course Assessment. In order to pass the course, trainees must produce satisfactory work in all components. Trainees are continually assessed on their teaching practice performance, upon which the bulk of the grade is based. As well of this there are three written assignments, and a language awareness examination.
Course Outcome. What you will be able to do with your Trinity Cert. TESOL. The Trinity Cert. TESOL is one of only two recognized certification courses across the world, and is considered a benchmark for excellence in skills obtained for the teaching of English to foreign students, and our qualification also covers teaching English to children, currently a high growth area in EFL. The critical factor in all TEFL qualifications is that you should obtain a good grade.
Faculty Information:
Our School is a dynamic private language school based in Prague 6, specializing in the Trinity Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) courses. Another common abbreviation for such a qualification is TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language).
No previous teaching experience is required. Our 4-week, intensive TEFL Certificate course is a practical and theoretical training course designed to produce teachers with the skills and techniques needed to teach English abroad. With English being the universal language for travel and international business, the demand for native-English teachers is constantly increasing.
Other Activities:
Prague has a buzzing and active social life. All tastes are catered for with a large number of beer halls, jazz bars, cafes and night-clubs scattered throughout the city. For the sports and outdoors enthusiasts, everything can be found in Prague or within an hour's drive of the city. From skiing in winter, to trekking, fishing and camping in the summer. Czechs are an active people and enjoy "getting away from it all" for the weekend and holidays.
Facility Information:
Standard accommodation included in these packages is either a multi-bedroom flat shared by an equal number of trainees or an apartment in a pension or a dwelling unit in a dormitory. It is usually not far away from the school. The flats, apartments and dwelling units are all fully furnished. Each student always has his/her own bedroom unless otherwise requested. Should you require special accommodation, please let us know in your application and we will arrange it. There may be an extra charge.
Vila Rosa: The villa has several apartments and is situated in a residential area within walking distance of the school. The journey from the house to the center of Prague takes no longer than 25 minutes, and to the airport 15 minutes. Each trainee has his/her own bedroom. Kitchen and bathroom are shared in each apartment. All apartments are equipped with satellite TV with English programs. There is a very nice garden, which all trainees can use to relax or study. Extra nights for either before or after the course can be purchased directly from the landlord who lives in the house.
Our School's Flat: Our School accommodates trainees in school flats (Half Board and All Inclusive packages, for those who have applied for such a service). The flats are all situated in the surrounding area of the school and, therefore, one does not have to travel more than 15 minutes to the school. The journey from the school to the center of Prague takes no longer than 25 minutes, and to the airport 15 minutes. Flats are well equipped with a fitted kitchen.
There is usually a washing machine and TV and in some flats, there is a microwave oven, grill, satellite TV etc. There are no telephones in school flats. You do not need to bring your own bedding unless you specifically want to. We do offer special arrangements for couples and we also offer flats for more than three trainees if required. Please feel free to contact us if you want to make any special arrangement.
Notes:
Price Includes:
- Tuition by fully-certified Trinity teacher trainers
- All course materials, adequate stationary and use of school facilities
- Free Internet access - PC/trainee 1/2 - Mon - Fri from 08.30 until 20.30
- Free Wifi Internet access
- Welcome dinner
- Completion party
- Job placement assistance.
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