English for English Teachers

Course Overview 

English for English Teachers Course Reference: SP3
Age Group: 21+			Class Size: Min 4 – Max 12
Course Type: Full Immersion			6 hours/day - 4 weeks
Proficiency Level	Beg	Fls-Beg	Pre-Int	Int	Up-Int	Adv
Level 1

English for Teachers is a full immersion 120 hour course specifically designed for teachers of English who are non-native speakers and who teach at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels. The main focus of the course is on verbal communication skills and classroom management techniques.

Using authentic, modern and relevant course materials from the Cambridge University Press and supplemented with web-based activities, participants will learn presentation skills, oral fluency, vocabulary building and listening skills.

The classroom management and teaching methodology revolves around interactive communicative classroom activities. Training sessions will include, among others, teaching productive skills, teaching receptive skills, vocabulary building, computer assisted language learning, motivating learners to speak, using English literature in the classroom and effective lesson planning.

Course reference is SP3. Click here for enrollment form.

Expected Course Outcomes:

• Improved  communication skills in using English to teach English
• Increased confidence in verbal communication situations
• Enhanced instructional skills in the English language classroom
• Familiarity with various teaching strategies and materials for the classroom setting
• A good  awareness of Global English communication
• A greater familiarity with and understanding of English-speaking culture

English for English Teachers
Course Type: English for Special Purposes		Duration: 6 hours/day 120 hours/month
	8:00 – 10:00	10:00 – 12:00	1:00 -3:00
Monday	English Communication Skills	Approaches in Teaching Vocabulary	(ESL) Speaking and Writing
Tuesday	(ESL) Listening and Reading	Playtime/Games we Play	Fundamentals of TESL
Wednesday	Approaches/Methods in Language Teaching	Group Discussion	Teaching Receptive Skills
Thursday	Teaching Productive Skills	Group Work Activity	Lesson Planning
Friday	Lecture/Demo	LSRW Activities	Final Teaching Demonstration

English for English Teachers Package

English teachers who are taking this course with a view to working overseas will be required to take an IELTS test before taking up employment in most English-speaking countries. IELTS is now widely recognised in those countries by employers, academic institutions, immigration authorities, etc. We can offer a combined package of English for English Teachers with an IELTS review course, (or TOEIC or TOEFL if preferred), to help prepare candidates for their IELTS test, which may be taken in any authorised centre, in any country. This package is a full immersion course and comprises an additional 30 hours of study. Course reference is SP4.

Packages	Age Group	Hours	Course Type	Duration
SP4: ESL + IELTS/TOEIC/TOEFL	21+	150	Full Immersion	5 weeks

Other Special Purpose Courses

English for the Aviation, Hotel, Travel and Toursim and Hospitality industries. These are in general 60-80 hour courses and train participants in the communication skills, vocabulary and listening skills required for these professions. Please contact our admin office for details: info@brightwoodschool.org