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TESOL

Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

COURSE ORIGIN:
London Teacher Training College (LTTC),
Dalton House, 60 Windsor Avenue, Wimbledon, London SW19 2RR, United Kingdom
www.teachenglish.co.uk
    lttc@teachenglish.co.uk 
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AIMS:

1.  To understand how language is acquired
2.
  To u
nderstand what constitutes error in language acquisition
3.  To know the principles on which language teaching is based
4.  To understand phonetics and phonology
5.  To know which methodologies can be used to teach English
6.  To know how to use materials and aids to teach English in the class
7.  To know how to organise a class
8.  To know how to design lesson plans

We also give participants guidance and assistance in entering teaching through our extensive contact network in schools in Singapore and other countries in SE Asia.

The course is taught with an exciting combination of lecture/workshop delivery, discussion, role-play, self-study and teaching
development and practice.

Module 1, Language Theory
a. Nature of language
b. Varieties of English and teaching appropriate English
c. How the mother tongue and a second language are acquired
d. Methodologies for teaching English
e. Principles of language teaching

Module 2, Language Teaching Methodology

a. Teaching materials and aids
b. Teaching the language skills

Module 3, Classroom Planning and Organisation

a. The Syllabus
b. Course materials
c. Roles of the teacher
d. Organising the class
e. Lesson Planning

Module 4, Linguistics & Language Teaching

a. Phonetics and Phonology
b. Meaning
c. Vocabulary
d. Grammar, Morphology, and Syntax
e. Error

Practicum
Teaching practice development is followed by an assessed lesson with foreign students


CLASSES:
Class sizes are limited for good interaction and effective learning.


TESOL TRAINERS:
We have a substantial reserve of qualified and experienced native speaker English teachers who are enthusiastic and supportive of our aims in delivering quality learning outcomes in Singapore. Our trainers for the Diploma in TESOL are approved by the Singapore Ministry of Education to teach this course - they are well qualified and have long experience in teaching English to foreign students and in teaching TESOL in countries including Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar. See About Us


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

1. At least 5 credits in GCE O Level or equivalent in own country; to include a credit in GCE O Level English as a First Language /  equivalent qualification in own country OR other qualification in English, e.g. IELTS Band 6.5 / TOEFL 600.

2.
Proficiency level in oral and written English.

3. Minimum age 21 years old at date of commencement.

If you do not meet these requirements or are not sure, please contact us. LTTC will consider your application and they give alot of weight to you having a passion to teach. Enquire


DURATION:
Choose from -
1.   Our evening course, delivered over three months
. Three classes per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6.45pm to 9.45pm. 

2.   Our daytime course, delivered over two months. Morning classes 10.00am to 1.00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

FLEXIBILITY - Work and family commitments can be catered for to help you complete the modules at dates in the timetables to suit you. You can have breaks between modules and you can move between the evening and daytime courses.
 

CERTIFICATION:
Successful participants receive from LTTC the:
 

LONDON TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE
Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
(TESOL)

FEES:
Course Tuition Fee: S$2,650.00  
Payment by instalments is available for students resident in Singapore: four instalments of S$662.50 each, one at the beginning of each module. Course notes, textbook, LTTC examination and other fees are included in the course fee.

Course Registration fee: S$50

No GST.
We have a prompt repayment policy for all fees paid up to intake commencement date if there is a cancellation of the intake for any reason.


Some of our LTTC Diploma in TESOL graduates say.....

The course has rekindled my passion to teach.  It has stretched my creative instincts and abilities. The Head Trainer, Dr. Alan Richardson, has been very inspiring. The course has made me acknowledge why I want to teach English.
Yeo Sam Jay

 

 

 

 

 

British Education Centre will back you up all the way in your studies. The trainers are really helpful. Through them, I learnt to be a better teacher. ...Thank you all.
Abigail Chay

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