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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 a combination of lecture 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. Principles of language teaching
e. Methodologies for teaching English

Module 2, Language Teaching Methodology

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

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. Grammar, Morphology, and Syntax
c. Vocabulary and Meaning
d. Application of Linguistics to language teaching

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


CLASS SIZE:
Class sizes are strictly limited to a maximum of 10, 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 highly 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.


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. Enquire

2.
Proficiency level in oral and written English.
Enquire

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

DURATION:
The 102-hour course is delivered and assessed over 3 months, 3 lessons per week, 3 hours per lesson. 

CERTIFICATION:
Successful participants receive the:
 

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

FEES:
Course Tuition Fee: S$2,650.00  - or pay in two halves of S$1,325.00 each. 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.

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