TEFL

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

English - LSC Toronto

Minimum Ability upper-intermediate
Minimum Age 18
Programme 20 lessons each week
Course Start 13 start dates; see Dates below
Course Length 4 weeks
Average Class 8-10 students
Maximum Class 14 students
Instruction Hour 55 minutes
breaks are scheduled outside of instruction hours
Course Materials students purchase required course materials
Evaluation written assignments and sample teaching in class. Students going to the General English programme after the TEFL course are re-tested for placement in the correct level
VISA not required for studies up to 6 months; study permit needed after 6 months

Description of Programme

The TEFL course has two objectives: helping upper-intermediate students improve their English skills; and providing a basic understanding of TEFL. The course is appropriate for EFL teachers in other countries who wish to enhance their language skills and refresh their awareness of current teaching practice. It is also suited to students with an interest in the EFL field.

The TEFL course has three components: language development, teaching theory and sample teaching.

Topics include:

  • Presentation Techniques
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Error Correction, Testing and Evaluation
  • Using Published Materials, Evaluating Materials
  • Teaching Children and Young Learners
  • Preparation for the University of Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)

For the TKT, visit http://www.cambridgeesol.org/TKT/.

Our University of Cambridge-approved CELTA Teacher Training department offers this course, using teachers with special training in TEFL.

 

TEFL students have access to the CELTA Teacher Training resource centre. The centre contains reference books, teaching materials and computer resources.

Schedule

TEFL follows the same schedule as 20 Lessons. Qualified students may transfer between General English and TEFL at no extra cost.

Placement Test

To enter this course, students must obtain a minimum score on a written placement test before proceeding with the application. Please contact LSC for the test.