Development Course for English Teachers

If you are teaching English as a foreign language and/or need training in how to teach English then the CCELT English Teacher Development Course is ideal for you.

This teacher training will develop and broaden an ESL teachers knowledge of teaching methods based on learner participation. Perhaps you do not have the time or economic resources to do a CELTA course, IHC or TESOL course? 

In just two weeks, this intensive course will give you 60 hours of teaching sessions and lesson practice - suitable for secondary and language school English teachers who require training in up-to-date methodology - the communicative approach. It represents excellent value.

How is the Course Taught?

In addition to the 90-minute input modules based on interactive workshops, trainees will have:

- 6 hours teaching practice

- 6 hourse observation of a range of English classes

- Feedback sessions

This course is ideal if you are:

- Interested in teaching English in a quality language school

- A qualified and practising teacher of English in your country at Primary,  Secondary or Tertiary level

- A teacher re-training in English language teaching

- Teaching subjects through the medium of a foreign languag

Benefits:

- Practical and effective course in teaching English

- Flexible - suitable for all levels

- Updates you on the latest teaching methods

Course Modules

 The course consists of 18 core modules covering all the key areas of English language teaching.

1. Introduction to the Communicative Approach

2. Pre-planning/Planning/Staging

3. Language Presentations

4. Controlled Practice

5. Freer Practice

6. Speaking (The 4 skills A)

7. Listening (The 4 skills B)

8. Reading (The 4 skills C)

9. Writing (The 4 skills D)

10. Reading & Writing (The 4 skills C & D)

11. Vocabulary

12. Vocabulary, Pronunciation & Speech Production

13. Drilling & Dictations

14. Student Personalization

15. Classroom Management & Student Participation

16. Error Correction

17. Practice/Recycling Activities (Games, Puzzles & Songs)

18. Trainees Choice

Language Analysis Supplements

S1. Time: verb forms for expressing concepts of time

S2. Functional Language: modal auxiliary verbs

S3. The Lexico-grammatical approach

S4. Phrasal Verbs (multi-word verbs) - exploring meaning in the particle

S5. Modern Developments in Grammar

Additional Options can include:

Giving Instructions

Drama in the Classroom

Project Work

Class Discussions

Listening Activities

Using the Internet

5 minute Activities - Warmers & Enders

Students as a Class Resource

Music & Song