40 Hour Combined TESOL Course
Looking for the ideal introduction to teaching English abroad? Our 40 Hour Combined TESOL Course delivers an entry-level TESOL certificate that covers essential teaching principles. At the end of this course, you’ll also be equipped with the knowledge and confidence you need to teach English grammar.
The 40 Hour Combined TESOL Course consists of our hands-on 20 Hour practical Classroom Course as well as a thorough grounding in all aspects of English grammar. In addition to being an ideal way to review your English grammar, the 20 Hour Grammar Awareness Certificate also provides valuable knowledge about how to teach key grammar principles to your students – a great way to improve your resume while getting a taste of teaching English.
Looking for a TEFL Course?
TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) and TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) refer to exactly the same thing – teaching English abroad! So if you’re looking for a TEFL course, you’re in the right place – our TESOL courses will qualify you to teach English as a foreign language and are recognized by TEFL employers around the world.
Upgrade Your TESOL Certificate
As with all of our courses, if you’d like to add additional hours of TESOL training at any time in the future, you can easily upgrade to the 120 Hour Combined TESOL Course or the 140 Hour Combined TESOL Course by calling us at 1877-526-3959.
What is included in the 40 Hour Combined TESOL Course ?
What’s Covered in the Classroom TESOL Course?
Get a pragmatic introduction to all areas of teaching English to speakers of other languages with this intensive two day classroom course. By the time you’re finished, you’ll be itching to plan and deliver your first English lesson!
Get a pragmatic introduction to all areas of teaching English to speakers of other languages with this intensive two day classroom course. By the time you’re finished, you’ll be itching to plan and deliver your first English lesson.
The 20 Hour Classroom Course takes place over one weekend and allows you to get certified in just two days. This course is a fantastic compliment to the interactive online training you’ll get from our online TESOL courses. It puts essential teaching theory into practice by giving you the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and learn through experiencing English teaching in action. On our 20 Hour Classroom course, you’ll participate in role-playing exercises and activities designed to make you comfortable with applying the most effective TESOL techniques. You’ll get constructive feedback while delivering demonstration lessons for your peers and you’ll critique them as they do the same. Gain a healthy dose of skill and confidence to fully prepare you for the classroom on our action-packed 20 Hour Classroom TESOL Course.
Day One: 9am - 8pm
- Introductions and breaking the ice
- How to manage a classroom
- An introduction to grammar
- Learning a foreign language: experience the other side of the equation
- How to encourage participation
- Using the chalkboard effectively
- Functions: what we use language used for
- Checking levels: make sure your students get the right level of training
- Activate through practice: helping students use language
- Free form practice activity: letting your students communicate
- Teaching practice preparation
- First teaching practice and feedback
Day Two: 9am - 6pm
- Using drama and role plays
- The Music of English: pronunciation and intonation
- Reading and listening: teaching comprehension skills
- Grammar: understanding tenses and time
- Correcting errors: how to get the most from your students
- Final teaching practice preparation
- Final teaching practice and feedback
- Finding a teaching job abroad: career advice
What’s Covered on the Grammar Awareness Module?
Our Grammar Awareness Module provides a fun, in-depth grammar brush up course specifically designed to help you understand and effectively communicate key grammar principles to your students.
- Module 1: The Nuts and Bolts of English (5 hours) Begin your grammar review with a look at common grammar terminology, including word classes and parts of speech.
- Module 2: English Tense Forms (5 hours) How are verb forms constructed to communicate the past, present and future? Learn the difference between the continuous, perfect and conditional forms.
- Module 3: English Tense Functions (5 hours) In this module you’ll learn how tenses use time references and how the same tense can serve various functions.
- Module 4: Vocabulary and Phonology (5 hours) In the final module you’ll focus on the sonic aspects of English words. Discover their unique sounds, forms of pronunciation, spelling and, most importantly, how you can categorize them to help students learn effectively.
