Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

About TEFL

TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is recognised as one of the most interesting and exciting ways to travel the world, reach previously unreachable places, and experience different cultures. For those who plan to teach in South Africa, TEFL provides an opportunity to begin an enriching career in teaching. Opportunities exist in the growing number of English Language Schools, through private tutoring and in the expanding training sector. The TEYLT component of the EC TEFL certificate focuses on the needs of children aged 6-16. Many EFL teachers travel abroad and find themselves teaching children without having gained the necessary skills or expertise. This course equips the teacher to understand the specific needs of young learners and to use the most effective approaches for different learning styles.

General Course Information:

This full-time course consists of intensive theoretical and practical training in a relaxed and fun English as a Foreign Language (EFL) environment. Training is provided for teaching English to Young Learners, Teenagers and Adults. Four weeks are spent in the classroom, learning theory, grammar and observing language teaching. This is interspersed with micro-teaching sessions where trainees get hands-on experience of putting theory into practice in training refugees. Trainees also gain valuable experience from teaching volunteer Primary and High School Learners who struggle with English as a Foreign or Second Language. The EC TEFL certificate is issued once the trainees have passed the practical teaching requirements and have completed the final research project and assignments for the course.

Three Week TEFL Course

We offer a three week comprehensive course that does not include the TEYL component. This course is suitable for those wishing to make a career change but have time constraints due to other commitments. The three week course is available at the given dates only.

TEFL PART-TIME (Saturdays 08h00-14h00)

Due to demand we also have a part-time course available. This course takes place every Saturday morning from 08h00 until 14h00 over a ten-week period. Our first course commences 9th January 2010.

Requirements:

Prospective TEFL trainees must be proficient in English. A short test must be written. Tertiary qualifications and/or work experience are highly recommended if you want to teach abroad.

Advantages of an EC TEFL Certificate:

Internationally recognised certificate.

Meets 100 hours of tuition and practical training, which exceeds the minimum requirement of 80 hours.
Links to reputable recruitment agents and assistance with placement for suitable candidates.
Hands-on practical teaching sessions to foreign students.
A high percentage of trainees obtain teaching posts after course completion.
Excellent teaching and experience track record.
Well developed and enhanced training materials.
Effective instructive strategies for Young Learners and Teenagers using stories, music, drama, crafts, games, webquests and technology.

Course Content:

The whole course is run over 3 weeks which is broken down into the following:
2 weeks = Theory and Practical Teaching with Adult Learners, including micro and macro teaching, grammar, Journals, reports and assignments.
1 week = Theory and Practical Teaching with Young Learners and Teenagers.

The Adult Component of the EC TEFL course consists of 14 modules that deal with educational and linguistic developments in TEFL training. The following topics are dealt with in detail:

Qualities of the TEFL professional
Teaching topics
Needs Analysis
Foreign language teaching
Activities
The 4 skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking
Song in the classroom
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Course materials
Testing
Pronunciation
Learner training
Language analysis

The course places a large emphasis on grammar and syntax. The methodology used here is practical and attempts to make this learning fun and exciting. All TEFL trainees completing this course will achieve an in-depth knowledge of the full breakdown of the English language. This is imperative for EFL teaching and is one of the reasons why this course is so popular. Over the seven years that this course has been running, we are continually complimented on the efficient training of English grammar.

The TEYLT (Teaching English to Young Learners and Teenagers) component of the EC TEFL course consists of the following 14 modules:

Characteristics of a Young Learner
Language and learning in the TEYLT classroom
Teaching strategies
Classroom management
Managing and developing resources
Lesson planning for Young Learners
Assessing Young Learners
The characteristics of Teenagers
Adolescent stages of development
Motivating Teenagers
Creating a good learning environment
Using suitable materials
Developing the four skills
Assessing and monitoring progress

Course Enrolment

Book your place today. Enroll by emailing zubeidaharris@ecenglish.com or calling on 021 422 4111 to request an application form and test.

Application forms can either be filled in electronically and e-mailed back to us or completed manually and faxed back on 086 659 5404.

Course Dates for 2010

TEFL Full-time, 2010

Jan 11/01 - 29/01

Mar 08/03 - 26/03

May 10/05 - 28/05

July 05/07 - 23/07

Sept 30/08 - 17/09

Nov 01/11 - 19/11

TEFL Part-time, 2010

09/01 – 13/03

08/05 – 10/07

07/08 – 09/10

16/10 – 18/12

Course Prices & Payment:

TEFL/TEYLT cost 2010: ZAR 5900.00

TEFL Part-time cost 2010: ZAR 5400.00

A non-refundable registration fee of R1000 is payable to secure your place on application. The balance is payable no later than two weeks prior to commencement of the course. Cancellation must be in writing within four weeks of the course commencing.

The price includes:

Comprehensive Tuition
TEFL and TEYLT classroom teaching environment
A comprehensive TEFL and TEYLT manual
Classroom observation and feedback
Practical teaching sessions
Internationally recognised TEFL certificate

Course Facilitators

Megan Broekmann – the TEFL facilitator guarantees that you will not be disappointed.

You will receive value for your money and become both confident and competent as a TEFL teacher. After graduating from Rhodes University with a degree in Psychology and Linguistics, Megan completed her CELTA course and has been in the industry for 7 years; first as a teacher, then as a Director of Studies and now as a TEFL teacher.

Her hobbies include running, hiking and reading as well as spending time with her family and friends.

Shirley Leibbrandt – the TEYLT Facilitator shows you how to make English child's play.

Shirley is passionate about young people and committed to creative learning, that is both fun and purposeful.

Shirley is South African and has a BA (cum laude) in English and Psychology from Free State University, a BA (Hons) in English from Rhodes University, a B.Bibl. (Hons) with distinction and a M.Bibl. from the University of Cape Town. She has lectured and tutored university and high school students as well as been involved in research projects concerning information literacy. She is married to a UCT professor and has three teenagers. With her family, she has spent many years abroad and has enjoyed living and working in multicultural communities. She obtained her TEFL and TEYL certification through BLC in Cape Town and is constantly updating her knowledge.

Shirley's interest in learning styles and TEYLT arose from her homeschooling experience in the USA and her involvement in diverse, early learning playgroups. She believes that the ideal TEYLT teacher is someone who loves children and who is nurturing and compassionate, patient, flexible, inspiring, creative and willing to learn all over again! She sees anxiety as a stumbling block to successful foreign language learning and strives to create a relaxed and stimulating environment for each child to develop his or her own potential. Storytelling, crafts, songs and drama are essential elements of the EC TEYLT component of the TEFL course.