TEFL / TESOL Certificate Course in Arizona

 

Teach English Around the World

Teaching English is a respected profession at home and abroad. A career teaching English as a Second Language or Foreign Language can be pursued after college, retirement or at any stage in life. English is the preferred language of the constantly expanding global communication network. The worldwide demand for English language teachers and trainers is increasing rapidly. The most desirable English teaching positions are awarded to the most qualified candidates, and today a TEFL Certificate is a valuable qualification that is recognized around the world.

 

TEFL Certificate Course: 120 hours

The TEFL Certificate course offered by the Arizona Language Center in Scottsdale, Arizona consists entirely of classroom instruction, and it is not administered online. Teacher-trainees benefit from the attention of professional trainers in a small class environment. Trainees have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with the professional TEFL trainer gaining invaluable experience planning lessons and practice-teaching.

The course is taught by experienced TEFL Certified instructors with a University Degree and a specialization in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at home and overseas.

Courses are offered throughout the year and course enrollment is limited to 6 teacher-trainees. In order to earn the Certificate, teacher-trainees must attend and participate in all course modules, successfully practice-teach a minimum of 6 classroom hours to actual ESL students at the Arizona Language Center and observe experienced ESL instructors in the classroom. All graduates receive a letter of recommendation from the Arizona Language Center and valuable career support.

 

Course Applicants Should:

·        Be at least 21 years of age

·        Be a native English speaker

·        Have some experience studying a foreign language

·        Complete a grammar task

·        Complete a personal interview

Previous teaching experience is an asset, but it is not a requirement for acceptance into the Arizona Language Center’s TEFL Certificate Course.

 

Course Outline

·        Intensive college-level classroom instruction

·        Effective Teacher Training

·        Educational Theory

·        Testing and Evaluating Adult ESL Students

·        Needs of Diverse Adult Learners in Your Classroom

·        Second Language Acquisition

·        Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom

·        Teaching in a Multicultural Setting

·        Lesson Planning

·        Teaching English Grammar, Writing, Reading

·        Pronunciation, Idioms and Expressions

·        Sample Lessons

·        Finding and Using ESL Teaching Resources

·        Teaching Practicum in Adult Student Classroom

·        Instructor Feedback and Peer Evaluations

·        Overseas Job Placement Counseling

 

Terminology

TESOL, TESL, and TEFL are terms that are interchangeable depending upon the specific          region in the world where English is taught.

-      TEFL       Teacher of English as a Foreign Language  

-      TESOL    Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

-      TESL       Teacher of English as a Second Language

 

At the successful completion of the TEFL Certificate training course at the Arizona Language Center, graduates will receive a TEFL Certificate, recognized around the world to include all components of TESOL, TESL and TEFL teacher training.

 

Upon graduation from the Arizona Language Center course, trainees will have

• Acquired essential knowledge about the English language and English grammar • Developed a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners • Learned how to lead a communicative, student-centered class • Gained confidence to teach English to speakers of other languages

 

Call or email for an application.

TEFL@ArizonaLanguageCenter.com

(480) 423-9600

 

TEFL Academy Open House: Saturday, February 11th 10:00am - 2:00pm

Speak with our TEFL instructors and our TEFL Certificate graduates.

Call us to RSVP. (480) 423-9600

 

TEFL CERTIFICATE SCHEDULE 2012

 

TEFL CERTIFICATE 4-WEEK COURSE - NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER

January 30	enrollment open	9:00am - 4:00pm	Mon-Thurs
February 27	enrollment open	9:00am - 4:00pm	Mon-Thurs
April 2	enrollment open	9:00am - 4:00pm	Mon-Thurs
April 30	enrollment open	9:00am - 4:00pm	Mon-Thurs
May 28	enrollment open	9:00am - 4:00pm	Mon-Thurs

 

TEFL Certificate Intensive Course 120-hrs

Course Fee: $1,670.00

Registration Fee: $50.00

 

TEFL CERTIFICATE WEEKEND COURSE - NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER

February 4

enrollment open

9:00am - 6:00pm

Saturdays

 

TEFL Certificate Weekend Course 120-hrs

Course Fee: $1,670.00

Registration Fee: $50.00

 

 

TEFL CERTIFICATE COURSE NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER

March 24

enrollment open

9:00am - 6:00pm

Saturdays

 

TEFL Certificate Course Non-Native English Speaker 120-hrs

The Arizona Language Center offers a special Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate course specifically designed for non-native speakers of English.  This course includes special training in grammar and pronunciation.

This TEFL Certificate Course is appropriate for individuals with no previous teaching experience or training, as well as for experienced teachers who wish to enhance their mastery of TEFL methodology and increase their repertoire of lesson planning and classroom activities.

Admission requires an advanced level of English, although it is not necessary to have native ability.

We offer both full time and part-time programs. 

 

TEFL Certificate Course Non-Native English Speaker 120-hrs

Course Fee: $1670.00

Registration Fee: $50.00

 

Call or email for an application.

TEFL@ArizonaLanguageCenter.com

(480) 423-9600

 

 

TEACHER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE COURSE 30 hours

Candidates for TIBE Certificate must have earned a TEFL Certificate of at least 120 hours and have classroom experience teaching ESL, EFL.

Course Fee: $900.00

Registration Fee: $50.00

This course is offered in October and May. Please contact us for the next available course date.