TESL Course in Ontario, Canada

Queen's University School Of English, Ontario:
At the School of English in Queen's University in Kingston, at Lake Ontario, Canada, we have developed two courses in the field of Teaching English as a Second Language. The Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) is a part-time course is designed for people interested in learning the basic skills of teaching English as a second language. This course is also available to QSoE students who are studying or have completed the University Preparation course. The International TESL Training Program (ITESL) is a full-time program designed for international teachers of English for whom English is a second language. Participants will gain knowledge of a wide variety of techniques and strategies for teaching ESL using an integrated, communicative approach to language teaching common to North America. ITESL candidates will experience English-immersion in Canadian context while learning about various aspects of Canadian culture by participating in activities and field trips.

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Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language Course:
Learn about teaching English as a Second Language!

* Course instructors are experienced ESL teachers and experts in the field
* Learn instructional theory and methodologies on a variety of topics, applicable to both Canadian and overseas teaching contexts
* Practice teaching skills, strategies and techniques relating to the various topics presented
* Observe ESL classes and practice teach international students
* Receive a variety of handouts as well as information on additional resources
* Classes are independent, each having a separate topic and individual instructor

Following are the course elements:

* Introduction to Language Acquisition
* Classroom Practicalities: Lesson Planning and Classroom Management
* Teaching Listening Skills
* Teaching Pronunciation Skills
* Teaching Reading Skills and Strategies
* Teaching Grammar Skills
* Teaching Writing Skills and Structures
* Teaching Conversation and Discussion
* Materials in the Classroom
* Teaching Overseas and ESL Learning Panel
* Cultural issues
* Professional Development and Reflective Practice

International TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) Program:
This course is designed specifically for English-as-a-Second Language teachers who work in non-English speaking environments. The ITESL course provides ESL teachers with the following focused elements of study:

* classes in oral/aural communication competency,
* further development of the latest communicative TESL teaching methodologies,
* a refined understanding of the influence of culture upon the study of language and
* supervised independent study

ITESL candidates will experience English-immersion in the Canadian context while learning about various aspects of Canadian culture by participating in activities and field trips.

The ITESL course is open to groups and/or institutions.

We regret that this course is not open to individual applicants at this time.