TESL / TESOL Courses in Maine, USA

University of Maine - Intensive English Institute:
Learn to Teach English at University of Maine - Intensive English Institute: The IEI TESOL Certificate Program is a one-week hands-on course for people interested in teaching English. You will get the knowledge, skills, and practice you need to get started in the field.

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TESOL Certificate Program - 1 week option:
The TESOL Certificate Program is designed for students who wish to teach English as a second or other language outside the United Sates. The one-week option provides an introductory overview of ESL theory and teaching techniques. The program is restricted to 10 participants and will be taught by instructors with experience in English Language Teaching overseas and in the US. Certificate students are offered hands on practice working with international students both as practice teachers and also as conversation partners or small-group tutors. By the end of the program, Certificate students have a principled base to start a TESL experience in another country

Program Topics may include:
- Language Acquisition Theory and its Application in the Classroom,
- Teaching Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking in an ESL/EFL Context
- The Learning Styles of English Language Learners
- Using Video in the Classroom
- Storytelling Techniques
- Classroom Management Strategies
- Conducting a Needs Analysis
- Planning Assessment
- Adapting Classroom Materials for Specific Contexts
- Living and Teaching in Another Culture
- Practicum Experiences
- Observing Teachers and Team Teaching
- Effective Conversation Partnering