TEFL / TESOL Training Course in London, England

Notting Hill College:
Notting Hill College is a British institute that offers qualifications in many areas; teacher training, language training, business training and soft skills training. The main aim of Notting Hill College is to help students study at their own pace, while gaining a positive attitude towards their careers. Our 120 Hour TEFL Certificate is ideally suited for people who wish to learn the theories, principles and methodologies of TEFL, but also wish to gain practical classroom experience in a supervised environment.

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General English Program

Aim of the program: Improves the language competence of Learners
Skills covered: Four skills of the English language; Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking, in addition to the different sub skills, such as Vocabulary, Pronunciation & Grammar.
Stages: 6 stages
Who should attend:
Learners who need to improve the four skills of English, especially those who are interested in knowing the rules of the language.
Learners who need international certification, but their English proficiency is below standard.
Beginners or false beginners are also advised to enrol in this program.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites are required.

Teaching Practice Certificate

Certificate in Teaching Practice is suitable for those who wish to complement their qualification after finishing their TEFL studies. You can also choose to do your Teaching Practice at one of our partner schools abroad.


Contents of the Program:

Introduction to Teaching English as a Foreign Language Methodology:
The Communicative Approach
Grammar translation method
Audio-lingual methods
The 'Natural Way'
The Direct Method
Suggestopedia

Grammar
Terms and definitions
Nouns and articles
Tenses
Verbs; Modal and auxiliary
Conditions
Interjections
Order of adjectives
Passive forms

Teaching and Learning Grammar
Presenting a structure
Grading language
Mistakes and correction
Recycling language
Practice and Production
Steps of an Integrated Grammar lesson

Teaching vocabulary
What words should we teach
How to teach vocabulary
Instructional Methods for vocabulary
Methods of Consolidating vocabulary

Classroom Management
Seating Arrangement
Role of the teacher
Correction Tecniques
Grouping Students

Teaching Productive skills 1; Speaking
What Is "Teaching Speaking"?
Goals and Techniques for Teaching Speaking
Strategies for Developing Speaking Skills
Activities to Promote Speaking

Teaching Productive skills 2; Writing
Accuracy vs. Fluency
Communication activities
The stages of writing
Correction techniques

Teaching receptive skills 1; Reading
The stages of reading
Goals and Techniques for Teaching Reading
Reading activities and materials

Teaching receptive skills 2; Listening
Different types of listening skills
Teaching listening skills
Strategies for Developing Listening Skills
Activities to Promote Listening

Materials and aids
Using flashcards, pictures and realia
Using charts and puppets
How to organise the board
Using the overhead projector
The use of video
Authentic materials
Supplementary materials
Applicable ideas

Teaching Pronunciation
The phonetic chart
Stress, rhythm and intonation
Tips for Teaching Pronunciation
Practical activities

Lesson Planning
Teaching different types of classes
Pair and group work
The contents and stages of a lesson
Types of lesson plans
Getting feedback
Lesson Plan Procedures
Role of the teacher

Teaching young learners and teenagers
Basic principles
Characteristics of different age groups
Project Work
Practical activities and lesson types

Cooperative Learning
Guidelines for Team Formation
Team Management Ideas
Elements of Cooperative learning
Cooperative learning strategies and Class activities

Our TEFL certificate covers an extended syllabus. There is more focus on lesson planning and practical teaching skills which will equip novice teachers and inspire experienced ones. This course is ideal for those who wish to gain a professional qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign language.