TEFL / TESOL Certification in Los Angeles, CA

Oxford Seminars, Los Angeles:
Oxford Seminars is the leading provider of TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification Courses in Los Angeles, California. We also offer our intensive 100-hour course in a wide range of other locations throughout the country. Our internationally-recognized certification course is the first step towards a career as an ESL teacher overseas. Classes are held at weekends on the campus of California State University, in the University Hills district of Los Angeles.

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The Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification Course covers a wide range of skills, ensuring graduates are some of the most prepared and marketable ESL teachers working abroad today.

Below are the topics covered in each day of the course:

Day 1
-  Introduction to the Course/ Materials/Assignments
-  ESL Icebreaker Activities
-  ESL Warm-Up Games and Exercises
-  The Effective Teacher
-  The Effective Learner
-  Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Your Classroom

Day 2
-  Introduction to Educational Theory
-  Classroom Management Techniques
-  Teaching Across Age and Proficiency Levels
-  Lesson Planning
-  Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom
-  Living and Working Abroad
- Second Language Acquisition

Day 3
-  Sample Grammar Lessons
-  Teaching English Grammar
-  Teaching Speaking and Listening
-  Teaching Reading
-  Teaching Vocabulary Techniques
-  International Trends in ESL Teaching
-  Effective Cross-Cultural Relations
-  Long Term Unit Planning

Day 4
-  Teaching Writing
-  Teaching Pronunciation
-  Teaching Idioms, Expressions, Phrasal Verbs, and Slang
-  Multiple Intelligence Theory
-  Organizing the Teaching Workload
-  Teaching in a Multicultural Setting
-  Conflict Resolution Techniques

Day 5
-  Lesson Coordination When Team Teaching
-  Testing and Evaluating ESL Students
-  Pre-Departure Planning, Culture Shock, and Adaptation
-  Finding ESL Teaching Jobs
-  Writing Resumes and Cover Letters
-  Job Interviews for Teaching Positions

Day 6
-  Teaching Practicums
-  Instructor Feedback and Peer Evaluations
-  Finding and Using ESL Teaching Resources
-  Effective Use of ESL Teaching Resources and Activities
-  The Globalization of the Job Market
-  Wrap-up/Important Questions
-  Awarding of TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificates

40-Hour Online Component
-  Fundamentals of Language Acquisition
-  Applying Communicative Teaching Theory
-  The Role of the Teacher
-  Creating Engaging and Educational Lesson Activities
-  Practicing Lesson and Unit Planning
-  Reviewing and Applying ESL Theories and Concepts
-  Analysis of ESL Case Studies
-  Common Grammatical Errors and Misconceptions
-  Comprehending Grammatical Structures
-  Teaching the Twelve Verb Tenses of English
-  Teaching Adverbs, Quantifiers, Gerunds, and Infinitives
-  Creative Grammar Activities to Stimulate Communication
-  Critical Evaluation of Grammar Lessons and Materials
-  Completion of a 100-Question Online Assignment

For further information on our TEFL certification program in Los Angeles, including fees and dates, please contact us quickly via our Contact Page.