Academy Of Prague Schools Tefl - Trinity Certtesol:
Academy of Prague Schools TEFL is a dynamic private language school based in Prague 6, specializing in the Trinity Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) courses. We provide trainees with a sound and comprehensive introduction to all aspects of ELT (English Language Teaching). This 4-week intensive course provides the theory and practice to give TEFL teachers the skills and techniques to teach English abroad.
Prague Schools runs ten full-time, four-week Trinity Cert. TESOL courses every year. Prague Schools provides trainees with a sound and comprehensive introduction to all aspects of ELT (English Language Teaching). We equip participants with all the basic skills associated with a career as a TEFL or TESOL teacher. The staff at Prague Schools work closely with trainees on finding teaching opportunities worldwide. Job guidance is available to all graduates both in Prague and through Prague TEFL's wider service.
Course Components
The course comprises of over 120 hours of input, and 10 hours of teaching (6 hours group, 3 hours 1-2-1 and 1 hour peer) over four weeks. Trainees are expected to complete three written assignments: Unknown Natural Language Journal; Learner Profile Assignment; Material Analysis Assignment; furthermore trainees take one examination (language awareness) and are also expected to keep their notes and materials in good order.
Course Topics
The course can be divided into two main areas, classroom skills and language systems.
In the classroom skills sessions, trainees are introduced to the history of language teaching, motivational factors, teaching monolingual and multilingual classes, the basics of classroom management and how to set up different types of lessons. Trainees are also asked to analyse and evaluate material and are shown useful techniques such as language games, music and song, and video.
During the language skills sessions students are given a thorough introduction to the sound system and phonology of English, and a basic overview of the vocabulary and grammar structures in the English language. Trainees are also expected to present a language point to their peers.