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Global TESOL College 's Foundation is the compulsory part one of all our qualifications. It is studied in conjunction with specialisations. For more information on which specialisations we offer please see
http://www.globaltesol.co.nz/specialisation-courses.aspx


Course Description

The Foundation TESOL course is your practical, user-friendly yet comprehensive introduction to the exciting world of teaching English. The Foundation TESOL course is the first mandatory part of all of our certification courses (program 1, 2 and 3). This course involves 60 hours of study to complete. For example, if you choose to the 'In-Class' study mode for this course, the 60 hours of study can be broken down into:

35 hours - In class instructor-led lectures & teacher training
5 hours - Out of class creative lesson planning, presentation preparation, readings & exercises
20 hours - Readings plus Exam (to be completed after course at student's convenience)

Study Modes

We understand everyone's lifestyle is different, so we have designed our programs and courses to suit everyone's schedule and educational budget. You have the three (3) study mode options for the Foundation TESOL course:

Online
In-class (Intensive 5-Day program)
Correspondence (at home, at your own pace)

The Foundation TESOL Certificate you receive is exactly the same whether you study in-class, online or by correspondence. Also, students studying by correspondence are welcome to attend any of the in-class sessions anywhere, at any time in the future.

Course Materials

The Foundation TESOL course materials and services includes:

700 page textbook
300+ page workbook
200+ page Global Employment Handbook
Access to our Graduate Cafe
Lifetime career support

Topics Covered

Teach English Related Topics:

How to Confidently Teach English in any situation, abroad or locally
40 Communication-Based TESOL approaches and methods
Pronunciation, Conversation & Communication
Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
Lesson Planning and Teacher Preparation
Phonology and Linguistics
Grammar Review and Student Evaluations
Communicative Approach
Activity-Based Learning
Promoting Dynamic Student/Teacher Interaction
Pedagogy ? The Art and Science of Teaching
Teacher and Student Role Reversal
Video Training and Analysis
Music, Song and Media for language Acquisition
Internet in the Classroom
Teaching Philosophy
English for Specific Purposes

Employment Related Topics:

Finding the Best English Teaching Job Overseas
Employment Contacts and Connections
Obtaining Tutoring Contracts in Addition to Your Regular TESOL Employment
Hot Tips on How to Make the Most Money Possible with TESOL
How to Avoid Common Contract Pitfalls
Overseas Teaching/Work/Travel Information and Tips
Culture Shock-Leave Prepared
Teaching and Tutoring English Locally
Travel Safe and Secure Abroad Supplement