What does "TESOL" mean?
*TESOL stands for Teachers of English
to Speakers of Other Languages. A TESOL teacher teaches children or adults
whose first language is not English and introduces them to the English
language.
What's different about the
Auckland English Academy's
English Instructor TESOL programme?
- It's designed for teachers who plan to teach English,
not to adults, but to children aged 3 years to 13 years.
- It's practical - full of valuable strategies for
preparing lessons, developing materials, interacting with children and other
teachers.
- It's hands-on and active - lots of games,
songs and practical assignments.
- It's Government-approved - by the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority.
- It includes regular visits to New Zealand early
childhood centers and schools.
- It's short - just five weeks.
- And it's fun!
Exhausting, but fun!¨ our
TESOL graduates tell us.
Do I have to be a qualified teacher to apply for the English
Instructor TESOL course?
No, you don't. You need to have a good general education, but
you are not required to have a university degree or a teacherˇ¦s diploma. What
you do need is a keen interest in working with children, and a
commitment to some hard work for the five weeks of the TESOL course.
What sorts of things can I do if I have the English
Instructor TESOL Certificate?
- You can combine it with a formal teaching qualification and
become an English language teacher in a regular school.
- Or, without additional training, you may be eligible to work
as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT), team-teaching with the home
room teachers.
- You can apply for work at an English language school
in your own country.
- You can teach children in a cram-school or coaching school.
- You can become an English-language tutor, taking
children as your own private pupils.
- You can (when you're ready!) teach English to your own
children.
It sounds wonderful. But I'm not sure that my English is
fluent enough...
A big component of the TESOL Certificate course is intensive
work on your own English language pronunciation, listening and speaking.
Even though your level might not be high enough at the start of the course,
after five weeks in New Zealand you'll be amazed at your improvement. One of
the results all of our trainees comment on is their increased level of
confidence - confidence in speaking English, and also confidence in
themselves.
We'll also give you an English level test at the start
of the course. If your level is truly too low, we'll probably recommend some
weeks of intensive English before you join the TESOL course. Our accredited
agents in some countries are also authorized to administer our Entry Level
test. So it may be possible for you to take the test before you commit
yourself to the TESOL course.
When can I join a English Instructor TESOL course?
A new course starts almost every month. Contact
us today for the exact start dates
How can I find out more details?
Just email us, or contact
one of our friendly staff. Weˇ¦ll be glad to send you all the details
right away.