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EBC International TEFL Certificate

Course content, syllabus and daily schedule

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EBC International TEFL Certificate award


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AWARDS A TEFL AND TESOL CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED TEACHING PRACTICE,

PRACTICE WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS,

COVERS TEACHING TO ALL AGES,

COVERS TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH,

INTERVIEW PREPARATION,

WORRY FREE JOB SUPPORT

EBC TESOL AND TEFL TRAINING

COURSE OVERVIEW

Attend the EBC TEFL course and get 2 certificates, one for TEFL and one for TESOL.

The EBC International TEFL Certificate syllabus comprises a total of 150 hours

(includes 30 hours of homework).

The syllabus includes:

Classroom training,

Lesson planning,

Teaching practice,

Job workshops.

The 4 week, intensive EBC International TEFL Certificate course is a practical and

thorough course designed for candidates that have no previous experience in Eng-

lish teaching. It is also suitable for candidates that have some experience but no

formal training in the TEFL TESOL field.

During the 4 week TEFL course you will become familiar with the principles of suc-

cessful EFL teaching and start developing the practical skills that you will need to

teach effectively.

The EBC International TEFL Certificate course is written to English CoT/QCF level 5

standards.

The EBC International TEFL Certificate course is accredited by the College of Teach-

ers.

An accent tolerant TEFL course

The style of English you use is not important as long as it is correct within its own

rules (e.g. Americans can teach using correct American spoken English, vocabulary,

spelling, etc.) You will be expected to teach the style of English you feel most com-

fortable with and use it consistently.

Learn a highly portable skill

Four exciting weeks with us is your passport to living your dreams abroad, in exotic

locations all over the world.

EBC has been running a successful 4 week intensive TEFL certificate course since

2002.

EBC has trained and placed thousands of SATISFIED TEFL TESOL course graduates

in ESL/EFL teaching jobs around the world.

EBC PREPARES YOU FOR INTERVIEWS,

EBC APPLIES FOR YOUR JOBS,

EBC IDENTIFIES SCHOOLS FOR YOU,

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CLASSROOM TRAINING - SECTION OVERVIEW

The difficulties of learning a language

Initial introduction to learning a foreign language and the difficulties involved in

teaching and learning.

Speaking and pronunciation

How to teach speaking and pronunciation is presented, showing what speaking ac-

tivities look like, practice drills for fluency and pronunciation, role play and related

techniques. To reinforce what you have learned, you will design your own speaking

and pronunciation lesson plans.

Vocabulary

How to teach vocabulary. A range of strategies to present, remember and test vo-

cabulary are taught. Ideas for vocabulary work in the class are discussed. Through

group work, you will practice the elicitation techniques you learned in class.

Listening

How to teach listening is presented, showing what real life listening in the classroom

is and what listening sequences look like. To reinforce what you have learned, you

will design your own listening lesson plans.

Reading

How to teach reading is presented, what is really involved in real life reading and

what reading sequences look like. To reinforce what you have learned, you will de-

sign your own reading lesson plans.

Writing

How to teach writing is presented, showing tasks that stimulate writing, how to give

feedback on writing and what writing sequences look like. To reinforce what you

have learned, you will design your own writing lesson plans.


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Grammar: Language functions and analysis

How to teach grammar. Grammar practice games and activities are investigated,

showing you how to turn grammar into a fun and interesting lesson. You will also

learn how to teach the most important English language functions.

Structure and Organisation

Trainees are presented with strategies on how to present explanations and instruc-

tions based on levels and age. Also presented are teaching models that influence

current teaching practices. To reinforce what you have learned, you will design and

present your own teaching structures.

Teacher language

The theme “taught or entertained” is investigated, presenting actual teaching strat-

egies used by experienced teachers on “how to teach and entertain.” The im-

portance of clear instructions is discussed. To reinforce what you have learned, you

will demonstrate the proper language to be used when teaching.

Teaching English to children

What difference does age make to language learning is investigated. You will learn

practical techniques for teaching children.

ESP (English for Special Purposes) Business English

You will learn about ESP (Business English), its definition, terminology, areas of spe-

cialisation. How to prepare ESP lesson plans, ESP books and supplementary material

are discussed. Practical ESP lesson management strategies and ESP concept checking

exercises are presented. Based on different areas of specialisation, you will develop

your own ESP lesson plans to be presented during teaching practice sessions.


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Classroom Interaction

Patterns of classroom interaction, questioning drills and group work will be dis-

cussed. You will learn about classroom discipline and how to deal with discipline

episodes.

EFL Course books and Supplementary Material

The most widely used EFL course books are introduced, different equipment to use,

their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. You will develop your own learn-

ing resources to be used during teaching practice sessions.

Delivering feedback

You are presented with feedback techniques, learn how to correct students and how

to correct mistakes in oral and written work.

Individual (One to One) Teaching

You will learn about individualisation strategies and lesson preparation for one to

one teaching. You will put into practice the learned theories in an individual (one to

one) project to be presented later in class.


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EBC JOB SUPPORT LESSON PLANNING TRAINING - SECTION OVERVIEW

Group lesson planning

You will plan lessons in groups under the supervision of your course trainer. These

lesson plans will serve as the basis for future teaching practice to both peers and

non-English speaking students.

Individual lesson planning

You will create your own individual teaching practice lesson plans from original ma-

terial gathered and put together by you under the guidance and supervision of your

course trainer.

IMPORTANT: 1

You plan your lessons under the guidance of your trainer. Many other courses will

give you a ready-made plan and tell you to teach it.

We do not find this acceptable as you must be trained to be self-sufficient.

IMPORTANT: 2

When you teach your practice classes they will mirror what you will experience

when you start teaching. Your classes will be one hour each and your students will

be locals who are learning English. You will teach to all six learners levels: A1, A2, B1,

B2, C1 and C2.

Some courses only have twenty minute practice classes, restrict you to only teach-

ing practice classes to two learner levels and sometimes make you practice on your

fellow course attendees.

We do not find this acceptable as you must experience the realities of teaching Eng-

lish learners in an environment that mirrors what you will experience when you start

teaching.


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EBC JOB SUPPORT TEACHING PRACTICE - SECTION OVERVIEW

Trainer demonstrations

There will be four demonstration classes of two hours each given by your course

trainer. At the end of each demonstration class, there will be a question and answer

session.

Teaching practice with non-native English language learners

You will be teach eight teaching practice classes of one hour each. You will teach to

classes of non-English speakers. The classes you teach are grouped by beginner,

intermediate and advanced levels. You will teach at lest two beginner, intermediate

and advanced level classes. You will be observed and get feedback from your course

trainer.

Peer group teaching practice

There are eight micro-teaching sessions where you dress-rehearse your teach prac-

tice lesson plans to your class peers and your course trainer. The sessions are ob-

served, assessed and critiqued by your course trainer and your class peers.

Individual (one to one) assignment

Your individual assignment asks you to interview a non-English speaker and write a

study plan based on his/her needs. This assignment is part of the Business English

teaching module.

Teaching practice critique

There are verbal and written feedback sessions from your peers and course trainer.

Progress and performance feedback

You will have a weekly, private meeting with your course trainer to receive feedback

and comments regarding your progress.


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EBC JOB SUPPORT WORKSHOPS: JOBS AND INTERVIEWING - SECTION OVERVIEW

Job preparation workshops are included in the EBC job placement program. They

make sure you are extremely well-prepared to pass your teaching job interviews and

they get you ready for the teaching job market.

The job preparation workshops cover the following key areas:

How to pass a job interview;

The job market and how interviews are arranged;

What to expect when you are teaching;

Working conditions;

What to ask at the interview;

What to say at the interview;

What NOT to say or ask at the interview;

How to schedule interviews;

Pay and conditions;

Preparing yourself to answer grammar and teaching questions;

How EBC’s lifetime, worldwide, proactive job placement works;

Handling job offers;

Handling sophisticated questions where you are unsure of the right answer;

Dealing with awkward classroom situations.


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EBC JOB SUPPORT DAILY COURSE SCHEDULE

The course runs full-time for 4 weeks (20 working days) from Monday to Friday.

We DO NOT close for holidays so if there is a mid-week local holiday, you still have

to come to class.

Course attendance hours

Day 1: 9.30 am to 5 pm with a one hour lunch break from 1 pm. To 2 pm. There are

15 minute mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks.

ALL other days: 10 am to 5 pm with a one hour lunch break from 1 pm. To 2 pm.

There are 15 minute mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks. The finish time on

Thursdays and Fridays (teaching practice days) may be later than 5 pm. depending

on the number of course attendees.

Do NOT schedule anything for the last Friday evening of the course or you will miss

the graduation party.

TEFL course day 1

Welcome speech

Introductions

Administration details

Presentation of course manuals and additional materials

Teaching models that have influenced current teaching methods

Difficulties in learning a foreign language

Beginner’s class in a foreign language

Question and answer session about the foreign language class

Learning styles

The learning cycle


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Types of students

Lunch

Learning structure introduction

Presenting material

Presenting explanations and instructions

Guidelines on giving effective explanations and instructions

What do we know about language learning?

What elements are necessary for language learning in a classroom?

TEFL course day 2

Lessons

How to plan effective lessons

Effective use of lesson components

Discussion of sample lesson plans

Classroom interaction

Patterns of classroom interaction

Organising group work

Questions, how to ask them and how to answer them

Lunch

Classroom interaction (continued)

Concept checking - did your students understand?

Lesson planning workshop

Draw up lesson plan 1 to be presented for micro teaching sessions 1 and 2 /

individual teaching practice class 1

This plan will be developed for your first teaching practice class (course day 4)

Independent study instructions about how to finalise lesson plan 1


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TEFL course day 3

Explanation of the "One to One" teaching assignment

Find and perform a "Needs Analysis" with a non native English language speak-

er

Produce an extended study plan based on the results of the "Needs Analysis"

Delivery date for "One to One" teaching assignment - course day 18

Introduction to the "English Grammar Reference Manual"

What is grammar?

Presenting and explaining grammar

Grammatical structures

Present tenses and sample ways of presenting them




This plan will be developed for your second teaching practice class (course day

5)


Lunch

Lesson planning workshop (continued)

Finalise lesson plans 1 & 2

Micro-teaching session 1 & 2 (supervised & assessed)

Present a short class to the group using prepared lesson plans 1 & 2

Receive feedback


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TEFL course day 4

Grammar workshop

Present tenses and sample ways of presenting them

Teaching the language part 1 ("WHAT")

Teaching vocabulary

How to present new vocabulary

Ideas for vocabulary work in class

Classroom management

Teacher language

Lunch

Individual teaching practice class 1

You will teach your first class to non-native English speakers

Trainer observation

TEFL course day 5

Teaching the language part 2 ("HOW")

How to teach reading

Real-life reading in the classroom

What do reading sequences look like?

Reading activities

Classroom management

Board work

Lunch


You will teach your second class to non-native English speakers

Trainer observation


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TEFL course day 6

Tutor given demonstration class

How to incorporate grammar in a lesson

Question and answer session about the demonstration class

Teaching the language part 2 ("HOW")

How to teach writing

Written versus spoken text

Tasks that stimulate writing

How to give feedback on writing

Writing activities

Lunch

Teaching the language part 2 - continued ("HOW")

How to teach speaking

Practice for oral fluency

The functions of topic and task

Role play and related techniques

What do speaking activities look like?

How to teach listening

What is really involved in real life listening?

Types of listening activities

TEFL course day 7

Student motivation and interest

Motivation

The teacher’s responsibility

Extrinsic motivation


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Intrinsic motivation and interest

Fluctuations in student interest

Grammar workshop

Past tenses and sample ways of presenting them

Lunch

Grammar workshop (continued)

Perfect tenses and sample ways of presenting them




This plan will be developed for your third teaching practice class (course day 9)


TEFL course day 8

Grammar workshop

Perfect tenses and sample ways of presenting them (continued from course day

7)

Feedback from your trainer

Verbal assessment of lessons 1 & 2




This plan will be developed for your fourth teaching practice class (course day

10)


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Receive feedback

TEFL course day 9

Grammar workshop

Past perfect tenses and sample ways of presenting them

Future tenses and sample ways of presenting them

Lunch


You will teach your third class to non-native English speakers

Trainer observation

TEFL course day 10

Grammar workshop

The passive voice and sample ways of presenting it

Planning a syllabus

What does a student need to learn?

Common characteristics of a syllabus

Types of syllabus

Using the syllabus

Lunch


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Trainer observation


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TEFL course day 11


The 3 forms of the conditional


Grammar workshop

Infinitives and gerunds with sample ways of presenting them

Lunch

Grammar workshop

Modal verbs and sample ways of presenting them

Peer teaching preparation

Start research and preparation of material about modal verbs for peer presen-

tations on course day 18

TEFL course day 12






These plans will be developed for your fifth and sixth teaching practice classes

(course days 14 and 15)

Independent study instructions about how to finalise lesson plans 5 & 6

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Receive feedback

TEFL course day 13








These plans will be developed for your seventh and eighth teaching practice

classes (course days 19 and 20)

Independent study instructions about how to finalise lesson plans 7 & 8

Lunch





Receive feedback

TEFL course day 14

Grammar workshop

Peer teaching preparation for teaching a grammar class about: will, would, can

and could

Peer teaching preparation for teaching a grammar class about: may, might,

must and have to


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What difference does age make to learning

Teaching children

Teaching adolescents

Teaching adults

Pictures, stories

Games

Lunch


You will teach your fifth class to non-native English speakers

Trainer observation

TEFL course day 15

Grammar workshop

Peer teaching preparation for teaching a grammar class about: needn’t, must-

n’t, shall, should and ought to

Grammar workshop

Adjectives and Adverbs and sample ways of presenting them

Using course books and other material

Course books

Resource books

Songs

Recordings (all types)

Internet

Lunch


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Trainer observation

TEFL course day 16


Business English


Job workshop 1

What the market requires

Types of jobs

Pay and conditions

Job interview questions/answers

World wide employment possibilities

Grammar workshop

Preparation of your group’s assigned peer teaching grammar concepts



Lunch


Preparation of your group’s assigned peer teaching grammar concepts

Feedback from your trainer (continued)


Grammar workshop

Frequency adverbs and sample ways of presenting them

Comparatives and superlatives and sample ways of presenting them


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TEFL course day 17

Grammar workshop

Reported speech and sample ways of presenting it

Time clauses and sample ways of presenting them

Relative clauses and sample ways of presenting them

Recap of the main theories of TEFL

Lunch

ESP/Business English

Analysing needs

English language teaching tree

Teaching Business English as ESP

Sample needs analysis

Grammar workshop

Prepositions and sample ways of presenting them

Verb prepositions and sample ways of presenting them

Noun prepositions and sample ways of presenting them

TEFL course day 18

Grammar workshop

Articles and sample ways of presenting them

Countable and uncountable nouns and sample ways of presenting them

Trainee group 1 will teach will, would, can and could and sample ways of pre-

senting them

Articles and sample ways of presenting them

Countable and uncountable nouns and sample ways of presenting them

Both, neither, either and sample ways of presenting them


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Some and any and sample ways of presenting them

Quantities (How Much) and sample ways of presenting them

Trainee group 2 will teach may, might, must and have to and sample ways of

presenting them

Lunch


Each and every and sample ways of presenting them

Make or do and sample ways of presenting them

Rise or raise and sample ways of presenting them

So or such and sample ways of presenting them

Trainee group 3 will teach needn’t, mustn’t, shall, should and ought to and sam-

ple ways of presenting them

EFL Testing and Feedback

What are tests for?

Basic concepts, the test experience

Types of test elicitation techniques, formal/informal testing

Approaches to the nature and function of feedback

Correcting mistakes in oral work

Written feedback

TEFL course day 19

Pronunciation

Typical problems with the pronunciation of English sounds

Long and short vowels

Plosives

Syllable stress


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Phonetics

Job workshop 2

How to deal with classroom personality problems

How to deal with difficult students

Tools for impartially resolving conflicts

How to act professionally in the classroom

Lunch


You will teach your seventh class to non-native English speakers

Optional trainer observation

TEFL course day 20

One to one assignment

Assessed 1 to 1 assignment returned

Feedback on 1 to 1 assignment

Give a short presentation to your class about your One to One assignment

Question and answer session

Grammar recap

Re-visit the pre-course exercises that you did

The end

Details about the graduation party

Photo taking time with your class

Lunch


You will teach your eighth class to non-native English speakers

Optional trainer observation


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get you started on a successful EFL career. We focus on quality

training and getting you a job in the shortest time possible, usually

within a week or less.

The four week, intensive EBC International TEFL Certificate course is a

practical and thorough course designed for candidates with no previ-

ous experience teaching English. It is also suitable for candidates with

some experience but no formal training in the TEFL TESOL field.

The EBC online TEFL course offers weekly tutorial and feedback ses-

sions live with your trainer and even better, 6 hours of observed

teaching practice given to real English language learners.

Our EBC hybrid TEFL course is the same as the online course except

that you do your teaching practice with us in Madrid.

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