diploma in TEfl

DIPLOMA IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL )

ALAP  LEVEL 7 BRITISH QUALIFICATION

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colombo

kandy

negombo

matara

This course is written at Level 7 which is equivalent to post-graduate study. However, if students want to use it for credits towards university courses, each individual University will make a decision whether to accept it for credit or not. .It is a highly academic course which is why it is labelled at level 7.

Introduction

Lanka TEFL Training Institute (Pvt) Ltd, offers Diploma in TESOL. This course allows students to acquire the necessary English teaching skills, techniques, knowledge and training to be effective teachers in a modern classroom. With a TESOL certificate you will be able to put your English teaching skills to good use in many countries around the world.

Course Structure:

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Unit One                                                                                                                            

Objective:  Understand the development of English Language

Origin of English Language

Flux of Language

Unit Two

Objective: Understand what TEFL is and the methods used to teach/learn English and learn to apply them in teaching.

Unit Three:

Objective: Acquire sufficient knowledge of English grammar to identify mistakes made by users of English and correct them.

Understanding English Grammar

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Unit Four:

Objective: Understand the developmental stages of an individual and learn to deal with challenging behaviour that can disturb the teaching-learning process. 

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Unit Five:

Objective: Understand various approaches to teach grammar and use them effectively.

Teaching English Grammar

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Unit Six:

Objective: Understand ways of teaching/learning vocabulary and use them in the teaching / learning process.

Importance of Teaching English Vocabulary 

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Unit Seven:

Objective: Understand how productive skills are taught and learn to use them in teaching/ learning situations.

Teaching Productive Skills;

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Unit Eight:

Objective: Understand how receptive skills are taught and learn to teach them.

Teaching Receptive Skills:

Unit Nine:

Objective: Understand the importance of readiness of a learner to learn and creating readiness

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Unit Ten:

Objective: Understand the use of techniques in fixing language.

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Unit Eleven: Understand the importance and effect of using resources in helping the learner grasp the meaning and use of language.

Unit Twelve:

Objective:  Understand the points of articulation of sounds in the English language and the problems encountered and remedial measures

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Unit Thirteen:

Objective: Learn to plan an effective teaching/learning process.

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Unit Fourteen:

Objective: Understand the types of lessons to be planned for Young learners and Teenagers.

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Unit Fifteen:

Objective: Understand the importance of using resources effectively.

Unit Sixteen:                                                                                                

Objective: Understand and learn to use assessment to promote and enhance learning.

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Learning Objectives & Outcome:

• understand how language is acquired

• understand what constitutes error in language acquisition

• know the principles on which language teaching is based

• understand phonetics and phonology

• know which methodologies can be used to teach English

• know how to use materials and aids to teach English in the class

• know how to organise the class

• know how to design lesson plans

Delivery Mode:

Lectures, tutorials, lesson observations & practicum will be conducted.

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Course Duration: 12 Months

Eligibility Requirements:

• Prospective teachers must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent. However, the most important criterion is to have good oral and written skills in English.

• Preferably, students should have a degree-equivalent qualification. However, the most important consideration is that students must be fluent in both oral and written English. Working experience adults are most welcome to apply.

• Ideally a Bachelor Degree in any discipline but if you do not possess this qualification, and at least five passes in GCE O Level or three passes in GCE A Level to include a pass in English;

• Age - Young adults to retirees. Minimum 18 years of age.

• A good level of English for the environment in which you expect to teach.

If you do not meet these requirements, please contact us and we will forward your details to the lecture panel.

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Assessment and Examination:

An evaluation process is carried out at the end of each module.

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What is the difference between Certificate programs and Diploma programs?

The contents of the level 3, level 5 and level 6 certificate programs are ideal for those who want a quick qualification such as basic skills they will use in classroom. It includes the core curriculum of the diploma, but subjects are handled with much less intensity and can be completed in a few days.

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TEFL Diploma (Level 7) programs are much more academic and cover the broad curriculum. It means a higher qualification and usually provides job opportunities with higher salaries in better working conditions

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Initial Registration process:

Step - 1 - You will send your CV by email along with  the completed TEFL application form (Downloadable from the website)

Step - 2 - TEFL Institute will check the eligibility requirement for the selected course and confirm you by email.

Step - 3 - Choose your preferred payment plan according to your budget on the given payment plans  in the table (A, B  or C given at the bottom of this page)

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Step - 4 -

01.Deposit a non refundable registration fee of Rs.5,000/ to the TEFL bank account and send the scanned bank slip to the TEFL Institute.

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02.Deposit a down payment of Rs.50,000/ along with the Non refundable registration fee of Rs.5,000/ to the TEFL bank account and send scanned bank slip to the TEFL Institute.

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03. You can make a full payment of Rs.225,000/ or Rs.200,000/ along with non refundable registration fee of Rs.5,000/ to the TEFL bank account and send the scanned bank slip ( You will get a  discount of Rs.25,000 or Rs.20,000/ when making a full payment at once )

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Step - 5 - Enrollment  confirmation along with an official Invoice or receipt will be sent to you by the TEFL Institute.

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Step - 6 - You will then send the following documents by post/courier or handover in person to the  TEFL Institute.

              
- Copy of your National ID or Passport.
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Educational credentials and copies

- Experienced Certificates

- Recommendation Letters given by the previous employers.
- 04 - Passport size photos
- Copy of your CV

- TEFL Application  form

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Step - 7 - You will sign the two copies of the school -student contract.Keep one for yourself and send another to the TEFL Institute.

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Step - 8 - Information on the first day of the class  will be sent to you by the TEFL Institute.

diploma in tefl fee structure

Award

Upon completion of the course, students will receive the Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TEFL).

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GRADE A, PASS WITH DISTINCTION:

The trainee teacher has demonstrated considerable further reading, an ability to express original thinking and has proved to have a sound knowledge of TEFL techniques. The trainee teacher has also indicated an attitude and ability to be able to soundly develop these techniques in teaching.

GRADE B, PASS WITH CREDIT:

The trainee teacher has read more widely than the course requirements and is able to relate the theoretical issues studied to teaching.

GRADE C, PASS:

The trainee teacher has passed the course satisfactorily, has reached an adequate standard in each of the modules and has shown assimilation of the basic elements of TEFL.

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Diploma in  TEFL

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Course Start on  : 14th  August  or  15th August 2021 - (48 weeks )

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Learning  Method : Classroom or Online / Blended

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Deadline for the Initial registration       :  15th July 2021

Deadline for Down or Full payment      :  30th July 2021

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Diploma in TEFL – Weekend - 12 months)

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TEFL (UK) Teacher Training Course

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Every Saturday or Sunday according to the requirements of the students. Please choose your preferred payment plan as well.

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The ONLINE Dip TEFL course starting time can be scheduled according to the convenience of the students.

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Professional Foreign Teaching Internship opportunities available through Lanka TEFL:

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· Affordable cost

· Accommodation and food (Provided and covered in most countries)

· Access to internship opportunities

· Support with VISA documents and insurance

· Outgoing preparation sessions before the program

( Condition applied )

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