120 Hours of TEFL Certificate Program

Course Content

PHASE 1 -Introduction to TESOL

Language Acquisition

•        Second Language Acquisition
•        Acquisition Vs Learning

 

EFL teaching

•        Methodologies and Approaches

 

Learners

•        Language Learners and their levels

PHASE 2 - The Study of English

Grammar

•        The structures
•        Contextualizing Grammar

 

PHASE 3 - Teaching Techniques (Language Skills)

Part I

•        Teaching speaking
•        Teaching Listening
•        Teaching reading
•        Teaching writing

 

Part II

•        Context and Language Modeling
•        Communicative ways

 

PHASE 4 - Classroom Management

•        The components

Disaster Management

•        Mixed and large groups

 

PHASE 5 -Lesson Planning

•        Guidelines
•        Format
•        Samples

PHASE 6 - Need Based language Teaching

•        EAP
•        ESP
•        Business Communication

PHASE 7 - Teaching Young Learners

•        Difference between Adults and YL
•        Difference between Adults and YL
•        Songs, Rhymes, Stories and games

PHASE 8 - Text books and Materials

•        Evaluating Text books
•        Types and use of Materials

Course Duration

The online TEFL course offered by Asian College of Teachers is of 120 hours. 120 hours of TESOL Course is mandatory for teachers willing to take up teaching English as a profession in various countries around the world. The online TEFL course has to be completed within four to five months. However, extension can be given by the tutor on special request or due to any unwanted circumstances.

How the program is executed Online

The process for all online courses is based on self study, therefore a student will have to read the content especially the theories and methodologies for ESL. The whole content is divided into phases and each phase has assignments to be completed based on the content to show understanding. The phases also have relevant videos to supplement and compliment the phases. The student is free to explore other sources of information or refernce to have a deeper understanding of the subject. Since TESOL is a teacher training programme it is advisable for trainees to undertake some form of practice teaching to see how what they have learned can be implemented. The online evaluators are more than willing to facilitate the learning process as when required by the student. This can be done telephonically, via email or chat at a specific time mutually agreed upon.

Course Fee

The Online TEFL Certificate course fee is Rs 13500. The candidates will be given access to the course once the payment in made towards the course. No extra certificate dispatch fee is levied on the candidates within India.

Across the world the demand for learning English is increasing with the language becoming globally accepted and 80% of the internet content coming up in English. This awareness and demand has made the academic institutions provide educational opportunities to the non-native speakers while the business institutions have come up with better employment opportunities .

With the horizon widening and the world becoming a global village what is being more and more emphasized upon is the communicative skills and competence. Asian College of Teachers has evolved it’s TESOL training program based on the method that requires the students to build upon their communicative competence through the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method. This method not only builds upon the skill but adds to the confidence level of the teachers. The method is not only theoretically applied, but a trainee gets ample exposure through peer teaching as well as actual in- class under the guidance of experienced teacher trainers.

How the program is executed Online

•        Integrating all four language skills (listening,speaking, reading and writing)
•        Learner-centered communication- usage of authentic and meaningful language.

 

The course pattern at Asian College of Teachers follows the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) as it has in many ways replaced the more traditional Grammar Translation Method, which used to be widely used in an ESL (English as a Second Language) Class. The Method has its advantage over the other methods as Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method's applicability lies in the fact that it focuses on

•        Listening and speaking activities in English instead of Rote memorization of unrelated dialogues.
•        Using authentic and meaning language for real situations.
•        Selection of reading material according to the students interest instead of emphasizing only on silent reading.
•        Focus is also on the development of critical thinking and creative thought process and also on creative writing assignments.
•        Emphasis is also on group work and peer evaluation instead of only teacher assessment.
•        Communicative objectives are achieved through moderated , well planned and graded lesson plans.
•        Variety of projects are introduced to the students- according to their levels and interest.

 

Asian College of Teachers believes in providing the best possible training that equips a student to have a cutting edge in the job market. The training provides various strategies which can be applied effectively in any classroom across the world. Connected to this is the Proficiency Oriented instructions which focuses on an individual' s ability to use English language effectively in a real situation. This equips a teacher to conduct Communicative English class effectively anywhere around the world.

The traditional methods have given way to learner friendly methods where English language learning is concerned. Any method is effective when it can be practically applied – the methodologies online at ACT does exactly that – makes language applicable, useful and practical. Asian College of Teachers ensures that the methodologies are not theoretical but can be used in any learning situation. The activity based lesson plans ensures that the activities not only integrates the different learning styles but varies the activities to keep the attention span of the student on the lesson. Modern teaching is not about chalk and talk , it's all about applicability and hands on experience .At Asian College of Teachers the teaching strategies strives to do just that- gives the teacher the exposure to plan lessons for any level effectively and efficiently- and face the class with confidence.

The online TEFL certificate of Asian College of Teachers is perfect for teachers and would be teachers. The word 'online' is not mentioned on the certificate, thus the teachers will not face any trouble from the recruiters. Our course and certificate is also acknowledged, affiliated and accredited by noted academic organizations in the world. Asian College of Teachers has accreditations from the biggest names in the academics like iEARN, USETTA, Talkbean, All India Association for Educational Research, Central Florida TESOL Organization and SAFEA.The distance teaching research institute 'United Stated Distance Learning Association' also acknowledged our program.

Asian College of Teachers is associated with number of schools and institutes. These organizations recruit teachers from us. The certificate awarded to the students by Asian College of Teachers will also enable them to bag a teaching job across the globe. The online TEFL certificate is the best way to prove your credibility to the recruiters or the school authority. The curriculum followed in TESOL training is perfect for teachers who are in this profession or wants to be in this profession.

It is possible to get a suitable teaching job if the teachers are eligible. However, a TESOL certificate enables teachers to get a better teaching opportunity and a better salary. It acts as an edge over other teachers and helps them in getting a fatter pay package and many other facilities.

Course Content

PHASE 1 -Introduction to TESOL

Language Acquisition

•        Second Language Acquisition
•        Acquisition Vs Learning

 

EFL teaching

•        Methodologies and Approaches

 

Learners

•        Language Learners and their levels

PHASE 2 - language Awareness

Grammar

•        The structures
•        Contextualizing Grammar

 

Phonology

•        Segmental
•        Supra-segmental

 

Teaching Vocabulary

PHASE 3 - Language Skills

Part I

•        Teaching speaking
•        Teaching Listening
•        Teaching reading
•        Teaching writing
•        Context and Language Modeling
•        Communicative ways

 

PHASE 4 - Classroom Management

•        The components
•        Disaster Management
•        Mixed and large groups

 

PHASE 5 - Need Based language Teaching

•        EAP
•        ESP
•        Business Communication
•        Teaching Young Learners
•        Difference between Adults and YL
•        Difference between Adults and YL
•        Songs, Rhymes, Stories and games

PHASE 8 - Text books and Materials

•        Evaluating Text books
•        Types and use of Materials

Course Duration

The TEFL course by Asian College of Teachers is of 120 hours. A 120 hour TESOL certificate is mandatory for teachers who are willing to teach English as a profession. Most of the schools require 120 hours of TESOL training certificate from the teachers.
The maximum period given to the teachers for completing the 120 hour TEFL certificate course is 6 months.

Course Fee

Distance TEFL Certificate course fee is just Rs 15000. No extra logistics charges are applied for dispatching materials or certificates within India.
There are no hidden costs in our course fee.

The concept of Distance Education started as an attempt to provide scope for continuous adult education. ACT is identified with quality & reliability .Its programs are revered across the US and the certificates recognized globally. ACT is known worldwide for the quality of its Online and onsite courses. But in our endeavor to provide quality education we at ACT have realized that there is a sizeable chunk of people who want to pursue a professional qualification but are unable to do so because they do not have access to such institutes or organizations. Neither do they have the infrastructure to support and enroll in online courses. Keeping this need in mind ACT has launched the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Course in the Distance Education mode.

The uniqueness of the course lies in the component of "Specialization in teaching English". Language forms the basis of expression, clarity of thought and communication. This course gives the teachers a unique insight into what entails language learning.

Participants will have the freedom to study the materials provided in the form of modules themselves. This will be complimented and supplemented by adequate assistance from our highly qualified trainers through either contact sessions or via correspondence. The trainee will be required to complete each module and submit the assignments to the centre. This will be evaluated on a continuum basis and progress monitored.

Some of the major aspects of our course are

•        Listening and speaking activities in English instead of Rote memorization of unrelated dialogues.
•        Using authentic and meaning language for real situations.
•        Selection of reading material according to the students interest instead of emphasizing only on silent reading.
•        Focus is also on the development of critical thinking and creative thought process and also on creative writing assignments.
•        Emphasis is also on group work and peer evaluation instead of only teacher assessment.
•        Communicative objectives are achieved through moderated , well planned and graded lesson plans.
•        Variety of projects are introduced to the students- according to their levels and interest.

The TEFL Certificate awarded by Asian College of Teachers is a perfect opportunity to make your dream of teaching abroad come true. The 120 hours TESOL certificate is awarded to the students on completion of the course. The word 'distance' will not be mentioned on the certificate, thus you will not have much to explain to the schools or the recruiters. The candidates of the TESOL Distance course will not miss out on any inputs, which the students of in –class TESOL course is offered. Above all, the teachers are able to teach English in all parts of the world with this certificate.

The certificate awarded by Asian College of Teachers is accepted across the world. The certificate is accredited by schools and institute all around the world. It is perfect for ESL teachers who are seriously looking at a second language English teaching career abroad. The certificate is accredited and acknowledged from a number of reputed academic organizations.

The CDs and DVDs provided with the study material will be there with the candidates for their future reference. All sorts of assistance through telephone, chat and emails will be provided to them. The assignments at the end of the modules have to be completed by the teachers to get the certificate from ACT.

The certificates after successful completion of the course are awarded to candidates. The certificates are usually sent to the teachers at the end of the course via courier. The candidates can also collect their certificate from our center if it is more convenient for them. We can give you a reference letter with the certificate on request regarding your performance during the course if required by the recruiter.