Diploma in TESOL

Diploma in TESOL for aspiring teachers

Course intake:

Full-time: 5 Aug - 27 Sep 2024

Upcoming Intakes:

- Full-time intake: 7 Oct - 29 Nov 2024

- Part Time Intake: 2 Sep - 20 Dec 2024

Available for : Full Time | Part Time

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What is this course about?

The Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is a course accredited by London Teacher Training College. The TESOL Programme will give students an introduction to the theory and practice of English teaching. TESOL provides an insight into the challenges facing the learner and the role of the teacher in the classroom. Teaching methodologies, techniques to develop language skills, phonology and morphology, the teaching of English grammar, lesson planning, different learning styles and testing will be included.

Who is this course recommended for?

The course is suitable for those who are new to teaching English and want to develop English language skills in students who are speakers of other languages.

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Course Synopsis

Entry Requirement

As an English Specialist, we develop professional trainers and teachers and at the same time prepare you to be successful "Edupreneurs". With the Diploma in TESOL, you can prepare for your career in teaching English as a second language*, and will be qualified to participate in many teaching career opportunities. The Diploma in TESOL is an internationally recognized qualification. The course is suitable for those who are new to teaching English and want to develop English language skills in students who are speakers of other languages. The TESOL Programme will give students an introduction to the theory and practice of English teaching. TESOL provides an insight into the challenges facing the learner and the role of the teacher in the classroom. Teaching methodologies, techniques to develop language skills, phonology and morphology, as well as the teaching of English grammar, lesson planning, different learning styles and testing will be included. The practical aspect includes lesson observations and guided teaching practice.

Minimum 18 years of age
Pass in English Language at 'O' Levels examination or its equivalent
5 General Certificate of Education (GCE) 'O' Levels or 2 General Certificate of Education (GCE) 'A' Levels passes or its equivalent

Students who do not meet these criteria will need to present IELTS test results (minimum score of 6), or undertake an Advanced Placement Test (minimum pass rate 50%).

Module Overview

By course completion, students will:

understand how language is acquired
understand what constitutes error in a language
know the principles on which modern language teaching is based
understand what phonetics and phonology are
know which methodologies can be used to teach English
know how to use materials and aids to teach English in class
know how to organize the class know how to design effective lesson plans

Module Breakdown

Module 1: Language theory

The nature of language and its acquisition
Teaching methodologies and principles

Module 2: Language teaching methodologies

Teaching language skills
Teaching material and aids

Module 3: Classroom planning & organization

The syllabus and Scheme of Work
Teacher's Roles
Different types of learners
Organising the class
Lesson planning

Module 4: Linguistics & language teaching

Phonetics and Phonology
Grammar, Morphology and Linguistic applications.

Teaching Practicum

Students will have an opportunity to plan and provide a demo lesson to their classmates. Students are trained to prepare lesson plans involving the four fundamental skills, as well as grammar and pronunciation. The instructor will evaluate students’ lesson plans and classroom teaching and the marks obtained will go into their final grade.

All trainees are required to complete the final assignment within two weeks of the completion of the course. A complete list of assessments is as follows:

One written assignment from each section of the main textbook (for a total of six written tasks); each should be a minimum of 1000 words, with evidence of further reading for a possible grade of A or better (as per LTTC criteria)
Six lesson plans selected from the choices in module 3B assignment; each lesson plan should include handouts and activities, and the submission should be a minimum of 1000 words
Submission of the final exam (open book) from module 4B
Teaching practicum: 30minute lesson to be conducted at the end of the course.