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TEFL Courses in Leicester
Our TEFL course in Leicester will give you the qualification you need to travel, teach, and earn. No previous teaching experience is necessary to sign up for this course – everything you need to know to start teaching for the first time will be covered!
This classroom course is led by a tutor with years of TEFL experience under their belt, so you can gain insight and expertise from someone who’s already been there and done it. We’ve trained over 120,000 teachers and our graduates are teaching English across the globe – from China to the Czech Republic, Brazil to Belgium, and beyond.
Combine this weekend course in Leicester with up to 200 hours of online study. Employers worldwide look for teachers with at least a 120-hour TEFL qualification, so we highly recommend taking a combined classroom to open up the most opportunities after completion. Sign up now and start your TEFL adventure!
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Our 20-hour weekend TEFL course in Leicester gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence you will need to be able to create, plan and deliver your own TEFL classes. The classes are fast-paced, and fun and you will complete activities and games that help you absorb and learn.
The course is also a great way to expand your contact list by meeting new, like-minded people to share your TEFL experience with!
What’s included
A hardcopy coursebook
A reference letter from your classroom course tutor
An internationally recognised TEFL certificate (paper and electronic)
CV support
Lifetime access to our TEFL job centre
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FAQs
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Q1. What is the classroom schedule for the 2-day weekend course in Leicester?
Weekend TEFL Course Contents
The 20-hour Weekend TEFL Course will cover:
Saturday (9am-8pm)
Unit 1 – Warmers
Introducing yourself, getting to know each other, reducing inhibitions
Unit 2 – Classroom management
Arranging the classroom and managing your students
Unit 3 – Getting the students to speak
Inventive ways to elicit from the students, using pictures, mime and gesture
Unit 4 – Introduction to grammar
A first look at some of the English tenses. What is the Present Perfect exactly?
Unit 5 – Foreign language lesson
A beginner’s lesson: find out what it’s like to be on the receiving end
Unit 6 – Controlled Practice
Practice activities: why we use them and some ideas for the classroom
Unit 7 – Free Practice
Using role-play and other activities to bring your lessons to life
Unit 8 – Games
How games can improve the learning experience
Unit 9 – More warmers
More ideas for the classroom
Unit 10 – Functions
Teaching everyday English words and phrases
Unit 11 – Lesson planning, preparation & practice
How to plan a TEFL lesson & giving your first lesson
Sunday (9am-6pm)
Unit 12 – More warmers
A little warmer for your second day
Unit 13 – Needs analysis & understanding levels
Assessing new students and understanding different levels of students
Unit 14 – Pronunciation
The sounds, stress, intonation & rhythm of the English language
Unit 15 – Correcting errors
How and when to correct in the classroom
Unit 16 – Teaching Skills
How to teach reading & listening in the classroom
Unit 17 – Grammar
A more in-depth look into tenses (Warning! Includes fun!)
Unit 18 – Lesson planning, preparation & practice
Give your Second TEFL lesson
Unit 19 – Finding work abroad
How to find your first teaching English job
Q2. How many people will there be in the Leicester TEFL classroom course?
A: There is a maximum class capacity of 20 and a minimum of 4 people per classroom. If the minimum number of students is not met, the course is cancelled 28 days before the course date and students moved on to the next available course.
Q3. What age do I need to be to do TEFL?
A: You need to be at least 16 years old to take a TEFL course with TEFL Org, and there is no age limit. TEFL is for people of all ages!
Q4. Will my TEFL certificate be recognised around the world?
A: Yes, your certificate will be recognised worldwide. Most employers look for people to have at least 120-hours of TEFL training with an accredited TEFL provider. Certain countries may also require a university degree for work visa purposes.
Our approach
It’s hands on!  During our TEFL courses in Leicester, our experienced trainers explain and demonstrate where appropriate, but we make sure our students get involved as much as possible. The best way to learn to TEFL is to TEFL, so look forward to lesson planning, games, and taking part in activities created by other people on the course.
You will create your very own lessons and have the chance to teach your peers. The course will enable you to fully understand how to adapt your lessons to suit different age groups and English levels.
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