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TEFL Courses in Cork
Get an internationally recognised teaching qualification with our 20-hour weekend TEFL course in Cork. We’ve been training English teachers for over 10 years, so we know exactly what you need to start teaching English abroad.
Teaching English can take you all over the world, to countries popular with EFL teachers such as Spain, Thailand, Japan, and many more. A qualification from TEFL Org will also enable you to teach English online, where the market is growing rapidly – in 2012 the online tutoring industry was worth around £8.5 billion but by 2025 it’s estimated to be a huge £250 billion. With a wealth of jobs to be found across the globe and online, there’s never been a better time to get TEFL qualified.
With most employers requesting that teachers have at least a 120-hour TEFL certificate, this classroom TEFL course in Cork is best taken in combination with up to 200 hours of online study. Sign up and start a new adventure today!
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Our 20-hour weekend TEFL course in Cork 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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Weekend TEFL Course Contents
The 20-hour Weekend TEFL Course will cover:
Saturday (9am-8pm)
Unit 1 - WarmersIntroducing yourself, getting to know each other, reducing inhibitions
Unit 2 - Classroom managementArranging the classroom and managing your students
Unit 3 - Getting the students to speakInventive ways to elicit from the students, using pictures, mime and gesture
Unit 4 - Introduction to grammarA first look at some of the English tenses. What is the Present Perfect exactly?
Unit 5 - Foreign language lessonA beginner's lesson: find out what it's like to be on the receiving end
Unit 6 - Controlled PracticePractice activities: why we use them and some ideas for the classroom
Unit 7 - Free PracticeUsing role-play and other activities to bring your lessons to life
Unit 8 - GamesHow games can improve the learning experience
Unit 9 - More warmersMore ideas for the classroom
Unit 10 - FunctionsTeaching everyday English words and phrases
Unit 11 - Lesson planning, preparation & practiceHow to plan a TEFL lesson & giving your first lesson
Sunday (9am-6pm)
Unit 12 - More warmersA little warmer for your second day
Unit 13 - Needs analysis & understanding levelsAssessing new students and understanding different levels of students
Unit 14 - PronunciationThe sounds, stress, intonation & rhythm of the English language
Unit 15 - Correcting errorsHow and when to correct in the classroom
Unit 16 - Teaching SkillsHow to teach reading & listening in the classroom
Unit 17 - GrammarA more in-depth look into tenses (Warning! Includes fun!)
Unit 18 - Lesson planning, preparation & practiceGive your Second TEFL lesson
Unit 19 - Finding work abroadHow to find your first teaching English job
Online courses, as the name suggests, are completed entirely online. You will gain a full understanding of English grammar and classroom teaching techniques under the guidance of an online personal tutor. Online courses can be completed at any time – great if you work full time or have certain time commitments.
Our approach
It’s hands on! During our TEFL courses in Cork, 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.