
Alvero (from Spain) discovers that English
children's stories contain clues to understanding English culture and
language!

Takako (from Japan) shares a moment of 'peace'
with her Canadian homestay family!

What is the difference? - TEFL / TESL / TESOL...
* TEFL is an acronym for Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
* TESL is an acronym for Teaching English as a Second Language.
* TESOL is not a recognized certificate program offered in North America.
TESOL is a professional association, founded in 1966; The Global Education
Association. It is an acronym for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other
Languages and is an NGO of the United Nations Department of Public Information.
Prerequisites:
TEFL certification - You must be a high school graduate or have
your high school equivalency. Or, you may qualify with mature
student status.
* You must be a native English speaker or have
native-like fluency in English. See: TEFL Cert. - 2 Modules
(1 & 2)
TEFL certification - You must be a high school graduate or have your high school equivalency. Or, you may qualify with mature student status.
* You must be a native English speaker or have native-like fluency in English. See: TEFL Cert. - 2 Modules (1 & 2)
Module 1: Theories and Methods - Overview of TESL
Module 2: Communicating effectively - Teaching Grammar
Module 3: Pronunciation to conversation - Teaching Listening & Speaking
Module 4: Literature and life - Teaching Reading
Module 5: Communicating creatively - Teaching Writing
Module 6: Pulling it all together - Designing ESL curriculum
Module 7: Creating communicative tests - Testing in ESL
Module 8: Making the classroom work - Class dynamics
Module 9: Finding your first ESL job - TESL or TEFL
Module 10: Going solo - Tutoring in ESL/EFL
Practicum: Observation and Practicum Teaching
(All Programs Include Peer Practicum Hours)
* To ensure a natural progression of your development in achieving
TESL Canada recognition, it is advised that you take each module
in the order outlined in this overview.
** You must successfully
complete Modules 1 through 10 before you are granted permission
to enter: Practicum: Observation and Practicum Teaching
* Please note: The curriculum for the TESL Certificate program was developed by Pan Pacific and will be available once the agreement with pan Pacific to purchase this curriculum for use in Ontario has been finalized. Students who have completed the TEFL Certificate with The TESL trainer will not be required to repeat Modules 1 & 2.