Foundation in English Language Teaching Courses
The Course
Each session will focus on different
aspects of language awareness, classroom management, lesson planning and the methodology of
teaching the four language skills of speaking, listening,
reading and writing. Instruction methods will include
trainer presentations, trainee presentations, group work
and discussions, together with homework in the form of
short research projects.
On the final session, trainees will take the Cambridge
TKT module in 'Language background to language
learning and teaching'. This is a multiple choice test
which will grade your knowledge. Results are reported
in 4 bands:
Band 1 - Limited knowledge of TKT areas
Band 2 - Basic but systematic knowledge of TKT areas
Band 3 - Breadth and depth of knowledge of TKT areas
Band 4 - Extensive knowledge of TKT areas. It tests a
candidate's knowledge of the language
systems needed by teachers for planning and
teaching their lessons and tests knowledge of
how the different features of English work from
a teaching perspective. The test also focuses
on the teacher's awareness of the language needs of learners and the difficulties involved
in learning a second language.
The course runs for 5 consecutive Tuesdays 18.00
- 21.15 hours and gives you a firm grounding in
Language Awareness and Teaching Methodology.
Combined with the Cambridge ESOL Teaching
Knowledge Test module in Knowledge About Language
(TKT KAL) it may help you to get a teaching post in a
school that does not require the CELTA (Cambridge
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
qualification.
Course Dates 2012
31 January to
28 February 2012
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Course Type |
Foundation in ELT | |
Course Number |
FELT |
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5 day course |
£ 200 | |
Course fees must be paid not less than 28 days before
the date of course commencement. If acceptance for the
course is confirmed less than 28 days before course
commencement, then the full fees become payable
immediately. Cheques should be made payable to "Anglo-Continental".
Entry Requirements
Acceptance on the course is at the discretion of the
course tutor, but because of the academic nature of the
training, applicants should:
- have a standard of education which would allow them to follow the course, typically Level 2 or above.
- have competence in English, both written and spoken, that enables them to follow the course.
- Candidates should be at least 18 years old on the date of commencement of the course.
Click here to download a
Teacher Training Application Form.
Certificates
An Anglo-Continental Certificate of attendance will be
awarded on the final day of the course, and the
Cambridge University ESOL Examinations TKT certificate
will be forwarded approximately one month after
completion of the test.
Employment Prospects
Schools recognised by the British Council require their
teachers to have a first degree in any subject and a
recognised ELT qualification such as the Cambridge
CELTA or Trinity College Certificate in TESOL. The
Foundation in ELT is intended as preparation for further
training. Schools which are not recognised may accept
evidence of participation on the FELT as sufficient for
temporary work, although this cannot be guaranteed.
Important note
Completion of the Foundation in ELT does not guarantee
acceptance on the Anglo-Continental CELTA Course. A
separate application and interview will be required.
CELTA Course Discount
Students who attend a FELT Course will receive a £100 discount if they enrol on a CELTA Course within one year.
