Course Structure

The  course runs over four weeks and is very intensive. you will need to be at the centre between
9.20 and 5.00 every weekday.
There are also assignments to be completed at home in the evening or weekend. Obviously this is a heavy workload and we strongly advise you against undertaking other commitments while on the course

The course consists of several different components:
Input sessions with course tutors
These take place during the morning and will examine both theoretical and practical aspects of EFL teaching, introducing techniques that can be applied to your own lessons. There will also be slots dedicated to the study of grammar, pronunciation and other aspects of the English language.

Teaching Practice
You will complete a minimum of six hours supervised classroom teaching. Classes consist of a minimum of six people and are composed of multi-lingual students already enrolled in the school who attend on a 'Free Lesson' basis.

Observations
You will be required to observe several lessons taught at the School in order to further your ability to assess teacher performance.

Unknown Language Training
You will spend four hours learning an unknown language during the course to help you appreciate the problems faced by learners and encourage you to analyze your own reactions to the experience.

Written assignments
You will be asked to complete a series of journals relating to the components above to help you analyze and reflect upon them.

Learner Profile
You will spend several hours interviewing, teaching and analyzing the language capabilities and study style of a student on a one to one basis.

There is no formal exam at the end of the course. However, trainees take a Language Awareness test in the final week and have the opportunity to meet a Trinity Moderator on the last day of the course.