Introduction

The TESOL Diploma program requires the candidate to complete the TESOL Foundation course which is the Module One of the Diploma Program, and then move up to the Specialization Courses in Modules Two and Three. Whether you are a fresh university graduate, aspiring to step into the world of teaching English to non-native speakers or you are already an accomplished teacher with experience, you can easily enrol with us for our Diploma program.

*Exempted for Experienced Teachers

Overview

Aspirants enrolled in the TESOL Diploma program have to complete 450 hours of study covering a gamut of topics on Teaching Techniques (Language Skills) which includes the four major communicating ways; Classroom Management touching upon Disaster management; Lesson Planning, Teaching children where you will be taught on the difference between teaching adults and children along with a research paper. There will also be a TEC section Teaching English to Children. This comprises of topics on Language learning and language acquisition, Teaching Listening focussing on listening activities to ways to handle mixed groups, classroom materials, Evaluation techniques followed by assignments.

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TESOL Diploma - Curriculum

Duration – 450 hours

Phase 1 - Introduction to TESOL

Language Acquisition

  • Second Language Acquisition
  • Acquisition Vs Learning

EFL teaching

  • Methodologies and Approaches

Learners

  • Language Learners and their levels

Phase 2 - The Study of English

Grammar

  • The structures
  • Contextualizing Grammar

Phonology

  • Segmental
  • Supra-segmental

 

Teaching Vocabulary

Phase 3 - Teaching Techniques (Language Skills)

Part I

  • Teaching speaking
  • Teaching Listening
  • Teaching reading
  • Teaching writing

Part II

  • Context and Language Modelling
  • Communicative ways

Phase 4 - Classroom Management

  • The components
  • Disaster Management
  • Mixed and large groups

Phase 5 - Lesson Planning

  • Guidelines
  • Format
  • Samples

Phase 6 - Need Based Language Teaching

  • EAP
  • ESP
  • Business Communication

Phase 7 - Teaching Young Learners

  • Difference between Adults and YL
  • Difference between Adults and YL
  • Songs, Rhymes, Stories and games

Phase 8 - Text Books and Materials

  • Evaluating Text books
  • Types and use of Materials

Phase 9 - Research and Self Study

 

Young Learners Teachers Training Curriculum

Phase 1: Language learning and language acquisition

  • The Hypothesis
  • The Difference between learning and acquisition
  • Assignment

How do children learn English?

  • Practical approaches to teaching children
  • The levels
  • Language Development and context
  • Assignment

Phase 2: Teaching Listening

  • The importance of listening in the classroom
  • Listening activities
  • Self - Assignment

Teaching Speaking

  • Speaking in the classroom
  • Student talk
  • Introducing language
  • Activities
  • Self - Assignment

Teaching Reading

  • Approaches to reading
  • Building confidence
  • Different Material
  • Assignment

Phase 3: How to handle mixed groups

  • Mixed groups
  • Helpful strategies
  • Group work
  • Assignment

Class Management

  • The teacher
  • The room
  • Rules
  • Working in groups
  • Self-Assignment - not to be submitted

Lesson Planning

  • The need to plan
  • Different ways of planning
  • The framework
  • When things go wrong
  • Assignment

Phase 4: Materials in the classroom

  • Things to make
  • Things to buy
  • Assignment

Stories, games, songs, chants

  • How to use stories
  • Games - some ideas
  • The importance of songs and chants
  • Self-Assignments - not to be submitted

Phase 5: Correction techniques

  • Look at error differently
  • Ways of error correction
  • Assignment

Evaluation techniques

  • The meaning
  • Purpose
  • Formative assessment
  • The continuous system
  • Assignment

Fees and duration

The TESOL Diploma program will equip you with the methods and approaches of teaching TESOL. If you are planning a TESOL career abroad then this internationally recognised course will instill the requisite skills and confidence to prepare you for a teaching career.

The TESOL Canada Diploma program can be completed in 450 hours.

The course can be availed at an affordable fee of 800 USD.

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Support

The trainees enrolling in our course can expect complete guidance from our experienced tutors who are committed to helping the trainees to achieve their learning goals. With years of valuable experience the tutors provide great academic support to the trainees and guide them through all the aspects of teaching giving valuable advice in every step of the way. You can reach out to them via email. They share their expertise and relevant information related to the course content to help you with your queries.

Certification

After successfully appearing for the TESOL Canada Board Exam (TCBE), the candidates will be awarded with an exclusive TESOL Canada certificate that is globally accepted and recognized.

TESOL CANADA

The only Official Centre to provide standards and accreditations to Teachers of English TESOL, French TFSOL and Spanish TSSOL across Canada and worldwide.