Trinity Cert TESOL Course - the only globally recognised equivalent to the CELTA

課程目標  Course objectives

Trainees will be expected to demonstrate the following learning outcomes on completion of the course:

1. Knowledge of the main grammatical, lexical and phonological features of standard English
2. Awareness of the learning needs of individuals or groups of learners, and of the motivation of learners in a variety of cultures and contexts
3. Ability to establish rapport and create and maintain learners’ interest
4. Ability to draw up a range of lesson plans with clear and achievable aims, using appropriate methods for learners with various needs
5. Ability to manage and stimulate active participation among a class of learners and provide a relevant learning environment and learning opportunities in relation to their learning objectives
6. Ability to evaluate, use and adapt published material and create simple teaching material, which may include using the internet, visual aids, audio, video and ICT
7. Broad understanding of the main advantages and disadvantages of various language teaching approaches
8. Ability to evaluate their own effectiveness as teachers and to work co-operatively as members of a teaching team
9. Awareness of the need to continue their development as ESOL teachers
10. Awareness of the means of finding a TESOL post after training and of the main issues relevant to employment in this area

課程架構  Course structure 

The course length is around 130 timetabled hours per trainee, and 70 non-timetabled hours (a total qualification time around 200 hours).

Timetabled hours will include:

• supervised input
• teaching and observation
• preparation for teaching and completion of the Teaching Practice Portfolio
• preparation and completion of the Learner Profile
• preparation and completion of the Unknown Language Journal
• preparation for the Materials Assignment.

The 70 non-timetabled hours will include:

• reading, research, assignment writing and lesson preparation.

The qualification is made up of five course units which include

• Unit 1: Teaching Skills
• Unit 2: Language Awareness & Skills
• Unit 3: Learner Profile
• Unit 4: The Materials Assignment
• Unit 5: Unknown Language

本課程總監及講師均經過Trinity College London審核及認可

Approved Course Director and Tutors

Course tutors are approved by Trinity College London and have extensive experience in teacher training across various education sectors, in materials design and as authors, as well as in presenting papers and workshops at conferences.

參加者不限教學經驗，尤其適合有意取得TESOL國際證照者

Who should apply for this course?

Novice or experienced teachers interested in developing their classroom based skills and theoretical knowledge. Experienced teachers without a formal qualification will also benefit from the course. 

英語口說及書寫能力均需達CEFR C1，英國文化協會對於學員之篩選保有決定權，並會透過面談了解報名者之經歷

Application requirement

Course participants must have a high level of competence in spoken and written English, whether English is their first, second or additional language.

The minimum entry level is CEFR C1. Only recognized proficiency test results will be accepted where the exam included a speaking and writing component. Entry is at the discretion of the Course Director and applicants without a formal English qualification may be offered entry without an official exam.

There is also a pre-course interview to determine suitability for the course.