optional ~ pre-departure TEFL certification

To better prepare participants for their classroom experience in Chile, CIEE has partnered with the TEFL Institute to bring a preparation and certification program to all interested immersion chile participants. This course is designed to provide you with quality coursework and experiences which will aid you in developing and awareness and mastering teaching skills for the EFL/ESL classroom. This self-monitored course takes approximately 50 hours, is completed at your own pace, and is moderated by university level instructor who will grade your course materials and issue your final grade. Your instructor is there for coaching, mentoring, and feedback too – unique to this online TEFL class!

The four cornerstones of language learning will be addressed: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It covers the basics of language methodology, linguistics, phonetics, and grammar. Teaching the skills of lesson planning, curriculum development, classroom management, and personality and language assessment.

Course Objectives:

• Develop an awareness of the field and practices of TEFL.

• Develop an understanding of the components of the English Language as related to teaching English to non native speakers.

• Develop appropriate lesson plans for your English Language Learners in all skill areas.

• Assess your own learning through quizzes and reflections.

What a great way to get into the teaching groove and prepare you for immersion chile!

A fee will be assessed to participants enrolled in the TEFL course.