General English & Teaching Methodology
This course is for overseas teachers wishing to improve their own English and simultaneously gain additional knowledge on the principles and practice of teaching to young learners.
The course enables participants to:
- Gain confidence in using the English language.
- Reflect critically on current language teaching methodology.
- Share ideas and develop as teachers.
- Extend their awareness of the principles and practice of teaching to young learners.
- Evaluate and explore materials and resources for younger learners.
Methodology
Each session employs current language teaching methodology to reflect participants' classroom practice. Each session contains language instruction and pedagogic practice.
Course Details
In the General English classes we work with a coursebook, concentrating on the four main skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing. As well as these four main skills we will also work on other key areas to help develop your fluency and accuracy - pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and idioms. Speaking & Listening is an extra opportunity for fluency and pronunciation practice.
The afternoon will vary according to the particular needs, teaching context and interests of the group. However, there are standard components that will be taught throughout the course. These are: ELT methodology, language analysis, language input, a visit to a UK primary school (not late July/August). Participants will experience and reflect on different activities and techniques used in teaching English to primary students and have opportunities to evaluate and share ideas.
| Course Summary | |
|---|---|
| Course code | GE20TM |
| Available in | Oxford, Brighton, London, Bournemouth |
| Start dates | See Fees & Dates |
| Course duration | 2 weeks |
| Lessons per week | 27 |
| Lesson duration | 50 minutes |
Sample Timetable
Please note that this is the outline of a typical course. Some units may alter in content.
Week 1
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00-10:15 | Introduction | General English | General English | General English | General English |
| 10:45-12:00 | Tour and induction | General English | General English | General English | General English |
| 12:20-13:15 | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening |
| 14:15-15:15 | Classroom language | Phonology | Vocabulary | Grammar activities | Projects |
| 15:30-16:30 | Songs, rhymes & chants | Technology in the classroom |
Week 2
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00-10:15 | General English | General English | General English | General English | General English |
| 10:45-12:00 | General English | General English | General English | General English | General English |
| 12:20-13:15 | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening | Speaking & listening |
| 14:15-15:15 | Phonology and nursery rhymes | Story telling | Q & A with a primary teacher | Resources | Course evaluation and farewell |
| 15:30-16:30 | Using drama | Games for learning |