Radio Segment
Saturday night live will air discussions with companies that run TESOL courses
There are countless TESOL courses 'out there.' Before enrolling, ask these questions:-
a) Do I really need a TESOL certificate?
b) Have you compared courses and costs?
c) Have you researched the TESOL provider's 'bona fides'
d) Is the company easily contactable with clear 'Money back' provisions
e) does the TESOL Provider make claims that seem 'unreal?' - if so, they probably are
As always, the Latin term applies when enrolling in any TESOL course:- Caveat Emptor
Latest updates to academic journals for students of TESOL courses
Philippine ESL Journal July 2010
Asian EFL Journal December 2010 edition
TESOL Journal December 2010
Asian ESP Journal February 2011
TESOL Certificate Courses
TESOL FM in conjunction with TESOL Asia and the Asian EFL Group will deliver 3 TESOL Certificate courses on-line from Mid 2011. An attendance based course option in the Philippines and Korea exists.
a) 60 hour free TESOL Certificate (on-line) - for beginners, those seeking basic TESOL training or Certificate
b) 120 hour Certificate (on-line) - includes, theory, videos, and written responses ($299.00)
c) 120 hour Certificate in conjunction with VEDEC Korea - licensed government provider - on-line and attendance based ($790.00)
d) 150 hour Certificate includes course (b) plus 4 units of ESP - especially useful for those going to China ($325.00)
Free TESOL Certificate.
This Certificate will commence May 30th, 2011. The certificate will note that it is 60 hours of course work study. Enrollment is limited to 23 enrollments per month.
The course components of 6 units include:-
a) Second Language Acquisition theory
b) Changing Methodologies - an overview
c) Task based teaching
d) Holistic Method
e) Culture in language learning
f) The theory of PPP and its position in TBLT
As the course is entirely self study (with one comprehensive written paper) the TESOL FM group will deliver this free to members of TESOL FM.
The advanced courses will commence June 2011. The Advanced TESOL Certificate will be supported by the Asian EFL Group, VEDEC group, TESOL Korea, and named universities who will offer credit for those graduates who go on to Masters studies.
As always, before undertaking any TESOL Certificate, read the web site I-TAA for an overview on "what is out there" in relation to TESOL courses and which one you really need. For the absolute beginner there are other courses (not connected to this site) that are well worth taking.
