BUENOS AIRES - ARGENTINA
TEFL / TESOL
TEFL / TESOL Buenos Aires - Argentina is a 4 week international (Teaching
English as a Foreign Language) TEFL / (Teachers of English to Speakers of
Other Languages) TESOL training course program in Argentina that is certified
for 150 hours with a teaching English job at the end of the TEFL / TESOL
course.
You become an internationally qualified TEFL / TESOL English teacher with
the help and guidance of our experienced teachers and assistants. You gain
knowledge of teaching practices and classroom experience allowing you to
build and develop your own teaching style.
The TEFL / TESOL Buenos Aires - Argentina course training centre is in the
fashionable Recoleta district of Buenos Aires. The district of the Recoleta
is considered not only a site of deep historical interest but also the most
glamorous neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. Within a few blocks of each other
there are many art galleries, parks, fairs, museums, bars and excellent
restaurants.
Argentina Overview
Buenos Aires is the capital
of Argentina, the 7th largest country in the world. It is an energetic and
seductive port city, which stretches south-to-north along the Rio de la
Plata and has been the gateway to Argentina for centuries. "Porteños", as
the natives of Buenos Aires are known, possess an elaborate and rich cultural
identity. They value their European heritage highly. Italian and German
names outnumber Spanish names and the lifestyle and architecture are markedly
more European than any other in South America. One of the world's finest
opera houses, the "Teatro Colon", flourishes here on the plains alongside
the river. "Porteños" are intensely involved in the life and culture of
their city, and they will gladly share the secrets of Buenos Aires if you
lend an ear and relate your own stories in return.
So why visit Argentina? The huge metropolis of Buenos Aires is one of the
most exciting, charming and fascinating of all South American capitals.
It's an immensely enjoyable place just to wander about, stopping off for
an espresso or an ice cream, or people-watching, or shopping, or simply
soaking up the unique atmosphere. Its many barrios, or neighbourhoods, are
startlingly different, some decadently old-fashioned, others very modern,
but all of them oozing character. Added to that, Buenos Aires is the country's
gastronomic centrepiece and boasts a frenzied nightlife that makes it one
of the world's great round-the-clock cities.
Add to this, the Andes, Patagonia and its glacial region, the huge Iguazú
falls, gauchos, skiing in the southern lake district
and
not to mention miles of beaches to the south of Buenos Aires and you've
got a very interesting location to explore.
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What's included in the TEFL / TESOL Course
TEFL /
TESOL Course: 4 week TEFL / TESOL training course that is internationally
recognized.
Job Placement
Assistance: During your TEFL / TESOL course we assist you in finding
the Teaching English Job and lifestyle that is right for you in Argentina
24/7 Support:
during the course with UK/USA staff based in Argentina
International
TEFL / TESOL Certificate: Certificate that are accepted world wide
Airport
pick up: One of our staff will pick up you from airport and take
you to your accommodation
OPTIONAL: The following accommodation options are available;
student residence, homestay with an Argentinean family, private room in
a shared apartment or a private apartment . Accommodation prices for the
duration of the
course
range from $450 to $750 USD.
Accommodation is NOT included in the
price stated below. For more information about
Accommodation
in Argentina.
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The TEFL / TESOL Course Syllabus
The TEFL / TESOL Buenos Aires - Argentina course is a practical and thorough
course designed for candidates that have no previous experience in English
teaching. It is also suitable for candidates that have some experience but
no formal training in the TEFL / TESOL field.
During the 4 week course you will become familiar with the principles of
successful EFL teaching and start developing the practical skills that you
will need to teach effectively.
This is an accent tolerant course. The style of English you use is not important
as long as it is correct within its own rules (e.g. Americans can teach
using correct American spoken English, vocabulary, spelling, etc.) You will
be expected to teach the style of English you feel most comfortable with
and use it consistently.
To help you learn how to teach in the shortest possible time, the TEFL /
TESOL Buenos Aires - Argentina is an intensive study programme comprises
a total of 150 hours:
CLASSROOM TRAINING
The difficulties of learning a language - Initial introduction
to learning a foreign language and the difficulties involved in teaching
and learning.
Speaking and pronunciation - How
to teach speaking and pronunciation is presented, showing what speaking
activities look like, practice drills for fluency and pronunciation,
role play and related techniques. To reinforce what you have learned,
you will design your own speaking and pronunciation lesson plans.
Vocabulary - How to teach vocabulary. A range
of strategies to present, remember and test vocabulary are taught.
Ideas for vocabulary work in the class are discussed. Through group
work, you will practice the elicitation techniques you learned in
class.
Listening - How to teach listening is presented,
showing what real life listening in the classroom is and what listening
sequences look like. To reinforce what you have learned, you will
design your own listening lesson plans.
Reading -
How to teach reading is presented, what is really involved in
real life reading and what reading sequences look like. To reinforce
what you have learned, you will design your own reading lesson plans.
Writing - How to teach writing is presented,
showing tasks that stimulate writing, how to give feedback on writing
and what writing sequences look like. To reinforce what you have learned,
you will design your own writing lesson plans.
Grammar:
Language functions and analysis - How to teach grammar. Grammar
practice games and activities are investigated, showing you how to
turn grammar into a fun and interesting lesson. You will also learn
how to teach the most important English language functions.
Structure and Organisation - Trainees are presented
with strategies on how to present explanations and instructions based
on levels and age. Also presented are teaching models that influence
current teaching practices. To reinforce what you have learned, you
will design and present your own teaching structures.
Teacher language - The theme "taught or entertained" is investigated,
presenting actual teaching strategies used by experienced teachers
on "how to teach and entertain." The importance of clear instructions
is discussed. To reinforce what you have learned, you will demonstrate
the proper language to be used when teaching.
TEFL
for children - What difference does age make to language learning
is investigated. You will learn practical techniques for teaching
children.
ESP (English for Special Purposes) Business
English - You will learn about ESP (Business English), its definition,
terminology, areas of specialisation. How to prepare ESP lesson plans,
ESP books and supplementary material are discussed. Practical ESP
lesson management strategies and ESP concept checking exercises are
presented. Based on different areas of specialisation, you will develop
your own ESP lesson plans to be presented during teaching practice
sessions.
Classroom Interaction - Patterns of
classroom interaction, questioning drills and group work will be discussed.
You will learn about classroom discipline and how to deal with discipline
episodes.
EFL Course books and Supplementary Material
- The most widely used EFL course books are introduced, different
equipment to use, their advantages and disadvantages are discussed.
You will develop your own learning resources to be used during teaching
practice sessions.
Delivering feedback - You are
presented with feedback techniques, learn how to correct students
and how to correct mistakes in oral and written work.
Individual (One to One) Teaching - You will learn about individualisation
strategies and lesson preparation for one to one teaching. You will
put into practice the learned theories in an individual (one to one)
project to be presented later in class.
LESSON PLANNING
Group lesson planning - You will plan lessons in groups
under the supervision of your course trainer. These lesson plans will
serve as the basis for future teaching practice to both peers and
non-English speaking students.
Individual lesson
planning - You will create your own individual teaching practice
lesson plans from original material gathered and put together by you
under the guidance and supervision of your course trainer.
TEACHING PRACTICE
Trainer demonstrations
- There will be 4, 2 hour demonstration classes given by your
course trainer. At the end of each demonstration class, there will
be a question and answer session.
Teaching practice
- There will be 8, 1 hour teaching practice sessions. You will
teach to classes of non-English speakers. The classes you teach are
grouped into beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. You will
be observed and get feedback from your course trainer.
Peer group teaching practice - There are 8 micro-teaching sessions
where you teach practice lessons to your class peers. The sessions
are observed, assessed and critiqued by your course trainer and your
class peers.
Individual (one to one) assignment -
Your individual assignment requires you to interview a non-English
speaker and write a study plan based on his/her needs. This assignment
is part of the Business English teaching module.
Teaching
practice critique - There are verbal and written feedback sessions
from your peers and course trainer.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Job Workshops - You will be introduced to the
requirements of the job market, job interview questions/answers and
world-wide job possibilities. You will also be given information about
local requirements regarding employment, pay, bank
accounts and other important practical issues associated with getting
a job.
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Teaching Jobs Overview - Argentina
It is easy to find teaching jobs in Argentina if you have an accredited
certificate.
Argentina is still a great favourite for EFL teachers and it is rapidly
regaining its status as the most prestigious country in South America. Tourism
and foreign investment are booming.
So far, all students that have studied with us have wanted to stay on and
work in Buenos Aires have done so.
TEFL / TESOL Buenos Aires - Argentina is always being asked for teachers
by language schools as early as the first week of a new course.
TEFL / TESOL Buenos Aires - Argentina graduates have usually found work
within a week of finishing the course at full market rates.
It is, however, almost impossible to organize a job in Buenos Aires before
going there. Language schools have become stricter,
and
most will now demand a TEFL / TESOL qualification and/or some teaching experience.
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Visa to Argentina
If you have a European Union, USA, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand
passport IGNORE THIS SECTION because you DO NOT need a tourist visa to enter
Argentina.
If you DO NOT have a passport from a European Union country, the USA, Canada,
Australia or New Zealand then please make sure that you do the following:
1) Check with your country's Argentinean embassy or consulate to find out
what your specific entry requirements are to cover the 28 day TEFL / TESOL
course period.
2) Before you send a deposit you must check with your nearest Argentinean
embassy or consulate as to exactly what you need to do in order to apply
for a tourist visa to enter Argentina.
In order to take the course you must have a tourist visa that will allow
you to stay in Argentina for 5 weeks.
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Accommodation & Communications in Argentina
During training, accommodations in a home stay or shared apartment are available.
Buenos Aires home stay families open their middle-class, often single-parent,
households to our trainees. They may or may not have children living at
home. All host families live in attractive homes in safe neighborhoods.
In your host family's home, you will have your own bedroom and either a
shared or private bathroom. You will be given a key to the house or apartment
and are free to come and go as you please (though, as a guest living with
a host family, you should be sure to respect the routine of the people you
are staying with). Host families provide breakfast and dinner, and enjoy
spending time during meals chatting with students - typically, home stays
provide an excellent way to get to know the local culture and language.
After training, you will most likely rent a room in an apartment or house
with other students or Argentines. Some employers will provide a room for
you, either shared or single (usually in an apartment with other teachers)
and provide you with a monthly stipend.
Internet access is available to all trainees. After training, the common
locutorios offer both phone and Internet access for one to two pesos per
hour of Internet use. You may also print, scan, burn CDs, etc. at locutorios.
International calling cards or local prepaid telephone cards are required
to make international calls. Telephone cards are can be obtained at a kiosco,
locutorio, or newsstand. The cards may be used in either public phones (common
in Buenos Aires) or private phones simply by calling the company indicated
on the card (long-distance operators typically speak Portuguese, English
and Spanish).
Foreigners can
buy cell phones in Argentina as long as they have a "pre-paid" plan (prepago).
Some common companies that offer this service are: Telefónica, Movistar,
Personal, and CTi.
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Course Start Dates
Course Price
Argentina - Buenos Aires
TEFL / TESOL
• TEFL / TESOL Course
• Job Placement Assistance
• 24/7 Support
• International TEFL / TESOL Certificate
• Airport pick up
$1,995 USD
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~ Accommodation is NOT included in this price
Apply Now - TEFL / TESOL Argentina - Buenos Aires
To begin the process of signing up for a English Teaching TEFL / TESOL Program
please complete the application form.
This application process is free and you are under no financial obligation
until we accept your application, and request your written commitment and
payment.
• Fill in all areas of the application form
• Provide a convenient phone number so we can call you
• Make sure you say why you have chosen this course and your objectives
for teaching English
• Check that your email address and phone number are correct
• Submit your application and we will get back to you soon
You MUST be & have the following before signing
up if you plan on working in one of the counties.
1) Be a Native English Speaker from one of the following countries: United States, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand.
2) Have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution is any subject
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