SAINT PETERSBURG - RUSSIA
TEFL / TESOL
TEFL / TESOL Saint Petersburg - Russia 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 Russia that is certified
for 130 hours with a teaching English job at the end of the TEFL / TESOL
course.
St. Petersburg – a city of almost five million inhabitants. Known throughout
the world for its beauty and culture, it is often described as the most
Western city in Russia.
The TEFL / TESOL Saint Petersburg - Russia course training centre is located
is located in the heart of the city, near the Winter Palace, Palace Square,
and the Hermitage. A variety of cultural, shopping, and entertainment facilities
are located nearby.
Russia Overview
St. Petersburg is quite
rightly known throughout the world for its beauty and culture. It is quite
unlike the Russian cities that came before it - its strict geometric lines
and elegance are reminiscent of Europe's most alluring capitals. St. Petersburg
is in many ways Russia's adopted child: too European to be Russian, and
yet too Russian to be European. A powerful combination of both East and
West, St. Petersburg is, more than anything, a city born of the passion
of its founder, Czar Peter the Great, to bring an unwilling Russian nation
into the fold of Europe and into the mainstream of history. Built on more
than a hundred islands in the NEA Delta linked by canals and arched bridges,
it is often called the "northern Venice," and its elegant embankments are
reminiscent of those of Paris. The city's focal point is the Admiralty;
its most-visited attraction, a stone's throw away, the Winter Palace. Three
major avenues radiate outward from the Admiralty: Nevsky Prospect (St. Petersburg's
main shopping street), Gorokhovaya Ulitsa, and Voznesensky Prospect.
However there is much more to the city than this. It features a huge variety
of cultural and non-cultural entertainment, all of which is available to
those on a limited budget. The food and transportation in the city are relatively
inexpensive.
The St. Petersburg training center is located in the heart of the city,
near the Winter Palace, Palace Square and the Hermitage. A great variety
of cultural, shopping and entertainment facilities are nearby.
Winters can be cold and the summers hot, but St. Petersburg's climate is
mild compared to that of the more inland areas of Russia.
The
city is on the Baltic Sea, which makes the seasons milder than elsewhere
in Russia. It tends to be somewhat humid all year round.
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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. All course materials and use of all training center facilities
including internet access.
Culture
& Language Classes: Survival Russian language classes & cultural
training
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 Russia
24/7 Support:
during the course with UK/USA staff based in Russia
International
TEFL / TESOL Certificate: Certificate that are accepted world wide
OPTIONAL: Accommodations during the four-week program are
available with host families near the Training Center for an additional
cost of approximately US$500 (paid in Euros). A single bedroom and daily
breakfast is provided, and airport pickup is included.
Accommodation
is NOT included in the price stated below. For more information
about
Accommodation
in Russia.
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The TEFL / TESOL Course Syllabus
The TEFL / TESOL Saint Petersburg - Russia course is held over a week length,
typically Monday - Friday. Class times vary by location, typical schedule
is 9-5 with breaks throughout the day. Some evenings have homework, other
evenings the students are free to enjoy the nightlife.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND TEACHING
SKILLS
1. SESSION ONE: TEACHING AND LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
1.1. AIMS: • To consider teaching theories and approaches which
promote effective learning
• To consider the implications
of this for acquiring and learning a foreign language
2. SESSION TWO: THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER
2.1. AIMS:
• To consider the role of the teacher
with regard to the promotion of effective learning
• To
consider the options we have as teachers and the factors which influence
our choices
3. SESSION THREE: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
3.1. AIMS:
* To consider effective strategies for classroom management
* To look at different resources which are available and how to maximize
their potential
4. SESSION FOUR: USING PUBLISHED MATERIAL AND LESSON PLANNING
4.1. AIMS:
• To consider the essential ingredients
of a well planned lesson
• To introduce a format for lesson
planning
• To review lesson plans produced by previous
students
• To introduce strategies for evaluating lessons
• To analyze how to use a course book effectively
5. SESSION FIVE: PAIR AND GROUP WORK. INSTRUCTION GIVING.
5.1. AIMS:
• To consider ways in which we can maximize
student interaction in the classroom
• To consider ways
of giving effective instructions
6/7. SESSIONS SIX AND SEVEN: TEACHING RECEPTIVE SKILLS
6/7.1. AIMS
• To present a methodological model
for teaching receptive skills (reading and listening)
•
To introduce reading activities and materials
8/9. SESSIONS EIGHT AND NINE: TEACHING VOCABULARY
8/9.1. AIMS:
• To consider strategies for teaching
vocabulary
• To introduce ideas for vocabulary practice
through activities and games
10. SESSION TEN: TEACHING BEGINNERS
10.1. AIMS:
• To experience being taught an unseen
language
• To consider key issues involved in the teaching
of beginners
11/12. SESSIONS ELEVEN AND TWELVE:TEACHING GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT
11/12.1. AIMS:
• To explore the relationship between
context, language form and language function
• To present
a model for introducing new language structures to students
13. SESSION THIRTEEN: CORRECTION TECHNIQUES
13.1. AIMS:
• To consider effective strategies
for correcting student errors
14. SESSION FOURTEEN: LANGUAGE GAMES
14.1. AIMS:
• To consider the value of language
games in the classroom
• To introduce and use a variety
of language games
• To consider ways in which these can
be adapted according to teacher objectives and the needs of students
15. SESSION FIFTEEN: PRODUCTIVE SKILLS: (SPEAKING)
15.1. AIMS:
• To introduce the basic principles
that underpin the teaching of speaking and discussion skills
• To introduce a variety of activities for speaking skills lessons
• To provide an opportunity for peer teaching and evaluation
of the effectiveness of strategies employed
16. SESSION SIXTEEN: PRODUCTIVE SKILLS (WRITING)
16.1. AIMS:
• To introduce the basic principles
that underpin the teaching of writing skills
• To introduce
a variety of activities for writing skills lessons
17. SESSION SEVENTEEN: ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
17.1. AIMS
• To consider the issues involved in
teaching Business English
• To review materials available
for Business English and other areas of English for Specific Purposes
18. SESSION EIGHTEEN: TEACHING CHILDREN, TEACHING IN ONE TO ONE SITUATIONS,
TIME-LINES
18.1. AIMS:
• To consider the specific issues involved
in the teaching of children
• To consider the specific
issues involved in one to one situations
• To review tenses
through time lines
19. SESSION NINETEEN: ASSESSING STUDENT PROGRESS
19.1. AIMS:
• To consider the principles underpinning
good assessment
• To consider ways of conducting initial
assessments and subsequent student progress
• To provide
an opportunity for trainees to engage in a self and peer assessment
process
ENGLISH GRAMMAR
1/2. SESSIONS ONE AND TWO: INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH GRAMMAR
3/4. SESSIONS THREE AND FOUR: PRESENT TENSES
5/6. SESSIONS FIVE AND SIX: PAST TENSES
7/8. SESSIONS SEVEN AND EIGHT: FUTURE TENSES
9. SESSION NINE: MODAL AUXILIARY VERBS, REPORTED SPEECH
10. SESSION TEN: GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES
11. SESSION ELEVEN: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
12. SESSION TWELVE: THE PASSIVE VOICE
13. SESSION THIRTEEN: RELATIVE CLAUSES, PHRASAL VERBS
PHONOLOGY
1. SESSION ONE:
1.1. AIMS:
• To introduce the phonetic symbols
used to represent the sounds of English
• To focus on
‘schwa’
• To outline problems students of
English have reconciling the spelling of English with its pronunciation
2. SESSION TWO:
2.1. AIMS:
• To look at minimal pairs and how they
can aid the process of solving pronunciation problems
•
To look at word stress and stress shifts in words
• To
look at sentence stress
• To look at the effect intonation
has on meaning
3. SESSION THREE:
3.1. AIMS:
• To look at strong and weak forms of
words
• To look at features of connected speech
• To look at sound deletions and mergers |
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Teaching Jobs Overview - Russia
The demand for English is enormous as Russians appreciate the value of learning
the international language of business and commerce. Since there are many
openings in St. Petersburg for newly qualified teachers, most participants
have secured teaching positions before the end of the four-week program.
Salaries are typically equivalent to US$600-800 per month, which is sufficient
to live on and usually offers the chance to save a bit.
The
length of contracts can be flexible and typically is for 3-12 months. Some
contracts include flight reimbursement and free accommodations.
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Accommodation & Communications in Russia
During training, accommodations in a home stay are available, and include
a single bedroom and breakfast. St. Petersburg home-stay families are typically
middle-class, and 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 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 teachers or locals. Some employers will provide accommodations
as part of your contract, usually in an apartment with other teachers
Internet access is available to all trainees, and internet cafes are available
throughout the city.
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Course Start Dates
Course Price
Russia - Saint Petersburg
TEFL / TESOL
• TEFL / TESOL Course
• Culture & Language Classes
• Job Placement Assistance
• 24/7 Support
• International TEFL / TESOL Certificate
$1,695 USD
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~ Accommodation is NOT included in this price
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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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