Working in English Language Teaching - Softcover

Target, Francesca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749440201 ISBN 13: 9780749440206

Publisher: Kogan page, 2003

Synopsis

Illustrated with case studies throughout, Working in English Language Teaching shows readers how to enter, progress and move between different ELT pathways. Updated to include details of the various qualifications available, the text aims to help readers assess the institutions that provide and accredit them.

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About the Author

Francesca Target is a teacher trainer with wide experience of the ELT field. She holds an RSA Diploma in TEFL, a Diploma in Language in the Multicultural Community, an MA in TESOL and currently works in the state sector in London. She is also the co-author of Helping Students to Learn - a guide to learner autonomy.

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Introduction

Is ELT right for you?; Skills and qualities; Good and bad aspects of the job; English Language Teaching today; EFL/ESOL; ESP/EAP; Teaching adults or children

1. The state sector in Britain

Adult education; Teaching in schools; Further education colleges; Government-funded private training providers; Universities

2. The private sector in Britain

Private language schools; Summer schools; Private tutoring; Home teaching; Young learners

3. Teaching abroad

Volunteering; Private tutoring; In-company language teaching; Private language schools; Young learners; Universities

4. Moving and working abroad

Sorting out the paperwork; Your contract; Accommodation; Learning the language; Settling in and making friends

5. Initial qualifications in ELT

Introductory courses; ESOL-specific training; Distance learning certificates; UCLES and Trinity certificates in ELT

6. Specializing and moving up the ladder

Young learners; ELT diploma courses; Postgraduate Certificate of Education courses; Moving on up

7. Getting your first ELT job

Where to look; Voluntary Service Overseas; Your application; Preparing for the interview; The interview; Your first ELT job

8. Related careers

Working in publishing; Translating; Dyslexia support; IT training; ELT recruitment

9. Top tips for a successful career

Your first job; Planning lessons; Teaching; Teaching resources; The students; Getting support; Learning from experience; Working abroad

10. Further information

Recommended reading; Useful Web addresses

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan page
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749440201
• ISBN 13: 9780749440206
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 208