English as a Foreign Language

TOEFL

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is used in college and university settings. Scores on the test are required by more than 4,300 two- and four-year colleges and universities, professional schools, and sponsoring institutions.
The test is offered on computer throughout most regions of the world including Canada.

You will be able to participate in active conversation. You will develop a more complex understanding of grammar and improve reading and listening skills.

You will communicate effectively with a wide vocabulary and accurate grammar. You will develop analytical reading skills, complex writing skills and the ability to professionally debate and defend your opinions. You will easily understand the television, movies, the newspaper and academic reading.

Is required as prerequisite for admission into most of the universities in North America and also for Immigration. Students may require 12 to 24 weeks of study depending on their proficiency level.

This program prepares the students for the test with expert lessons, strategies and essay writing. Students will practice nearly 600 probable questions and participate in simulated TOEFL exams.

The TEFL Teacher Training Program at Young People’s Language School is an ideal program for local university graduates who would like to teach English abroad as well as for experienced English teachers from around the world who would like to improve their language skills and brush up on current language teaching methodology. YPLS also houses ESL programs for elementary, high-school and university age students, so you will have the opportunity to get involved right on site!

The TEFL certificate is equivalent to the TESL and TESOL certificates offered at other training institutions. What the above acronyms all refer to is the same: programming and certification either to take on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching positions in non-English speaking countries at various levels - including elementary, high school, college, university -, or to take on English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching positions in English speaking countries at various non-degree-granting adult language schools.

Program Structure:

Participants can complete the 60-hour program or a 100-hour program in the evenings or during the day. Courses are offered seminar-style with limited class sizes. Participants will complete Level I with 14 foundational lessons, Level II with 4 elective lessons selected from the indicated options, and Level III as the practicum component.

Level I �Language Teaching Foundations (42 hours)

1. Introduction to Language Educational Theory

2. Second Language Acquisition Theory

3. Classroom Management Practices

4. Curriculum and Syllabus Design

5. Unit Plans, Lesson Plans and Teaching Materials

6. Educational Technology

7. Second Language Testing

8. The Receptive Skills: Reading

9. The Receptive Skills: Listening

10. The Productive Skills: Writing

11. The Productive Skills: Speaking

12. The Sub-Skills: Grammar

13. The Sub-Skills: Vocabulary

14. The Sub-Skills: Pronunciation



Level II �Elective Modules (12 hours)

Prerequisite: Level I or equivalent

Please select 4 of the following 6 options.

1. Team Teaching

2. Cross-Cultural Communication

3. Using Songs, Games and Drama in EFL and ESL Classes

4. Standardized Testing and Teaching Test Preparatory Courses

5. Computer Assisted Language Learning and Teaching (CALL)

6. Tips and Tools for Finding English Teaching Positions Overseas, Application Procedures and Contract Negotiation



Level III �Practicum (6 hours)

Prerequisite: Level I and Level II

1. Classroom Observation

2. Practice Teaching



Special Interest Workshops:

3-hour special interest workshops are available to everyone interested in becoming a more effective teacher.

1. Time Management for Teachers

2. Bilingualism

3. Teaching Academic English for Post-Secondary Levels

4. Teaching Business English

5. Multiple Literacies in English

6. Evaluating Students in Class and Marking Tests and Assignments

7. Preparing a Teaching Portfolio

8. Tutoring EFL and ESL

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