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Courses "Linking the world through Language!" - Our Mission
ATA TESOL College's experienced team of educators have designed a comprehensive series of academic, employment-focused "Teacher(s) of English to Speakers of Other Languages" (TESOL) Programs to suit every persons specific career needs. Our curriculum and training exceeds international certification standards so that YOU can Get Paid to Travel and Teach English with confidence, anywhere worldwide. Picture: Hamburg, Germany. We have programs and courses to suit all study needs and academic levels, from the inexperienced to the seasoned ESL professional. Whether you are new to the field of teaching English or already a teacher desiring a specialized TESOL upgrade, we offer you convenient employment focused courses with flexible study options including in-class, online or by correspondence. With our specialized training and certification, your global employment opportunities are limitless, and your new or additional TESOL qualifications will enable you to find a much higher paying job, better position and better work conditions. We GUARANTEE you a job and support you every step of the way! The Core "Standard TESOL Course" The Core "Standard TESOL Course" qualifies you to teach English in over 80 countries around the world, even at home. Material covers TESOL communication, conversation, listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar, and overseas employment. Specifically, we will cover these topics: -Preparing to Teach English Overseas -40 Classroom TESOL Approaches and Methods -Conversation, Pronunciation and Communication -Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing -Lesson Planning and Teacher Preparation -Phonology and Linguistics -Grammar Review -Communicative Approach -Activity-Based Learning -Promoting Dynamic Student/Teacher Interaction -Pedagogy -Teacher and Student Role Reversal -Video Training and Analysis -Music, Song, and Media for Language Acquisition -Teaching Philosophy (Positive Attitude, Humour) -English for Special Purposes (Courses and Career Options) -Overseas Teaching/Work/Travel Information and Tips -Culture Shock -Finding an English Teaching Job Overseas -Current Employment Contacts and Connections -Obtaining Tutoring Contracts in Addition to your Regular TESOL Employment -Teaching/Tutoring Locally -TESOL and the Internet -The Hidden Secrets on How to Make the Most Money Possible while Teaching Overseas	TESOL Certificate Programs Our 120-hour Advanced TESOL Teacher Certification programs and our 240-hour Professional TESOL Teacher Certification programs are designed for individuals who desire to travel and teach English internationally. These programs are popular for people ready to grab their backpacks for a year or two abroad. An unparalleled life-changing experience awaits you! TESOL Diploma Programs Our TESOL Diploma Programs are designed for people who love language teaching, and wish to make a longer-term career from teaching English and TESOL administration. ESL teachers and academics worldwide also take our Diploma programs to enhance their present credentials, or to make the transition from local to overseas employment. Expand your TESOL knowledge base, upgrade your TESOL credentials, and elevate your pay with a ATA TESOL Diploma. Our 360-hour Advanced TESOL Teacher Diploma Program and our 600-hour Professional TESOL Teacher Diploma Program offer the perfect blend of theory, practice, and variety, so as to ensure a well-rounded and effective academic-based TESOL education. Maximize your teaching potential! Specialization Courses The specialization courses were designed to make you more marketable as well as teach you specialty skills. We offer nine specialization courses: Teaching Grammar, small or corporate Business English, TOEFL Preparation, Teaching Children English, Teaching Adults English, Tourism English, Tutoring English, Teaching Practicum, Computer English, Legal English and Medical English. All specialization courses are 60 credit hours long and all available online or by correspondence, worldwide. Teaching Grammar You may know the rules of grammar, but do you know how to teach it effectively? Perfect the skills that will form the foundation of every TESOL lesson you teach, and improve your overall verbal communication effectiveness. more information Teaching Business English The international business place has chosen English as the global language of communication. Specialize in the TESOL field with the widest array of employment, tutoring and consulting possibilities. more information Teaching TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Preparation Studied aggressively by millions of ESL students worldwide annually. Their TOEFL score will be a major factor in determining university entrance in North America, or their ability to secure a job (or to qualify for job advancement) in their home country. more information Teaching Children English Teaching children: the most fun you'll ever have in a TESOL classroom if you are prepared! A large portion of the TESOL positions abroad will involve teaching children. more information Teaching Adolescents English English Teens Worldwide are Preparing for Brighter Futures… The Key to Their Success is Being Able to Know and Use the English Language. Teaching a classroom of teenagers requires using a combination of creativity, flexibility and explicit structure. The dynamics within these classes are quite unique. Teachers will be faced with a group of students who may be shy or outgoing, motivated or lacking enthusiasm. more information Teaching English to Adults Adults are voluntary learners with unique and often diverse needs and individual requirements. Learn the skills necessary to teach adults in an effective manner, while keeping them motivated to succeed. more information Teaching Tourism English The fastest growing industry in the world is in desperate need of English teachers. more information Tutoring English Tutoring English full time or "on the side" is as popular as teaching in regular English classrooms. Tutor privately one to one, in small groups, over the phone, on the Internet, or virtually anywhere. Supplement your income by learning how to specialize in tutoring basic or specialized English. more information Teaching Computer English Teach people worldwide how to learn English using computer programs and the Internet. Also referred to as CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning). more information Teaching Practicum Teaching, like any other skill, requires practice. Teaching under the guidance of qualified and experienced teachers helps to create new teachers who are confident and well trained. more information Independent Study Elective Open your mind and expand your horizons. ATA TESOL College has created an Independent Study Elective course for those with an inquisitive mind and an adventurous nature. This course allows you to research, analyse and present a TESOL-related topic of interest and receive certification for it! more information Teaching Legal English Law students and foreign business people worldwide who do not speak English as their native language are filling up classrooms, and are looking for teachers who specialize in teaching legal terminology, concepts and attitudes. more information Teaching Medical English Nurses, doctors and other foreign medical professionals must be proficient in medical knowledge, terminology and concepts in order to work in a native-English speaking country, or to advance in their present position at home. Become certified to teach the necessary skills to ensure they succeed. more information Teaching ESL Locally Learn how to teach English in USA, Canada, Australia, England, or in any other native English speaking country. Millions of students study English daily in native English speaking countries. Teach English in ESL schools in your home country by learning how and what to teach, where to look for work, and how to promote yourself as a local English teacher and/or tutor. more information ATA TESOL - YOUR PASSPORT TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY!	Picture: Osaka, Japan. The Foundation TESOL Teacher Certification Course is equivalent in academic content and quality whether studied in-class or by distance education. The TESOL Certificate you receive is exactly the same whether you study in-class, online or by correspondence. Distance education students are welcome to attend the in-class course anywhere, at any time in the future. In-Class TESOL Course Info: WHAT IS The Foundation TESOL Teacher Certification? It is the first mandatory part of the various TESOL programs offered by the ATA TESOL College. For example, it is part 1 of the 2-part Program 1 (Advanced TESOL Teacher Certificate-120 Hours). It is classed as a 60-Hour course, and takes at least 60 hours to complete. In-Class TESOL Course Components: 28 hours of in-class instructor-led lecture and teacher training. 12 hours of out-of-class of creative lesson planning, presentation preparation, readings and exercises during the week of the course. 20 hours of readings plus exam to be completed after the course at student's convenience. 28 + 12 + 20 = 60 Hours of Study TESOL Foundation Certificate is awarded at the end of the in-class course. The 60-Hour Specialization course(s) that you registered for are to be completed either online or by correspondence.