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Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Learn how to teach English as a foreign language online and gain an accredited TESOL certificate; your passport to the world.

Global Volunteer Network is proud to announce a partnership with Global English: specialists in online TEFL/TESOL provision since 1996. Global English are now helping GVN volunteers acquire the skills they need to teach English so they can travel, live and contribute meaningfully abroad.

2 courses are offered which will help you get started in your classroom:

The Level 1 TESOL course (70 hours)

The Level 1 TESOL course for teaching young learners (95 hours)

:: Who are these courses for?

The Level 1 TESOL course (70 hours) is for GVN volunteers who wish to start teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Whether you are completely new to teaching or are already a teacher and wish to learn more about TESOL methods, this course is designed to be of practical use to you in the classroom.

The Level 1 TESOL course for teaching young learners (95 hours) adds on key specialist study areas and material for teaching from Kindergarten through to Teenagers, in a wide variety of settings.

Both courses lead to the accredited Preliminary Certificate of TESOL Distance Education Courses, awarded by (ACTDEC - the Accrediting Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses). The 95 hour course also adds on a special Teaching English to Young Learners Certificate from Global English.

All Global English tutors are highly qualified TESOL teachers with international experience and are on hand to offer help or advice during your course.

Course enrollees should either have a degree in any subject or university level entrance qualifications ('A' levels or equivalent). But consideration is also be given to mature applicants who possess significant life experience e.g. in teaching, business, languages or with young people. Global English welcomes applicants whose first language is not English. However, non-native English speakers should possess a high level of written and spoken English and/or English language qualifications, such as C.A.E. or C.P.E. or IELTS.

:: Course Contents

Both courses are divided into 4 modules and include the specialist CD-Rom 'Train to Teach English'. The 70 hour course looks at teaching English both to young learners and adults, with an emphasis on helping you in practical ways in your classroom. So you'll cover the practical elements of teaching, like classroom management (group work and pair work, discipline, correction and classroom sensitivity) as well as the key theory needed for teaching the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. There are comprehensive sections on English Grammar and unlimited tutorial support as you progress.

For a complete module by module list of course contents, click here.

The 95 hour young learner course adds on specific YL material, including sections on: Young learner characteristics, managing your resources, specialist sections on teaching English to Kindergarten, Primary and teenagers, classroom management and motivating your young learners. There is also an excellent section on teaching English with minimal resources, ideal if you are traveling to a country where you won't have ready access to resources and materials.

For further details on this course, click here.

:: Grading and assessment

The course is graded by continuous assessment. There are short tasks and in-depth activities throughout the course with an exam question at the end of module 4. Your tutor will mark your answers and is available if you require any further help. Your final award is based on your performance across all 4 modules and upon successful completion you'll gain a recognised ACTDEC certificate.

:: Course duration

Most Global Volunteer Network trainees work their way through their chosen course in around 2-4 months, although you set the pace of your studies. 6 months is the maximum duration, but this is extendable, if required, for a small extra fee. And as with all Global English courses, you can complete as quickly as you wish, so completion inside a month is possible.

:: Price

Enroll through this page on the link below to take advantage of a special 5% discount negotiated for Global Volunteer Network applicants.

The special Global Volunteer Network prices are as follows:

The Level 1 TESOL course (70 hours)	The Level 1 TESOL for teaching young learners course (95 hours, including your course book*)
$ 350 USD	$ 500 USD
£ 176 GBP	£ 252 GBP
$ 370 AUD	$ 530 AUD
EUR 220	EUR 310

* Please note that the Level 1 TESOL for teaching young learners course (95 hours) comes with a choice of YL course book. Global English will add £5 to your course fee in you live outside the UK for recorded postage, so that your book arrives with you safely.

You can pay for your course in 2 payments if you wish, by using your Visa or MasterCard, for no extra fee

Click here to view the GE data protection policy. Also, please read GE terms and conditions of service before enrolling. For more information about GE, please visit www.global-english.com. If you would like to take one of the Global English Level 2 courses, then the GVN discount will still apply.

:: Enrolment

To enrol today and take advantage of the GVN discount, simply add the promotion code GVN to the 'other information box' in the secure enrolment form and we will automatically apply the discount. You can get started the same day!

Any questions? Then contact Global English here.

Ready to Start? Then enrol here.