Our two-day Intensive Introduction to TESOL course is the best way of learning about Teaching English, and the perfect start to your TEFL career. Who the Course is for What You'll Learn Course Structure and Input Extra Value Dates and Prices 2008 Frequently Asked Questions Apply Now

  Our intensive, and informative weekend courses are the perfect introduction to the world of TEFL (teaching English).

• If you want to travel around the world and earn money as a TEFL teacher in different countries, this course is ideal.

• If you are thinking of a change of career, this course will tell you whether teaching English is right for you.

• If you are planning to spend a gap-year teaching, we will give you all your need to know about TEFL teaching.

• If you are planning to take a 4 or 5-week TESOL Certificate course and you want to improve your chances of passing, this course will give you a tremendous advantage.

For over 10 years we have been helping people like you become successful TEFL teachers. Our courses are designed and run by experts - fully qualified EFL teaching professionals with many years of experience in TEFL.

The course is fun, it's effective, and it's great value for money.
The special features of our programme will ensure that you find the weekend stimulating and very informative. Our methods and materials will give you a unique practical insight into the TEFL profession.

We concentrate on practical ideas, showing you dozens of essential TEFL classroom techniques for ensuring your lessons are a success. During the weekend you will cover all the fundamental principles of TEFL teaching.

You will...

• See a huge variety of successful TEFL teaching methods

• Receive advice about dozens of practical teaching techniques

• Feel more confident about preparing and teaching EFL lessons

• Experience the life of a busy EFL language school

• Understand more about English grammar

• Know whether Teaching English As A Foreign Language is for you

• Become familiar with many TEFL materials

• Get a great deal of personal attention from our expert trainers

• Feel better prepared for success on our Trinity TESOL Certificate courses

No experience is required - the course is open to everyone.

Non-native English speakers are also welcome. We have had participants from Austria, Germany, France, Greece, Japan, Turkey, and Spain on our courses. What's more, it's stress-free as there are no tests to take, no exams to pass

You'll also get great job guidance and handy hints about how to make sure your CV gets the attention it deserves when you apply for your first TEFL job.

The courses run from 9.00am on Saturday to 5.15pm on Sunday. That's two days of practical advice and essential guidance about being a confident classroom TEFL teacher.


You'll have all these sessions:

• Introduction to Teaching English - You'll get to grips with some of the basic terms and concepts of English grammar

• Reading Lessons - You'll learn how to use different sorts of texts in a reading lesson, and how to make reading easier and more enjoyable

• Teaching Vocabulary - English has a huge vocabulary, and our session gives you practical ideas for helping students learn effectively.

• Speaking Activities - You'll find out how to give your students the fluency practice they need with activities they find interesting and useful. You'll also discover the secrets of the effective use of pair and groupwork.

• Phonology - Discover how to help students improve their accent so they sound more natural and more confident in English. A very important skill indeed!

• Published and Authentic Materials - We'll show you some of the best TEFL books on the market - including the ones we have written!

• Teaching Grammar - Grammar is easy when you have the right materials and use the right methods. This session will show you how.

• Visual Aids, Games and Warmers - Find out how to start a lesson with a bang, as well as useful ideas for developing students' interaction and confidence in English.

• Writing Lessons - We'll show you how to make writing fun and interesting for learners of all ages and abilities.

• Listening Lessons -You'll learn how to structure a listening lesson using songs, interviews and more.

• Lesson Planning - What goes into a good lesson? We'll show you in this session.

And that's not all ...

You'll get great TEFL careers advice, information about important EFL exams and our handy guide: '10 Secrets of TESOL' in our last session of the weekend.

We'll also tell you about the next step - getting a professional qualification in TESOL.

You also get an extra day, FREE - you can come on Friday morning before the course, observe our expert EFL teachers teaching in our international classes. It's a great opportunity to see the latest TEFL techniques in action, and to see what EFL learners find difficult about learning English.

That's not all. We'll also give you a chance to lead a conversation class with our students, and try your hand at learning another language from scratch.

Three days for the price of two - that's great added value for your money!

Q: Do I need an 'Intro' for a job ?
A: No - but added confidence and ability will help you find a better job, perhaps with better pay. On completion of the course, we will give you a detailed certificate which can be used in support of a TEFL job application. We also include a session offering practical advice about how to get a job teaching English without a formal TEFL qualification.

Q: How practical is the course?
A: Very, you will work through the kind of activities students themselves do and learn through hands-on, practical tasks. Remember - You also observe our TEFL teachers in action by coming in for the FREE extra day on the Friday before the weekend course.

Q: What can I do after the course?
A: Previous participants have managed to find EFL teaching work in countries as varied as the UK, Japan, Germany, Latin America, Tibet and Spain. Quite a few people decide to go on to our Trinity Certificate in TESOL courses as a result

Q: Do I need an 'Intro' to get on a Certificate course?
A: No, but you will find the experience of an intro course will be invaluable. In particular, your familiarity with much of the essential TEFL terminology and basic classroom skills will give you a huge advantage. On our courses there is an additional benefit: namely priority booking for our Certificate courses.

Q: What happens if I want to do the course, but the dates don't suit me?
A: If you can't make the course you want or if we have to cancel a course, you are very welcome to attend the school to shadow one or more of our teachers at a special rate of just £25.00 per day or part day. This involves observing our fully qualified TEFL teachers in the classroom, and gives you really useful insights into the different elements of successful EFL classroom teaching.

Q: I don't live in Bristol. Can you help me with accommodation?
A: Of course, we have about 50 host families in Bristol and can easily arrange half-board accommodation for the Friday and Saturday nights. Contact us for details.

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