Working in English Language Teaching
2nd Edition
2nd Edition
Published on 28. April 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-7494-4020-6 (ISBN)
Description
Are you confused by the welter of different qualifications and approaches to English language teaching? Are you thinking of entering the profession, either as part of a gap year or for the longer term, but are unsure of which route to take? If so, this guide to getting into, and succeeding in, the world of English language teaching should help you make the right decisions. Clearly explaining the difference between TEFL, ELT, TESOL, EAP, ESP and the mass of other acronyms that surround this career, the guide is also packed with cautionary tales and practical advice from people involved in teaching English both abroad and in the UK. Showing you how to enter, progress in and move between different ELT pathways, this up-to-date new edition also includes details of the various qualifications offered and will help you to assess the institutions that provide and accredit such qualifications. It also includes an update on qualifications required for the ELT in the post-16 section in the UK.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 16 to 18 years
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
283 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-4020-6 (9780749440206)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Person
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.
Content
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.
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
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