TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification Courses
in Des Moines, IA

Day 1

Introduction to the Course/Materials/Assignments
ESL Warm-Up Games and Exercises
ESL Icebreaker Activities
The Effective Learner
The Effective Teacher
Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Your Classroom

Day 2

Introduction to Educational Theory
Second Language Acquisition
Teaching Across Age and Proficiency Levels
Classroom Management Techniques
Lesson Planning
Living and Working Abroad
Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom

Day 3

Teaching English Grammar
Sample Grammar Lessons
Teaching Vocabulary Techniques
Teaching Speaking and Listening
Teaching Reading
Long-Term Unit Planning
International Trends in ESL Teaching
Effective Cross-Cultural Relations

Day 4

Multiple Intelligence Theory
Teaching Writing
Teaching Pronunciation
Teaching Idioms, Expressions, Phrasal Verbs, and Slang
Organizing the Teaching Workload
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Teaching in a Multicultural Setting

Day 5

Lesson Coordination When Team Teaching
Testing and Evaluating ESL Students
Finding ESL Teaching Jobs
Writing Resumes and Cover Letters
Job Interviews for Teaching Positions
Pre-Departure Planning, Culture Shock, and Adaptation

Day 6

Teaching Practicums
Instructor Feedback and Peer Evaluations
Effective Use of ESL Teaching Resources and Activities
The Globalization of the Job Market
Finding and Using ESL Teaching Resources
Wrap-up/Final Questions

60-Hour Online Component

The Role of the Teacher
Applying Communicative Teaching Theory
Fundamentals of Language Acquisition
Creating Engaging and Educational Lesson Activities
Practicing Lesson and Unit Planning
Giving Instructions to Students
Analysis of ESL Case Studies
Reviewing and Applying ESL Theories and Concepts
Student Correction Techniques
Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Your Classroom
Comprehending Grammatical Structures
Common Grammatical Errors and Misconceptions
Teaching the Twelve Verb Tenses of English
Creative Grammar Activities to Stimulate Communication
Teaching Adverbs, Quantifiers, Gerunds, and Infinitives
Punctuation Rules and Usage
Critical Evaluation of Grammar Lessons and Materials
Student Assessment
Technology in the Classroom
Completion of a 150-Question Online Assignment

10 Key Questions To Ask Any Potential TESOL/TESL/TEFL Course Provider

Choosing the right course is an important decision, and we want to make sure that you have all the information necessary to make the best choice for your future. Before you make a commitment to any TESOL/TESL/TEFL course in Des Moines, we encourage you to ask the following key questions:

1. Does your Des Moines course include interactive ESL teaching skills such as ESL warm-up games, ESL icebreaker activities, and other interactive ESL exercises from day one of your course?
2. Does your course cover cultural sensitivity in the classroom and how to overcome the culture shock that many new teachers experience when teaching abroad for the first time?
3. Does your course cover the latest and most relevant educational teaching theories, namely, Multiple Intelligence Theory, Fundamentals of Language Acquisition, and the Communicative Teaching Theory?
4. Does your Des Moines course include finding and using effective ESL teaching resources and online ESL activities which will make ESL teaching that much easier and more fun?
5. Will I receive all three certifications of TESOL/TESL/TEFL upon course completion?
6. Do you have full-time job placement advisors who assist your grads in finding rewarding ESL teaching positions in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, online, and/or locally?
7. Does your Des Moines course include assistance with updating resumes and writing cover letters, help with interview prep, assistance with reviewing teaching contracts before they are signed, support with obtaining work visas, and aid in pre-departure planning?
8. Do overseas ESL school directors find your graduates better trained and better prepared to teach ESL from day one than graduates from competitors’ courses?
9. Do you currently have more overseas ESL schools wanting to hire your graduates than you have students enrolled in your courses?
10. For how many years/decades have you been running certification courses in Des Moines and in how many countries have your past graduates taught ESL in?

By asking these important questions, you’ll see that Oxford Seminars offers an unmatched value and quality that other programs simply can't match. If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We’re here to help guide you towards the best decision for your future.

Thank you for considering Oxford Seminars as you explore your TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification options. We look forward to helping you begin your exciting journey teaching ESL!

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