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Working in English Language Teaching

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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.

Table of Contents:
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.

About the Author :
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.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780749440206
  • Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Kogan Page Ltd
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 12 mm
  • Width: 135 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0749440201
  • Publisher Date: 28 Apr 2003
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 215 mm
  • No of Pages: 208
  • Weight: 283 gr


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