Teacher Training

ALL ESL is a website that provides teachers with materials that covers the basics of English language teaching. Available materials include:
Flashcards
Geography
Holidays
Ice Breakers
Life & Culture
Listening
Pronunciation
Speaking
Vocabulary
Writing

Cambridge English Language Learning - Our flexible professional learning and development services support teachers to build their knowledge, skills and confidence. They have been developed by experts in teacher training and development and have a practical focus to help teachers improve their students’ learning and outcomes.  Purchase necessary.

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This course addresses fundamental concepts in the teaching of pronunciation, teaching the pronunciation of consonants, teaching the pronunciation of vowels, teaching word stress, teaching rhythm, and teaching intonation. In-class delivery of 30 hours over 10 weeks on the Newnham Campus of Seneca College.

For more information:
http://www.teslontario.org/ptct-how-teach-pronunciation-esl-students

All PTCT courses are listed under Post TESL Certificate Training.

Created by Récit (a network of educators in Quebec) this website is a repository for videos/webinars and other pedagogical resources pertaining to ESL for special needs learners. Included are downloadable classroom posters, differentiated task templates, and evaluation strategies.  There are also links to their Facebook site, YouTube channel and Pinterest board where they share the latest research on autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, assistive technology and more.

Canadian College of Educators

The following 20-hour online courses, that are offered by Canadian College of Educators, are designed for teachers seeking an additional qualification in teaching preparation for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS):

Teaching TOEFL Preparation Certificate: The course is divided into 4 modules. The modules include: an Introduction to the TOEFL test and other language proficiency tests, TOEFL Language Skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing), TOEFL Building Skills (grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and supporting skills), and Lesson Development for teaching TOEFL preparation.

https://canadiancollegeofeducators.ca/teaching-toefl-preparation-certificate/

Certificate in Teaching IELTS Preparation: Instructors will learn about the structure of the General Training and Academic tests and explore methodologies, strategies, tips, techniques, and resources for teaching or tutoring IELTS preparation. The course is divided into 4 modules and each module has an online test at the end. The modules include: an Introduction to the IELTS and other language proficiency tests, IELTS Language Skills, the General and Academic tests, and Lesson Development for teaching IELTS preparation.

https://canadiancollegeofeducators.ca/certificate-in-teaching-ielts-preparation/

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This pronunciation course is for TESL Ontario accredited instructors. The course will cover several topics, including linguistic systems, phonetic alphabets, vowels and consonants, rhythm, intonation and linking. The course will also cover unique features of Canadian accents, pronunciation problems common to particular language groups, planning with CLB documents and integrating pronunciation with other language skills.

Assessments include quizzes, reflective journal entries and a lesson planning assignment.

Participants may start at any time but must complete the course within a 6-month timeframe.

Blended delivery: 20 hours online, 5 hours in class. Skype option for participants 100 km from Mississauga.

Self-paced – completion in 6 months

$350

All PCTC courses are listed under Post TESL Certificate Training.

For more information:
https://canadiancollegeofeducators.ca/canadian-tesol-certificate-program-with-practicum-125-hrs/