Friday, February 25, 2011

Would you like to teach English as an international language? 25/02/11


Applications are now open for a popular training course that could open doors to a new career this summer.


The TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) course is taught at the University of Chichester’s Bognor Regis Campus in June and July and is recognised as a worldwide qualification to teach English to speakers of other languages. It is validated by Trinity College London.


Students will come together twice a week for an intensive eight-week course that will enable those who complete the course to embark on a career teaching English to speakers of other languages either in this country or abroad. Run by the University’s Applied Language Studies department, the course attracts trainees from all over the South East.


Sue Lavender, Subject Coordinator for Applied Language Studies at the University of Chichester, said: “We have run this course for a number of years, and it always proves to be a popular and enjoyable course for those who attend. By having this qualification, not only does it improve job prospects for local people, but it may help those who are already working closely with the large migrant community we have in this area.”


The course is run between 6 June and 29 July, and takes place on Mondays and Thursdays between 9.30am and 8.30pm. It costs £1,130 (£1,017 for University staff and students). For more information, contact Jane Smith by e-mailing j.f.smith@chiuni.ac.uk or calling 01243 812194.