English Courses

Our Methodology and Language Development course is intended for non-native English teachers who wish to refresh their own language skills and examine different teaching methods and approaches. This course provides opportunities for teachers to discuss and share ideas with colleagues from Europe and beyond.

This teacher training course in Dublin focuses on the fundamental aspects of blended learning and how it is utilised in the modern classroom. In conjunction with this focus, this course has a key element of language development in order to aid the course participants’ ability to deliver effective language lessons. We will look at the role of the teacher in a blended classroom and some of the key tools which can be utilised in the blended context.

NZLC TECSOL is an intensive 6-week teacher training course for non-native English speakers where you study both the theory and methodology of English Language Teaching to children aged between 6 and 13 years old. This NZQA approved course is designed based on the Cambridge methodology and includes peer teaching practice and TKT preparation. Taught by highly experienced and qualified teacher trainers;NZQA Level 4 approved course completion certificate;5 peer-teaching sessions with written and oral feedback and 3 assessed written tasks and homework;Performance reports from trainers and supported study time;TKT Young Learner module preparation;Work placement / work experience support provided and opportunities to work as a Teacher Aide at NZLC;Pre-course task provided;A primary school visit and lesson observations;Library visit to learn about their literacy support programmes.Key Features of the course:Developing language and skills teaching;Using puppets in the classroom;Lesson planning;Using drama, songs, and music in the classroom;Story telling techniques;Using games to motivate and learn;Discipline and classroom management for young learners;Developing resources, activities and creating varied lessons;Testing and assessing young learners;Cambridge English (University of Cambridge) Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT);TKT is a test that focuses on the teaching knowledge needed by English language teachers.It is divided into separate modules and you will receive a certificate for each one completed.TKT has been developed for people who:Would like to teach English but have not yet started teaching;Are already teaching, but would like to take an internationally recognised qualification to gain formal recognition for their experience;Want to enhance their career opportunities by broadening their teaching experience into specialist areas;Want to keep their teaching skills up to date.*This quotation is an estimation only. If you would like further details on pricing and further information about suitable programmes, please contact us via our website: https://nzlc.ac.nz/contact/While the NZ border is closed due to Covid-19, NZLC is offering a “Local Support Special” to anyone already in New Zealand. For more details: https://nzlc.ac.nz/specials-packages/nzlc-local-support-plan/

Our Methodology and Language Development course is intended for non-native English teachers who wish to refresh their own language skills and examine different teaching methods and approaches. This course provides opportunities for teachers to discuss and share ideas with colleagues from Europe and beyond.

NZLC TESOL is an intensive 6-week teacher training course for non- native English speakers where you study both the theory and methodology of English Language Teaching to adults. This NZQA approved course is designed based on the Cambridge methodology and includes peer teaching practice and TKT preparation.NZQA Level 4 approved course completion certificate.2 Assessed written assignments4 Observed peer teaching practice sessions with oral and written feedback from course trainers.1 Formally assessed final lesson with current NZLC students.Performance reports from trainers and tutor supported study time.TKT Modules 1,2 and 3 Preparation.Work experience support provided and opportunities to work as a Teacher Aide at NZLC.Pre-course task provided.Taught by highly experienced and qualified teacher trainers.Key Features of the course:Roles of teachers and learners;Language and skills teaching ;Learner styles;Background to language learning and teaching;Language awareness for teaching purposes;Lesson planning and resource development;Managing the classroom;TKT Preparation.Cambridge English (University of Cambridge) Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)TKT is a test that focuses on the teaching knowledge needed by English language teachers. It is divided into separate modules and you will receive a certificate for each one completed.TKT has been developed for people who:Would like to teach English but have not yet started teaching;Are already teaching, but would like to take an internationally recognised qualification to gain formal recognition for their experience;Want to enhance their career opportunities by broadening their teaching experience into specialist areas;Want to keep their teaching skills up to date.*This quotation is an estimation only. If you would like further details on pricing and further information about suitable programmes, please contact us via our website: https://nzlc.ac.nz/contact/While the NZ border is closed due to Covid-19, NZLC is offering a “Local Support Special” to anyone already in New Zealand. For more details: https://nzlc.ac.nz/specials-packages/nzlc-local-support-plan/

The Methodology and Language Development course in Dublin combines the latest in best practice in general pedagogy with the utilisation of practical online tools for education. It will give participants both a refresher in the areas of lesson planning, classroom management, and content knowledge, as well as introducing some innovations in practice which can be integrated the current context. This course is designed for teachers who are looking to upskill in a number of areas. Teachers who are looking for a revision of best practice, or who are looking for some new ideas in traditional settings will gain from this course, as will teachers who are looking at learning more about the use of technology both in and outside the classroom.

Our Methodology and Language Development course is intended for non-native English teachers who wish to refresh their own language skills and examine different teaching methods and approaches. This course provides opportunities for teachers to discuss and share ideas with colleagues from Europe and beyond.

Aimed at speakers of other languages, this course equips students with the basic tools required to teach English as a Foreign Language.Topics covered: Language analysis; Lesson planning; teaching the skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking; classroom activities; using resources and materials; looking at learners’ needs; dealing with learners’ mistakes.

Teacher training courses will provide you with all the necessary language teaching skills, techniques, knowledge and training to be an effective modern teacher.

Our CLIL course is intended for non-native teachers of other subjects who wish to develop their own English language skills and examine the methodology of CLIL - Content and Language Integrated Learning. This course provides opportunities for teachers to discuss and share ideas with colleagues from Europe and beyond.