English Courses

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.

Aimed at speakers of other languages, this course equips students with the basic tools required to teach English as a Foreign Language.General 20 plus 10 individual lessons per weekIntermediate to Advanced levelsTailored to the individualHours per week: 25 hoursAge: 16 +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.

Aimed at speakers of other languages, this course equips students with the basic tools required to teach English as a Foreign languageGeneral 20 (16.7 hours) plus 10 individual lessons per weekIndividual lesson: 50 minutesIntermediate to advanced levelsTailored to the individualTKT (Teaching Knowlegde test) exam preparation offered covering 3 TKT modules over 4 weeksTopics covered: CLIL, Language analysis, lesson planning, teaching the skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening, classroom activities, using resources and materials, looking at learner's needs; dealing with learner's mistakes.TKT Modules covered: Language and Background to Language Learning and Teaching, Lesson Planning and Use of Resources for Language Teaching, Managing the Teaching and Learning Process. Students will be required to keep a portfolio.

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

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.

CELTA is an internationally recognised teaching qualification, accepted by organisations which employ English language teachers. It is highly regarded and gives trainees the skills required for English teaching positions throughout the world. The course is suitable for people who want to start a career in English language teaching or who are already teaching English with no formal qualification. NZLC runs unique 5 week Full-Time courses so students can have more time to prepare.NZLC 5 week CELTA courseThis approach offers clear advantages over the more traditional 4-week course: One integrated study day per week allowing more time to research written assignments and plan lessonsLess pressure / reduced stressGreater enjoyment of the whole experience.Course FeesNZ $3,400 (or NZ $3,300 with early bird discount) including GST and Cambridge English fee.Course participants are not normally eligible for student loans but any inquiries should be directed to the appropriate authority.Early bird special: $100 discount for applicants who book and pay the $500 deposit 7 weeks prior to the course start date.Course ContentAt the heart of the course is six hours of teaching practice. Input sessions on language awareness and methodology relate directly to this, as do the classroom observations and written assignments.Language awareness - grammar, vocabulary, phonology and how language is used to express different meanings.Methodology - procedures and techniques for language teaching.Teaching practice - six hours of supervised teaching at two different levels, supported with guided lesson planning and personalized feedback on lessons.Teaching practice - six hours of supervised teaching at two different levels, supported with guided lesson planning and personalized feedback on lessons.Classroom observations - six hours of experienced teachers in action.Written assignments - four assignments (750 -1000 words each) on language teaching and learning.Entry Requirements for CELTAAged 18 +Level in English: Native English speaker or equivalent (C1+ to C2 or Advanced CAE ‘A’ or ‘B’ grade or IELTS 7.5)Academic Requirement: University Entrance (UE) or equivalentHave the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers and to complete successfully the written assignments and the assessment of practice teaching.

COURSE CONTENTThe course is a mixture of practice & theory120 contact hours6 hours of assessed teaching practice for each trainee6 hours of observation of experienced teachersA minimum of 80 additional learning hours for reading, research, assignment writing and lesson preparationCourse content and assessment is the same, whether the course is taken online or face-to-faceAll Stafford House CELTA courses cover the following:Input sessions You will attend input sessions on methodology and practice given by our tutors to the whole group of trainees. These will equip you with theoretical and practical knowledge and ideas to inform and plan your lessons. (Input will be online for the Online CELTA.)Teaching practice (TP) You will teach for a total of six hours, working with classes at two or three levels of ability. This will involve the planning and delivery of lessons observed by your TP tutor and colleagues, which will be immediately followed by a written self-evaluation, and feedback and comments from you, your tutor and colleagues.Assignments You will complete four written assignments of 750-1000 words.Observations You will watch full-hour lessons taught by experienced teachers while you take notes on methodology and practice.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSIf you are interested in achieving a CELTA you should consider these entry requirements and standard English levels.English language proficiency at C1 or C2 Cambridge English levelsMinimum age of 18Similar education experience needed for higher educationThe potential to become an effective English Language teacherThe ability to complete assignments and assessmentsThe ability to research and understand grammarAdequate competence in written and spoken EnglishSpecial Early bird price: £1195!Early bird price applies if the course is paid in full 21 days before the start date.

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.

Cambridge CELTA is an internationally recognised, externally accredited EFL qualification and your first reliable step to teaching anywhere in the world. This course provides fluent speakers of English with high quality training in teaching English as a foreign language and is taken by over 10,000 candidates each year. CELTA is suitable for people who are interested in teaching English abroad or in the UK with little or no teaching experience as well as teachers who are already in the profession but who have no formal or practical teaching qualification. The course includes tutorial support, supervised lesson planning, peer observation, feedback sessions, submission of a portfolio of work and much more.