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· Advanced Grammar For CELTA graduates, work is plentiful in the UK during July and August and also at Easter. At other times
of the year it is more likely you will find employment if you are willing to be flexible about working
· Bespoke courses
hours. Schools in the UK are more likely to offer work to teachers with at least a couple of years’
experience.
For a full time permanent contract you are usually expected to have the DELTA.
Most newly qualified teachers initially find work overseas, and at present the areas most in need
of English teachers are Eastern Europe, the Far East and South America. In some countries a degree
is required in order to obtain a work permit (e.g Japan). In other countries tertiary level qualifications
1. Exterior of our Oxford school
such as SRN, HND and Cert. ED may be acceptable for work permit purposes. Our Teacher Training Centre
2. Bicycles on Magdalen Street has a notice-board with the latest job opportunities in the UK and overseas and we have developed a
3. Oxford school reception world-wide network of contacts to pass on to you.
State-of-the art learning facitlites
• 17 stylish, glass-fronted classrooms
• Superbly-equipped study centre and well-stocked library
• 22 flat-screen terminals, offering free internet access
• Free wi-fi connection
• A roof-top school café is scheduled to open summer 2009
BSC Oxford specialist Teacher Training Centre: 40,000 students & 37 university colleges give
Oxford a very special atmosphere as one of the world’s great centres of teaching excellence.
A city made for teaching... During the course you will have access to a full Homestay is our most popular accommodation
Walking around Oxford you will discover a vibrant range of teaching materials, our dedicated Teacher option. We have a large selection of trusted local
city with fine architecture, attractive parks and Training library, free WiFi internet and email families in our homestay database offering a
beautiful colleges, some dating back 800 years. access and free photocopier use. Our specialist choice of bed & breakfast, half-board or
Oxford is situated in the heart of England, only 60 Teacher Training library is particularly appreciated self-catering.
minutes by train from London, and is surrounded by trainees and offers a comprehensive and
Another option is student house accommodation,
by some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain. up-to-date range of books and materials for loan
which gives students the opportunity to live
Some of Britain’s finest towns and villages are during your course. In addition to all the titles
in a shared, communal environment. All of
within easy reach of Oxford, including the Roman recommended on the UCLES CELTA and DELTA
our student houses are located within walking
spa town of Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon, the reading lists, we stock a comprehensive range of
distance (usually 20 – 25 minutes) of the school.
birthplace of William Shakespeare. materials in applied linguistics and other ELT areas.
We also subscribe to all the major ELT monthly
Unique learning experience journals to keep you up to date on the latest
British Study Centres Oxford was founded in 1996. developments in the industry.
Thanks to a large growth in student numbers, the
school moved to a fantastic newly refurbished Living in Oxford
building in the city centre in March 2008. If you are not already resident in the Oxford
area and are looking for accommodation during
Our brand new building is located in the heart
the course, we are happy to arrange one of the
of Oxford, in the historic St. Giles district,
following accommodation options for you.
close to the High Street, Carfax Tower and the
pedestrianised Cornmarket area with its trendy
covered market, shops and cafés. The school is
Our Oxford school is
also just a short walk from the beautiful Christ
located in the centre
Church meadow and College, which was featured of the old city, close
in the recent Harry Potter films. to Cornmarket.
CELTA courses
The Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
(CELTA) is by far the UK’s most popular professional qualification
in English language teaching.
Eligibility
Candidates should be 20 or over by the start
of course although we will consider applicants
between the ages of 18 and 20 at our discretion.
Applicants should have a good standard of
education (e.g. UK university entrance level) and
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have an awareness and high level of competence
in written and spoken English in order to be able
Why take the CELTA?
“Doing a CELTA to follow the course. For non-native speakers
Over 10,000 people successfully complete their we recommend an English level equivalent to
course at BSC CELTA every year and the course is recognised by Cambridge Advanced English ‘A’ grade or IELTS 8.0.
employers worldwide. Each course is externally
was amazing. validated by the University of Cambridge so you Course Components
The school has can be assured of the quality. We offer a 4 week Language Awareness – The LA component is
intensive course designed to be a springboard for designed to familiarise trainees with aspects of
a relaxed, friendly atmosphere those wishing to teach. It is also suitable for those the English language. It focuses on grammar &
which made it a great place who have some teaching experience but who structure (form), meaning in context (function)
wish to gain a formal internationally recognised and the sound system of the English language
to study. The students in the qualification in order to develop their career. (phonology).
classes were lively and eager Course dates and duration Methodology of language teaching & learning
This involves the analysis and appreciation of
to learn which created a great At British Study Centres we offer a high level of
various methods, styles and strategies for both
personalised service by trained and experienced
atmosphere for them and the professionals within a friendly and relaxed language teaching and learning. You are also
atmosphere. We generally run one course each introduced to a range of teaching aids and
trainees to learn in.” classroom management techniques.
Adam Stewart
One-Day Taster Courses
The ideal way to find out if teaching English against the cost of a CELTA course if you
is the career for you… choose to enrol on a CELTA course following
the Taster day.
If you are not sure if the 4-week CELTA
course is right for you but you would like to The Taster days run from 09.15 to 17.00
find out more, then why not take advantage and are led by one of our experienced
of our one-day ‘Taster’ course? Teacher Trainers.
We run a number of these days during the Content includes: Language Awareness
year (please see fee sheet for precise dates). and Analysis, Lesson Planning, Teaching
Courses cost £50 and fees can be offset Vocabulary and Classroom Management.
1. Small class sizes for focused learning
2. Our modern classrooms
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Guidance for Guidance for Guidance for Guidance for Guidance for
12:30 – 13:15
teaching practice teaching practice teaching practice teaching practice teaching practice
Lesson observation Teaching practice Teaching practice Teaching practice Teaching practice
14:15 – 17:00
& meeting your class & feedback & feedback & feedback & feedback
both in the UK and overseas. Why take a DELTA? adults (group classes) in or near Oxford for the
Current interests include the The Diploma in English Language Teaching to duration of the course.
Adults (DELTA) is a teaching qualification for
The course is a challenging one and hard work!
integration of technology experienced teachers of English as a foreign or
However, the vast majority of teachers who
second language. The course is accredited and
into both language teaching have taken it believe it has improved them as
approved by the University of Cambridge (UCLES)
teachers as well as providing them with career
and teacher training. and is aimed at teachers with (usually) an initial
opportunities. DELTA-qualified teachers often go
teaching qualification such as the CELTA plus at
on to work in academic management, materials
Steve Haysham least two years’ experience. This experience
writing and publishing.
should be with different levels of students and
Head of Teacher Training preferably include teaching ESP, exam classes Our tutors have been providing DELTA courses
and/or some teaching outside the UK. A degree together in Oxford since 1998 and have worked
is preferred. on CELTA and DELTA courses before that. All of our
DELTA trainers are also DELTA assessors. We have
The DELTA course is valuable for the following
a proven track record of success in preparing
reasons: first, it helps you to develop as a teacher,
teachers to take and pass the DELTA.
by extending your knowledge and understanding
of the principles behind your practice, and by Enrolment procedure
increasing the range of your techniques and Candidates’ applications are assessed on the
methods. Through feedback on your own teaching following basis: interview with the course tutor,
practice, we also help you to improve your written assignment (one hour), and language
teaching skills within the classroom. Second, it analysis tasks. Participants are required to provide
is an essential qualification if you wish to further their own classes for teaching practice. However,
your career into academic management, teacher British Study Centres will arrange classes for teaching
training or materials writing. practice in exceptional circumstances, for example
The course is part-time and trainees are observed in cases where participants become unable to
teaching their own classes in their own schools. provide their own classes during the course.
1. DELTA class
2. Comprehensive library For this reason, trainees must be in EFL work with
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Speaking
Wed 18 Jan Motivation
Skills & strategies
Speaking Grammar
Wed 25 Jan
How to improve students’ speaking Inductive & deductive apporaches
Writing Grammar
Wed 08 Feb
Product, process & genre Noticing
Sat 18 Feb How to plan a skills lesson Style, register & variety M2 Skills essay
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At BSC we offer two-week Courses are intended for non-native speakers of Social Programme
English with experience of teaching English as a We include a range of social events in the cost
teacher refresher courses foreign language or who have gained a teaching of the course. However there are also optional
qualification in their own country and are involved weekend trips and a full social calendar of events
throughout the year, ideal in English language teaching. Participants should available. Prices on social programme events vary.
for overseas teachers who have an English level appropriate for the course
they wish to follow. Our courses are multinational, Certification
are looking to refresh their bringing together teachers from many different All course participants receive a Certificate of
Attendance and final report provided you have
teaching methodology and countries and offering participants the opportunity
to share teaching ideas and experiences with attended a minimum of 85% of the course.
brush up their language skills. colleagues from other cultures.
EU Funding Socrates, Comenius & Grundtvig
Courses include: (secondary teachers only)
• An Introduction to Grammar If you are a teacher teaching in Europe, you can
apply to the EU for a grant of up to 1500 euros to
• Advanced Grammar
attend our 2-week courses. The grant is awarded
• Bespoke courses under the Comenius initiative and covers
teaching costs, accommodation & travel.
• Language and methodology for primary teachers
· Advanced Language and Methodology for Who can apply for funding?
secondary & university teachers · EU – Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece,
· CLIL for secondary & university teachers Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal,
Timetable
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden & UK
20 lessons per week Monday to Friday from
09:10 – 13:10. Please see attached course · EFTA/EEA – Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway
schedules for a detailed outline. Plus 5 hours per
· Associated countries – Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey
week of cultural activities.
In order to find out more about the process
Course Materials of applying for funding and to download
All course materials are provided and included an application form, please visit the official
in course fees. At the end of the course you will Comenius web-site: http://ec.europa.eu/
1. Friendly teaching staff
leave armed with a file packed full of practical education/index_en.html. For more information
2. Modern learning facilities ideas that you can use when you return home please e-mail bsctt@british-study.com
3. Bright classrooms and also share with your colleagues.
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The course enables participants to: The course employs an extensive range of These are:
· Gain confidence in and improve their use of the resources including CALL, ELT methodology · Ways of teaching grammar
English language materials as well as general English books,
· Teaching speaking & listening
CDs and DVDs. Current language teaching
· Reflect critically on current language teaching
methodology will reflect participants’ classroom · Project work
methodology and stimulate continuing
practice. We take a ‘loop input’ and heuristic
professional development. · Current ELT methodology
approach to these courses. All sessions contribute
· Share ideas and promote greater self-awareness towards both language learning and pedagogy. · Writing ideas and activities
as teachers.
The course content will vary according to the · Exploiting literature for the classroom
· Explore and evaluate materials and resources particular needs, teaching contexts and interests
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B. We ask all participants to complete a
and expand the range of classroom activities of the group. However, there are standard
detailed pre-course needs analysis.
available to the teacher. components that are taught on every course.
This course is also available in Brighton and London. Please see our website for further details www.british-study.com/teachertraining
Teaching Speaking Teaching Speaking Teaching Speaking Teaching Speaking Teaching Speaking
12:20 – 13:15
& Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening
Elaine, the TEFL taster CLIL for Secondary and University Teachers
If you join up to a CELTA course the full cost of the A 2-week full-time programme which explores
Academic One-Day Taster course is offset against the fees. the methodology of teaching other subjects
through the medium of English language. Input
Director at An Introduction to Grammar sessions include exploiting texts, evaluating and
BSC Oxford, A 10 hour course designed to raise your awareness adapting published materials as well as language
of grammar in preparation for participating on the improvement. All participants are asked to prepare
designs courses and manages CELTA course. On the course we look at the basic and deliver micro-lessons as part of the course.
our team of teachers. She terminology of grammar, parts of speech, and Assessment: no formal assessment but participants
how the past, present and future is expressed in must attend at least 85% of the sessions. A cultural
also teaches on the Overseas English. This knowledge will enable you to start on social programme is also provided.
the CELTA course with confidence in the grammar
Teacher courses and the CELTA. that you need – and if you sign up for a CELTA Bespoke courses
Elaine has been teaching for course here at British Studies Centres the full cost BSC Oxford is happy to design and deliver specific
is offset against the CELTA fees. methodology and language courses for teachers
13 years and has a Master’s and trainers, either in oxford or abroad. Past courses
Advanced Grammar
degree in Applied Linguistics have included English language and methodology
A 15 hour course designed specifically for for Dutch primary school teachers and specialist
for English for Academic practising teachers who want to deepen their Oxford University Press training for Teacher Training
knowledge of English Grammar. Particularly for Russian English language teachers.
Purposes. helpful for teachers who are taking or intend to
take the DELTA course. On the course we look at Future plans
Elaine Allender such areas as Time, Tense and Aspect; Modality, We are currently developing TKT courses as
Conditionals and Discourse Analysis. well as courses for secondary and HE teachers
Academic Director on “Teaching Language, Literature and Culture”.
Thinking in English
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