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OVERSEAS IN-CLASS TESOL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

OVERSEAS IN-CLASS TESOL TRAINING

XploreAsia’s flagship program is our 120 hour, internationally accredited, in-class TESOL / TEFL training and certification course. This in-country training is conducted by our expert trainers who bring years of industry experience to the table. All of our overseas in-class TESOL / TEFL courses offer a unique cultural immersion week designed to help ease the transition to a new culture. We offer our overseas in-class TESOL / TEFL training and certification course in multiple locations across Southeast Asia.

LASTING BONDS & NETWORKS

One of the more overlooked, yet extremely important benefits of attending the in-country TESOL / TEFL training and certification course, are the lasting friendships, and important fellow-teacher networks that develop out of the experience. You will make amazing bonds with other like-minded individuals who are experiencing the same pleasures and challenges you are, and these bonds can last a lifetime.

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WHAT IS A TESOL?

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, or TESOL (otherwise known as TEFL), is a certification in teaching English. TESOL / TEFL training helps volunteers make a meaningful impact in the classroom, and avoid the frustration and pitfalls of being unprepared. We want you to have a great adventure and our overseas in-class TESOL / TEFL training helps.

XploreAsia In-class TESOL Course
XploreAsia In-class TESOL Course
XploreAsia In-class TESOL Course

In-Class TESOL / TEFL Locations

XploreAsia offer an incredible choice of locations in which to complete your in-class TESOL / TEFL certification. Want to experience Vietnam before heading to Thailand? No problem! The possibilities are endless.

 

Incheon, South Korea In-Class TESOL / TEFL Course

Located just a few stops away from the vibrant city of Seoul, our in-class TESOL / TEFL in Incheon, South Korea offers incredible insights into a fascinating culture, as well as expert training in TESOL / TEFL from our experienced instructors.  With cultural orientation highlights such as a trip to the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palance, authentic Tae Kwon Do instruction, and Korean language lessons you’ll be on your way to assimilating into this incredibly modernised society that still maintains a lot of it’s heritage, in no time!

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Hua Hin, Thailand In-Class TESOL / TEFL Course

Located in the beautiful beach-side resort town of Hua Hin, our overseas in-class TESOL / TEFL encompasses expert instruction over 120hrs of in-class instruction, assignments, presentations, and two days of teaching practice in an underprivileged school.  Included is our unique cultural orientation week.  This includes incredible excursions such as temple visits, volunteering at our animal rescue foundation, Rescue Paws, as well as Muay Thai training, and a wealth of cultural information such as lectures on history and politics, as well as expert instruction in Thai language.

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam In-Class TESOL / TEFL Course

With in-classroom experience at a school during a non-profit, two day English camp, and in-class feedback and advanced instruction from our experienced TESOL / TEFL instructors, our in-class TESOL / TEFL in Ho Chi Minh City offers incredible value when coupled with the incredible cultural orientation week.  Vietnamese language lessons, a visit to the War Remnants Museum, as well as a visit to a night market and other incredible places, in addition to culture and history orientation, this overseas in-class TESOL / TEFL in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam offers an incredible experience to all those wishing to teach in Vietnam, or experience it before heading to their teaching placements across the world.

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(NEW!) Costa Rica In-Class TESOL / TEFL Course

Located in the beautiful neighboring towns of San Ramon and Palmares, our 120hr in-class TESOL / TEFL encompasses expert in-class instruction, assignments, presentations, and two days of teaching practice in a local school.  Our incredible orientation week includes Spanish lessons, a trip to a coffee plantation, volunteering at a wildlife rescue center and conservation park, to name but a few incredible experiences! Additionally, we provide lectures on history and politics that will serve as a fantastic introduction to your new home.

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Chiang Mai, Thailand In-Class TESOL / TEFL Course

Located in the serene, mountainous region of the north of Thailand, our in-class TESOL / TEFL in Chiang Mai encompasses expert instruction over 120hrs of in-class instruction, assignments, presentations, and two days of teaching practice in an underprivileged school.  Included is our unique cultural orientation week.  This includes incredible excursions such as temple visits, meditation, visiting a rice-plantation, as well as Muay Thai training, and a wealth of cultural information such as lectures on history and politics, and expert instruction in Thai language.

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Yangon, Myanmar In-Class TESOL / TEFL Course

In addition to our internationally accredited 120hr overseas in-class TESOL / TEFL.  Our cultural orientation week in Myanmar offers incredible insights into a newly developing country.  You can experience a wealth of cultural activities such as a dharma talk with a Burmese monk, a guided tour of the famous Shwedagon Pagoda, and a trip on the circle train around Yangon.  Coupled with our language instruction, and lectures on culture and politics, there really isn’t a better way to start your adventure teaching in Myanmar.

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INCLUDES

  • An internationally accredited and recognized 120- hour TESOL certificate
  • Practical teaching experience in a 2-3 day local non-profit English camp
  • Instructor & peer feedback workshops
  • Access to our online teacher resources section
  • Comprehensive TESOL course book
  • Cultural and education excursions
XploreAsia In-class TESOL

TRAINING: EDUCATION & CULTURE

 

Our overseas in-class TESOL curriculum pulls from decades of international classroom research and experience, and is designed to teach you the most effective strategies and technniques to allow you to thrive in any ESL classroom.

XploreAsia’s in-class TESOL course focuses not only on teaching the four basic language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing), but we also focus on the most effective classroom management techniques, how to cater to learners of all ages, and how to plan, develop, and implement a full-semester curriculum.

Our experienced instructors apply all of the universal teaching methods to the local educational environments of Thailand, Myanmar, South Korea, and Vietnam to ensure that your success spans not only the classroom, but also the local culture.

We know that being a successful English teacher abroad isn’t just being prepared in the classroom though; it’s also having the ability to adapt to the local social and professional culture. That’s why our overseas in-class TESOL training and certification program combines the industry’s most comprehensive culture course, with experienced classroom instruction, and 2-3 days of instructor-observed teaching practice at a school for underprivileged children in the local community.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • To develop an in-depth understanding of the concepts and principles of teaching English as a second language. This includes understanding the different theories of, and approaches to teaching English, particularly the XploreAsia method and its roots
  • Understand how the process of second language development occurs
  • Understand how to adapt your strategies, techniques, and overall role as a teacher to the different types of students you may have
  • Develop the ability to plan structured lessons
  • Gain confidence and familiarity with teaching TESOL through significant in-class, and hands-on practical training
  • Learn the process of creating and developing a seamless curriculum that fits the needs and interests of your learners
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XploreAsia TESOL Training

Weekly Breakdown

 

Week One
The first week of the XploreAsia overseas in-class TESOL course is an in-depth introduction to your host country, and the language. The following topics are covered: History & Society

  • History overview
  • Social Institutions
  • Gender relations
  • Major ethnic groups and relations
  • Regions of the country and distinctive local cultures

Geography

  • Neighboring countries and relations
  • Regions of the country

Politics

  • Political situation
  • Major social movements and developments
  • Political institutions

Culture

  • Cultural views on social life
  • Cultural views on work life
  • Do’s and Don’ts when living in host-country
  • Adapting to your new work life (building relationships with colleagues and bosses in the host-country context)

Language

  • Basic introductions
  • Basic vocabulary
  • Vocabulary for shopping, bargaining, and communicating with students and colleagues.
Week Two
The second week of the overseas in-class TESOL course is when students will delve deeper into the theories and practices used in teaching English as a second language. Students will learn the practices for teaching a speaking lesson, how to implement grammar instruction into every lesson, and the structures and key elements of a lesson plan. Speaking Lesson? Conversational English skills are highly valued by schools, students, and parents in Asia, and the ability to effectively communicate in English opens up many professional opportunities for locals. It is because of these reasons that many schools want their foreign Native English speaking teachers to specialize in teaching speaking and listening skills. Learning how to effectively teach a speaking lesson will be one of the first things we explore in the second week of the course. Lesson plan? Every lesson requires a detailed lesson plan that lays out the procedures of the class, and also forces the teachers to consider the challenges, technology, resources, and other factors that can have an impact on success in the classroom. Grammar During week two, students will also learn how to teach grammar. We will start off with a quick, but in-depth grammar refresher, since many native English speakers may not have reviewed grammar in longer time than we would like to admit!
Week Three
The third week of the overseas in-class TESOL course focuses on how to teach reading, listening, and young learners. Reading is an extremely beneficial activity for ESL learners for many reasons including, being a good model for language production, increasing vocabulary, highlighting definitions within a context, etc. While teaching reading may seem pretty straightforward, believe it or not, there is actually a strategy for how to teach reading effectively. It involves building key reading skills and practicing with students to hone and improve those skills. Many of the skills and strategies that come with teaching reading are similar to that of teaching listening, another topic we will cover extensively during week 3. Week three is when we will also take a look at the most effective strategies, techniques, and activities for teaching young learners. Our course is designed to prepare you to teach learners of any age or ability.
Week Four
The final week of the overseas in-class TESOL course is dedicated to studying classroom management, and preparing for, and conducting the non-profit English camp. Although classroom management is one of the last topics covered, it is essential to classroom success, especially in cross-cultural contexts. During week 4, we will examine what makes effective classroom management, the primary reasons students misbehave, and also strategies and tactics for dealing with undesirable behavior. During Week 4, we will also examine the most effective techniques for assessing students. We will look at the different types of tests you should conduct with your classes, discuss the best times to give tests, and talk about how you can use test results to better future teaching. Week 4 is also when we look at how to create and develop a curriculum. Our course is designed to not only provide instruction on how to create successful single lessons, but also how to string those lessons, topics, and activities together into a seamless and comprehensive curriculum that can be used throughout the length of a quarter or semester.

Awards

 

Upon successful completion of the course with a passing grade of 84% or better, students will receive a certificate demonstrating that they successfully completed the 120-hour overseas in-class TESOL with XploreAsia.

Colleen Instructors & coordinators were great resources for advice on this huge culture change. Seeing/hearing all of their stories gave me the confidence that I can do this & change my life. The TESOL course allowed me to make great friendships, while adapting to life here.

Jordan So far this experience has been amazing. I feel like I have made life-long friends with people I really admire. Thailand already feels like a very special place to me. I think I’ll fit in well here!

XploreAsia In-class TESOL Course
XploreAsia In-class TESOL Course
XploreAsia In-class TESOL Course