Hello there,
I'm very keen to get a teaching qualification. I've done a little reading and it would seem that the Celta is the best place to start. The eventual aim is to teach in Europe or Asia-Minor. I understand that beyond that I'll need a bachelor degree.
I've come here because I'd like some advice please. I'm looking for a book with will get me started. I'm hoping it will give me a good foundation from which I can advance.
Thanks
Scott
Any good books about TEFL and TEFL training?
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Any good books about TEFL and TEFL training?
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Hi Scott,
You could start with a look at books by Jeremy Harmer. Learning Teaching by Jim Scrivener is another excellent book.
Lucy
You could start with a look at books by Jeremy Harmer. Learning Teaching by Jim Scrivener is another excellent book.
Lucy
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Thanks Lucy!
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In addition the Jeremy Harmer book (which I've just ordered) what else should I get?
I see the reviews of this book are good but this book is of little use as a reference.
Any other advise in getting the qualification would be very much appreciated. Thanks
I see the reviews of this book are good but this book is of little use as a reference.
Any other advise in getting the qualification would be very much appreciated. Thanks
Re: Any good books about TEFL and TEFL training?
You can find a complete list of CELTA providers by country here:
http://cambridgeesol-centres.org/centre ... g/index.do
Once you choose one, they should be able to give you a recommended pre-reading list. Here's one example, including grammar books, which will be your other major purchase:
http://www.celta-course.com/reading.html
Took me 90 seconds to find those on Google...
http://cambridgeesol-centres.org/centre ... g/index.do
Once you choose one, they should be able to give you a recommended pre-reading list. Here's one example, including grammar books, which will be your other major purchase:
http://www.celta-course.com/reading.html
Took me 90 seconds to find those on Google...
Re: Any good books about TEFL and TEFL training?
Google or btjunkie. But hey you didnt hear me say the last one!
Re: Any good books about TEFL and TEFL training?
One of my favorite introductory TESOL books is Practical Techniques for language teaching by Michael Lewis & Jimmie Hill. Most of Penny Ur's books are good: Discussions that Work and Grammar Practice Activities are very good.