TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification Courses in Waterloo, ON
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TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification Courses in Waterloo, ON

Oxford Seminars is the leading provider of TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification courses in Waterloo, ON. Get certified and join thousands of our graduates teaching English in dozens of countries around the world.

TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification Courses in Waterloo, ON (Wilfrid Laurier University)

Course #917: Sept. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Saturdays (9:00am - 6:00pm), Sundays (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Price: $1295 - Course Outline
(Offered live via Zoom)
$95 Deposit
$1195 Full Payment


Course #914: Sept. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Saturdays (9:00am - 6:00pm), Sundays (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Price: $1295 - Course Outline
 
$95 Deposit
$1295 Full Payment


Course #920: Oct. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Saturdays (9:00am - 6:00pm), Sundays (9:00am - 6:00pm), weeknights (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
Price: $1295 - Course Outline
(Offered live via Zoom)
$95 Deposit
$1095 Full Payment
(includes $100 Early Bird Discount)


Course #919: Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
Saturdays (9:00am - 6:00pm), Sundays (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Price: $1295 - Course Outline
(Offered live via Zoom)
$95 Deposit
$1095 Full Payment
(includes $100 Early Bird Discount)


Course #943: Nov. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
Saturdays (9:00am - 6:00pm), Sundays (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Price: $1295 - Course Outline
(Offered live via Zoom)
$95 Deposit
$1095 Full Payment
(includes $100 Early Bird Discount)


Course #940: Nov. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
Saturdays (9:00am - 6:00pm), Sundays (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Price: $1295 - Course Outline
 
$95 Deposit
$1195 Full Payment
(includes $100 Early Bird Discount)


Course #945: Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20
Saturdays (9:00am - 6:00pm), Sundays (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Price: $1295 - Course Outline
(Offered live via Zoom)
$95 Deposit
$1095 Full Payment
(includes $100 Early Bird Discount)


Oxford Seminars courses in Waterloo, ON are usually held at Wilfrid Laurier University. To register by phone, call 1-888-227-6755.

School districts interested in group discounts, please contact Myra at 1-888-225-2480.

120-Hour TESOL/TESL/TEFL Course Outline

Day 1

Introduction to the Course/Materials/Assignments
ESL Warm-Up Games and Exercises
ESL Icebreaker Activities
The Effective Learner
The Effective Teacher
Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Your Classroom

Day 2

Introduction to Educational Theory
Second Language Acquisition
Teaching Across Age and Proficiency Levels
Classroom Management Techniques
Lesson Planning
Living and Working Abroad
Cultural Sensitivity in the Classroom

Day 3

Teaching English Grammar
Sample Grammar Lessons
Teaching Vocabulary Techniques
Teaching Speaking and Listening
Teaching Reading
Long-Term Unit Planning
International Trends in ESL Teaching
Effective Cross-Cultural Relations

Day 4

Multiple Intelligence Theory
Teaching Writing
Teaching Pronunciation
Teaching Idioms, Expressions, Phrasal Verbs, and Slang
Organizing the Teaching Workload
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Teaching in a Multicultural Setting

Day 5

Lesson Coordination When Team Teaching
Testing and Evaluating ESL Students
Finding ESL Teaching Jobs
Writing Resumes and Cover Letters
Job Interviews for Teaching Positions
Pre-Departure Planning, Culture Shock, and Adaptation

Day 6

Teaching Practicums
Instructor Feedback and Peer Evaluations
Effective Use of ESL Teaching Resources and Activities
The Globalization of the Job Market
Finding and Using ESL Teaching Resources
Wrap-up/Final Questions

60-Hour Online Component

The Role of the Teacher
Applying Communicative Teaching Theory
Fundamentals of Language Acquisition
Creating Engaging and Educational Lesson Activities
Practicing Lesson and Unit Planning
Giving Instructions to Students
Analysis of ESL Case Studies
Reviewing and Applying ESL Theories and Concepts
Student Correction Techniques
Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Your Classroom
Comprehending Grammatical Structures
Common Grammatical Errors and Misconceptions
Teaching the Twelve Verb Tenses of English
Creative Grammar Activities to Stimulate Communication
Teaching Adverbs, Quantifiers, Gerunds, and Infinitives
Punctuation Rules and Usage
Critical Evaluation of Grammar Lessons and Materials
Student Assessment
Technology in the Classroom
Completion of a 150-Question Online Assignment


Course Reviews (Waterloo, ON)

I found the course very applicable to real life situations.
- A.G., Kitchener, ON
Our instructor was awesome! Very relaxed, and loved the sharing of personal experiences. This really helped to prepare us for things we might not otherwise be prepared for.
- R.A., Waterloo, ON
This course was very informative, and helped us gain confidence not only on teaching skills but our own lives as well.
- A.M.M., Kitchener, ON
Our instructor was exactly what I wanted. Her real world experience and personality made the class super helpful and fun. She was amazing!
- M.I., Bluevale, ON
This course is very informative, not too expensive or homework intensive, so people with other obligations can still make it work.
- C.B., Milton, ON
Our instructor was wonderful and made the information easy to comprehend and digest.
- G.T., Kitchener, ON
Overall a well organized course with an excellent teacher.
- P.L., Kitchener, ON
I really enjoyed it. It was interesting and time flew by.
- L.S., Drayton, ON
Our instructor was the best teacher I have had in my 25 years of student life. She was kind informative, supportive, funny, and overall an excellent teacher.
- S.C., Guelph, ON
This course helps to give perspective into what types of challenges one will face while teaching abroad.
- B.H., Waterloo, ON
Our instructor was very knowledgeable in all aspects. Her teaching experience abroad helped address my concerns. She was also very approachable and professional.
- K.B., New Hamburg, ON
All of the material taught in this course was extremely useful, especially the teaching practicums.
- R.M., Stratford, ON
The Instructor was helpful and approachable. Answered all of the questions and asked for opinions and contributed information.
- P. Barizou, New Hamburg, ON
Very informative. I liked the fact that we had points of contact when need be. Makes me feel like I'm not alone.
- Z. Lee, Cambridge, ON
This course gave me a significant advantage in a job market that is very competitive. I owe much of my success to this course!
- M.B.M., Cambridge, ON
If you, as a potential ESL teacher, don't know where to start - this course is necessary.
- R.C., Waterloo, ON
The teacher was friendly and knowledgeable and was also very good at instituting confidence in the students.
- J.N., Kitchener, ON
Last week I started going over the interview section of the course that I received from Oxford Seminars. I have already started answering a lot of the possible interview questions that were in the package. Thanks a lot for sending more! I appreciate all your help and feedback as always. I will keep you posted for sure.
- L.H., Waterloo, ON
I found the whole course very useful and practical. The practicum at the end of the course was very useful because it gave us an idea of how a lesson should be and the feedback from peers and instructor really helped.
- W.F., Waterloo, ON
Informative, good content, and the teacher cared.
- N.D., Kitchener, ON
If you want to learn how to teach ESL the right way, this is how. This course exceeded my expectations.
- A.N., Kitchener, ON
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Brantford, ON
Course #897: Sept. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Course #923: Nov. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
Hamilton, ON
Course #899: Sept. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Course #925: Nov. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
Mississauga, ON
Course #902: Sept. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Course #928: Nov. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
London, ON
Course #901: Sept. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Course #927: Nov. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22

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