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This course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the English language and its structure, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to teach English as a foreign language. Students will learn about linguistic theories, language acquisition, and second language acquisition, as well as how to design and implement effective language teaching methods. In addition, students will gain practical experience in teaching English through hands-on training and supervised teaching practice. Upon completion of the course, graduates will be able to teach English with confidence and expertise.
This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in language teaching or wishing to improve their skills in teaching English as a foreign language. The course is also suitable for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the English language and its structure, as well as how to teach it effectively.
Bangor University offers a unique and supportive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth. Our expert faculty have extensive experience in teaching English language and linguistics, and our state-of-the-art facilities provide students with the perfect setting to learn and develop their skills. Additionally, Bangor University is located in a beautiful setting that offers a unique cultural experience for students from around the world.
English is an important language socially, politically and economically. As a world language, with c.1.5 billion speakers worldwide, there is a great demand for people qualified to teach English internationally. This English Language for TEFL course will teach you about linguistics, with a focus on English. In your final year you will take modules specifically relating to TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), setting you on the path to becoming qualified as an instructor of English.
On this English Language for TEFL course you will learn about, understand and interpret many aspects of human language. You will get the opportunity to explore the ways in which people’s language abilities develop, how our language changes according to the context in which it is being used and who is speaking, how language is organized and processed in the brain, how language is learnt and how it is taught. You will look at the way English has changed over the centuries, considering what will become of it in the future, comparing English use in different parts of the globe, and considering important practical aspects of English such as the hundreds of millions of people worldwide learning English as an additional or foreign language. You will learn about linguistics and how language in general can be studied, and you will get the opportunity to compare English with other languages, particularly in the context of multilingual societies where English is not the only language used.
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The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together
On this English Language for TEFL degree you will learn about, understand and interpret many aspects of human language. You will get the opportunity to explore the ways in which people’s language abilities develop, how our language changes according to the context in which it is being used and who is speaking, how language is organized and processed in the brain, how language is learnt and how it is taught.
You will look at the way English has changed over the centuries, considering what will become of it in the future, comparing English use in different parts of the globe, and considering important practical aspects of English such as the hundreds of millions of people worldwide learning English as an additional or foreign language. You will learn about linguistics and how language in general can be studied, and you will get the opportunity to compare English with other languages, particularly in the context of multilingual societies where English is not the only language used.
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the English Language for TEFL BA (Hons) Modules page.
Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.
If you do not meet the English Language requirements to enter the International Incorporated Bachelors or the International Incorporated Masters, BUIC offers you a range of Pre-sessional English Programmes which you can take before you start these courses.
If you have an IELTS of 5.0 (with no component below 4.5), you will be offered a 6-week Pre-sessional English course immediately preceding your entry to the IYZ.
If you have an IELTS of 4.5 (with no component below 4.0), you will be offered a 12-week Pre-Sessional English course immediately preceding your entry to the IYZ.
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