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If you think you would be better at teaching English to just one person then this is the course for you. It gives you everything you need to start teaching English effectively on a one-to-one basis. It allows for more personal contact with a student and you may find it easier to relax and develop your own style.
To apply for the course you should already hold a TEFL certificate or have at least 1 years' experience in teaching EFL. It is written by EFL professionals with a wealth of experience in planning and delivering practical one-to-one English classes. The One to One course has a unique interactive aspect; making use of videos and podcasts, which you can click on. Many previous students say it made the course more enjoyable. You will also find links to websites where you can find materials you can adapt to your own one-to-one classroom environment.
Teaching One-to-One can be more financially rewarding. You will be offering a more personal, intense service so you can charge more. But bear in mind who you are teaching and what they will be able to afford.
As you work through the course you will look at design and how to create tailor-made lessons for your one-to-one students. The course includes about 30 hours of study and usually takes around 4 to 6 weeks to complete. However, as you can work at your own pace we allow up to 6 months and as the course is via email, it can be completed anywhere.
What will I get?
When you enrol, you will receive an email with attached documents. Two will be your modules/study booklets and one will be your answer booklet which you will complete in Word and send back via email. The other one is to be read before you start. It gives you advice on how to go about completing the course, for example time management and what time of day may be best for you to study. It also gives you an overview of what you will be required to do throughout the course and what topics will be covered (getting started, what and how to teach). This document also highlights there is a tutor on hand who you can email any questions to if you get stuck. This tutor will also give you feedback on your work.
Assessment
The course is graded by continuous assessment with an exam question at the end. The questions relate to specific sections of the study booklet which you complete throughout the course. Your personal tutor will mark your answers and will give you a grade; A, B, Pass or Fail. You need to get at least 50% to pass the course. If you do pass, you will receive the Teaching English One-to-One Certificate. You will also receive a free one year subscription to Handouts Online which will provide you with online materials for your one-to-one classroom. Remember, if you get stuck at any point during the course, your personal tutor is just an email or phone-call away.
For a full course overview, click here >
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Contents
Teaching English one-to-one course outline – Module 1
Course introduction
Section 1 - Why teach 1-1?
Reasons for teaching one-to-one
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Variety for the teacher
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Personal Contact
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Demand – students want it!
Advantages of teaching one-to-one
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Money
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Satisfaction
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Other reasons
Section 2 - Why study 1-1?
Reasons for studying one-to-one
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What students want, need, expect and how to manage those expectations!
Section 3 – One-to-one Theory and Methodology
Delivering tailor-made programmes
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Learning Space, Formatting and Auditing
The personal relationship
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Enhancing the student experience
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Monitoring Teacher Input
Summary and further research
Section 4 – Motivating our one-to-one students
Who are our 1-1 students?
Different types of one-to-one learner
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The dynamic business student
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The ‘too busy’ business student
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The young learner
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The recreational student
Motivating our one-to-one students
Summary
Teaching English one-to-one
course outline – Module 2
Section 5 – Planning and Resources
The importance of lesson planning
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Plan for Success
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Have a plan and try to stick to it
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Plan for flexibility
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Moderate your approach to lessons
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A lesson plan template
Getting started
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Getting to know your student
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Needs Analysis
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Using a needs analysis
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Information exchange
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Building a working relationship
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Remember who is in control
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Be businesslike in your approach
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Be realistic about what you can achieve
Materials and resources
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Course books
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Internet resources
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Making the most of technology
Summary and further research
Section 6 – Teaching one-to-one with minimal resources
Using your student as your resource
Using everyday objects in the classroom
The topic based syllabus with a one-to-one student
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Speaking tasks
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Listening tasks
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Reading and Writing tasks
Summary and further research
Section 7 – Troubleshooting
Answers to some of our most commonly asked one-to-one questions
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Why isn't my student learning?
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My students come for one or two lessons but then give up.
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My student keeps cancelling lessons at short notice.
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I can’t access the internet - help!
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My independent business is taking off, but I’m feeling overwhelmed. How do I cope?
Section 8 – Your next step
Welcome to the world of one-to-one
Different types of one-to-one teacher
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The Independent Teacher
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Resources
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Marketing yourself
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Marketing your business
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Advantages and Disadvantages of working for yourself
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Working in a Language School
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Resources
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Help and support
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Sharing the teaching load
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Advantages and disadvantages of working in a language school
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Mixing private lessons with a language school contract
Setting up on your own
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What to charge
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Investigate your market thoroughly
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Packaging and differentiating your product
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A business plan
Top tips for one-to-one success
Section 9 – Exam Question
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