ATA's experienced team of educators have designed a comprehensive series of academic, employment-focused "Teacher(s) of English to Speakers of Other Languages" (TESOL) Programs to suit every persons specific career needs. Our curriculum and training exceeds international certification standards so that YOU can Travel and Teach English with confidence, anywhere worldwide. Picture: Hamburg, Germany. We have programs and courses to suit all study needs and academic levels, from the inexperienced to the seasoned ESL professional. Whether you are new to the field of teaching English or already a teacher desiring a specialized TESOL upgrade, we offer you convenient employment focused courses with flexible study options including in-class, online or by correspondence. With our specialized training and certification, your global employment opportunities are limitless, and your new or additional TESOL qualifications will enable you to find a much higher paying job, better position and better work conditions. We GUARANTEE you a job and support you every step of the way! The Core "Standard TESOL Course" The Core "Standard TESOL Course" qualifies you to teach English in over 80 countries around the world, even at home. Material covers TESOL communication, conversation, listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar, and overseas employment. Specifically, we will cover these topics: -Preparing to Teach English Overseas -40 Classroom TESOL Approaches and Methods -Conversation, Pronunciation and Communication -Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing -Lesson Planning and Teacher Preparation -Phonology and Linguistics -Grammar Review -Communicative Approach -Activity-Based Learning -Promoting Dynamic Student/Teacher Interaction -Pedagogy -Teacher and Student Role Reversal -Video Training and Analysis -Music, Song, and Media for Language Acquisition -Teaching Philosophy (Positive Attitude, Humour) -English for Special Purposes (Courses and Career Options) -Overseas Teaching/Work/Travel Information and Tips -Culture Shock -Finding an English Teaching Job Overseas -Current Employment Contacts and Connections -Obtaining Tutoring Contracts in Addition to your Regular TESOL Employment -Teaching/Tutoring Locally -TESOL and the Internet -The Hidden Secrets on How to Make the Most Money Possible while Teaching Overseas TESOL Certificate Programs Our 120-hour Advanced TESOL Teacher Certification programs and our 240-hour Professional TESOL Teacher Certification programs are designed for individuals who desire to travel and teach English internationally. These programs are popular for people ready to grab their backpacks for a year or two abroad. An unparalleled life-changing experience awaits you! TESOL Diploma Programs Our TESOL Diploma Programs are designed for people who love language teaching, and wish to make a longer-term career from teaching English and TESOL administration. ESL teachers and academics worldwide also take our Diploma programs to enhance their present credentials, or to make the transition from local to overseas employment. Expand your TESOL knowledge base, upgrade your TESOL credentials, and elevate your pay with a ATA TESOL Diploma. Our 360-hour Advanced TESOL Teacher Diploma Program and our 600-hour Professional TESOL Teacher Diploma Program offer the perfect blend of theory, practice, and variety, so as to ensure a well-rounded and effective academic-based TESOL education. Maximize your teaching potential!

Elective Courses The Elective courses were designed to make you more marketable as well as teach you specialty skills. We offer seventeen(17) elecitve courses: There is a small description of each of these below. All Electives are 60 credit hours long and all available online or by correspondence, worldwide. Teaching Pre-school. A comprehensive guide to the fun world of teaching the English language at the core level. This elective takes you through the learning process for the very young and how to adapt lessons and activities to delight inquisitive young minds. Full of resources and electives. Everything you will need to teach ages 3 through to 7. For more information click here. English for Elementary School. This elective has been designed specifically for the teaching of children within the Primary or Elementary school years. At this exciting age, young learners are developing vocabulary and concept skills. English for Elementary School will provide you the TESOL teacher with the very best in teaching concepts, techniques and resources that will not only delight your student but also make teaching a rewarding experience for you. For more information click here. Teenagers English. At this transitional age young learners have specific needs and goals. As a TESOL teacher your lessons and classroom must reflect this developmental stage. ?Teaching Teenagers English? will give you a detailed guideline, teaching strategies and methodology to make your lessons meaningful, motivational and rewarding for both you and your students. For more information click here. TESOL English for Adults. This informative Elective covers the limitless options, teaching concepts and activities that can make teaching Adults a learning process for the TESOL teacher and students. Full of activities, resources and templates this Elective comprehensively covers teaching of General English in the Adult world. For more information click here. IELTS and TOEFL Preparation. A comprehensive guide to teaching the standard test used Internationally to determine an ESL student?s English proficiency. From teaching the very basics of the test itself to preparing and teaching meaningful practice of the test, this Elective will give you the necessary strategies and guidelines to effectively prepare resources, materials and your students for the IELTS and TOEFL Test. For more information click here. TESOL Grammar. A refresher grammar course for the TESOL teacher and a detailed guide in preparing grammar lessons, activities and resources. Full of templates, activities and games to make learning grammar fun and interactive, this Elective will make the process of learning and teaching grammar a pleasure for both you the TESOL teacher and your students. For more information click here. TESOL Private Tuition. This TESOL Elective is a must for Overseas TESOL Teachers. TESOL Private Tuition covers the necessary organisation, teaching methodologies and techniques required to specifically cover and meet the needs of one on one and small group teaching/training. This area of English teaching can greatly increase your earning potential and teaching skills. Detailing material and course development needs assessment, progress and evaluation. TESOL Private Tuition will help you to become a highly sought after professional English Tutor. For more information click here. International Business. A professional guide to this highly specialised and lucrative field of International TESOL teaching. Covering topics and concepts for the ever changing business world plus the very best in teaching resources, training and materials development. This Elective will guide you the TESOL trainer in all aspects of teaching English in the Professional world. For more information click here. Aviation English. A highly specialised and professional field of TESOL teaching and training, Aviation English is an exciting and very detailed guideline to teaching Aviation professionals within the aviation industry. This Elective will give you the needed materials and resources to develop and teach/train in this specialised English field. For more information click here. Hospitality English. A comprehensive and detailed course on teaching TESOL English in one of the fastest growing industries in the world. This Elective will provide you with the necessary teaching techniques, materials and concepts giving you the edge in teaching/training in Hotels, restaurants and the Food and Beverage industry. For more information click here. International Travel and Tourism English. A comprehensive and detailed course on teaching TESOL English in one of the fastest growing industries in the world the travel and tourism. This Elective will provide you with specialised teaching techniques, materials and concepts for the teaching/training of Travel Agency owners and their staff as well as Tour Group management and Tour Co-ordinators. For more information click here. ATA - LINKING YOUR WORLD THROUGH LANGUAGE!

Teaching ESL Locally A must for all TESOL Teachers wanting to develop teaching conversational English courses, study groups and/or Tutoring locally. This Elective covers the necessary course development, materials, resources and teaching situations all used to deliver a professional ESL course or class in Australia. For more information click here. Individual TESOL Case Study. This highly specialised Elective guides the experienced TESOL Teacher through the process of developing a personal case study in an approved TESOL field and receiving a Certificate of recognition for their completed work. A very exciting and personalised way of developing Conceptional TESOL teaching. For more information click here. TESOL English Practicum This highly practical Elective gives the new inexperienced TESOL teacher a valuable opportunity to gain much needed experience and references in English teaching. Or recognition of experience for the experienced TESOL teacher. For more information click here. TESOL Computers (CALL) Learn to harness the multimedia resources in your school and make teaching English more interactive by using computers and the internet. Using computers adds a motivating and interesting component to the ESL classroom, and also gives students skills which are necessary in today?s world ? for work, for school, and for pleasure. Make your classroom a fast-paced, highly motivating environment by including instant messaging, web pages, e-mail, and the internet! This CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) course teaches you how to integrate technology into an ESL classroom to enhance the students? learning. For more information click here. Professional English Legal: Teaching TESOL English within the framework of the Legal profession is a highly specialised field of Conversational English. This Elective will give you the needed vocabulary, terminology and concepts to enable you to teach/train in all areas of the International Legal world. For more information click here. Professional English Medical: Description: Teaching TESOL English within the framework of the medical industry is a highly specialised field of Conversational English. This Elective will give you the need vocabulary, terminology and concepts to enable you to teach/train all types of Medical Professionals from Doctors through to nursing staff in Conversational English. For more information click here. Picture: Osaka, Japan. The Foundation TESOL Teacher Certification Course is equivalent in academic content and quality whether studied in-class or by distance education. The TESOL Certificate you receive is exactly the same whether you study in-class, online or by correspondence. Distance education students are welcome to attend the in-class course anywhere, at any time in the future. In-Class TESOL Course Info: WHAT IS The Foundation TESOL Teacher Certification? It is the first mandatory part of the various TESOL programs offered by the ATA - TESOL College. For example, it is part 1 of the 2-part Program 1 (Advanced TESOL Teacher Certificate-120 Hours). It is classed as a 60-Hour course, and takes at least 60 hours to complete. In-Class TESOL Course Components: 28 hours of in-class instructor-led lecture and teacher training. 12 hours of out-of-class of creative lesson planning, presentation preparation, readings and exercises during the week of the course. 20 hours of readings plus exam to be completed after the course at student's convenience. 28 + 12 + 20 = 60 Hours of Study TESOL Foundation Certificate is awarded at the end of the in-class course. The 60-Hour Specialization course(s) that you registered for are to be completed either online or by correspondence.