The Trinity LTCL is one of the few internationally recognised
TESOL Diplomas, and is regarded as Degree equivalent.
TLI Ltd. offers the course in a distance learning format allowing
you to carry on working while gaining this invaluable qualification.
The Course syllabus is an interesting balance of the theoretical
and the practical and the LTCL is generally regarded within
the TESOL profession as an excellent career qualification.
The Distance Learning Course can be begun anytime and can
take from 6 months to 2 years to complete depending on the
individual needs of candidates. Most people like to take from
12 to 15 months and work at a more leisurely pace.
The Course consists of working through specially prepared
material modules, completing various academic and practical
assignments, and attending a 2-week residential component
in Edinburgh at the end of the Course. During this component
all practical and written examinations are taken.(The 2007
summer Residential Component will take place in early August.)
Eight mandatory assignments will be set at regular intervals
during the course. Candidates must complete all of these and
submit them for marking and comment. In setting these assignments
and other study topics, particular attention will be paid
to questions set in Trinity LTCL past examination papers.
Candidates will be able to ask for advice on any aspect of
the course at any time by telephone, fax or e-mail.
A basic list of text-books will be recommended and it is hoped
that candidates will acquire copies of these. A further general
reference list will be supplied.
Content
The Language Institute (TLI Ltd) LTCL Course discusses
in detail:
the main features of modern English
as used communicatively, both in speech and print or writing,
and the most usual ways in which people express common
attitudes, feelings and relationships in English;
ways of teaching English as a foreign,
second or international language in a variety of learning
/ teaching circumstances, at various age-levels and stages
of achievement, for various purposes, and to various types
of learner and class;
the development of major approaches
to language learning and teaching and important factors
which have influenced this development; the roles and
status of English in the contemporary world;
the major differences between English
and candidates' L1 (if applicable).
Entry
Requirements
Trinity TESOL Diploma candidates must be graduates with some
TEFL experience. If you have an existing TEFL certificate
such as the Trinity CertTESOL or Cambridge CELTA you need
at least one year of full time teaching experience.
If you do not have a TEFL certificate you can still do the
Diploma course if you have at least two years of experience
in the TEFL industry.
Applications will be considered from non-graduates who have
considerable TEFL experience particularly those with administrative
experience.
Non-native speakers of English are welcome to apply for the
course. top
Assessment
Assignments and projects completed during the distance component
of the course are assessed and contribute to the final grading
of your diploma.
In addition, candidates are assessed by a written exam, an
observed class and an interview with the examiner during the
two week intensive component at the end of the course.
