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| Bridge-Linguatec, Inc. d/b/a Bridge, Denver, CO
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| BridgeTEFL trainers are professionals in the field who are experienced in teaching English and dedicated to training English teachers. All of our teacher trainers have either an M.A. or certification in TEFL and extensive practical teaching experience in a variety of contexts. Most importantly, BridgeTEFL trainers are passionate about what they do and consistently strive to serve the diverse needs of their students and trainees. |
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Comments from Our
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would recommend the [ IDELTT - BL] course whole-heartedly
as it has provided an extremely useful, practical and
informative introduction to working in teaching ESL.
Arriving with a blank canvas I now feel far more confident
and comfortable in my potential ability as a teacher
and significantly more knowledgeable from the learnt,
practiced and applied information." |
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"The
2-week program…is a good way to test the waters
of TEFL. This particular program teaches a vast amount
of information in a clear and balanced format, despite
the time constraints. As the program finishes up, I
feel I have an open and supportive link to other TEFL
teachers through BridgeTEFL, and people I can ask questions
of and seek advice from as I find my way." |
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“The [ IDELT™ - BL] was very instructive; my online tutor was great, very helpful and supportive and I learned a lot. The course fit my work schedule and with two weeks off I went to San Jose, Costa Rica to learn more about grammar, observe other teachers, and teach lessons myself. I lived with a wonderful host family and experienced the culture. It was a wonderful experience. I came home to continue my volunteer work as an ESL teacher with so much more knowledge of how ‘to do it right.’ My plans are to retire soon and venture off, maybe to Peru or Greece or both!” |
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definitely would recommend the
[ IDELT™ - BL] course
for those busy people that would like to have intensely
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 Bridge IDELT™ - BL (International Diploma in English Language Teaching - Blended Learning)
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| Bridge IDELT™ - BL |
Internationally recognized TEFL course in half the classroom time. Innovative onsite + online combination.
140-hour course = 70 hours onsite + 70 hours online |
$1,495 |
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The Bridge IDELT™ - BL (International Diploma in English Language Teaching – Blended Learning) is an intensive, 140-hour course that prepares you to teach English anywhere in the world.
The IDELT™ - BL program has been approved by and is recommended for credit at over 1,500 universities by . This means that the IDELT™ - BL was evaluated by a team of subject matter experts and found comparable to college instruction. The IDELT™ - BL has been recommended for three graduate-level semester hours as an elective or as a teaching practicum in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
The IDELT™ - BL is offered worldwide ONLY at BridgeTEFL Authorized Training Centers, which have been evaluated and recognized as meeting our rigorous standards and quality assurances. All IDELT™ - BL graduates at any of our Authorized Training Centers worldwide will be issued an official certificate from BridgeTEFL headquarters upon course completion.
IDELT™ - BL Course Description
With the IDELT™ - BL, you can earn a 140-hour TEFL certificate in half the classroom time of standard courses. Our innovative combination of online and on-site learning allows you to get certified after only two weeks in the classroom, giving you extra time to travel or to get a head start on your teaching career.
The IDELT™ - BL consists of our interactive 70-hour Certificate, followed by two weeks of real-world instruction and experience at our training centers worldwide. The onsite portion of the course provides 70 contact hours between the trainee, the course trainer(s), peers, and EFL/ESL students. Course content, program goals, and admission requirements are similar to those of the four-week .
Course components include the following: essential subject knowledge given in input sessions (interactive lecture classes), teaching practice with real language learners, classroom observation of experienced teachers, and several written assignments. This comprehensive course is designed for candidates with no previous English teaching experience, but is also suitable for those who have some experience but no formal training in the TEFL field.
After only two weeks in the classroom, you'll graduate with an internationally recognized certificate-and the knowledge and experience you need to jump right into the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) or Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL).
Bridge IDELT™ - BL Course Goals
Online
Trainees successfully completing the online learning experience will demonstrate comprehension and application of the principles of teaching English as a foreign language through the following course components:
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• Meaningful essays
• Lesson plans
• Other written responses to course materials
• Objective testing of course concepts |
Onsite
Trainees receiving a passing course grade will be able to do the following:
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• Teach English to adult learners using an appropriate range of practical skills.
• Plan, prepare and execute a range of lesson types for a communicative, student-centered class using a variety of materials and techniques.
• Assess learner needs in order to plan and teach lessons that take account of learners' backgrounds, learning preferences, and current needs.
• Develop learners' overall language competency by defining and analyzing language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and how they are learned.
• Analyze and categorize the English language as well as design appropriate presentation, practice, and production activities for lesson planning.
• Demonstrate professional awareness, responsibility, and teacher development by giving and receiving teaching feedback as well as working effectively with peers and trainers. |
Online
For the online portion of your program, you will complete , a 13-module course covering the fundamentals of teaching EFL/ESL. You'll also receive a specialized in your choice of two popular areas of EFL/ESL today: Business English or English for Young Learners. During the program, you'll be interacting via internet with your own personal tutor who will grade assignments, provide personalized feedback, and answer any questions that arise. TEFL Online tutors are all professional, experienced teachers who have either a Master's degree and/or certification in TEFL.
Onsite
Upon completion of the TEFL Online, you'll get a chance to refine your knowledge and implement what you've learned in an authentic EFL/ESL classroom. The onsite portion of the course consists of 70 hours of classroom-based instruction including demonstrations by professional language teachers, at least three hours of practice teaching sessions with real language learners, and trainers who guide you every step of the way, including observing and assessing your practice teaching.
The onsite portion of the IDELT™ - BL includes the following course components:
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• At least three hours of practice teaching sessions with real language learners
• Trainers who will guide you through the course, including observing and assessing your practice teaching
• Live and video observations of professional language teachers
• Instruction and practice in teaching the language skills (reading, writing,
speaking, and listening) and systems (vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar)
• An introduction to and practice in classroom management, including such
issues as error correction and giving instructions
• Instruction and practice in preparing formal classroom lessons
• An introduction to language awareness and instruction in how to teach
grammar
• An introduction to using multimedia in the classroom, including such topics as
DVDs, songs, and the Internet
• Instruction in the basics of teaching Business English and English for Young
Learners
• A brief look into the fascinating world of intercultural relations and how culture can affect language acquisition
• Professional development guidance and assistance finding employment in the field.
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IDELT™ - BL Course Requirements
To meet the meet the IDELT™ - BL training and certification requirements, trainees must:
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. Successfully complete the TEFL Online prior to the start date of the onsite learning experience.
. Maintain 100% course attendance and participation in all scheduled activities and daily assignments.
. Teach classes for a minimum of three assessed hours.
. Record and report feedback for all teaching practice classes for self and peer lessons.
. Participate in directed observations of experienced TEFL teachers.
. Evaluate the needs of teaching practice students to plan creative and efficient lessons to meet those needs.
. Write and submit lesson plans based upon material appropriate for their class level.
. Complete five written assignments.
. Submit a portfolio of all coursework. The final course portfolio is a collection of all coursework as outlined in the course syllabus plus the portfolio. |
IDELT™ - BL Course Assessment
The final grade for the Bridge IDELT™ - BL is the grade received for the onsite portion of the course. The online learning experience is required preparatory work for the on-site learning experience and will directly affect the trainee’s on-site performance.
IDELT™ - BL trainees will receive both on-going assessment and final assessment grades. There are five components of assessment:
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1. Participation in input sessions
2. Teaching practice (execution of lesson)
3. Feedback (self and peer observations)
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To receive the IDELT™ - BL certificate, trainees must meet the assessment criteria in all components as well as submit a completed course portfolio.
During the two-week onsite learning experience, each trainee will prepare lesson plans for, and teach, a minimum of three hours of practice teaching lessons with real students. These classes are observed both by trainers and fellow trainees.
This is an intensive course, and for the participation part of their grade, trainees are expected to participate in classroom discussions, keep up on their reading assignments, and complete classroom and self-study tasks as they arise.
There are several graded written assignments. The topics for these papers include the following: Grammar/Language-Related Tasks, Language Skills-Related Tasks, and Professional Development Tasks.
Evaluation and Final Report
Upon completion of the IDELT™ - BL, BridgeTEFL will issue you a final report detailing what was covered during the training and your overall performance in the course. You may include this with your resume for future employment references.
Bridge IDELT™ Admission Requirements
All applicants to the IDELT™ - BL course must meet the following criteria:
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• Be at least 20 years of age by completion of the course (18- and
19-year-olds are accepted at the center’s discretion)
• Have a standard of education equivalent of that required for entry into higher education
• Have native or near-native competence in both spoken and written English,
such that it permits them to follow the training with no problems. Non-native
speakers must communicate in English with few or no mistakes, and have a
minimum level of fluency roughly equal to a score of 6.5-9.0 on the IELTS,
79-120 on the TOEFL iBT, or 213-300 on the computer-based TOEFL. All
non-native speakers must complete an oral interview with a member of the
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No previous teaching experience is required.
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