The perfect combination of in-depth TEFL knowledge plus practical classroom experience.
This certificate includes Business English and Young Learner’s specializations.
The ultimate TEFL package! This certificate combines practical classroom experience with the TEFL Online Course, Business English & Young Learners specializations, Grammar Advisor, and access to over 100 how-to videos for TEFL teachers! What more could you ask for?
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BridgeTEFL Weekend Courses allow you to get certified to teach English—or specialize in a particular teaching topic—in just one weekend! Our convenient weekend format consists of 20 hours of class time over the course of two days. Weekend TEFL Courses are offered in locations across the USA.
TEFL 101: The Fundamentals of Teaching English as a Foreign Language Learn the TEFL essentials in just one weekend!
Course Summary:
TEFL 101 is an introductory course covering the fundamental principles of English Language Teaching and EFL (English as a Foreign Language)/ESL (English as a Second Language) classroom techniques. This intensive certification course is supported by peer micro-teaching opportunities and will prepare someone with no teaching experience to be successful in the classroom. Not only will you learn how to prepare and deliver an EFL/ESL lesson, but you will also gain valuable insight into the essential aspects of second language acquisition.
Course Requirements:
There are no pre-requisites for this course. The program may be taken alone, or in conjunction with one of our TEFL Online courses. And at the end of the course, participants will receive a BridgeTEFL 20-Hour Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
TEFL 201: Special Topics Already certified? Looking for professional development?
Seminar Summary:
Our Special Topic Seminars are intended for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge, understanding, and practical application of specific areas in the field of English Language Teaching. The seminars are perfect for recently certified teachers looking to broaden the scope of their abilities, as well as for seasoned professionals looking for continuing education opportunities. Each learning experience will thoroughly examine one specific topic (see sample topics below) followed by practical application of the principles and techniques in a real classroom setting.
Seminar Requirements:
In order to enroll in any of our TEFL 201 seminars, participants should have already completed our TEFL Online, BridgeTEFL, or TEFL 101 course, have received their TEFL certification through another organization, or be an experienced classroom teacher.
Sample TEFL 201 Seminar Topics
• Interactive and Practical Grammar Teaching Techniques • Teaching without Translation • Effective Error Correction
Hours: Weekend TEFL hours are generally 9 am – 8 pm Saturday and Sunday, with one hour for lunch each day. Exact hours may vary by location and date.
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Clair Tannenbaum Course: Denver, CO
"The BridgeTEFL Weekend Course is a terrific program for students and professionals with busy schedules. After in intensive 20 hours of study, practice, and discussion, I feel prepared to delve into teaching English as a foreign or second language. I recommend the experience!"
Linda Gielec
Course: Denver, CO
"I LOVED the Weekend TEFL Course! With my busy work and graduate school schedule, I haven't had the time (or money) to spend on a lengthy certification course. The instructor was excellent, both entertaining and informative. Having never taught before, this course was invaluable to me for demonstrating basic teaching techniques and recommendations for supplemental grammar and teaching materials in print and electronic formats."
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Boston, MA
Jeanne Burke
Jeanne was born in Boston, Massachusetts and has traveled extensively throughout the world. She obtained her M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and has extensive experience in the ESL field, having planned, coordinated, marketed, recruited and taught for international and ESL programs.
Jeanne has taught adult education, served as the ESL Specialist at Simmons College, and was on the staff at both UMass Boston and Boston University. She also taught for one year at the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM),
in Mexico State. Jeanne is currently the Director of Martha’s Vineyard Adult Learning Program.
Chicago, IL
Cassandra Powell
Cassandra has an M.A. in Communications and Training and a second M.A. in Linguistics with a concentration in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). She is scheduled to earn her Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2009. Currently, she is the Director of Education for a national university and also teaches English,
Communications, and Public Speaking online, as well as ESL (English as a Second Language) and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) at a Chicago-based school.
Prior to her current position, Cassandra worked as an International Manager and was also Senior Director of the 1996 Olympic Games. She has traveled to 23 different countries, and says that traveling and teaching are two of the greatest joys of her life. She speaks Spanish and is a Sign Language Interpreter, and she has also studied Arabic and Japanese.
Denver, CO
Cheryl Madrid
Cheryl comes to us from Stony Brook University on Long Island, NY where she taught intensive English for three years. In addition, she taught ESL (English as a Second Language) courses at Suffolk Community College for both beginners and advanced level adults. She has a B.A. and M.A. in Education and an Ed.S. in Administration and
Supervision. Although born and raised in NY, Cheryl calls Colorado "home" and is thrilled to be back teaching in Denver. She enjoys reading, exercising, and learning about various cultures from her students.
Tamara Milbourn
Tamara lives in Boulder, Colorado. She has a B.A. in English and Communication Arts and an M.A. in Applied English Linguistics, both from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She has over 10 years ESL/EFL (English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language) teaching experience, having taught in the U.S., Taiwan,
Japan, and Benin, West Africa. She loves traveling and has visited over 30 countries. Over the years, Tamara has studied French, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, and Spanish. She also enjoys reading, sewing, and baking.
Los Angeles, CA
Carolyne Crolotte
Carolyne began her career as a software engineer. However, being the daughter of a French-born father and a Brazilian-born mother and fluent in French, Portuguese, Spanish, and English, she decided to pursue her true passion: learning and teaching language. She attended San Diego State University and became certified in TEFL
(Teaching English as a Foreign Language), after which she taught EFL in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Later she received her M.A. in Linguistics, with a focus in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Carolyne has taught ESL (English as a Second Language) for the past five years in a variety of different settings, including universities, community colleges, and private language schools. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures, cooking, practicing yoga, and hiking.
Miami, FL
Ethan Talmadge Born in New Hampshire and raised in Vermont, Ethan has been an English as a Second Language (ESL)/English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher, teacher trainer, and administrator for the past 15 years. He has lived and taught in Italy, Japan, Spain, Thailand, Brazil, and Boston and Miami in the US. Ethan has a B.A. in English Literature
from the University of Denver in Colorado and an M.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from St. Michael’s College in Vermont. Preparing people to teach ESL/EFL is one of the aspects of the job that Ethan likes most. In addition to adoring his Boston Celtics, Ethan enjoys reading, sports, and traveling.
New York, NY
Katy Baytosh
Katy has a B.A. in American Studies and an M.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Having worked in the ESL (English as a Second Language) field for over 15 years in both secondary and higher education, she has experience as a teacher, teacher trainer, and IEP administrator. In the U.S., she has worked with immigrants
and international students from over 60 countries. Her overseas experience includes work in Mexico and Ecuador. Katy lives in Pennsylvania and in her free time teaches Latin dance and expressive movement classes. She also loves to read, travel, hike, and spend time with her two sons.
Seattle, WA
Hannah Amrhein
Hannah received a B.A. and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from the University of Victoria and completed her TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) certification. After college, she moved to Oaxaca, Mexico for two years, where she taught English at a small university.
For the past two summers, Hannah has taught ESL at the Juilliard School in New York City for a summer exchange program. She now lives in Victoria, British Columbia, where she teaches English at a private language school. She loves to travel and has been to Southeast Asia, South America and Central America as well as all over the US.
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