50-Hour ETK (Essential Teacher Knowledge) Course
Issued by
iTTi
The badge holder has mastered the art of teaching EFL. He/she has acquired an entire set of excellent skills such as developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, putting adequate emphasis on phonology. His/her repertoire of teaching methods includes time-tested strategies as well as the latest developments in language teaching.
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Complete the teacher-led 50-hour workshop on fundamental, theoretical knowledge in second-language acquisition, linguistics, teaching methods and strategies to successfully instruct English as a foreign language with an emphasis on teaching young learners. Demonstrate a clear understanding of teaching adults vs. young learners.
Standards
iTTi is an approved (accredited) center of TQUK and authorized to deliver TQUK Level 5 OFQUAL-regulated TEFL course (RQF).
iTTi is member of TESOL.org, Chartered College of Teachers, IATEFL, NATE, ACTFL, TESOL France, and TESOL LatAm.
iTTi’s 120-hour courses are credit bearing towards an MA Ed. For each 100 hours of successfully completed TEFL course work, the graduate receives 10 credits towards an additional iTTi TEFL training program. This workshop is not credit bearing towards an MA Ed.