Teacher:Training

Teaching you to teach English

Thinking in English
Where better to learn the art of teaching English than Oxford –
a city that is in so many ways the home of the language itself.

Join Elaine, Academic

Director at BSC Oxford,
for a video of our Teacher
Training programmes.

www.british-study.com/videos.php

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Leading Teacher Training Centre in the UK

Founded in 1996 BSC has quickly established itself as one of the UK’s most respected specialist English
language Teacher Training centres. We offer a wide range of courses catering to the needs of UK
and overseas ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) teachers, from those who are just setting
out on their teaching career to those who wish to extend their skills and knowledge with ongoing
professional development.

About our Trainers

Courses Avaliable: Thanks to the skill and dedication of our team of teacher trainers we have a very high success rate
in our training courses.
· CELTA
Each of our trainers is a highly qualified professional and a practising teacher possessing as a minimum
· DELTA a degree, an English teaching diploma (DELTA) and many years teaching experience. Our trainers are
· One day ‘tasters’ committed to helping each of our trainees to develop their skills as a teacher and to give them direction
along their particular career path. Some staff have Master’s Degrees in linguistics and our trainers are
· Advanced Language and EFL
methodology for Secondary/HE teachers
dedicated to the concept of lifelong learning.

· Language and EFL methodology Opportunities in the UK and overseas…

for Primary teachers
Thanks to the skills and dedication of our trainers our courses have a very high success rate and, once
· CLIL for Secondary/HE teachers your course is completed, our experienced staff are on hand to help and advise you on the next step in
· An Introduction to Grammar your career path.

· Advanced Grammar For CELTA graduates, work is plentiful in the UK during July and August and also at Easter. At other times
of the year it is more likely you will find employment if you are willing to be flexible about working
· Bespoke courses
hours. Schools in the UK are more likely to offer work to teachers with at least a couple of years’
experience.

For a full time permanent contract you are usually expected to have the DELTA.

1. Exterior of our Oxford school
2. Bicycles on Magdalen Street
3. Oxford school reception
Most newly qualified teachers initially find work overseas, and at present the areas most in need
of English teachers are Eastern Europe, the Far East and South America. In some countries a degree
is required in order to obtain a work permit (e.g Japan). In other countries tertiary level qualifications
such as SRN, HND and Cert. ED may be acceptable for work permit purposes. Our Teacher Training Centre
has a notice-board with the latest job opportunities in the UK and overseas and we have developed a
world-wide network of contacts to pass on to you.

BSC Oxford specialist Teacher Training Centre: 40,000 students & 37 university colleges give
Oxford a very special atmosphere as one of the world’s great centres of teaching excellence.
A city made for teaching...
Walking around Oxford you will discover a vibrant
city with fine architecture, attractive parks and
beautiful colleges, some dating back 800 years.
Oxford is situated in the heart of England, only 60
minutes by train from London, and is surrounded
by some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain.
Some of Britain’s finest towns and villages are
within easy reach of Oxford, including the Roman
spa town of Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon, the
birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Unique learning experience
British Study Centres Oxford was founded in 1996.
Thanks to a large growth in student numbers, the
school moved to a fantastic newly refurbished
building in the city centre in March 2008.
Our brand new building is located in the heart
of Oxford, in the historic St. Giles district,
close to the High Street, Carfax Tower and the
pedestrianised Cornmarket area with its trendy
covered market, shops and cafés. The school is
also just a short walk from the beautiful Christ
Church meadow and College, which was featured
in the recent Harry Potter films.
State-of-the art learning facitlites
• 17 stylish, glass-fronted classrooms
• Superbly-equipped study centre and well-stocked library
• 22 flat-screen terminals, offering free internet access
• Free wi-fi connection
• A roof-top school café is scheduled to open summer 2009
During the course you will have access to a full Homestay is our most popular accommodation
range of teaching materials, our dedicated Teacher option. We have a large selection of trusted local
Training library, free WiFi internet and email families in our homestay database offering a
access and free photocopier use. Our specialist choice of bed & breakfast, half-board or
Teacher Training library is particularly appreciated self-catering.
by trainees and offers a comprehensive and
Another option is student house accommodation,
up-to-date range of books and materials for loan
which gives students the opportunity to live
during your course. In addition to all the titles
in a shared, communal environment. All of
recommended on the UCLES CELTA and DELTA
our student houses are located within walking
reading lists, we stock a comprehensive range of
distance (usually 20 – 25 minutes) of the school.
materials in applied linguistics and other ELT areas.
We also subscribe to all the major ELT monthly
journals to keep you up to date on the latest
developments in the industry.
Living in Oxford
If you are not already resident in the Oxford
area and are looking for accommodation during
the course, we are happy to arrange one of the
following accommodation options for you.
Our Oxford school is
located in the centre
of the old city, close
to Cornmarket.
CELTA courses
The Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
(CELTA) is by far the UK’s most popular professional qualification
in English language teaching.
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“Doing a CELTA
course at BSC
was amazing.
The school has
a relaxed, friendly atmosphere
which made it a great place
to study. The students in the
classes were lively and eager
to learn which created a great
atmosphere for them and the
trainees to learn in.”
Adam Stewart
1. Small class sizes for focused learning
2. Our modern classrooms
Why take the CELTA?
Over 10,000 people successfully complete their
CELTA every year and the course is recognised by
employers worldwide. Each course is externally
validated by the University of Cambridge so you
can be assured of the quality. We offer a 4 week
intensive course designed to be a springboard for
those wishing to teach. It is also suitable for those
who have some teaching experience but who
wish to gain a formal internationally recognised
qualification in order to develop their career.
Course dates and duration
At British Study Centres we offer a high level of
personalised service by trained and experienced
professionals within a friendly and relaxed
atmosphere. We generally run one course each
One-Day Taster Courses
The ideal way to find out if teaching English
is the career for you…
If you are not sure if the 4-week CELTA
course is right for you but you would like to
find out more, then why not take advantage
of our one-day ‘Taster’ course?
We run a number of these days during the
year (please see fee sheet for precise dates).
Courses cost £50 and fees can be offset
month (please see our fee sheet and website
for exact start dates). Courses last 4 weeks and are
full-time. You will usually be at the school from
9am to around 5pm daily. Please see the sample
timetable opposite for a more detailed schedule.
Eligibility
Candidates should be 20 or over by the start
of course although we will consider applicants
between the ages of 18 and 20 at our discretion.
Applicants should have a good standard of
education (e.g. UK university entrance level) and
have an awareness and high level of competence
in written and spoken English in order to be able
to follow the course. For non-native speakers
we recommend an English level equivalent to
Cambridge Advanced English ‘A’ grade or IELTS 8.0.
Course Components
Language Awareness – The LA component is
designed to familiarise trainees with aspects of
the English language. It focuses on grammar &
structure (form), meaning in context (function)
and the sound system of the English language
(phonology).
Methodology of language teaching & learning
This involves the analysis and appreciation of
various methods, styles and strategies for both
language teaching and learning. You are also
introduced to a range of teaching aids and
classroom management techniques.
against the cost of a CELTA course if you
choose to enrol on a CELTA course following
the Taster day.
The Taster days run from 09.15 to 17.00
and are led by one of our experienced
Teacher Trainers.
Content includes: Language Awareness
and Analysis, Lesson Planning, Teaching
Vocabulary and Classroom Management.
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Teaching practice – The course is very practical in Assessment Interview

nature. Under the guidance of your tutor, you will
spend each afternoon either teaching students or
observing your peers. Course time is set aside for
the preparation of these lessons and your tutor
will assist and guide you throughout your time
with us. You will gain experience in teaching at
two distinct levels.
Classroom observation – During the course
you will be timetabled for 6 hours of classroom
observation. This will give you the opportunity
to see experienced teachers in action. These
observations are complemented by specific
observation tasks, which will be referred to
throughout the course.
Written assignments – Candidates need to
complete 4 written assignments which range from
formal language analysis to a study of teaching
materials. They are graded on a pass or fail basis
and candidates must pass 3 out of 4 assignments.
Assessment is made on a continual basis (there
is no final exam). Particular emphasis is given to
teaching appropriate lessons effectively. Candidates
are assessed continually and kept up to date
with their progress throughout the course during
regular tutorial sessions. Final assessment is made
on three main areas: Professional Development,
Written Assignments and Teaching Practice. Final
grades are in negotiation with an external assessor
from the University of Cambridge. There are three
pass grades - Pass, Pass ‘B’ and Pass ‘A’.
Enrolment Procedure
If you wish to apply for a place on the course,
please complete either an online or the attached
application form. Places are allocated on the
basis of group and individual interviews. If you
are based overseas or live some distance from
the school, we are happy to arrange telephone
interviews. Due to the high demand for our
courses we encourage candidates to return
completed application forms as soon as possible.
Candidates should allow two hours for the
interview. As part of the interview, you will be
given some language awareness tasks. This is
designed to help us assess your ability to analyse
language. It is not a test of your knowledge
of grammar rules. If you don’t feel particularly
confident, you might want to look at ‘English
Grammar in Use’ (Murphy) or ‘Learning Teaching’
(Scrivener) for the more practical side of teaching.
We will also give you some tasks to take home
and complete so that you are fully prepared for
the start of the course
Post Interview
Once you are offered a place, we will let you think
about it for a while by keeping your place for 48
hours. If you would like to take up the offer, you
will need to send us the deposit within this time.
We ask that you pay the balance of the course
fees a minimum of 4 weeks before the start of
the course.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Introduction Introduction to Classroom Phonology (stress, Checking

9:15 – 10:30
to course admin language analysis observation rhythm & speech) understanding 1

Foreign language Teacher & Receptive Teacher Lesson

11:00 – 12:30
lesson learners’ roles skills 1 vocabulary planning

Guidance for Guidance for Guidance for Guidance for Guidance for
12:30 – 13:15
teaching practice teaching practice teaching practice teaching practice teaching practice

13:15 – 14:15 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Lesson observation Teaching practice Teaching practice Teaching practice Teaching practice
14:15 – 17:00
& meeting your class & feedback & feedback & feedback & feedback

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DELTA courses
Designed for those wishing to take their teaching to a higher
professional level, the Cambridge DELTA award is a common
requirement for full-time teaching work in the UK.
Steve has been
in teacher
training for
over 20 years. 
He has worked on initial and
in-service teacher training
courses in both the public
and private sector and has
experience teacher training
both in the UK and overseas.
Current interests include the
integration of technology
into both language teaching
and teacher training.
Steve Haysham
Head of Teacher Training
1. DELTA class
2. Comprehensive library
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Why take a DELTA?
The Diploma in English Language Teaching to
Adults (DELTA) is a teaching qualification for
experienced teachers of English as a foreign or
second language. The course is accredited and
approved by the University of Cambridge (UCLES)
and is aimed at teachers with (usually) an initial
teaching qualification such as the CELTA plus at
least two years’ experience. This experience
should be with different levels of students and
preferably include teaching ESP, exam classes
and/or some teaching outside the UK. A degree
is preferred.
The DELTA course is valuable for the following
reasons: first, it helps you to develop as a teacher,
by extending your knowledge and understanding
of the principles behind your practice, and by
increasing the range of your techniques and
methods. Through feedback on your own teaching
practice, we also help you to improve your
teaching skills within the classroom. Second, it
is an essential qualification if you wish to further
your career into academic management, teacher
training or materials writing.
The course is part-time and trainees are observed
teaching their own classes in their own schools.
For this reason, trainees must be in EFL work with
adults (group classes) in or near Oxford for the
duration of the course.
The course is a challenging one and hard work!
However, the vast majority of teachers who
have taken it believe it has improved them as
teachers as well as providing them with career
opportunities. DELTA-qualified teachers often go
on to work in academic management, materials
writing and publishing.
Our tutors have been providing DELTA courses
together in Oxford since 1998 and have worked
on CELTA and DELTA courses before that. All of our
DELTA trainers are also DELTA assessors. We have
a proven track record of success in preparing
teachers to take and pass the DELTA.
Enrolment procedure
Candidates’ applications are assessed on the
following basis: interview with the course tutor,
written assignment (one hour), and language
analysis tasks. Participants are required to provide
their own classes for teaching practice. However,
British Study Centres will arrange classes for teaching
practice in exceptional circumstances, for example
in cases where participants become unable to
provide their own classes during the course.
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Course requirements New Modular DELTA Resources

The University of Cambridge specify that all
candidates must:
· Attend the whole course
· Teach classes of adult learners of English at the
specified levels for a minimum of 10 hours,
of which at least six will be observed by the
course tutors (+ feedback);
· Undertake a minimum of 10 hours directed
observation of lessons, of which at least 5
must be of live lessons taught by experienced
teachers;
· Maintain and submit a portfolio of all course
work and related documentation, including all
materials relating to the teaching assignments;
· Carry out all assignments in accordance with
regulations and submit assignments to the
centre for assessment by dates specified;
· Take the 3.5 hour examination. British Study
Centres also specify that candidates attend
mid-course tutorials (delivered one-to-one).
On the British Study Centres DELTA, all three
Modules are taught simultaneously and in an
integrated way.
Module 1 – This leads to a written examination
(3 hours), which is externally set and marked.
(Provided twice a year)
Module 2 – Coursework, consisting of five
assignments, designed by the centre, using
Cambridge ESOL specifications. All of the
assignments include practical teaching.
There is a mixture of internal and external
marking of these.
Module 3 – An extended assignment on a
specialism of the participant’s choice. These
might include teaching for business or teaching
young learners.
· A library of relevant books will be available to
participants. This will be open on Wednesdays
before, during and after the session and at
other times by arrangement.
· Participants will be issued with a (short)
pre-course reading list, including books which
should be bought;
· On the first day of the course, participants will
receive an essential bibliography, which they
should read during the course.
Timetable
The course is part-time and takes place every
Wednesday evening from 5.30pm to 9.00pm
(including a 30-minute break) and five
Saturday sessions. Total input: 120 hours.

First session Second session Assessment focus

Phonology Error M1 Exam

Wed 04 Jan
Connected speech Why do students make mistakes? M2 Language Essay

Phonology Course Planning

Wed 11 Jan M3 Specialism
Word and sentence stress needs analysis

Speaking
Wed 18 Jan Motivation
Skills & strategies

Speaking Grammar
Wed 25 Jan
How to improve students’ speaking Inductive & deductive apporaches

Learning styles Grammar

Wed 01 Feb
Focus on form vs focus on forms

Writing Grammar
Wed 08 Feb
Product, process & genre Noticing

English in the world

Wed 15 Feb Introduction to the written exam M1 Exam
(Lecture)

Sat 18 Feb How to plan a skills lesson Style, register & variety M2 Skills essay

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Overseas Teachers
BSC teacher refresher courses are ideal for overseas teachers
seeking to improve both their own knowledge of current
methodology and their personal English language skills.

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At BSC we offer two-week
teacher refresher courses
throughout the year, ideal
for overseas teachers who
are looking to refresh their
teaching methodology and
brush up their language skills. colleagues from other cultures.
Courses are intended for non-native speakers of
English with experience of teaching English as a
foreign language or who have gained a teaching
qualification in their own country and are involved
in English language teaching. Participants should
have an English level appropriate for the course
they wish to follow. Our courses are multinational,
bringing together teachers from many different
countries and offering participants the opportunity
to share teaching ideas and experiences with
 EU Funding Socrates, Comenius & Grundtvig
Courses include:
• An Introduction to Grammar
• Advanced Grammar
• Bespoke courses
• Language and methodology for primary teachers
Social Programme
We include a range of social events in the cost
of the course. However there are also optional
weekend trips and a full social calendar of events
available. Prices on social programme events vary.
Certification
All course participants receive a Certificate of
Attendance and final report provided you have
attended a minimum of 85% of the course.
(secondary teachers only)
If you are a teacher teaching in Europe, you can
apply to the EU for a grant of up to 1500 euros to
attend our 2-week courses. The grant is awarded
under the Comenius initiative and covers
teaching costs, accommodation & travel.

· Advanced Language and Methodology for
secondary & university teachers
· CLIL for secondary & university teachers
Timetable
20 lessons per week Monday to Friday from
09:10 – 13:10. Please see attached course
schedules for a detailed outline. Plus 5 hours per
week of cultural activities.
Course Materials
All course materials are provided and included
in course fees. At the end of the course you will
1. Friendly teaching staff
leave armed with a file packed full of practical
2. Modern learning facilities ideas that you can use when you return home
3. Bright classrooms and also share with your colleagues.
Who can apply for funding?
· EU – Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden & UK
· EFTA/EEA – Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway
· Associated countries – Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey
In order to find out more about the process
of applying for funding and to download
an application form, please visit the official
Comenius web-site: http://ec.europa.eu/
education/index_en.html. For more information
please e-mail bsctt@british-study.com
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Advanced Language and Methodology for secondary and university teachers

A two week course aimed at non-native English teachers and teacher trainers
in secondary and university sector education.

The course enables participants to:
· Gain confidence in and improve their use of the
English language
· Reflect critically on current language teaching
methodology and stimulate continuing
professional development.
· Share ideas and promote greater self-awareness
as teachers.
· Explore and evaluate materials and resources
and expand the range of classroom activities
available to the teacher.
The course employs an extensive range of These are:
resources including CALL, ELT methodology · Ways of teaching grammar
materials as well as general English books,
· Teaching speaking & listening
CDs and DVDs. Current language teaching
methodology will reflect participants’ classroom · Project work
practice. We take a ‘loop input’ and heuristic
· Current ELT methodology
approach to these courses. All sessions contribute
towards both language learning and pedagogy. · Writing ideas and activities
The course content will vary according to the · Exploiting literature for the classroom
particular needs, teaching contexts and interests
N
 B. We ask all participants to complete a
of the group. However, there are standard
detailed pre-course needs analysis.
components that are taught on every course.

This course is also available in Brighton and London. Please see our website for further details www.british-study.com/teachertraining

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Writing ideas Narrative Learner autonomy Needs Learner

9:10 – 10:25
& activities structures Peer feedback analysis autonomy

Testing Exploiting literature Materials Syllabus design Advanced Lexis &

10:45 – 12:00
What, when & how for the classroom evaluation or reading 2 wordbox activities

Teaching Speaking Teaching Speaking Teaching Speaking Teaching Speaking Teaching Speaking
12:20 – 13:15
& Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening

13:15 – 14:15 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Blended Learning: Pitt Rivers Film Club

14:15 – 14:30
teacher as researcher museum visit Sense & Sensibility

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Language and methodology for primary teachers

A two week course aimed at non-native English teachers, teacher trainers and inspectors
in the Primary Sector (children aged 6-13)
The course enables participants to:
· Gain confidence in using the English Language
· Reflect critically on current language teaching
methodology
· Share ideas and develop as teachers
· Extend their awareness of the principles and
practice of teaching young learners
· To evaluate and explore materials and
resources for younger learners
Methodology These are:
Each session employs current language · ELT Methodology
teaching methodology to reflect participants’
· Language Analysis
classroom practice. Each session contains
language instruction and pedagogic practice. · Language Input
Participants work with all four skills with
· A visit to a UK Primary School (not July/August)
particular emphasis on speaking and listening.
· Lesson observations of qualified and
Course Details experienced teachers
The content of each course will vary according
· Projects and research followed by presentations
to the particular needs, teaching context and
interests of the group, however there are standard
components that are taught throughout the course.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Future Music & song Visit to Story telling, Games for

9:10 – 10:25
views in the classroom primary school video & drama learning

A cultural Nursery rhymes Story telling, Story telling, Presentation

10:45 – 12:00
calendar & phronology readers & literature readers & literature of projects

Speaking Speaking Speaking Speaking Speaking

12:20 – 13:15
& Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening

13:15 – 14:15 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Computer based Talk UK Project Project

14:15 – 14:30 British film
Language learning primary system preparation preparation

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Specialist Courses
For more specialist needs or tailor-made courses the BSC
Teacher Training team have a wealth of experience and
expertise in designing and delivering courses specific to
the needs of diverse groups.
Elaine, the
Academic
Director at
BSC Oxford,
designs courses and manages
our team of teachers. She
also teaches on the Overseas
Teacher courses and the CELTA.
Elaine has been teaching for
13 years and has a Master’s
degree in Applied Linguistics
for English for Academic
Purposes.
Elaine Allender
Academic Director
1. Primary school students
2. Our Teacher Training team (L-R):
Paul Kimm, School Director;
Hayley Parry, Teacher Trainer;
Rob Duff, Teacher Trainer;
Steve Haysham, Head of Teacher Training;
Tim Lewis, Teacher Trainer;
Elaine Allender, Academic Director;
Simon Dix, Teacher Trainer.
TEFL taster
If you join up to a CELTA course the full cost of the
One-Day Taster course is offset against the fees.
An Introduction to Grammar
A 10 hour course designed to raise your awareness
of grammar in preparation for participating on the
CELTA course. On the course we look at the basic
terminology of grammar, parts of speech, and
how the past, present and future is expressed in
English. This knowledge will enable you to start on
the CELTA course with confidence in the grammar
that you need – and if you sign up for a CELTA
course here at British Studies Centres the full cost
is offset against the CELTA fees.
Advanced Grammar
A 15 hour course designed specifically for
practising teachers who want to deepen their
knowledge of English Grammar. Particularly
helpful for teachers who are taking or intend to
take the DELTA course. On the course we look at
such areas as Time, Tense and Aspect; Modality,
Conditionals and Discourse Analysis.
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CLIL for Secondary and University Teachers
A 2-week full-time programme which explores
the methodology of teaching other subjects
through the medium of English language. Input
sessions include exploiting texts, evaluating and
adapting published materials as well as language
improvement. All participants are asked to prepare
and deliver micro-lessons as part of the course.
Assessment: no formal assessment but participants
must attend at least 85% of the sessions. A cultural
social programme is also provided.
Bespoke courses
BSC Oxford is happy to design and deliver specific
methodology and language courses for teachers
and trainers, either in oxford or abroad. Past courses
have included English language and methodology
for Dutch primary school teachers and specialist
Oxford University Press training for Teacher Training
for Russian English language teachers.
Future plans
We are currently developing TKT courses as
well as courses for secondary and HE teachers
on “Teaching Language, Literature and Culture”.
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