Overview
Key facts
University College London (UCL)'s Pronunciation Teaching for EFL course will be useful for those who want to become more confident in helping learners improve:
- their own intelligibility and how they're understood by others
- their ability to understand natural English speech
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Present the English sound system and the phonemic symbols
- Raise awareness of how phonetic differences between English and other languages may lead to communication breakdown and to recognise that not all differences are a source of difficulty
- Exemplify and analyse selected differences with a view to applying this knowledge to teaching practice
- dispel common myths about pronunciation teaching
- Consider how to apply methods and techniques to a potential future teaching situation
- Consider ways in which a non-native English teacher can provide native-speaker models for students
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 26 other Short Courses in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
The workshop is aimed at professionals who feel they either lack suitable grounding in English phonetics, or need a refresher.
The course is suitable for both non-native and native teachers of English as a Foreign language.
You only need basic technical knowledge of phonetics as all necessary concepts and terms will be covered as part of the course.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents360 GBP / full≈ 360 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents360 GBP / full≈ 360 GBP / full
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.