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bridgetefl is a division of bridge an established world leader in the language-training field with over 25 years of experience bridge delivers quality language instruction and teacher training to thousands of individuals across the globe our teacher-training division bridgetefl offers a wide range of certification courses professional development opportunities and teacher resources to address the many needs of efl/esl instructors worldwide with over two decades running our own english language instruction centers we are wellversed in the specific needs of esl teachers our expertise allows us to provide the support and training necessary for teachers to feel prepared and confident in the classroom enabling students to learn most effectively bridge s mission to transform lives and organizations by delivering excellence in language education and travel.

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table of contents about bridgetefl english language teaching certification programs 01 02 04 idelt international diploma 05 in english language teaching bcelt bridge certificate in english language teaching teflonline.com teacher resources grammar advisor teflvideos teach abroad job placement recruitment partnerships with bridgetefl professional development 14 16 07 08 09 10 12 06 01 about bridgetefl

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as more and more people are learning english in order to be successful in today s increasingly globalized world more english training programs have emerged quality providers understand that teachers must not only be proficient in english but also in classroom management assessment theory and practical application of theory such as best practice methodologies and approaches in efl/esl education excellence we are committed to providing excellence in all of our products and services all of us at bridgetefl strive to live up to our company s core values excellence integrity learning innovation and respect our staff programs facilities and network of global contacts are topnotch because language training is our business and has been for over two decades the best teaching jobs on nearly every continent accreditation bridge is accredited and/or has its courses approved by a number of organizations including accet accrediting council for continuing education and training and ponsi national program on noncollegiate sponsored instruction innovation we remain a leader at the forefront of the elt field because we continually invest in the research and development of new courses products and services to meet the unique needs of each of our customers experts bridgetefl knows that the quality of its courses is only as good as the people running them we hire only the most qualified and dedicated trainers in the efl/esl field experience recognition bridgetefl s certifications are recognized worldwide and have helped thousands of teachers get 02 for over 25 years we have been providing the highest quality language training all over the world.

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bridgetefl offers a wide array of courses to meet the needs of professional and aspiring teachers alike the variety of course structure and delivery formats not only makes our courses accessible for any schedule or budget but also provides for the diverse needs of different teachers 04

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the idelt is the highest qualification that bridgetefl offers exceeding the 100-hour international benchmark the idelt provides teachers with the perfect balance of theory and practice it is conducted entirely in the classroom by a bridgetefl approved trainer and has been recommended for six graduatelevel credits at over 1,500 universities in the usa course at a glance duration level delivery of instruction type of learning practicum audience 140 hours full or part-time graduate face-to-face traditional classroom synchronous yes native non-native speaking teachers of english course components interactive input sessions teaching practice with real english language learners directed observation and evaluation of peer teachers feedback sessions guided lesson planning observation of expert teachers individual advising sessions written assignments final portfolio and e-portfolio content areas learners teachers and the teaching context the role of the teacher and the learner second-language acquisition cultural sensitivity mono-lingual vs multi-lingual classes language analysis and awareness grammar lexis function pronunciation the language skills and teaching strategies teaching the receptive skills teaching the productive skills methodologies and approaches checking comprehension planning and preparation lesson planning authentic and graded materials developing your own materials teacher resources classroom skills and professionalism classroom management error correction assessment professional development teachers or students who may pursue a master s degree in tesol in the future k-12 teachers worldwide looking for further professional development or who want to get up to date on the best practices in tesol non-native speaking teachers of english who do not hold a tefl certification native english speakers who would like to teach english abroad i have taught for nine years in chile i have taught at institutes high-schools and universities this course offers very valuable insight into effective teaching practices and techniques the knowledge i gained in this course will be practical and immediately useful in real-world classroom settings i made the decision [to take the idelt based on the combination this course offers of chilean university credit and an internationally recognized tefl certification thomas baker efl teacher santiago de chile 05 certification programs

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the bcelt is our distance learning solution for teachers who are not able to attend a traditional in-class course meeting the 100hour international benchmark the bcelt provides teachers with online delivery of content covering the latest developments in the elt field accompanied by interactive activities and discussion with other members of your class the online content may be complemented by lectures and workshops delivered either in the form of a webinar or in some cases in person by one of our expert trainers course at a glance duration level delivery of instruction type of learning practicum audience 100 hours over 12 weeks undergraduate online web conference in-class synchronous optional native non-native speaking teachers of english course components reading assignments and quizzes discussion and analysis of topics observation via video group project final paper course content unit 1 world english and the world s english learners describing language with systems unit 2 language acquisition how do we learn methodology balance and structure unit 3 english language learners the role of the teacher 06 unit 4 the impact of the learning environment providing effective feedback unit 5 class management flexible grouping and language success unit 6 technology aiding english teaching approaching new structures unit 7 teaching the structure of english teaching the lexis of english unit 8 teaching the phonology of english the integration of language skills unit 9 teaching reading teaching listening unit 10 teaching writing teaching speaking unit 11 lesson planning testing and evaluation unit 12 encouraging independent learning professional development anyone who lives in an area where the idelt is not offered working teachers who can only study part-time non-native speaking teachers of english who do not hold a tefl certification native english speakers who would like to teach english abroad.

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teflonline.com is our most flexible solution for tefl training offering four different certification programs teflonline.com lets trainees decide where and when to get trained delivered completely online using bridgetefl s custom learning management system teflonline.com enables trainees to earn their certification at their own pace guided through the courses by professional tutors our graduates feel confident and prepared to enter the efl classroom course at a glance duration level delivery of instruction type of learning practicum audience 40 120 hours undergraduate online asynchronous no native non-native speaking teachers of english course components readings self-check quizzes written assignments video tutorials course content the roles of the teacher and learner approaches and methods classroom management language awareness planning lessons productive skills receptive skills teaching grammar vocabulary meaning and context pronunciation audio/visual aids testing culture people who need a lot of flexibility in their training schedule non-native speaking teachers of english who do not hold a tefl certification native english speakers who would like to teach english abroad even though i have a b.a in education [teflonline.com helped me to see where i can improve as a teacher i have brought many aspects of what i was taught during this course into my current teaching position i have shared ideas and words of advice with fellow colleagues i have become a better teacher erin burney efl teacher in the philippines 07 certification programs

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with an array of teacher resources bridgetefl gives instructors worldwide the support they need for teaching english language learners we are continually developing new resources that are effective easily accessible and easy to use 08

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grammaradvisor.com in addition to being a comprehensive grammar course is also a personal grammar resource answers can be found by searching the knowledge base or by asking our in-house grammar experts responses are sent promptly and are complete and easy to understand our grammar experts are also available to give advice on how to teach tricky issues in a fun and effective way it s powered by real people our own staff of professional grammar advisors is behind the scenes monitoring the knowledge base and answering grammarrelated questions if you re in the least bit shaky or flaky with your english language grammar then you would do well to check out grammar advisor not only is the site interactive but has voice and sound as well so you get to hear spoken versions of grammar in context in addition to reading and grammar lessons larry m lynch professor at the universidad santiago de cali in colombia and author of the website becoming a better efl teacher it s a resume-booster upon completing the course teachers can opt to take the final exam and get a certificate in english grammar it s created by the experts with over 25 years of experience training students and teachers we know exactly what students will ask and what teachers will need in the efl/esl classroom it s complete everything you need to know about grammar is addressed and moreover it s specifically aimed at the grammar needed for esl/efl learners it s interactive and fun we know that grammar can be tedious and technical but we ve done our best to break it down into manageable pieces and keep it interesting our talking animated characters grammar pro and miss takes take teachers through the course with chapter overviews and helpful tips quizzes dynamic glossaries and interactive tools keep the course lively 09 teacher resources

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this online library of over 100 how-to elt videos is indispensible for teachers looking to keep their lessons fresh fun and at the same time effective they include ideas for classroom activities suggestions for practicing vocabulary grammar pronunciation and the four language skills and tips on improving your teaching techniques teflvideos.com was created specifically to help teachers improve their teaching skills each video addresses one specific common problem that efl/esl teachers face on a regular basis hints appear to call attention to important points to keep in mind take it further explains how the activity or idea can be applied to a variety teaching contexts diverse age groups different class sizes etc this section also gives ideas about other teaching points that could be practiced using this same activity each video is broken down into three sections game plan introduces the topic to be addressed and offers step-by-step instructions on how to implement the idea activity or suggestion teflvideos.com also comes in a convenient five-dvd set called english language teaching in action professionally filmed high-quality audio short and focused in action shows the game plan in action during a real english class with real english language learners this helps teachers to visualize the game plan and envision how it could work in their classes pop-ups with helpful 10 real english learners organized by category

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grammar teaching verb tenses with timelines making promises in the first conditional teaching tag questions teaching techniques do s and dont s for giving instructions breaking bad teaching habits effective error correction techniques writing product writing job applications teaching writing with a running dictation building a story to teach writing speaking teaching with mingles giving advice conversation skills forecasting the weather task-based learning creating a utopian society reading follow-up activities for reading lessons using authentic materials for a reading lesson pre-teaching strategies for newspaper articles listening teaching listening gist and detail listening skills teaching with song vocabulary using realia to teach vocabulary building vocabulary with word formation teaching opposites with a memory game pronunciation teaching pronunciation word stress practicing vowel to vowel linking using poems to teach sentence stress compared to other ways of improving teaching [teflvideos are easy to access as they are online they are also seriously planned and displayed so their purpose cannot be misunderstood and they guarantee quality they cover all the skills and needs of an efl class putting some of those ideas into practice will improve both the quality of your teaching process and your students success in the learning experience assumpta biosca taronger is an experienced efl teacher and currently a phd candidate in the information technology applied linguistics program of the universidad politécnica de valencia 11 teacher resources games and activities teaching superlatives with a board game vocabulary bingo drilling grammar with dominoes

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there are thousands of native english speakers worldwide who want to teach abroad there are thousands of english language centers worldwide looking to hire native english-speaking teachers who better to make the connection between the two than bridgetefl our name is appropriate as we truly act as a bridge between employers and teachers with a long and established history as leaders in the language training field we have an extensive network of partner schools reaching all corners of the globe and as the largest tefl provider in the usa we are in a unique position to match quality teachers with quality schools here s what we can do for language schools we can provide access to the besttrained efl teachers in the world improve quality by providing highly-trained teachers offer staff professional development opportunities provide staff with some of the most innovative elt resources available for native speakers of english we can provide the highest quality teacher-training programs available offer professional development opportunities provide innovative and practical teacher resources serve as the connection to quality employers around the globe for non-native speaking teachers of english we can provide better credentials for job advancement improve competitiveness in the local market increase effectiveness as a teacher facilitate admission to a university in the usa 12

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year after year bridgetefl graduates are hired worldwide by the best institutions i had a wonderful experience last summer teaching conversational english in china although my assignment was only short term it was a wonderful opportunity and an experience i will never forget thank you again bridgetefl joe davis efl teacher in china the english opens doors program national volunteer center [in chile takes very seriously its privileged role as facilitator to ambassadors of the english language therefore eodp-nvc and partner institution bridge must adhere to strict guidelines with regard to the eligibility of each prospective volunteer ministry of education in chile mineduc as staff program coordinator at brooklyn bridge in buenos aires argentina i have had the opportunity to interview hire and train a great number of certified teachers from bridgetefl we re extremely happy with the level of professionalism motivation and creativity that bridge teachers have shown towards teaching english and helping our students become more efficient learners bridgetefl certification is a guarantee of efficient lesson planning sound grammar knowledge good resources and the confidence to walk into a classroom and deliver a high quality lesson virginia inés fernández brooklyn bridge s.a staff program coordinator employer in argentina i have had the pleasure of working with bridge in placing english teachers in south korea for the past several years the candidates that we have placed have gone to teach in numerous different schools in south korea and i have received positive feedback from many of the employers the courses offered at bridge have helped teachers to become prepared to take on the challenges of teaching english as a second language to korean students joanne kim placement consultant dreamworks recruiting service south korea i would like to thank the team of advisors at bridgetefl teachers that they have recomended to us to work in our language school in mexico have been a great selection the teachers have shown a profesional attitude addressing our needs and have been positive people we are confident that if teachers come from bridgetefl s recommendation they will be a great asset to our organization cecilia belmont culturlingua mexico employer 13 teach abroad job placement recruitment

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