20 Hour Classroom TEFL Course
- 2 day weekend course in locations worldwide
- A great introduction to TEFL
- Face-to-face practical learning in the classroom
- Find your dream role with our TEFL jobs board
- Flexi-Course: Book now, pick a date later ?
Course Summary
20 Hour Classroom TEFL Course: Find out if TEFL is for you
Want to dip a toe into TEFL before taking the plunge with one of our longer courses? Then the 20-hour classroom course is for you.
This weekend face-to-face course is a brilliant taster into the world of TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language). The two-day practical course, led by experienced tutors gives an introduction into teaching English abroad. You’ll even get the chance to practice leading your own lesson and it’s a great way to meet fellow students taking the same path.
If you find you’re bitten by the TEFL bug, you can add on the 120-hour online course later and get qualified to teach all over the world.
Quality training means top jobs
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Course breakdown
How it works
One weekend, one classroom, one life-changing opportunity.
If you’re not sure whether TEFL is for you, or just want to get a taster of what teaching is like, the 20-hour classroom course is the perfect introduction.
Over two days, you’ll be fully immersed in the TEFL experience, learning everything from how to plan a lesson to how to inspire your students.
Packed with practical experience and the support of an experience tutor, the 20-hour course also gives you the opportunity to meet like-minded aspiring TEFL teachers.
There’s a choice of dates with locations around the world, so choose one near your home town or university and get ready for a weekend that could take life in a new direction.
If you decide you want to take things further at the end of the course, you can always add on the 120-hour online course and get qualified to teach all over the world.
What will I learn?
An exciting introduction to the world of TEFL
This super-charged weekend course gives you an insight into all aspects of teaching English abroad.
You’ll learn about the TEFL principles, find out how to teach reading and listening skills, and discover how to use materials to support your lessons.
To round everything off, we’ll take a look at how to find and apply for teaching positions so you can start thinking about where in the world your TEFL journey might take you.
In just two days, you’ll gain practical insights into what it’s like to teach abroad and harness the confidence to go after your dream job, wherever that may take you. And with our unique Flexi-Course option, you can book your course now and book your classroom course option when you’re ready.
Here’s the timetable:
| Day 1 | |
|---|---|
| 9.00-9.15 | Welcome & course aims |
| 9.15-10.30 | TEFL principles |
| 10.30-11.00 | Break |
| 11.00-12.30 | Teaching new language |
| 12.30-1.30 | Lunch |
| 1.30-3.00 | Grammar & error correction |
| 3.00-3.15 | Break |
| 3.15-5.30 (time may vary) |
Teaching Practice 1 |
| 5.30-6.00 | Day 1 reflection |
| Day 2 | |
|---|---|
| 9.00-9.30 | Review |
| 9.30-10.30 | Pronunciation |
| 10.30-11.00 | Break |
| 11.00-12.30 | Teaching reading & listening |
| 12.30-1.30 | Lunch |
| 1.30-2.30 | Using coursebooks |
| 2.30-2.45 | Break |
| 2.45-5.00 (time may vary) |
Teaching Practice 2 |
| 5.00-5.30 | Day 2 reflection |
| 5.30-6.00 | Your TEFL future |
Here for you
Director of Studies, Alexa Randell
Academic Assistant , Jenni Fogg
TEFL Tutor, Gayle Norman
TEFL Tutor, Lindsey Cottle
TEFL Tutor, Stuart Fassam
TEFL Tutor, Penny Campbell
TEFL Tutor, Meryl Burgess
TEFL Tutor, Wendy Rogers
TEFL Tutor, Teresa Jacobs
TEFL Tutor, Annie da Silva
TEFL Tutor, Peter Bowdery
TEFL Tutor, Debbie Hooper
TEFL Tutor, Paul Myers
I decided get my TEFL so I could make my CV stand out a little bit more.... 6 months later and I’m proud to say I did it! Everyone was so helpful & the people I met on my practice course were so lov... More
Anonymous
24th June 2019
Absolutely loved studying through this organisation, the staff are always friendly and are always willing to help. I had some things I was unsure about but I just gave the customer queries and they he... More
Naadhira Charfaray
23rd June 2019
An excellent course and fantastic learning experience. Thank you.
Anonymous
23rd June 2019
A fantastic course ,really feel that it is going to be of great help for me in my journey into the world of teaching English.Thank you.
Brett Eric Rodney
23rd June 2019
The course was very useful and i learned a lot even though i've been teaching for quite awhile now. It did take a lot of time but i was glad i had the time to do it. I can see how this can be really h... More
Anonymous
21st June 2019
I-to-I offers a great amount of courses to prepare a teacher for an environment of foreign learners. Their support staff is punctual and friendly, and the courses are well worth the money. Fully recom... More
Anonymous
21st June 2019
After having problems with online payment, they immediately phoned me and the problem were resolved. Excellent service.
Wilmarie Lewis
20th June 2019
It was a really good experience and will continue to learn through i-to-i everyone very helpfull at all times really on the ball. Thanks to the team
Cheryl Gouverneur
20th June 2019
I find the courses stimulating and as a woman over 60 it's fun to learn in this new way. The challenge of writing the lesson plans and essays is helpful in the way that it's important to understand an... More
Anonymous
19th June 2019
Jennifer our teacher was great, she was very knowledgeable and made the class fun. I loved all the interactive presentations and working with my classmates. We had a great group in our class that made... More
Dyann
19th June 2019
FAQs - your questions answered
"Will the course fit in with my life?"
Absolutely! You pick the place and date of when you want to complete your 20 hour classroom training. Once you've done that all you need to do is turn up with bags of enthusiasm!If you're not sure when or where you want to take the course there's always the flexi-option which lets you decide at a later date.
"How do I get fully qualified as a TEFL teacher?"
If at the end of the weekend course you've caught the TEFL bug and you want to get fully qualified it's really simple!All you have to do is add on our 120 hour online TEFL course and complete it, this normally takes people four to six weeks. Once you've passed this you've got everything you need to travel the world and start teaching!
"How much grammar will I need to know?"
Don’t let worries about grammar put you off. You’ll be teaching conversational English and we’re sure you’re already a natural when it comes to talking.So if grammar leaves you cold, don’t sweat; you can still be a great teacher.
The UK’s trusted TEFL provider
Our qualifications have been approved by Gatehouse Awards, the awarding organisation recognised by Ofqual . Make your CV stand out from the crowd with a TEFL qualification from i-to-i.
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Who are Ofqual?
Ofqual is the British exam watchdog and their job is to ensure qualifications awarded are of the highest standard. An Ofqual stamp of approval on your qualification will be recognised worldwide and is highly respected by employers, pushing your resume to the top of the pile and getting you your dream TEFL job!
Why is it important to me?
There’s plenty of TEFL jobs out there but competition is tough, which is why you need to stand out from your peers. With a qualification from i-to-i you’ll have a qualification which has been independently checked to the highest standards, providing you with the best, so you can be the best.
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Did you know?
We’ve also received independent accreditation from the ODLQC (Open & Distance Learning Quality Council) which is recognised by employers across the globe giving you a qualification which will give you the best start on your TEFL journey.
Regulated, accredited and trusted.
With so many TEFL courses out there it’s hard to know what to look for so here’s our top tips:
- English Government Regulated - Make sure that the course you’re about to start has been independently checked and leads to a regulated qualification. The Ofqual seal of approval gives employers the confidence that you’ve got the best qualification, practically guaranteeing you a job.
- Experience - With over 24 years’ experience in TEFL we’ve carved the path for TEFL courses. Since the world’s first weekend TEFL course in 1994 leading to the world’s first online TEFL course in 2001 we know our way around a TEFL course!
- Help & Support - You’re bound to have questions during your course so make sure you’ll get the support you need. Our TEFL courses come with a personal tutor so you can tap into their TEFL wisdom along the way.
Why i-to-i?
Quality & value
Looking for a qualification that will open doors to jobs around the world? Well, that’s exactly what i-to-i delivers. We’re accredited and our courses are regulated by respected independent bodies, we’re always improving and innovating to bring you the very best.
Support & advice
Starting a new challenge can sometimes feel a bit daunting but we’ll make your TEFL experience new and exciting not new and scary. We’ll be right here, holding your hand every step of the way.
Experience & knowledge
When it comes to TEFL, we know our stuff and pretty much wrote the book on teaching English as a foreign language. We’ve been around longer than any other provider and have awarded more TEFL qualifications than anyone else – over 182,000 and counting.
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