Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages

Advanced Diploma in TESOL is a program for after A/L students (General English “B” pass or above) or for those who have successfully completed the Advanced Certificate in English or TESOL at NIBM or any other English language program of SLQF Level 2/ NVQ Level 4. The program will impart knowledge in the English language, grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and teaching methodology.

English is widely used for cross-cultural communication both in writing and in speech. Thus the language, as a dynamic entity, acquires new words and linguistic structures in its day to day use amongst communities of different cultural origins and backgrounds. Further, as the language of the business world, English keeps on changing rapidly to keep up with technology and new, improved channels of communication. In such a context, the ability to effectively communicate in English while adapting to the norms of the business world has come to be of utmost importance. Moreover, teachers of English are now required to produce students who are not only sound in syntax and lexis of English, but who are also aware of the evolving nature of the language and have an appreciation for the entire culture behind the language.

The program Advanced Diploma in TESOL will improve not only the English skills of the students, but also will give them a sound knowledge regarding Teaching Methodology, while preparing them to be better professionals in the field of Education. Moreover, the course will develop students’ analytical skills by motivating students to contemplate on, analyze, and find answers to issues related to the English language. Thus, the student will have gained both theoretical and practical knowledge to be competent English teachers by completing this course.