Universal English Academy Kona, Hawaii
Culture Nature Communication Education Adventure
UEA Kona Hawaii's
Homestay Vacation Study Program
Join our original vacation-study
homestay program on Hawaii's scenic Kona
Coast. Our innovative program combines a
homestay experience with UEA's original
Study method and powerful activities that
explore the heart of Hawaii's culture and
natural wonder. This program is a true Peak
Experience and there is nothing like it
anywhere else in the world. Enter
UEA Kona Hawaii's
TEFL Certification Program
Come experience our TEFL (Teaching
English as a Foreign Language) certification
program in Kona Hawaii. 120 hours of top
level instruction including the UEA method
and overseas job placement assistance make
this TEFL course the best in Hawaii. Start
down the path to a new career as an
international teacher of English. Enter
Homestay in Hawaii ESL Classes TEFL Certification Vacation Study Programs
For the Kona Community we offer very
reasonable community English classes at
a variety of levels. Our classes focus on
improvement of communication ability as
well as an educational and cultural
resource for new immigrants and visiting
overseas employees. Our ESL classes
are limited to small groups and all
nationalities are welcome. Enter
UEA Kona Hawaii's
Community ESL Classes
Our Other Websites:
Universal English Academy (日本語)
Mattosensei.com (Free ESL Study Site)
Hula Halau Kala'akeakauikawekiu
Universal English Academy LLC PO BOX 391128 Keauhou, Hawaii 96739 808-936-2179
Kona Hawaii's Original Homestay & Vacation Study Program
TEFL Certification
Kona Community ESL Classes
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Universal English Academy PO BOX 391128 Keauhou, Hi 96739
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UEA's TEFL Certificate Curriculum
Our Curriculum was developed by teacher Matt Carter with assistance and advice from ILTAH panel members as well as input from English conversation school owners in 6 countries. The material in this course conforms to internationally recognized standards and exceeds them in most cases making our TEFL Certificate universally accepted at conversation schools around the world.
Course hours breakdown as follows: 72 hours of in classroom instruction. 6 Hours of ESL observation and 6 hours of real teaching. Students will be required to do extensive reading (16 hours) as well as weekly projects (20 hours) in TEFL Lab for a total of 120 hours of TEFL training.
Course Curriculum:
Unit 1: TEFL Overview- What it is to learn a language
A) Learner Motivations-Lesson Types
B) Foreign Language Lesson Experience
C) Rapport Building
D) Classroom control, management & presentation
E) Accessing the Language Organ
F) Habits & Success thinking
Unit 2: Know Your Subject
A) Vocabulary Building
B) Parts of Speech- Grammar
C) Functions of Language
D) The Communication Circle
E) Pronunciation
F) The quest for naturalness
Unit 3: Methodologies in TEFL Teaching
A) How to Identify & Place students in appropriate levels
B) Current Practices
C) Teaching Children
D) Navigating The Sea of Materials & Approaches
E) Games, Songs, and worksheets
F) Teaching Techniques-Planning, Execution, Evaluation
Unit 4: The MACX System- Motivated Action through Conscientious eXpansion
A) 20 Habits of Successful Language Learners
B) Language Acquisition as a lifestyle
C) 10 Lessons that never go out of style
D) Basics-Style-Presentation-The Cycle of Improvement
E) Teacher, Coach or Jedi Master?
F) The Power Circle-Fuelling desire
Unit 5: In the Classroom
A) Material development
B) The TEFL Teacher's Bible
C) Time Management
D) Correction, Discipline and Goal Setting
E) Creating your Own Sense & Style
F) The Best & Worst of Real Case Studies
*Begin Observation & Teaching Practice
Unit 6: The World of International Language Schools
A) Schools Types & Business Models
B) What is expected of you and what you should expect
C) Finding a Job-Resources, resume writing, research
D) Questions to ask before you decide
E) International Law-Taxes, rights and resources
F) Making the most of your Experience.
G) Review & Conclusion
*Continue Observation & Teaching Practice
This course is an intensive TEFL Course with homework assignments, reading requirements and projects. To receive TEFL Certification students are required to attend all classes, complete all Observation & Teaching time and complete all projects.
Upon completion of all requirements students will receive:
Official UEA TEFL Certificate (Stamped and Numbered)
An Explanation Letter of Training Received
Up to 3 hours of Job Placement assistance
Course Requirements:
1) Students should be Native English Speakers
2) Students seeking Employment overseas must have a 4 year degree from
an accredited University in any subject. (Certain exceptions exist)
3) To complete some homework assignments access to the internet will be assumed.