Continuing Education Programs& Professional Development
Continuing Education Programs& Professional Development
Supporting English Teachers in the US & Worldwide
Teaching English Language Institute
The Hunter College Teaching English Language Institute is an innovative program that supports English teachers in the United States and worldwide. Through a lively combination of activities, lectures, hands-on workshops, and demonstrations, the teaching ESL program will expand your skills and help you master modern ESL teaching approaches and language learning modalities. These sessions focus on practical, effective teaching methods and curriculum development, preparing you to teach ESL to diverse audiences and environments.
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Teaching English Language Courses and Program Information
Courses and Program Details
Best Methods for Teaching ESL/EFL $150 TELI01
This module will present an overview of the most effective modern language acquisition and assessment methods used in teaching grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing in the 21st century English language teaching world, and their practical task-based application.
Techniques for Teaching Oral and Listening Skills $150 TELI02
This module concentrates on the techniques and assessment methods used to effectively helps students to gain the confidence they need to speak and listen in English through the use of pronunciation exercises, speaking/listening stimulations and picture/YouTube prompts.
Elementary 3 (PIEL3)
Course Description: Expands on the use of prepositions and introduces the “passato prossimo” past tense with emphasis on auxiliary verbs. Introduction to “il partitivo”.
- Hours – 16
- Tuition – $500
- Special Discounts – See Parliamo Policies
- Note – Classes to be held in person will also be broadcast live, via Zoom, for those interested in participating remotely.
Tips and Tools for Teaching Grammar $150 TELI04
This module focuses on a wide range of grammar teaching techniques and their real-life, eclectic application and assessment in the language learning classroom.
Teaching ESL to Children $150 TELIWS1
This workshop focuses on strategies for teaching ESL to children and provides students with an opportunity to create their own activities and lesson. The class also looks at how to integrate language and content instruction, and provides a brief overview of child development.
ESL Technology $150 TELIWS2
The purpose of this interactive workshop is to provide students/teachers with an overview of ways technology can be used in the classroom to help L2 learners acquire, comprehend, and use linguistic patterns through the use of various materials. This can be applied to both K-12 and adult learners.
Business ESL $150 TELIWS3
The purpose of this interactive workshop is to interactively show the students/teachers how to teach the business content through the various activities related to career development. This workshop provides students/teachers with an overview of ways business education can be used in the classroom to help L2 learners acquire, comprehend, and use linguistic patterns through the use of various materials.
Teaching ESL through Theater $150 TELIWS4
This workshop uses American plays as a way of extending the range of classroom possibilities, while at the same time enhancing students’ motivation and making the language more fully meaningful. Our aim is to use and extend language in accessible, stimulating and productive ways through the teaching and techniques of theatre.
Teaching Pronunciation $150 TELIWS15
This workshop reviews key aspects of American English pronunciation, including consonants, vowels, stress, rhythm and intonation. The connection between pronunciation and grammar will be explored, and teachers will leave with tips for handling notoriously tricky concepts and troublesome minimal pairs in the classroom.