IH Riga Teacher Training Center

Courses for Teachers of English

Name of Course

Course Description

Total Academic Hours

(1 academic Hour = 45 minutes)

Length of lessons and how often

Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Teaching English to Adults CELTA

More information

A intensive introductory course in teaching English to adults

120 hours

(note: fee rate  does not apply for this course)

Course Fee = 749 Lats
 Next course: July 5th to 30th  2010
Delta Module One Course


 A preparation course for the Cambridge Diploma in Teaching English to Adults [Delta] examination on the 3rd June 2009 24 academic hours 2 academic hours per fortnight Wednesday at 12.45 from the 14th October to  the 26th May
Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)




 

 A preparation course for the Cambridge ESOL TKT examination

'It aims to increase teachers' confidence and enhance job prospects by focusing on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners, anywhere in the world. This flexible and accessible award will help you to understand:
  • different methodologies for teaching
  • the 'language of teaching'
  • the ways in which resources can be used
  • the key aspects of lesson planning
  • classroom management methods for different needs.'
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/teaching-awards/tkt.html		 Either one week intensive or an extensive course Dates to be announced: subject to demand
Senior Teacher Management Course


 An extensive introduction to management course for Senior Teachers and Assistant Director of Studies who are thinking about moving into management 16 academic hours 2 academic hours on Thursday afternoons at 12.45 from January 28th to April 29th
The International House Language Awareness Course

A course for teachers who want to develop their awareness of grammar and lexis 28 academic hours
2 academic hours once a week
The International House Certificate in Teaching Young Learners
A course for teachers who want to develop their awareness and skills for teaching teenagers and young learners

40 academic hours

(note: fee rate  does not apply for this course) 		an extensive on-line course with observations: dates to be announced

Cambridge Proficiency Exam Preparation Course 

A course for teachers interested in developing their linguistic proficiency and gaining an internationally accredited qualification

56 academic hours

2 academic hours once a week: dates to be announced

Cambridge Advanced Exam Preparation Course

A course for teachers interested in developing their linguistic proficiency and gaining an internationally accredited qualification

56 academic hours

2 academic hours once a week: dates to be announced

IH Riga Conversation Course for Teachers 

A course for teachers interested in maintaining and improving their language skills

36 academic hours 

2 academic hours once a week: dates to be announced

Materials development for teachers

A short series of seminars on how to create effective and attractive language teaching materials - from single worksheets to whole units/lessons

6 academic hours

3 meetings: dates to be announced
Computer assisted language learning and IT skills for teachers A course for teachers keen to develop their IT skills and how to integrate computers into their language teaching 14 academic hours
 10 meetings: dates to be announced
The Teacher's Voice A short series of seminars looking at how to take care of your voice. 3 academic hours 1 academic hour per week: dates to be announced

Fees

1 academic hour fees: Ls 4.50