IH Grammar Refresher
Improve your knowledge of English grammar with a professional development course from International House
IH GRAMMAR REFRESHER
Grammar for English language teachers
Brush up on your knowledge of grammar and build the language awareness needed for effective teaching with a grammar course specially designed for English language teachers.
Develop your language awareness
The IH Grammar Refresher is a professional development course for novice English language teachers who need to improve their mastery of grammar and build their language awareness as they start teaching.
The course is designed as a preparation or extension to our CELTA programmes to help teachers develop the necessary knowledge to explain grammar accurately and confidently.
- 2 days (full-time)
- 9 hours of instruction
- Take-away handouts
- Face-to-face or 100% online
The IH Grammar Refresher is developed by our team of Cambridge-approved trainers and participants receive a certificate of attendance from International House Bangkok.
This is the ideal teacher training course if you are a new or less experienced English teacher and feel the need to upgrade your grammar knowledge for teaching purposes. It’s also a helpful course in preparation for the demands of initial TEFL teacher training courses like the Cambridge CELTA. Or as an extension, if you think you could further enhance your teaching competence.
SCHOOL
Much more than a teacher training academy
International House is in the heart of the main Sukhumvit area in a modern office building with easy access to public transport, shopping malls, street markets, bars and restaurants.
We have been in Bangkok since 1999 and we’re part of the International House World Organisation with more than 140 schools in 45 countries.
- Central and convenient location
- Easy walk to the Skytrain and Metro systems
- Modern facilities with fully-equipped training rooms
- Computers, printers and Wi-Fi throughout the school
- Extensive resource library
We’re an approved Cambridge centre and offer a range of Cambridge teacher training and development courses.
WHY INTERNATIONAL HOUSE?
Teacher training specialists since 1962
Our story in teacher development started in 1962 when International House launched their first teacher training course in London, UK. A course that later became known as the Cambridge CELTA. Since then, thousands of teachers have chosen us for their training and development. Today, we are still one of the organisations that set the standards in teacher education.
DATES & FEES
Face-to-face or Online
Choose a course that best suits your time and preferred way of studying. Complete the course in 2 days on our intensive full-time programme, face-to-face at our centre or online from the comfort of wherever you are.
IH Grammar Refresher Courses
Timings reflect Thailand time (UTC +7), and prices are in US Dollars. If you are also applying for a CELTA course, you can easily add the Grammar Refresher as an add-on on the application form. Apply for a CELTA course first.
COURSE
DATES / DURATION
DAYS / TIME
LOCATION
$ USD
ACCOMMODATION
Do you need accommodation while studying?
If you need a place to stay while taking the IH Grammar Refresher course, we can take care of it so that you can fully focus on your course. With modern and affordable accommodation solutions close to the school, we have options to match your preferences and budget.
CONTENTS
What's in the IH Grammar Refresher course?
The IH Grammar Refresher course is designed to provide you with a foundation on which to build your language awareness. You will learn essential rules and terminology to help you clarify grammar to learners in an accurate and confident way.
The International House Grammar Refresher is a 2-day foundation course that equips teachers with essential knowledge of English grammar. The program covers key rules and terminology to help teachers increase their awareness and ability to analyse and describe the English language.
The course if offered face-to-face and online, and it’s designed to better prepare new teachers for initial TEFL teacher training programmes like CELTA where describing and explaining grammar to learners is a critical skill. It’s also suitable as an extension to such programmes, for newly qualified teachers who would like to further increase their linguistic competence.
Key features
– 2-day programme
– 9 hours of instruction
– 6 sessions (90 mins each)
– take-way handouts and exposure to key reference texts
– conveniently timetabled to coincide with the beginning or end of our CELTA courses
– face-to-face at our centre or 100% online on Zoom
The IH Grammar Refresher is developed by our team of Cambridge-approved trainers and participants receive a certificate of attendance from International House Bangkok.
When applying for the IH Grammar Refresher course, you should:
– be over 18
– have a proficient level of English (equivalent to CEFR C1 or above if English is not your first language)
Please note that although the course is designed as a preparation or extension to our CELTA programmes, it is not a requirement to have enrolled on a CELTA course or have an initial TEFL teacher training qualification.
The IH Grammar Refresher covers key grammar concepts, rules and terminology of the English language.
The syllabus includes the following sessions.
– Improving knowledge and use of grammar terminology
– Identifying and labeling tenses and grammar structures correctly
– Understanding the main uses of common tenses and grammar structures
– Identifying and correcting students’ language errors
– Becoming familiar with effective teaching techniques to clarify language
Each day will include input sessions on how to analyse, describe and explain grammar structures. Participants will also be exposed to teaching approaches and methodology that are usually promoted on CELTA courses.
There is no grading of coursework.
Participants receive a certificate of attendance from International House Bangkok.
TRAINERS
A talented, dynamic and passionate team
Meet the trainers that make our teacher training programmes stand out from the crowd. A team of highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers dedicated to motivating and supporting you throughout your learning journey.
IH GRAMMAR REFRESHER FAQs
All your questions answered
The IH Grammar Refresher is a professional development course for English language teachers who need to improve their knowledge of grammar and build their language awareness to be able to analyse and explain grammar accurately and confidently.
As there is no formal assessment on the course, the course is not officially certified by an academic body, like a university, who evaluates and moderates the coursework. However, certificates are awarded by International House Bangkok and include the International House logo, adding value and recognition to the award.
The IH Grammar Refresher is a professional development course for new and less experienced English language teachers who need to upgrade their grammar knowledge for teaching purposes. It’s an ideal course in preparation for the demands of initial TEFL teacher training courses like the Cambridge CELTA where analysing and teaching grammar is an essential ability. It’s also useful as an extension to such programmes, especially if you feel the need to further enhance your teaching competence.
No. The course is designed to teach the basics of the English grammar and it gradually increases in complexity as you progress through the course.
Yes. Although the course starts with basic concepts of the English grammar, it gradually increases in complexity as you progress through the course. In addition, you will also be able to observe how the trainers teach grammar and become familiar with approaches and methodology that you can replicate in the classroom.
No. The course is open to all teachers.
No. You should only have a proficient level of English, equivalent to CEFR C1 or above if English is not your first language.
The IH Grammar Refresher covers key concepts, rules and terminology of the English grammar.
The syllabus includes the following sessions.
– Understanding basic terminology
– Identifying meaning, form and pronunciation
– Analysing and teaching present and past tenses
– Analysing and teaching modals and conditionals
– Analysing and teaching futures
– Dealing with errors
There is no formal assessment and grading of coursework.
Quite busy! Each day will include input sessions on how to analyse, describe and explain grammar structures. You will also be exposed to teaching approaches and methodology that are usually promoted on CELTA courses.
It's very simple! Choose your preferred course and send your application through our website. If you are applying for a CELTA course, you can easily add the Grammar Refresher as an add-on on the application form. No payment is required at this stage. Our course advisors will review your application and get in touch with you with more information on how to complete the enrolment.
Payments can be made in cash at our school, by bank transfer or online by debit/credit card. Please visit our Payments page for more information.
Certainly. Please visit our Terms and Conditions page to view our cancellation and refund policies.
Simply because we are one of the most reputable organisations in the world in English language teaching and have been providing teacher training and development courses for over 60 years. Our story started in 1962 when International House launched their first teacher training course in London, UK. A course that later became known as the Cambridge CELTA. Since then, thousands of teachers have chosen us for their training and development. Today, we are still one of the organisations that set the standards in teacher education.
IH GRAMMAR REFRESHER GRADUATES
Your experience matters
Essential course if you have never learnt grammar at school. I honestly didn’t know the difference between an adjective and adverb, or what the present perfect continuous was! I’m glad I didn’t jump into the CELTA without some basic knowledge of grammar.
I don’t know how I managed to teach for the past 2 years without this kind of grammar knowledge. I feel a much more competent and honest teacher now. A must if you need to gain some credibility as an English teacher.
Although I had studied English grammar extensively as a learner, it was a very useful revision. The grammar topics were covered in detail and the trainers also highlighted the methodology and plenty of techniques for teaching.
Grammar has always been a difficult thing for me to teach. I learnt a lot during the course, especially what grammar books to consult and how to identify concepts like meaning and form. It definitely made my life easier during the CELTA!
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