This 6 hour practical course introduces how to tutor English to speakers of other languages. This course covers a range of topics including the role of the tutor of ESOL, how to lesson plan for specific students, and how to market one's self as a tutor. Note: Students who have taken VCC's Homefront training (TUTR 1010) are eligible for elective credit for this course.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- what is a tutor and the difference between teaching and tutoring;
- what materials to select from available resources;
- how to plan a (sequence of) lesson(s)
- how to evaluate learner levels and learner needs
- how to advertise / market to find learners
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.