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Hellloooooo,

I was wondering if anyone has done their 2 day intensive part of the course, and if so, what should I expect from it and what should I take?

Any informatoin would be hugely appreciated :D

X

Hey Chloe,

I've done the weekend course and it's a lot of fun (albeit a bit tiring!) - you do lots of moving around/classroom activities etc, rather than just sat there being lectured at. You also have the chance to come up with your own lesson plans so come prepared to be creative! There's a video here that gives you a little sneak peak: http://www.tefl-chalkboard.com/i-to-i/videos/5

There's nothing in particular you need to take, apart from maybe pen, paper and your brain of course!

Enjoy it and let me know how you get on!

I would take a pen/pencil and large pad for your lesson plan, I don't remember needing anything else.  You get a coursebook which is worth reading as soon as possible afterwards.  It's quite challenging at times and, as Honor says, very interactive.  At first I felt daunted because you have to get into pairs and then teach the rest of the class a couple of phrases in a foreign language, but when you get down to it, it's much easier than you think to message over, so it's very encouraging in the end.

One thing worth noting is that it is possible to fail if you are very late - one girl on my course had missed a train and was worried but I think she was ok in the end, as she did have a good reason.

Good luck!

THANK YOU!

It will all start tomorrow. Excited and nervous!!
I am getting all prepared with what you have suggested and I have my travel plans sorted too.

Also is this weekend is purely a practical weekend, or are we assessed?

Cheers X

Hi Chloe,

It is assessed yes - but don't worry, as long as you're there on time, get involved and listen to the feedback from your course tutor it's very very unlikely that you'll fail - we only get a handful of people each year who don't make the grade.

Enjoy the course!

Hi

I am just about to sign up for the course but wanted to know when to book the 2 day intensive, I assume its at the end but just thought best to check first.

Thanks very much!

CJ