Diploma in English Language Teaching (DELT) by ERI, as the name suggests, is a diploma programme in teaching of English for teachers of ESL (English as a Second Language). It is a well-designed course that aims at equipping teachers with practical knowledge of the language and language teaching techniques.
DLET is 150 credit hours programme that aims at providing useful knowledge and practical skills to ESL teachers so that they can teach well, prepare appropriate material for their classes and assess the learners.

Who is DELT for?

DELT is for non-native individuals who have working knowledge of how the language works and are able to learn ideas and practical techniques in the same.

• Teachers who are already into teaching of English and wish to polish their skills and
  enhance their knowledge.
• Freshers who wish to pursue a career as an English teacher and need the
  confidence to start with their first English teaching jobs.

Primary Objectives of DELT

The Diploma has been designed in a way that by the end of six months course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the basics of language teaching.
2. Plan their lessons correctly.
3. Teach the four macro skills of language (Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking) and Grammar.
4. Engage students through interesting activities and engage them in practical communication for everyday use language in different situations (Functional English).
5. Assess language skills effectively.

Structure of the Programme

DELT comprises of 4 comprehensive tiers. The first tier orients the participants on the general principles of language acquisition and lesson planning for effective language teaching. The second tier provides firm ground for teaching language skills. It also introduces language games that make learning fun for the students as well as the teachers. The third tier focuses on testing and evaluation. Micro-teaching enables participants to practice their learnt skills with their peers. Critical feedback enables them to reflect and improve further. The forth tier has miscellaneous skills required for effective teaching of language for instance ESL games.

After the Orientation of all three Tiers, ten Modules are conducted in the following order:

ACQUISITION OF LANGUAGES:

This Module familiarises participants with various ways languages are acquired which equips them with various strategies and methods of teaching languages. Furthermore, the Module includes techniques that are beneficial when English is taught to beginners.

LESSON PLANNING:

This Module is intended to explain the planning process. Moreover, participants will know and understand factors to be considered at each stage of the planning process. This module will teach them how to draft appropriate objectives for ELT lessons, select appropriate approaches for any given content area/objective and be able to use suitable evaluation strategies.

TEACHING LISTENING SKILLS:

This Module will not only define the process of listening and hearing but will also discuss in details various types and processing models of listening. Students will also learn how a typical listening lesson is prepared and conducted.

TEACHING READING SKILLS

Starting with the definitions and explanations of what reading is and why it is important the Module will move on to discussing four pillars of reading instructions and highlighting factors that make reading a difficult task. Factors affecting readers comprehension and effective guided reading are also part of the course. Students will also learn how a typical reading lesson is prepared and conducted.

TEACHING SPEAKING SKILLS:

This module includes introduction to the act of speaking and its features, three systems of language including sound, vocabulary and grammar and four types of competence in the speaking process. It will further include teaching of speaking as a skills and types of communication activities and preparing a good plan for it.

TEACHING WRITING SKILLS:

Writing is a productive skill and has stages and processes. This module will focus on purposes of writing and writing as a skill that combines reading, vocabulary and grammar. Students will also learn and practice the writing process and six+1 traits of writing. Four different types of writing, stages of writing and designing a good writing plan are also parts of this Module.

TEACHING GRAMMAR SKILL:

Grammar is an essential skill that encompasses all areas of ELT. This Module will include why we teach grammar and forms and functions of various words. Students will also learn about three-dimensional grammar framework and different approaches to teaching grammar.
The module includes designing games for grammar activities and preparing a good lesson that focuses on particular grammar areas.

TEACHING VOCABULARY:

This Module helps participants to introduce and teach vocabulary with interesting and impactful techniques. The module includes defining vocabulary and various teaching strategies. Students will also learn how ELT practitioners introduce new vocabulary, teach the use of dictionary and prepare a focused vocabulary lesson plan.

GAMES AND ACTIVITIES IN THE LANGUAGE CLASSROOM:

In this era where entertainment is widespread, it is essential to make learning fun and long-term by integrating games with learning. This module will include the importance of games and activities in an ELT class. This Module provides guidelines for designing games and activities that focus on reading, writing, listening or speaking skills.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION:

Evaluation or assessment of English language learners is an integral part of the teaching-learning-evaluation process. The module will discuss main objectives of evaluating and assessing with a purpose to guide and improve learning experience. Students will get familiar with effective tools of assessment and will learn how to design reliable and valid
tests. The module also includes types of Assessment, informal Assessment, Rubrics, do and don’ts when formulating questions and Testing.