What You'll Learn

Topics in the course

In the 120-hour course, you will learn about a range of topics relating to TESOL/TEFL. They will develop your ability to understand learning and teaching, describe language systems and skills, plan and deliver lessons using different resources, and develop yourself professionally.

You will develop yourself as a professional EFL teacher through input sessions, 6 hours of observing experienced teachers and peers, as well as 6 hours of teaching practice and 4 written assignments.

Here are some of the topics and content covered:

Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context

This topic includes:

  • understanding the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of learners, and how this might affect their learning of English

  • understanding different learning preferences.

Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing

This topic includes:

  • understanding basic concepts and terminology used for describing reading, listening, speaking and writing skills, applying this to teaching

  • understanding how approaches to texts may vary depending on the purpose, making practical use of this in teaching

Language analysis and awareness

This topic includes:

  • understanding key terminology used in English language teaching, applying this terminology in planning and teaching

  • demonstrating a working knowledge of English grammar, lexis and phonology

Planning and resources for different teaching contexts

This topic includes:

  • understanding the purpose and principles of planning for effective teaching

  • selecting and planning the kinds of lessons that are most appropriate for particular learners

  • evaluating lesson preparation and reflecting on this for planning future lessons.

Developing teaching skills and professionalism

This topic includes:

  • effectively organising the classroom, both in terms of layout and pair/group activities

  • making appropriate use of a range of materials and resources

  • involving learners of different ability levels, enabling them to feel a sense of progress.

The trainers will use a range of interactive techniques to deliver the input sessions, including:

  • Role-plays

  • Microteachings

  • Demonstrations

  • Discussions

  • Games