Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

If you are passionate about the English language and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others, teaching may be the perfect career choice for you. In particular, you may excel at teaching English as a second language to children and adults. While you do not need a specialised degree in English to pursue jobs in this field, it is a good idea to have some formal training.

This course gives you an overview of teaching English as a second language, focusing on TESOL training to keep your career options open. Our course begins by talking about the various acronyms you may encounter when looking into your options for teaching English as a second language. We conclude by giving you practical tips and strategies you can use to make your lessons more engaging for students of all ages.

 

You will learn:

  • The importance of using authentic materials in your lessons and how to select the most relevant ones
  • More about the three main methods used to teach English to non-native speakers
  • What a learner-based approach to lesson planning is and why it is important
  • The importance of context when introducing new words or concepts to students
  • How to successfully introduce vocabulary words to students of all ages

 

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Course FAQ

Who can take the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification course?

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There are no entry requirements to take the course.

What is the structure of the course?

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The course has 1 module and should take 45 minutes to complete, although students can spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on the module.

Where / when can the course be studied?

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The course can be studied at any time and from any internet-connected device.

Is there a test at the end of the course?

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Once you have completed the module there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the module. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.

What is the pass mark for the final test?

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The pass mark for the test is 80%.

What happens if a user fails the test?

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If the user doesn’t pass the test the first time, they will have two further opportunities to take the test after extra study.

How long does it take to complete the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification course?

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We estimate that the course will take about 45 minutes to complete in total, plus an additional 10 minutes for each of the end of module tests.

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