The Deal

This online course equips students with knowledge and tools useful in teaching English as a foreign language, such as classroom management, core language skills, and creating classroom activities. Everything from business English to teaching methods gets covered, along with various principles and course material tips. Each module on the way has a dedicated forum to help students engage with others for support, with technical or account assistance available from Customer Services from Monday to Saturday. Access to the course is available 24/7 for 12 months from registration, with a certificate issued on successful completion of the final assessment.

Course Content Includes

Module One

This module outlines the course before moving on to areas such as adult learning principles, methodologies and English grammar.

Module Two

Covers lesson planning, along with classroom management and discipline. This section also touches on using drama in class.

Module Three

Looks at the teaching of vocabulary and the use of technology, games and activities in the classroom. It also examines the development of speaking skills and how to correct errors.

Module Four

This module focuses on the development of listening and writing skills, as well as error correction in writing. This section also introduces integrated language skills and learner feedback.

Module Five

With the emphasis on spoken English, dialogue drills and pronunciation are covered. A sample lesson plan is examined along with the selection and creation of classroom activities.

Module Six

Development of reading skills, use of a coursebook and creation of course materials is discussed, with cooperative learning and English for specific purposes also covered.

Module Seven

This module goes into extra detail on classroom management, covering the addressing of problems in the adult classroom, managing larger classes, learner autonomy and seating arrangements. The teaching of business-orientated English is also touched on, along with developing critical thinking skills.

Module Eight

The teaching of English to children is focused on, as well as evaluating and assessing progress. Learning strategies are looked at, as well as applying for a job in the field, before participants move on to a final test to check their understanding of material across all the modules.

The Merchant

Global Language Training provide a range of courses on teaching English as a foreign language, with online options ranging from 40 to 150 hours’ worth of material. Courses are also available over weekends or in the classroom, while their website provides a host of information on locations, as well as support for new and would-be teachers abroad.

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Details verified 17/02/2014

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