What’s included
- 30 hours of accredited TEFL/TESOL training
- A dedicated personal tutor from start to finish
- Personal marking and written feedback on every assignment
- Free digital certificate on completion (ACTDEC & ISO accredited)
- Access to our interactive online learning platform
- Study at your own pace, 100% online
- Access to our online teacher resource library
- Optional hard-copy ACTDEC certificate available
- 14-day money-back guarantee
What is the difference between the 120, 150 and 250 hour courses?
| Course | Level | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120-hour TEFL / TESOL | Level 3 | 120 | First certificate. The hours most schools and platforms ask for. |
| 150-hour Advanced TEFL / TESOL | Level 4 | 150 | The 120-hour core plus extra grammar, phonology and online teaching. |
| 250-hour Level 5 TEFL / TESOL | Level 5 | 250 | Our deepest qualification: phonetics, IELTS teaching, inclusion. |
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A 30-hour online TESOL course specialising in Teaching English Phonetics and Phonology, and how we help our students with their pronunciation. This course is for teachers who already hold an initial TESOL qualification (weekend, online or CELTA course) and wish to improve their skills and understanding of English pronunciation.
Interactive: PC/Mac/tablet compatible. Work on our interactive platform. Good internet access required.
KEY FEATURES
- 30 hours of course materials and video
- Focus on teaching pronunciation, phonetics and phonology
- Personal, dedicated tutor support + 6 months for completion
- Access to student forum and online teaching resources
- Assistance with CV and access to our jobs board
- Free 30 hour Teaching English Phonetics certificate (PDF) on completion
- Study online from tablet/computer or offline
IDEAL IF:
- You are already TESOL qualified, seeking to develop professionally
- Looking to deepen your knowledge and understanding of phonetics
Course overview
A popular course with a focus on the theory of phonetics and phonology, with fantastic ideas for how to help your students with their pronunciation. Includes links to video clips outlining some of the key concepts in this area, along with audio and written materials so you can study and learn at your own pace. Key questions help you develop your own understanding of how our language works, so you can be better equipped to teach it. We delve into the 26 letters and 45 sounds our language has to show you how you can help your students with their pronunciation. Specific sections deal with Speech Production mechanics and how we articulate sounds, before we look at the areas of vowel and consonant production. We deal with sentence stress and intonation, how we articulate sounds and how we help our students if they have a particular pronunciation problem. Written by EFL professionals with a wealth of experience in phonetics, this course makes creative use of video, podcasts, images and text, with links to websites where you can find great supporting materials for your own classroom. Interactive or offline?
How it works
This course is for teaching English abroad or online. Already qualified, or want observed teaching practice? See our specialist TESOL courses.
- Enrol onlinePay securely by card and get instant access.
- Study the modulesWork through the 30 hours at your own pace, on a computer or tablet.
- Submit work for feedbackSend assignments to your tutor and use the comments to improve.
- Download your certificateFinish the course, collect your TEFL/TESOL certificate, and start applying.
The interactive course runs in your browser on a computer or tablet: shorter modules, assignments marked by your tutor, and a student forum.
What you study on this course
These are the live modules on the interactive course, in order.
- PH PHONETICS COURSE INTRODUCTION
- PH MODULE 1: PHONETICS
- PH MODULE 2: HOW WE ARTICULATE SOUNDS
- PH MODULE 3: VOWELS
- PH MODULE 4: DIPHTHONGS
- PH MODULE 5: SENTENCE STRESS 1
- PH MODULE 6: INTONATION
- PH MODULE 7: SENTENCE STRESS 2
- PH: PHONETICS COURSE REVIEW
- PH LP: PHONETICS LESSON PLAN
- PH PHONETICS COURSE CONCLUSION
Full course syllabus
This course covers all the Phonetics and Phonology material in 9 shorter modules, in addition to an introduction and conclusion. Using interactive HTML5 to present information, trainees answer questions online. Note that material cannot be downloaded and worked on offline and a good internet connection is needed.
The course content is as follows:
| Module | Module title | Section | Section title | Suggested Time (hours) |
| CI | Course introduction | 1 | Getting Started | 0.25 |
| 1 | Phonetics | 1 | Introduction to Phonetics | 1.0 |
| 1 | Phonetics | 2 | Speech Production Mechanisms | 1.5 |
| 2 | How We Articulate Sounds | 1 | Consonants | 1.0 |
| 2 | How We Articulate Sounds | 2 | Phonology | 1.5 |
| 3 | Vowels | 1 | Vowels part 1 | 1.0 |
| 3 | Vowels | 2 | Vowels part 2 | 2.0 |
| 4 | Diphthongs | 1 | Diphthongs in English | 2.0 |
| 5 | Sentence Stress 1 | 1 | Elision | 1.5 |
| 5 | Sentence Stress 1 | 2 | Strong and Weak Forms | 2.5 |
| 6 | Intonation | 1 | Intonation, Pitch & Tone | 2.0 |
| 6 | Intonation | 2 | Functions of Intonation | 3.0 |
| 7 | Sentence Stress 2 | 1 | Assimilation & Liaison | 1.5 |
| 7 | Sentence Stress 2 | 2 | Stress & Rhythm | 2.5 |
| LPP | LP - Phonetics Lesson Plan | 1 | Plan for a phonetics lesson | 5.0 |
| CRP | Course Review: Phonetics | 1 | Phonetics and Phonology | 1.5 |
| CC | Course Conclusion | 1 | Certification and survey | 0.25 |
| TOTAL COURSE SUGGESTED TIME | 30 |
Certificates
A Global English PDF certificate is awarded upon successful completion. A printed, embossed version is also available for an extra fee from our TEFL shop page.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this 30-hour course accredited?
Yes. Global English has been an accredited TEFL/TESOL training provider since 1997. Every certificate carries a unique student certificate number and the logos of our accrediting bodies, ACTDEC and ISO. An optional hard-copy ACTDEC certificate is also available on successful completion.
How long does the course take, and how long do I have to complete it?
The 30-hour course is fully self-paced and studied entirely online, so you can work as quickly or as gradually as you like. Most students finish in a few weeks of part-time study, and you have several months of access. If you need more time, low-cost time extensions are available.
Do I need a degree or teaching experience to enrol?
No. You do not need a degree or any previous teaching experience to start. You simply need a good standard of written English and a computer with internet access. The course is designed for complete beginners as well as practising teachers looking to gain a formal qualification.
Is there a real tutor, or is everything automated?
Every Global English course includes a real, qualified personal tutor who marks your assignments and gives you individual written feedback throughout. Nothing is auto-marked – genuine tutor feedback is how you develop real teaching skill, not just a certificate.
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is continuous and coursework-based. You complete written assignments and practical tasks that you submit online for your personal tutor to mark. There is no final exam and no fixed exam date – you progress at your own pace.
What certificate will I receive, and is it recognised?
On successful completion you receive a Global English digital (PDF) certificate free of charge, showing your unique student certificate number and the ACTDEC and ISO accreditation logos. TEFL/TESOL certification from Global English is recognised by language schools, recruiters and online teaching platforms worldwide. A prestigious hard-copy ACTDEC certificate can be ordered as an optional extra.
Will this qualification help me get a teaching job?
A recognised TEFL/TESOL qualification is the standard entry requirement for teaching English abroad and online. This course adds a specialist qualification to your CV that employers value; most schools look for a minimum of 120 hours of core TEFL training alongside it.
How do I pay, and is there a guarantee?
You can enrol securely online and start straight away. We accept payment by card (Visa and Mastercard) through Stripe, as well as valid discount and Groupon voucher codes. Every online course is covered by our 14-day money-back guarantee, so you can begin completely risk-free.
What do I need to study the interactive version?
The interactive version runs on our online learning platform and works on a PC, Mac or tablet, so all you need is a reliable internet connection. Prefer to work offline? The offline version lets you download the coursework in PDF/Word and study without being connected.
Is this specialist course enough on its own to get a teaching job?
No. Most schools and online platforms still screen for a 120-hour (or longer) accredited TEFL/TESOL certificate. This course is an add-on that names a specialist skill on top of that core certificate.
What our students say
The tutors and staff are genuinely excellent - knowledgeable, responsive, and encouraging at every step.
I feel that my teaching has improved greatly through this course and feel ready to progress in my teaching.
Their timely feedback and support were invaluable. They were always available to answer my questions.
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The information on phonetics and phonology included in these modules was easy to follow. The exercises were practical too , based on the new knowledge obtained in the topics covered in each module.
Lenida Lekli
The course was really interesting and useful. Once again an amazingly clear helpful, well thought out study booklet. I have used some ideas from it with my students. In particular my studies gave me inspiration as to how best to help a Cantonese year 8 deaf student! I used the online phonemic chart for him and the “shwa” exercises, too with most of my students. I then printed the chart and highlighted with a red pen any problem areas. When my headmistress needed feedback on the deaf pupil’s progress I had organs of speech chart /”shwa” exercises and annotated phonemic chart print out already in the pupils file to show her. She was amazed and delighted!
Rosemary Edney
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