What’s included
- 70 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
This newly-updated introduction to teaching ESOL course is for volunteers or experienced teachers involved in English teaching outreach to refugees, asylum seekers or second language speakers.
Interactive: PC/Mac/tablet compatible. Work on our interactive platform. Good internet access required.
KEY FEATURES
- 70 hours of ESOL-specific course materials and video
- Personal, dedicated tutor support
- 6 month time frame for completion
- Access to student forum and online teaching resources
- Assistance with CV and access to our jobs board
- Free GE Intro to ESOL 70 hour certificate (PDF) on completion
- Learn where and how the Bible can be used in English classes
- Read about case studies of churches teaching English locally
- Study online from tablet/computer
IDEAL IF:
- You are looking for an ESOL qualification suitable for volunteer teaching
- You are considering or already teaching English in church or a 1-1 setting
- You would like additional training and a certificate to support your work
Course overview
A practical 70-hour course that looks at the essential elements of teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages. Designed by qualified and experienced ESOL practitioners, this course gives you all you need to know to get started teaching ESOL learners in the classroom or online. Why this course?This is a comprehensive introduction to ESOL teaching, which gives candidates exactly what you need to teach English to second language learners effectively. The course includes material and video demonstrating how teaching takes place and looks at the specific needs of ESOL learners, particularly those who have come from disadvantaged backgrounds and may be seeking asylum or are refugees. Your personal tutor will guide you through key ESOL concepts and help you as you develop practical, functional lessons, alongside learning the essential grammar ESOL students need, so you can engage and develop effective classes for your learners, from beginners onwards.
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 70 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.
- CT Course Introduction: ESOL
- CT M1: Introduction to ESOL
- CT M2: Why Learn English?
- CT M3: Classroom Management 1
- CT M4: Classroom Management 2
- CT M5: Classroom Management 3
- CT M6: Materials & Levels
- CT M7: Planning a Functional Lesson
- CT M8: Basic Skills - Speaking
- CT M9: Basic Skills - Listening
- CT M10: Basic Skills - Reading
- CT M11: Basic Skills - Writing
- CT M12: Teaching Grammar
- CT M13: Grammar 1 - Present Tense
- CT M14: Grammar 1 - Past Tense
- CT M15: Grammar 3 - Auxiliary Verbs
- CT M16: Grammar 4 - Future
- CT M17: ESOL Vocabulary
- CT M18: Functional English & Modal Verbs
- CT M19: Classroom Confidence
- CT LP:Lesson Plan
- CT M20: Outreach
- TEFL Course Conclusion
Full course syllabus
Introduction to ESOL 70-hour Course Content
This course covers all the 70-hour course material in 20 modules, using interactive HTML5 to present information, with you answering questions online.
There are several 'stop and reflect' sections with computer-assessed questions, a number of tutor-marked questions and one lesson plan.
M1 Introduction to TESOL
What is ELT? Introduction to English language teaching, the ELT industry and qualities of a good teacher.
M2 Reasons for learning English
Wants and needs of adult ESOL learners, especially within a second-language community.
M3 Classroom Management 1
Traditional vs. communicative classrooms, classroom layouts, basic class planning.
M4 Classroom Management 2
Getting lessons started with engagement activities, group work and pair work, differentiating tasks, what makes a good pair or group activity?
M5 Classroom Management 3
Spoken and written corrections, classroom sensitivity and the importance of learning consolidation through homework.
M6 Materials and Levels
Different levels of learners, how to choose effective material for levels and the major ELT publishers, along with the best free or subscription-based teaching websites.
M7 Planning a Functional Lesson
How to create and plan for practical lessons that help learners develop their English ability, with a sample lesson plan for a classroom-based lesson with low-level learners.
M8 Skills Lessons – Speaking
How to give effective speaking lessons, including fluency, themed conversation-based lessons, and pronunciation, including consonant clusters and similar vowel sounds.
M9 Skills Lessons – Listening
The different stages of a listening lesson, ideas and materials for listening lessons, including songs and activities for both adults and young learners.
M10 Skills Lessons – Reading
Language acquisition and planning reading-focused lessons, with pre-teaching, concept and comprehension questions, controlled and free practice activities, aims and objectives.
M11 Skills Lessons – Writing
Different ideas for helping learners develop their written English ability, semi-controlled and free writing, project or topic-based lessons.
M12 Getting Started with Grammar
Discover how to teach basic English grammar, including verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs and other basic building blocks of our language.
M13 Present Tense
How to teach the verb ‘to be’, the present simple and continuous forms, with easy teaching lesson ideas.
M14 Past Tense
How to teach the past simple and continuous, regular and irregular forms with a sample past tense grammar lesson.
M15 Auxiliary Verbs
Using Do, Does and Did as auxiliary verbs in sentences and questions.
M16 Future Forms
Using different future forms to make predictions, talk about plans and instant decisions, make arrangements and speak about timetabled events in English.
M17 ESOL Vocabulary
How we learn the language, including lexis and storage, learning new language semantically.
M18 Classroom confidence
Getting ready to teach, building confidence and feeling comfortable in the classroom environment, teaching your first lesson.
M19 The World of EFL
Teaching around the world, a brief history of EFL, finding work and TESOL contracts, CV/resume help and suggestions, passing TESOL interviews, advantages and disadvantages of working online.
LP1 Skills Lesson Plan
Using our lesson plan template and guided by a model plan, create a lesson plan for a one-hour speaking lesson for ESOL learners.
M20 Outreach
Where will you be using your training? Ideas for putting your learning into practice, further development and support
CC – Course conclusion
Course review and steps towards certification
Certificates
It is an enormous TESOL world for those with the skills, confidence and a solid, TESOL certificate behind them.
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.
An additional Christian TEFL certificate is also available, again at a small additional cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this 70-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 70-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.
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.
Read Global English reviews TEFL Course Review
I have absolutely loved this course and it has inspired me to reconsider teaching! The order of the course content was really easy to follow, feedback was quick and constructive and the different perspectives brought in throughout the course helped me to think outside the box and led to more creative lesson planning and further study.
Lucy Routledge, UK
Quick and clear responses from tutor, amount of material and practicality of use, kept ESOL focus in mind. Lots of good resources for future study and use.
Beth Plutte, UK
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