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 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
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.
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
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.
Course syllabus
What you’ll study
19 interactive modules, and one lesson plan, in teaching order, grouped so you can scan fast.
Course modulesM1–M19 · LP1 · M20 · CC
| Module | Topic | What you’ll cover |
|---|---|---|
| M1 | Introduction to TESOLWhat is ELT? Introduction to English language teaching, the ELT industry and qualities of a good teacher. | What is ELT? Introduction to English language teaching, the ELT industry and qualities of a good teacher. |
| M2 | Reasons for learning EnglishWants and needs of adult ESOL learners, especially within a second-language community. | Wants and needs of adult ESOL learners, especially within a second-language community. |
| M3 | Classroom Management 1Traditional vs. communicative classrooms, classroom layouts, basic class planning. | Traditional vs. communicative classrooms, classroom layouts, basic class planning. |
| M4 | Classroom Management 2Getting lessons started with engagement activities, group work and pair work, differentiating tasks, what makes a good pair or group activity? | Getting lessons started with engagement activities, group work and pair work, differentiating tasks, what makes a good pair or group activity? |
| M5 | Classroom Management 3Spoken and written corrections, classroom sensitivity and the importance of learning consolidation through homework. | Spoken and written corrections, classroom sensitivity and the importance of learning consolidation through homework. |
| M6 | Materials and LevelsDifferent 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. | 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 LessonHow 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. | 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 | How to give effective speaking lessons, including fluency, themed conversation-based lessons, and pronunciation, including consonant clusters and similar vowel sounds. | How to give effective speaking lessons, including fluency, themed conversation-based lessons, and pronunciation, including consonant clusters and similar vowel sounds. |
| M9 | The different stages of a listening lesson, ideas and materials for listening lessons, including songs and activities for both adults and young learners. | The different stages of a listening lesson, ideas and materials for listening lessons, including songs and activities for both adults and young learners. |
| M10 | Language acquisition and planning reading-focused lessons, with pre-teaching, concept and comprehension questions, controlled and free practice activities, aims and objectives. | Language acquisition and planning reading-focused lessons, with pre-teaching, concept and comprehension questions, controlled and free practice activities, aims and objectives. |
| M11 | Different ideas for helping learners develop their written English ability, semi-controlled and free writing, project or topic-based lessons. | Different ideas for helping learners develop their written English ability, semi-controlled and free writing, project or topic-based lessons. |
| M12 | Getting Started with GrammarDiscover how to teach basic English grammar, including verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs and other basic building blocks of our language. | Discover how to teach basic English grammar, including verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs and other basic building blocks of our language. |
| M13 | Present TenseHow to teach the verb ‘to be’, the present simple and continuous forms, with easy teaching lesson ideas. | How to teach the verb ‘to be’, the present simple and continuous forms, with easy teaching lesson ideas. |
| M14 | Past TenseHow to teach the past simple and continuous, regular and irregular forms with a sample past tense grammar lesson. | How to teach the past simple and continuous, regular and irregular forms with a sample past tense grammar lesson. |
| M15 | Auxiliary VerbsUsing Do, Does and Did as auxiliary verbs in sentences and questions. | Using Do, Does and Did as auxiliary verbs in sentences and questions. |
| M16 | Future FormsUsing different future forms to make predictions, talk about plans and instant decisions, make arrangements and speak about timetabled events in English. | Using different future forms to make predictions, talk about plans and instant decisions, make arrangements and speak about timetabled events in English. |
| M17 | ESOL VocabularyHow we learn the language, including lexis and storage, learning new language semantically. | How we learn the language, including lexis and storage, learning new language semantically. |
| M18 | Classroom confidenceGetting ready to teach, building confidence and feeling comfortable in the classroom environment, teaching your first lesson. | Getting ready to teach, building confidence and feeling comfortable in the classroom environment, teaching your first lesson. |
| M19 | The World of EFLTeaching 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 wo… | 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 wo… |
| LP1 | Skills Lesson Plan Lesson planUsing our lesson plan template and guided by a model plan, create a lesson plan for a one-hour speaking lesson for ESOL learners. | 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 | OutreachWhere will you be using your training? Ideas for putting your learning into practice, further development and support | Where will you be using your training? Ideas for putting your learning into practice, further development and support |
| CC | Course review and steps towards certification | 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 was established in 1997 and has been ACTDEC-accredited since 2004. Every certificate carries a unique student certificate number and the logo of our accrediting body, ACTDEC. 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?
Both, and deliberately so. The quick knowledge checks as you work through each module mark themselves the moment you answer, so you find out straight away whether something has landed. The work that actually shows your teaching ability – the written tasks, the reflections and the final lesson plan – goes to a real, qualified personal tutor who reads it and writes you individual feedback. A machine can tell you that you picked the right answer; only a tutor can tell you whether your lesson would work with a real class.
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 accreditation logo. Employers can check it online at global-english.com/verify/. 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 this course?
A reliable internet connection and a PC, Mac or tablet. The course runs in your browser on our online learning platform, and your place is saved as you go, so you can stop mid-module and pick up later on a different device. There is nothing to install and nothing to post back to us. This course is studied online only – there is no downloadable offline version of it.
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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