Exploring the World of English Language Teaching

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Exploring the World of English Language Teaching
  1. What is the course about?
  2. Prerequisites & Facts
  3. Cost, Certificate & Degree
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What is the course about?

Exploring the World of English Language Teaching
The course Exploring the World of English Language Teaching is an online class provided by Cambridge Assessment English through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn what teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) involves. Explore the opportunities to teach English abroad or at home.

Course description
  • Get advice on teaching English as a foreign language from experts worldwide
  • 6 weeks
  • Teaching English is a fantastic way to see the world. And it’s immensely satisfying – you get to see students achieve great things with their new skills.
  • That’s why thousands of people take up posts around the globe every year, teaching English as a foreign language.
  • If you want to join them, now’s your chance. This online TEFL course explores the the basics of English Language Teaching (ELT), covering what ELT involves and where you can teach it.
  • You’ll get advice from fellow teachers and experts from Cambridge Assessment English, helping you to teach English abroad or at home.
  • Places to teach
  • Types of classes
  • Motivations for learning English
  • Learners and the learning context
  • Different types of learners
  • Ways to motivate learners
  • Planning for learning
  • Classroom management and language
  • Basic concepts and terminology used for describing communication skills; reading, listening, speaking and writing
  • Potential barriers to acquiring communication skills and suggestions for helping learners overcome them
  • Basic concepts and terminology used in ELT for describing language; grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
  • Potential barriers to learning language and suggestions for helping learners overcome them
  • Published resources
  • Authentic materials
  • Realia
  • Digital tools
  • Issues relating to selecting materials
  • Qualities of an English language teacher
  • Different training options
  • Preparing for a CELTA course
  • Terminology relating to ELT
  • Identify ELT terminology
  • Engage with key topics in ELT
  • Evaluate a variety of ELT teaching and learning materials
  • Discuss different types of learners
  • Identify classroom management techniques
  • Explore language systems and language skills
  • Apply practical ideas about materials and activities for future use with learners
  • Evaluate training options
  • This TEFL course is designed for anyone with an interest in teaching English as a foreign language, either in your own country or abroad. You might be preparing to become an English language teacher or for a CELTA course. You don’t need any previous experience to take part in the course.
  • Cambridge Assessment English
  • Cambridge Assessment English is part of the University of Cambridge. We help millions of people learn English and prove their skills to the world.
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Prerequisites & Facts

Exploring the World of English Language Teaching

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University, College, Institution

Cambridge Assessment English

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Exploring the World of English Language Teaching

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Cambridge Assessment English you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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