Exploring the World of English Language Teaching

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Cambridge Assessment English

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Exploring the World of English Language Teaching

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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.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Exploring the World of English Language Teaching

Course Topic

Language, Language Teaching, Learn English, Teaching, Teaching English / TEFL

University, College, Institution

Cambridge Assessment English

Course Skill Level

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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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