TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English

With an estimated 1.5 billion currently learning English as a language all over the world, there’s never been a better time to explore a career as a TEFL teacher. Enrolling on the TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English course from Teachers Training will help you gain the skills you need to teach English as a second language through online learning.

This professionally-created TEFL (TESOL) Masterclass is CPD accredited, ensuring a quality learning experience and guaranteeing you a professional achievement. Studying the TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English is the ideal way to kickstart your teaching career and learn the skills you need to succeed right from the start. The TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English is accredited by CPD, with 20 CPD points available to students as proof of your new achievement.

The TEFL (TESOL) Masterclass explores a range of TEFL/TESOL teaching methodologies and techniques, arming you with the tools needed to create engaging lesson plans and provide a professional education environment for your students.

Split over 15 modules created by our team of experts, the TEFL (TESOL) Masterclass will guide you through the process of becoming a professional TEFL/TESOL teacher, including getting your teaching business noticed and attracting students to ensure long-term success.

Skills You Will Gain

After completing the TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English course, you will learn the following skills:

• Effective classroom management
• Creating engaging lesson plans
• Professional linguistics skills
• A greater understanding of TEFL/TESOL teaching methodologies
• Knowing how to keep your pupils motivated
• High levels of organisation
• Setting achievable learning goals for your students

Why Study TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English with Teachers Training:

Here are just some of the reasons why our students enrol on the TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English course:

• Access the TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English through our dedicated online learning platform
• 24/7 access to tutor support
• The TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English course is packed with interactive course content
• Affordable prices and high-quality training
• Complete the TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English course 100% online, from any internet-enabled device
• Flexible course deadlines with full access to the TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English course for one year

Every course we design at Teachers Training has been expertly crafted to give students the skills and knowledge they need to join the teaching profession. Our courses are packed with comprehensive modules to ensure every course is a quality learning experience for our learners.

Course Curriculum

***TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English***

**TEFL (TESOL) Masterclass**

Module 01: Introduction to English Language Teaching & Learning

• Nature of Language
• How Do We Teach Language?
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
• TEFL and TESOL Tend to Be Used Interchangeably

Module 02: Linguistics

• Phonology
• Lexicology
• Syntax
• Phonetics

Module 03: English Pronunciation

• Teaching Pronunciation
• Useful Tips
• Word Stress
• Rhythm
• Sentence Stress

Module 04: Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary

• Subjects, Verbs and Objects
• The Subjects
• The Verbs
• Recognising Regular and Irregular Verbs
• Shortening Verbs with Contractions
• The Object
• Proposing Prepositions
• Introducing Articles

Module 05: Language Teaching Methodologies

• Teaching Models that Have Influenced Current Teaching Practice
• Grammar Translation Method (GTM)
• Direct Method
• Audio lingual Method (ALM)
• Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

Module 06: Teaching Receptive Skills: Reading

• Introduction
• Factors That Influence the Reading in a Foreign or Second Language
• Cognitive Development and Style Orientation
• Forming Associations
• Designing the Reading Course

Module 07: Teaching Productive Skills: Writing

• Sentence Structure
• Second Language Writing
• Creating New Knowledge
• Writing Competence
• Writing Process

Module 08: Teaching Receptive Skills: Listening

• Introduction
• Historical Perspective
• Stages in Teaching Listening Skills

Module 09: Teaching Productive Skills: Speaking

• Introduction to Speaking English
• Reasons for Teaching Speaking
• Techniques in Teaching to Speak English

Module 10: Lesson Planning and Creating Materials

• Introduction
• Deciding What to Teach?
• Keeping Things Relevant
• Setting Lesson Aims & Objectives
• Stage Aims
• Lesson Structure

Module 11: Use of Games and Activities

• Games for Language Learning
• Roleplay
• Usage of Songs
• Using the News

Module 12: Technology in Second Language Teaching & Learning

• Technologies for Teaching and Learning L2 Grammar
• Technologies for Teaching and Learning L2 Vocabulary
• CALL Tools for Reading and Writing
• Learner Corpora and Pedagogical Applications

Module 13: Classroom Management and Student Motivation

• Running Your Classes Effectively
• Organising Your Classroom
• Establishing Classroom Rules
• Keeping Order
• Students Keep Using Their Language

Module 14: Teaching English: Situational Approach

• Teaching English to Young Learners
• Teaching English to Adults
• Cooperative Teaching and Learning
• Teaching Business English

Module 15: Professional Development and Employment

• TEFL Marketplace
• Getting Out There
• Thinking About a Stint or a Life in TEFL
• Teaching the Teacher
• Getting Professional Course

**Functional Skills English**

• Functional Skills English Module 1: Introduction to the Course
• Functional Skills English Module 2: The Basics of Grammar
• Functional Skills English Module 3: The Basics of Sentence
• Functional Skills English Module 4: Structure of Sentence
• Functional Skills English Module 5: Question
• Functional Skills English Module 6: Punctuation & Capitalization
• Functional Skills English Module 7: Spelling
• Functional Skills English Module 8: Common Mistakes & Ways to Improve

Course Assessment

After completing all the modules in the TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English, students will be required to sit a multiple-choice assessment to test your knowledge. The assessment will be delivered through our online learning platform, with immediate results available upon completion.

Certification

CPD Certification from The Teachers Training:

After successfully completing the multiple-choice assessment for the TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English, students will qualify for a CPD-accredited certificate from Teachers Training to showcase your new achievement.

• Free PDF certificates are available for instant download as soon as students have successfully completed the assessment
• Hard copy certificates can be ordered and sent via post for only £8.99

Add an amazing new skill to your CV and give yourself a competitive advantage when applying for jobs!

The TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English course from Teachers Training has no formal entry requirements. However, to study the TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English students must:

• Have a strong passion for learning
• Display a good understanding of the English language, as well as numeracy and IT skills
• Have a desire for entrepreneurship
• Be over the age of 16

If you meet these criteria, you can start studying the TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English course straight away!

The TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English has no formal entry requirements. However, we do ask that all students:

• Have a passion for learning
• Have a good understanding of the English language
• Be motivated and hard-working
• Are over the age of 16

Enrol on the TEFL (TESOL) and Functional Skills English today and teach English language students in a professional capacity. Opportunities in this field include:

• TEFL Teacher
• TESOL Teacher
• ESL Teacher
• English Teacher Teaching Abroad
• Self-Employed Language Teacher