TESL — Teaching English as a Second Language

Education · Intermediate · 40 hours

Teaching English as a second language to learners living in English-speaking settings: language and culture, adult ESL, skills development, learner support and professional practice.

What you'll learn

• Understand the ESL teaching context
• Support culturally and linguistically diverse learners
• Teach language and skills to ESL learners
• Support learners with varied backgrounds
• Assess and practise professionally

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to TESL
• Module 2: Language & Culture
• Module 3: Teaching Approaches
• Module 4: Teaching Adult ESL Learners
• Module 5: Teaching Grammar & Vocabulary
• Module 6: Developing Skills
• Module 7: Supporting Learners
• Module 8: Materials & Planning
• Module 9: Assessment
• Module 10: Professional Practice
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

Unlock this course for R19 on any phone. A certificate is optional (from R39).