Distance Learning
Certificate in TEFL ProgramThe Content of Our Courses
Course 1: Introductory Certificate in TEFL
The course is made up of seven modules. When you enroll, we send you the first three modules. Each module consists of reading materials, video viewing tasks and exercises. Each one also includes formal assignments, supplied as Word files on a floppy disk. (If you do not have a floppy disk drive, let us know and we will email you the files.)
When you have completed the formal assignments for the first two modules, you start working on Module 3. In the meantime, we mail you Modules 4-7. These modules contain more reading materials, video viewing tasks, exercises and formal assignments. They also contain a copy of Jeff Mohamed's bestselling jobs book "Teaching English Overseas."
When you have successfully completed all the formal assignments, we send your Introductory Certificate in TEFL.
Module 1
Methodology Unit 1: Basic Principles & Practical Implications
Methodology Unit 2: An Overview of English Teaching
Methodology Unit 3: A Brief History of Language Teaching
Methodology Unit 4: Different Learning Styles
Methodology Unit 5: TEFL Methodology Overview (1)
Language Unit 1: Terminology - Parts of Speech
Language Unit 2: Terminology - Sentences & Verbs
Language Unit 3: Basic Grammatical Characteristics of EnglishModule 2
Methodology Unit 1: TEFL Methodology Overview (2)
Methodology Unit 2: Students' Needs with New Language Items
Methodology Unit 3: Teaching Vocabulary - Presentation
Methodology Unit 4: Teaching Vocabulary - Practice & Production
Language Unit 1: A Brief Introduction to Verb Tenses
Language Unit 2: The Twelve Main Verb TensesModule 3
Methodology Unit 1: Some Principles of Classroom Practice
Methodology Unit 2: Another Approach to Vocabulary Presentation
Methodology Unit 3: Teaching the Receptive Skills
Methodology Unit 4: More About Teaching Reading & Listening
Language Unit 1: The Passive Voice
Language Unit 2: Verb Tenses and TimeModule 4
Methodology Unit 1: Developing the Speaking Skill
Methodology Unit 2: Teaching Conversation Lessons
Methodology Unit 3: Teaching Grammar - Presentation
Methodology Unit 4: Teaching Grammar - Practice & Production
Language Unit 1: Present Simple & Present Progressive
Language Unit 2: The ConditionalsModule 5
Methodology Unit 1: More About Classroom Techniques
Methodology Unit 2: Developing Writing Skills
Methodology Unit 3: More About Developing Writing Skills
Methodology Unit 4: Another Approach To Grammar Presentation
Language Unit 1: Reported Speech
Language Unit 2: Some Other Grammatical StructuresModule 6
Methodology Unit 1: Using Published Materials
Methodology Unit 2: More About Errors & Correction
Methodology Unit 3: Writing Effective Lesson Plans
Methodology Unit 4: Your First Lesson with Beginners
Methodology Unit 5: Your First Lesson with Higher Level Classes
Language Unit 1: Functional Grammar
Language Unit 2: Phrasal Verbs
Language Unit 3: The Grammar Of VocabularyModule 7
Methodology Unit 1: Teaching 1-on-1
Methodology Unit 2: Teaching Private Lessons
Methodology Unit 3: Teaching Business English
Methodology Unit 4: Assessing Students' Levels
Methodology Unit 5: Developing as a Teacher
Methodology Unit 6: Job Placement Basics
Course 2: Certificate in TEFL
The course is made up of three modules, which are sent to you when you enroll. These include audio-recorded lectures, reading materials, video viewing tasks and exercises. They also include formal written assignments, supplied as Word files on a floppy disk. (If you do not have a floppy disk drive, let us know and we will email you the files.)
When you complete the formal assignments for one module, you send them to us for critiquing and evaluation. We e-mail our comments to you within two working days of receiving the assignment. While you are waiting to receive our comments, you can start working on the next module.
When you have successfully completed all the formal assignments, we send your English International Certificate in TEFL. This states that you have successfully completed our 100-hour TEFL course.
Module 1
Methodology Unit 1: Review of TEFL Approaches & Techniques
Methodology Unit 2: Illustrating the Meaning of Language Items
Methodology Unit 3: Checking Students' Understanding
Methodology Unit 4: Teaching Grammar Structures & Functions
Language Unit 1: Analyzing Tenses
Language Unit 2: An Overview of Pronunciation
Language Unit 3: Word StressModule 2
Methodology Unit 1: Practice Activities & Materials
Methodology Unit 2: Using Games for Language Practice
Methodology Unit 3: Using Songs to Teach Listening
Methodology Unit 4: Using Authentic Reading Materials
Methodology Unit 5: Teaching Through Video
Language Unit 1: Sounds
Language Unit 2: Sentence Stress
Language Unit 3: Intonation (Inflection)Module 3
Methodology Unit 1: Creating Effective Lesson Plans
Methodology Unit 2: CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning)
Methodology Unit 3: Teaching Children
Methodology Unit 4: Teaching Business English
Methodology Unit 5: Teaching Advanced Level Students
Methodology Unit 6: Other TEFL Approaches (TPR, CLT, etc.)
Language Unit 1: Analyzing & Correcting Students' Errors
Language Unit 2: Analyzing Meaning, Form & Use
Course 3: Certificate in TEFL with Practice Teaching
For this course, you have to plan, teach and video-record six EFL lessons, each of which should be 60 minutes in length. After completing each lesson, you mail the recording to us, together with your plan and your post-lesson comments. Jeff Mohamed then e-mails you an in-depth critique and evaluation of your lesson; this will include very detailed suggestions on how to improve your planning and teaching skills.
If you would like to see a sample critique, please click here.
If you are currently teaching EFL/ESL, you can record lessons with your existing class(es). If you are not yet teaching, you will need to arrange a suitable class of foreign students to teach on a volunteer basis over a period of several weeks. (We will give you advice on how to do this.)
We specify the content of four of the practice lessons and give guidance in how to approach the lessons. Some lessons will focus on the teaching of grammar and vocabulary, while others will involve the development and practice of students' receptive and productive skills. You may choose the content of the other two lessons. (If you need advice on this, we will suggest some suitable lesson topics and types.)
When you have successfully completed the practice lessons, we send you your English International Certificate in TEFL. This states you successfully completed a 125-hour training course that included six hours of evaluated practice teaching with classes of foreign students.
You will be able to use Jeff Mohamed as a reference when applying for TEFL jobs and he will provide you with job placement counseling and guidance for as long as you need it.
How to Enroll in the Program
For details of how to enroll in our distance learning TEFL program, please click here.
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