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A good Starter Course that I've ever had

It's easy to follow, so I can see that I've had all that I need to practice at anytime, at anywhere. I'm sure I wouldn't minded to practice tons of time but it's worth every minute. A good start! Love it !

Is this course right for me? 

This course is for you if ...

You are preparing for a Trinity CertTESOL or Cambridge CELTA qualification.

You are a teacher wanting to improve your knowledge of grammar, phonology and teaching methodologies.

You want a short introduction to what a TESOL course may involve.

This course might not be for you if ...

You need a full TESOL/TEFL certificate.

You are ready to start an accredited qualification.

You want teaching practice and personalised feedback.

Our typical trainees include

  • Professionals considering a career change to teaching.
  • New or experienced teachers contemplating the Trinity CertTESOL.
  • Those who are planning a CertTESOL or CELTA in the near future, and want to get a head start on their studies.

Course content and structure

This online pre-CertTESOL course will

  • Provide a thorough introduction into the areas of grammar, phonology and teaching methodologies from an English teacher's perspective.
  • Prepare you with the foundation knowledge you need to confidently begin a Trinity CertTESOL or a Cambridge CELTA.
  • Give you an insight to what a CertTESOL course will involve plus the level of commitment this will mean for you.

You can progress through this course at your own pace, watching videos, listening to podcasts, observing trainers, sharing ideas with peers and completing reflective tasks. There are tests within the course, but these are not as rigorous as those on the Trinity CertTESOL, and there is no teaching practice. 

A pass in the final quiz is required if you wish to be awarded a certificate of completion.

What to expect

You will find multi-modal and engaging content, including

  • Videos
  • Quizzes
  • Reflective tasks
  • Podcasts
  • Online lesson observations

Learning input on this course varies to include engaging with texts, analysing graphics and observing aspects of teaching practice. This is supplemented with a series of tasks, including reflection activities and contributions to a discussion forum.

Quiz answers will be available once you have completed the task. This enables you to review your ideas and highlight areas of focus that you need to work on. In addition, you can refer to the glossary tab to review keywords and terms related to TESOL.

Unit 1: Approaches and Methods to Teaching English as a Foreign Language

In this unit we discuss advantages and disadvantages of popular teaching approaches and methods and look at common misconceptions of learning a language.

Unit 2: Grammar

In this unit we analyse parts of speech and sentence structure from a learner’s perspective, helping you to better anticipate common problems your learners will encounter, and plan effective solutions for your classes.

Unit 3: Phonology

In this unit we look at phonology as a tool for your teaching and preparation of lessons, and learn some useful terminology to help us describe sounds.

Unit 4: About the CertTESOL course

The final unit introduces you to the CertTESOL qualification which you may be interested in studying after this course.

Digital credential

Complete the course

After completing all of the course modules, you will need to take the final test. You will need to achieve a score of 50% or higher to complete the course and receive your digital credential. You can retake the final test up to two times (three attempts in total), and you can revisit any sections of the course to study up on questions that you find difficult.

Instant, verifiable credential

If you successfully pass the final test, you will immediately receive your digital credential. Your digital credential includes an e-certificate, which can be downloaded and printed, and a credential badge which can be displayed on your social media and LinkedIn profiles, allowing you to showcase your achievements.

Our credentials are incorruptible digital certificates encoded on blockchain, to ensure they cannot be altered or copied by anyone and can be easily verified by institutions. We use the same credential issuing platform as leading universities including Harvard, Oxford, Berkeley, and Johns Hopkins.

Get to know our teachers

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Enjoys podcasting

Laura Wilkes

Teacher Trainer

Speaks fluent Spanish

Eve Conway

TYLEC and CertTESOL Trainer

Bryan Holmes

Teacher Trainer

Laura Wilkes, Enjoys podcasting

Laura is a video and podcast coach who helps educators record engaging content to build stronger connections and grow their learning community. Prior to establishing Communicating for Impact, Laura taught English, trained teachers, and led academic teams in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Lucerne for fifteen years. Laura is also the co-founder and producer for the TESOL Pop podcast, which provides bite-sized and practical episodes on teaching tips, trends, and careers for English Language teachers.

Eve Conway, Speaks fluent Spanish

Eve has worked in Spain, Vietnam and Mexico as both a teacher and TYLEC trainer as well as having worked on shorter projects in the UK, Italy, Azerbaijan and Peru. She worked for over six years for the British Council, where she discovered a love for working with children, particularly Early Years learners. Eve is a keen conference speaker and occasional writer for ELT magazines and publications.

Trinity DipTESOL, MA Applied Linguistics, BA English language

Bryan Holmes, 

Bryan was a teacher trainer and part time course director for the Trinity CertTESOL at English for Asia.  With over 10 years teaching experience, he has a special interest in phonetics and phonology.

Trinity CertTESOL, MATESOL, Cambridge DELTA