Online Teacher Training for English Teachers

Online teaching is increasingly important, and not just because of the current global situation. It offers a new way of bringing classes to people who would not be able to come to the classroom. This module covers the planning and teaching of online lessons taking advantage of technology to bring communicative teaching to the world.

Learn how to prepare your students for the institutional Testing Program (ITP) TOEFL®. As well as sessions on Listening, Reading and Structure and Written expressions, there is guidance on designing preparation courses too.

Before teaching, teachers need to consider what they want their students to achieve by the end of the lesson. And once the lesson has started, teachers need to manage the learners as they work towards these goals. This module provides guidance for teachers to help then plan and teach in a way that develops their learners’ English.

Are you a teacher or lecturer who uses English to teach subjects such as history, science or social studies? If you need practical tips on methodology, then this module is for you.

This module focusses on the accuracy-based aspect of communicative language teaching. Grammar and vocabulary need to be taught in context, so the students know when and how to use them. While pronunciation is vital for both speaking and listening. The practical component of this module helps teachers plan engaging lessons that cover the key areas.

Some students are reluctant to speak, while others struggle with writing. Often they are worried about accuracy, and produce very little English. However, the right teaching methodology can help learners build their speaking fluency and writing skills so they are ready to communicate in English in the real world.

Many students have problems understanding spoken English, and reading is also a source of problems. Learn the stages of receptive skill lessons and help your students comprehend English.