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Our 60-hour introduction to TEFL course is particularly popular with people who are looking for an insight into the world of EFL teaching, as well as those who are planning to work as a teaching volunteer. One of the most popular features of this online course is its flexibility which allows you to work through it at a pace that suits your circumstances. Graduates of this course will also have access to our unique support services for the duration of their TEFL career.
Once you have logged-in to the system you can then access the course materials which can be studied online or downloaded to your personal computer, tablet or smartphone.
After you have studied the materials for each unit your understanding of it will be assessed, allowing you to move on to the next unit. Once you have successfully completed all the units, by scoring 75% or more on average, there follows a final essay writing task. The task will be submitted online for assessment and on successful completion you will graduate from the course and receive your introduction to TEFL certificate.
Tutor Support
With our tutored option you will receive the valuable support and assistance of our experienced and dedicated online tutors for the duration of the course. At any time you will be able to contact an online tutor with whatever problems or questions you may have. All your correspondence will be answered via email within one working day.
TEFL Course Aims
Our 60-hour course will provide you with a solid introduction to the wide world of Teaching English as a Foreign Language. The course has been specifically designed to provide you with all the essential skills and knowledge you will need to embark on a career in the TEFL industry.
Please note that many employers will insist on their teachers having a certificate of 120 hours or more (see our 120-hour certificate course here).
TEFL Course Content
As it is an entry level course, the materials for the 60-hour course mainly concentrate on the teaching skills that you will need in order to present an effective lesson in the classroom. The subjects that are covered include teaching theories and methodologies, classroom management, lesson planning and how to test and evaluate your studentsâ progress. The short format of the course means it does not cover language awareness and certain other important components that are included in our 120-hour course.
The course is designed around ten individual units that will gradually build up your knowledge of each subject, without overwhelming you with too much information at once. Due to this design you should be able to work through the materials at whatever pace suits your learning style and personal circumstances.
60-hour Introduction to TEFL Course Units
- Introductory Unit
- Unit 1: Teachers and Learners
- Unit 2: Theories, Methods and Techniques
- Unit 3: Managing Classes
- Unit 4: Teaching New Language
- Unit 5: Lesson Planning
- Unit 6: Video Lessons
- Unit 7: Teaching Receptive Skills
- Unit 8: Teaching Productive Skills
- Unit 9: Course Books and Lesson Materials
- Unit 10: Evaluation and Testing
- Summative Task
This course is designed to offer as much flexibility as possible. You will have up to six months to complete all the units, and within this time frame you can work at whatever pace you set.
60-hour Introduction to TEFL Course Videos
In addition to the written materials, the tutored version of this course also includes access to a series of stimulating and informative videos presented by experienced TEFL trainers. This video collection covers many of the most important course subjects and is designed to help you absorb the information presented in each unit. The subjects covered in the videos for this course include:
- Teachers and Learners
- Theories, Methods and Techniques
- Classroom Management
- The ESA Methodology
- Lesson Planning
- ESA Demonstration Class 1
- ESA Demonstration Class 2
- Productive and Receptive Skills
- Course Books and Materials
- Evaluation and Testing
Post-Course TEFL Job Guidance
We pledge to give you all the reasonable support we can to help you find a job on completion of your online course. These support services include:
- TEFL CV/resume writing.
- How to find TEFL job vacancies.
- How to effectively apply for TEFL jobs.
- Interview preparation.
- Free downloadable teaching materials and lesson plans.
These services are available to you throughout your teaching career.
