I LOVED THE COURSE. IT'S EASY TO ACCOMPLISH AND VERY USEFUL.

The TEFL Essentials is a comprehensive course designed to guide individuals who wish to teach abroad, on online platforms, and career changers. Thank you very much, Alison, for this free learning course.

Thank contributors for this course. What a course with many new concepts in TEFL for me. Strongly recommended to everyone.

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Learning Outcomes

Introduction to TEFL

Understanding Learners

Comprehensive Teaching Methodologies

Lesson Summary

This module discusses various instructional methods and approaches to teaching English to individuals whose first language is not English. You'll learn about the crucial qualifications English language educators must have to enhance their employability, meet international standards and effectively teach the language to different learners worldwide.

Core Language Skills Development

Special Needs Education in TEFL

Effective Lesson Planning

This module teaches to structure lesson plans following the TEFL methodologies that help non-native speakers build their vocabulary, reading-writing skills, and accurate pronunciation of the English language. You'll explore study adaptations for special needs and cross-cultural communication in TEFL, enhancing learners' engagement and retention.

Classroom Management Strategies

Professional Development and Career Opportunities

Future Trends in TEFL

This module introduces you to classroom management strategies for fostering a conducive learning environment and maximising student success. You'll explore various sustainable educational tools used in TEFL to meet diverse educational objectives and accommodate various learner styles. Additionally, you'll discover the benefits of teaching aboard.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Essentials - Assessment

Familiarise yourself with the fundamentals of TEFL and boost your English teaching skills with this free online course.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Essentials

Are you interested in transforming lives through language? Enrol in our free online TEFL Essentials course to master foundational teaching skills, understand diverse learning environments, and leverage modern methodologies. Start your journey to becoming a skilled, culturally competent English teacher today! This course was reviewed and approved by qualified subject matter expert Emily Melville, an ESL Teacher and Writer.

Are you ready to unlock a world of opportunities but need help determining where to begin? Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) offers a pathway to global impact, but navigating the diverse learning environments and cultural nuances can be daunting. Our free online course, TEFL Essentials, equips you with the foundational skills and insights needed to thrive in this dynamic field.This course covers everything from teaching methods to classroom management for efficient language learning. You'll discover lesson preparation and unique teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and phases. Learning about Special Needs Education and cultural sensitivity prepares you for current classroom issues.Discover the newest digital technologies, worldwide educational trends, and teaching sustainability in our TEFL professional development program. TEFL Essentials gives you the tools and expertise to teach overseas or locally and make a difference in language learners' lives. The authors generated this text in part with GPT-4, OpenAI's large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language, the authors and subject matter experts reviewed, edited, and revised the text to ensure it reflected accurate expertise and met high pedagogical standards. This course content was created in partnership with Emily Melville, an ESL Teacher and Writer whose qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Language Studies. For more information on our subject matter expert, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-melville-6ba676a0/.

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Understanding Apraxia

Principles and Treatment

Handling Apraxia and Dysarthria

In this module, you will learn about childhood apraxia of speech, its characteristics, and the principles of motor learning. We discuss the treatment, including the planning and organising the education of a child with CAS and associated language disorders. We identify the symptoms, causes and ways of treating dysarthria.

Dysarthria and Apraxia: Overview, Assessment, and Treatment - Course Assessment

This free online psychology course explains how to diagnose and treat the speech disorders dysarthria and apraxia.

Dysarthria and Apraxia: Overview, Assessment and Treatment

The motor speech disorder known as ‘childhood apraxia of speech’ (CAS) can afflict children as they learn to speak. This psychology course takes you through the causes, characteristics and symptoms of apraxia to show you how to assess and diagnose the disorder. We compare CAS to speech delay and discuss the role of speech therapy. We then move on to dysarthria, a slurring of speech caused by brain or nerve damage that affects the vocal muscles.

Signs for Numbers 0 - 10 and Words with A

Signs for Words Starting With B and C

Words Beginning with Letters C, D, and E

Group 1 - 3 Review

In this module, we will introduce the different types of signs and numbers that form a part of the American sign language. Signs for the counting series' first ten numbers will be examined. We will also look at different words starting from the letter A to the letter E, along with a set of practice tests for the learner to check their progress.

Words Beginning with Letters F and G

Signs for Words Starting With H

Signs for Words Starting With H, I, and L

Group 4 - 6 Review

In this module, we will explore the signs for words beginning with the letters F to L. These signs include common words that can improve everyday communication and help the learner convey their message more clearly. The module also includes a practice test and a review of all the signs covered.

Signs for Words Starting With M and N

Signs for Words Starting With N and O

Signs for Words Starting With P. R, and S

Group 7 - 9 Review

In this module, we will take the learner's knowledge further by exploring the signs for words that start from the letter M up until the letter Y. The words that will be taught are part of the everyday vocabulary. A series of final tests will also be provided for learners to test their progress.

Signs for Words Starting With S and T

Signs for Words Starting With T, U, and W

Signs for Words Starting With W and Y

Group 10 - 12 Review

Test Format and Practice Questions

Test Format and Understanding

In this module, we will take the learner's knowledge further by exploring the signs for words that start from M to Y. The words that will be taught are part of the everyday vocabulary. A series of final tests will also be provided along with their solutions for learners to test their progress.

Diploma in Basics of American Sign Language - Course assessment

Master the basic features and common gestures of American Sign Language with this free online communications course.

Diploma in Basics of American Sign Language

In this course on sign language basics, we develop a concrete understanding of the building blocks of American Sign Language (ASL). If you are new to ASL, this course will provide you with the essential features and gestures crucial for meaningful conversations via sign language. We will cover finger signals for numbers and more than a hundred words that will lay the foundation for your learning journey. So enroll now and get signing!

Overview of Freelance Translation

Finding Clients and Managing Work

Ethics of Freelance Translators

In this module, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of translation, you will learn the work of a freelance translator, how to find clients, manage workflow and get paid. Explore the benefits of the computer-assisted translation tool and how to set up a home office. Discover the ethics of a freelance translator and tips to ensure work quality

Working as a Freelance Translator - Course Assessment

This free online course provides the skills and tools required to find clients and succeed as a freelance translator.

Working as a Freelance Translator

In a world of many languages and cultures faced with the need for constant and accurate global communication, there is a need for intermediate translators. This role is often performed by freelance translators. This course explains how translators can find clients, manage translation projects, maintain professional ethics and thrive in the ever-evolving world of language and communication. Sign up to turn your language skills into a career.

Vocabulary: Prefixes and Suffixes

Grammar 1: Indirect Speech

Grammar 2: Reporting Verbs

Prefixes and Suffixes with Reporting Verbs - Student Practice

This module focuses on teaching common English prefixes and suffixes to a wide range of root words. It will also cover the different tenses and reporting verbs used in indirect speech.

Learn English: Prefixes and Suffixes with Reporting Verbs - Course Assessment

This free online English course covers prefixes and suffixes and explains how to use indirect speech.

Learn English: Prefixes and Suffixes with Reporting Verbs

This English course teaches you how to add common English prefixes and suffixes to a wide range of root words to form new ones. We then discuss the grammatical rules surrounding indirect speech. We show you how to use various forms of reporting verbs in the present and past tenses to ask questions. This course suits those with a basic grasp of English who want to improve their language skills and confidence in this global tongue.

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Quantifiers

Modal Verbs: Asking for things

Language: cooking a recipe

Elementary Level English - Talk about Food and Drink: Course Summary

Four lesson topics using audio by native speakers to help improve your listening and speaking skills, interactive slides with images, practical tasks to help consolidate your knowledge and test questions to reinforce what you learn. Complete the end of course assessment so you can prove to teachers and potential employers that you are competent at this level of English. For full details on what's covered in each topic, see the individual topic descriptions.

Course Assessment - Elementary Level English: Talk about Food & Drink

Gain confidence in English and learn how to discuss food and drink in this free online English speaking course.

English Language - Talk about Food and Drink (Elementary level)

This English grammar and vocabulary course teaches you how to talk about food and drink. We go over singular and plural nouns and study the difference between countable and uncountable nouns. We explain how to form positive and negative questions, form plural nouns by adding 's' or 'es' and form sentences related to food. We also show you how to answer questions using the verb 'to be' and more, so sign up to polish your English speaking skills.

Introduction

Pronunciation and Teaching Methodologies

Receptive and Productive Skills

In this module, you will be introduced to the basics of TEFL, you will learn the language teaching methodologies, how to teach receptive reading skills, and also how to teach receptive skill writing skills and receptive listening skills.

Teaching Methods and Planning

Distance Teaching and Classroom Management

Teaching Strategies and Employment Opportunities

In this module, you will learn the teaching methods of TEFL, and how to manage the classroom, and plan and create materials for learning. Learn the use of technology in grammar and vocabulary and also employment opportunities in TEFL.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - Course Assessment

Learn how to teach English as a second language in this free online TEFL training course and climb up the TEFL ladder.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is one of the world's fastest-growing educational fields. With over 100 000 open TEFL positions around the world, not including online learning, this field offers excellent employment opportunities for teaching English. This course is designed to train you to meet the standards required of a successful TEFL teacher. Sign up to turn your English skills into exciting work and travel opportunities.

Vocabulary: Politics and Elections

Grammar 1: Three Degrees of Comparison

Grammar 2: Multiple Comparisons

Politics and Comparative Forms - Student Practice

This module introduces you to vocabulary related to politics and elections. You will learn how to use the three degrees of comparison when comparing people or things. You will also learn about the four types of essays and the specific writing techniques used in each.

Vocabulary: Pet Peeves

Grammar 1: Conjunctions

Grammar 2: Inversions with Adverbs and Conjunctions

Personalities with Types of Conjunctions - Student Practice

This module teaches vocabulary and phrases linked to pet peeves and personality types. It will also introduce the three types of coordinating conjunctions. In addition, it will discuss how to use the indicative and subjunctive forms according to the subordinating conjunction.

Vocabulary: Global Issues

Grammar 1: Gerunds and Infinitives

Grammar 2: Other Uses of Gerunds and Infinitives

Student Practice: Gerunds and Infinitives

This module will teach you essential vocabulary regarding global issues and solutions. You will also learn the function of gerunds and infinitives, when to use a gerund, and when to use an infinitive.

Vocabulary: Career Planning, Common Idioms and Expressions

Grammar 1: Present Tense Review

Grammar 2: Present Tense Review Continued

Career Goals and Idioms with Present Tense Forms - Student Practice

In this module, you will learn the vocabulary related to career planning and common idioms and expressions used in Spanish. In addition, you will review how to use the present tense in its various forms, reflexive and modal verbs, and how to use the present tense for past actions.

Vocabulary: Life Story

Grammar 1: Past Tense

Grammar 2: Modals and Transition Words

Life Events and Narrative Tenses  - Student Practice

This module covers narrative transition words and life event vocabulary. It discusses the five past verb tenses: 'pretérito,' 'copretérito,' 'pretérito progresivo,' 'antecopretérito,' and 'antecopretérito progresivo,' and how to use them in sequential and simultaneous actions. Perfect modals and narrative tenses in stories will also be covered.

Diploma in Spanish - C1 Level: Assessment 1

Take this first assessment to reinforce your learning of modules one to five in this diploma in Spanish at the C1 level. The questions are varied and will help you become more confident in your abilities.

Vocabulary: Economy and Finance

Grammar 1: Future Tense Review

Grammar 2: Future Tense with Modals

Economics and Future Tenses - Student Practice

This module will teach you essential vocabulary relating to finance and investments.  You will also review the future tenses and learn about future modals, perfect infinitives, and perfect modals.

Vocabulary: Collocations and Phrasal Verbs

Grammar 1: Passive Form and Passive Perfect Modals

Grammar 2: Verb periphrases

Collocations and Passive Voice Forms - Student Practice

In this module, you will learn about common collocations and phrasal verbs used in Spanish. In addition, you will review how to use the passive voice in its various forms and tenses, construct sentences using passive perfect modals, and be introduced to passive phrasal verbs in a variety of tenses.

This module discusses common Spanish prefixes and suffixes that can be used for various root words. It also covers the multiple tenses and reporting verbs used in indirect speech.

Vocabulary: Superstitions

Grammar 1: Conditionals Review

Grammar 2: Mixed Conditionals Review

Superstitions and Continuous Conditionals - Student Practice

This module will teach you essential vocabulary relating to superstitions. You will also review conditional sentences and learn how to form mixed conditionals.

Vocabulary: Music and Music Genres

Grammar 1: Relative Clauses

Grammar 2: Cleft Sentences

Music Genres and Cleft Sentences  - Student Practice

In this course, you will be introduced to vocabulary related to music and a variety of genres in music. You will learn more about defining and non-defining relative clauses, review noun clauses, and delve deeper into the many uses of cleft sentences.

Diploma in Spanish - C1 Level: Assessment 2

Take this second assessment to reinforce your learning of modules six to ten in this diploma in Spanish at the C1 level. The questions are varied and will help you become more confident in your abilities.

Diploma in Spanish - C1 Level: Final Assessment

Learn grammar and vocabulary in daily life and engaging subjects in this C1-level Spanish diploma course.

Diploma in Spanish - C1 Level

The process of learning a new language is quite tricky. The C1 level of this Spanish diploma program introduces students to new vocabulary and expressions related to individuals and their many facets of life, including but not limited to superstitions, careers, life events, and personalities. Next, we'll review some grammar rules this international language has to help you become more proficient. Do yourself a favor and sign up for this class!