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Premier TEFL Pledge
This course includes
3-6 weeks
Suitable for beginners
Study 100% online What will you learn?
Teach the four key areas of language acquisition: reading, speaking, writing, pronunciation
Plan and deliver effective lessons that meet student and class learning objectives
Understand the nuances of teaching English to non-native speakers
Grasp English grammar terminology and know how to teach it to students of all levels
Manage classroom and student behaviour effectively
Find and create effective learning materials, text-based and digital to target language use
Use social media to engage students, from TikTok to Twitter, Facebook to Buzzfeed
Grow in confidence as a new teacher to be able to enter your first class
Search and find entry level jobs with online platforms or as a freelance teacher
Requirements
English language minimum level: Fluent.
At least an international standard of intermediate or advanced fluency: B1
About this course
The course is divided into ten modules. Each lesson is subdivided into bite size learning blocks which include video and an end of lesson assessment.
After you complete this qualification you will know how to enter your first English lesson well prepared and confident. 120 hours of expert practical teaching advice will teach you the skills to understand your students’ needs, plan suitable lessons, get hired and enjoy your new job.
Gain your TEFL certification in as little as 3 weeks and enjoy access to your course materials for 6 months.
Recommended: Add our optional module of certified teaching practice to this course to qualify for more TEFL jobs online and abroad.
Premier TEFL accreditation
for Distance Learning)
This was an amazing course, very expertly put together, with a wealth of information. I strongly recommend choosing Premier TEFL's 120 hour Advanced TEFL course if you'd like to pursue a career in online English teaching, as they are accredited with most of the companies.
120 hour Advanced TEFL Course
Modules One-Three:
Module One: How to Make Sense of Teacher/Learner Needs
Understanding your students’ language abilities and why they want to learn English. Get to know the basic principles behind TEFL teaching.
Module Two: How to Understand and Use Grammatical & Teaching Terminology
By the end of this module, you’ll know your present continuous from your present simple tense no problem. Most of all, you’ll be familiar and confident with grammatical terms. We know that grammar can be intimidating for new teachers – it won’t be at the end of module 2!
Module Three: How to Plan Your Syllabus & Lessons
Being the best teacher you can be is down to planning. On this course you’ll get the planning techniques that will not only save you time but will ensure that your lessons run smoothly. You’ll gain students’ respect which of course is great for reviews (especially if you are teaching online).
Modules Four-Six:
Module Four: How to Teach Grammar
Now that you know grammatical terms, you’ll fly through this module on how to teach it. Breaking down your students’ English levels, you’ll know which grammatical term to teach and how to teach it. You’ll get so much useful information about how to prepare engaging grammatical building block lessons which work. Watching your students progress will be so exciting!
Module Five: How to Teach Vocabulary
Did you know that there are around 171,000 words in the English language? Don’t worry, you’ll only be asked to teach a few hundred of those! From beginner restaurant vocab like, MENU, PLATE, GLASS, MAINS to advanced business such as, INCOME, EXPENDITURE, RECRUITMENT. You’ll study the tools to teach vocabulary and use them effectively so that your students can use it in the right context.
Module Six: How to Teach Pronunciation
Help your students speak English confidently by practicing pronunciation. This is the primary reason that they want to learn English from you. As a native speaker pronouncing a word like ‘enough’ is simple for you, not so with many other nationalities. On this course you’ll learn modern techniques to help your students sound as fluent as possible.
Modules Seven-Ten:
Module Seven: How to Teach Reading & Listening Skills
These are called ‘Receptive skills’ because the student is receiving language. By the end of this lesson, you’ll know the most effective ways to engage students in reading English and how to write it. This includes setting listening tasks to music, radio and recordings, to reading letters, emails, Facebook posts both inside and outside the classroom. Oh yes, you’ll be setting a lot of homework for your students!
Module Eight: How to teach Writing & Speaking Skills
These are called ‘Productive skills’ because students produce language. You’ll learn plenty of useful ideas about how to get your students up on their feet and chatting to you about hobbies, politics or story telling. You’ll also get help with how to teach your students to write English – at all levels, from favorite foods, to the economy in Spain.
Module Nine: How to Teach English for Specific Purposes
Your students have a reason why they want to learn English. You’ll learn how to differentiate these different types of students and how to tackle their lessons. For example, how to teach teenagers, or business people or exam classes to help students get into universities in the US or UK. You’ll end lesson 9 armed with a breadth of knowledge about who you are teaching, why you are teaching them and what you should teach them.
Module Ten: How to Move from Learning to Earning
Here you’ll get up-to-date tips on the current employment market. Once you’ve secured your first job, in this module you’ll receive details about how to get the best career ‘teachers toolkit’ ready to jump into any job online or abroad.
Preview your certificate
Take a look at your future Accredited TEFL Certificate
Certificate ID
Any employer can verify your certificate number when they enter it here. This world-beating system is used often by schools to ensure new teacher authenticity.
Frequently Bought Together
FAQs
How long does a TEFL course take?
The time taken to complete a TEFL course depends on how much study time you can dedicate each week and which duration of course or training
Can I go back to study in the same place where I left?
Yes absolutely, the easiest way to pick up right where you left off is to bookmark that page. Typically this is a star icon in your browser
Can I get help securing a TEFL job?
Yes! We’re here not just to get you TEFL qualified, but it’s our mission to help you secure your first (or next) teaching English ad
Questions and Answers
Do I need a degree to take a TEFL course?
You do not need a degree to enroll in a TEFL course. However, a degree is required in certain countries to get a work visa as a TEFL teacher. If you do not have a degree, there are plenty of schools across the world that are open to hiring you, as well as online teaching platforms too.
To sign up for a TEFL course you should be fluent or native English speaking, have completed High School education to the age of 18, and have excellent written skills.
What TEFL certificate is best?
The best TEFL courses will match your personal needs. Knowing what you’re looking for will help narrow your options and allow you to choose faster.
- Do you want self-study or in-class experience?
- Want to study on an app?
- Expect a personal study tutor?
All of these factors will impact your decision. Use our Course Picker Tool to narrow your course choice.
Employers seek 120 hours of TEFL training for entry level teaching jobs. This is the industry standard and the minimum amount of TEFL training you should undertake.
At Premier TEFL, our most popular courses are our Level 5 qualifications that include certified teaching practice. They help you qualify for more jobs, better pay and are trusted and respected globally by employers.
The best TEFL training providers will have:
- A range of courses to pick from
- Excellent customer reviews
- Knowledgeable staff to advise you
- Heaps of alumni testimonials
- Quick response times
- External accreditation
- A clear path to employment for you to follow once you graduate
How quickly can I complete a 120 hour TEFL course?
Most learners complete 120 hours of TEFL training in around 3 – 6 weeks, depending on how much free time you have to study.
As a self-guided course, you do not have to wait for scheduled classes, classmates, or seminars. You can complete the 10 modules of coursework in your own time, at your preferred pace.
You will have 6 months of study time access from the day that you enroll and can add more time if you run out.
Do I need teaching experience?
You do not need any previous teaching experience to become a TEFL teacher. Expect an entry-level pay grade if you are a first-time teacher.
Many online platforms and will supply full training for newly recruited teachers plus a comprehensive bank of lesson plans and resources to use. Experienced TEFL teachers can expect to earn higher hourly rates of pay.
Jump a pay grade by completing our 35 hour online teaching practice with real ESL students. You will get a certificate and reference letter to attach to job applications.
How can I contact my online personal tutor?
If you need academic help or support you will be able to email your personal tutor. You can simply reply to the welcome email that you are sent a few days after signing up.
Additionally you can find support on the online community forum from fellow learners and our academic team. Our weekly drop-in live support sessions on Zoom are also popular.
Is a 120 hour TEFL certificate enough?
Yes, 120 hours of training is the industry standard for entry-level TEFL jobs. If you want to teach online, this is a popular course to take.
If you do not have any previous teaching experience, add our 35 hour certified teaching practice with real ESL students to your training package to satisfy your future employers.
To further improve your employment chances and teaching skills you should study professional development courses in areas such as coaching IELTS students or business English.
In a competitive TEFL job market we recommend taking a Level 5 TEFL course which will typically get you hired more quickly for better paying jobs.
How long do I get to complete the course?
You will have 6 months of study time access from the day that you enroll and can add more time if you run out.
Can the 120 hour TEFL course be completed entirely on a smartphone?
Yes! You can complete the 120 hour online TEFL course entirely on your smartphone.
You can either study the 120 hour TEFL course by downloading the Premier TEFL app to your smartphone or by logging into your Course Dashboard on your phone’s internet browser, we recommend using Chrome.
Is TEFL hard to pass?
Premier TEFL courses have a 99% pass rate and 95% of our customers would recommend us.
120 hour fast track TEFL courses are pitched around the High School level and require a score of 80% to pass. The end of module tests can be retaken if you don’t pass the first time around.
A Level 5 TEFL course has the difficulty level of the first year of university and requires more commitment and effort to pass. The essay style questions on a Level 5 course will be reassessed if the answers do not meet the required standard.
120 Hour Advanced TEFL Course
Tuition fee: £100.00
120 Hour Advanced TEFL Course
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