Welcome! Your Journey Starts Here.

Congratulations on starting your 180 Hour Accredited TEFL Course!

This course has been developed by English Language teachers, using our years of experience to give you all the skills needed to step into the classroom with confidence. We hope you love the course and are excited about embarking on this journey of a lifetime.

To help you familiarize yourself with using your course, take a few minutes to run through the instructions below. If you have any questions feel free to get in touch with us via online chat.

—Course orientation

What actually is TEFL?

Before getting started – it’s a good idea to really get to grips with what TEFL is, what it involves, and some of the other acronyms you’ll see.

TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

A TEFL course covers the key knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach the English language to non-native speakers.

TEFL courses often come in a range of lengths and can be studied online, at a learning center, or a combination of both. While class-based courses can offer a great experience, for many people they can be difficult to afford and hard to attend. This is where online courses can bring great convenience and accessibility.

To ensure that online courses still provide the high level of training needed, there are accreditation organizations that examine the content and teaching practices of these courses. Only those who meet the strict standards set by these organizations are able to gain accreditation. This course has been accredited by the World TEFL Accrediting Commission.

After completing the course, you’ll receive a TEFL Certificate which shows the training you have covered. This certificate has long been an essential requirement sought by ESL employers around the world. In recent years, many governments now also require foreign English language teachers to have a 120 hour TEFL certificate to qualify for a work permit. So for those wanting to move overseas and teach – gaining a TEFL certificate is a must!

Course content

By the end of this course, you’ll have covered the essential knowledge and teaching skills needed to prepare and successfully deliver an English language class (known commonly as an ESL class).

It’s important to note that while this course will touch on areas of the English language such as grammar and pronunciation, a TEFL certificate is not an assessment of your personal English language skills.

Instead, it proves to your future employers that you understand how to actually teach the language and manage a classroom. This requires a different set of skills and know-how – as while many people can speak English fluently, they likely won’t be able to tell you the best approaches for introducing new vocabulary, or how to plan a 60-minute lesson for a class of young learners.

As we move through the course, the distinction between these two will become clear.

Course outline

To get from sitting at home with your notepad, to standing in front of a class we’ll need to cover a lot of content. But don’t worry, to make this journey more manageable, this TEFL course has been divided into several bite-sized parts.

There are 6 main sections in this course. Each section contains several modules, and within each module, you’ll find a range of lessons. Here’s how it breaks down:

Introduction – Here you’ll learn about what lies ahead in the course, and also gain background knowledge on life as a teacher.

Class content – The essential content that you’ll cover in your classes – grammar, punctuation, tenses, and more.

Language skills – The different skills which your students will need to master – speaking, reading, writing, listening, and learning vocabulary.

Preparing classes – Creating well-balanced lesson plans that ensure you deliver an effective class.

Managing classes – Keeping your class on track – whether dealing with young learners, teenagers, or business professionals.

Assessment – The end-of-course examination and assignment. Pass these and you’ll be ready to teach.

Correspondence

If you get stuck at any point and can’t pass one of the tests, or if you don’t quite understand the reason behind an answer, simply use the chat icon to get in touch and one of our tutors will get back to you with some help.

Final assessment

NB: At the end of this course, you will face a final assessment which will need to be completed in order to pass and gain your 180 Hour TEFL certificate. This final assessment will consist of one sections quiz examination.

Examination/quiz: This will contain multiple choice questions, covering all topics studied throughout the course. It will count towards 60% of your grade, and unlike the self-check tests, you’ll only have two attempts at this.

If successful, you’ll receive a downloadable copy of your TEFL certificate which states that you have completed an accredited 180 Hour TEFL course. You’ll also receive an index showing the modules you have completed and the topics covered. These documents can be used as proof of your training when applying for teaching jobs around the world.

If you fail to pass the assignment, you’ll be given feedback on the areas which you fell short on, and will have another chance to sit it.

After completion

After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to begin planning your move abroad. This can be a big step, even for experienced travelers or those with teaching experience.

So to help you start on the right foot, after you finish your TEFL course, we provide you with access to an additional course to help you prepare for landing your first job.

Our additional ESL Job Training course covers the following topics:

Creating resumes –  A guide for creating resumes for ESL jobs – what employers are looking for, and how to customize our downloadable template for yourself.

Passing interviews – Insider know-how on what ESL recruiters want to see and hear during interviews for teaching positions.

Holding demo classes – An introduction to what demo classes are and how to use them to get your perfect job.

Your first week – Tips and guidance on overcoming problems and making a good first impression during your first week in the classroom.

Together with this extra support, you’ll have all the preparation needed to start an incredible journey teaching English overseas!

—TEFL lifestyle

• Life as a teacher
• Destinations
• Wages
• Class types

Class types

Before heading out to teach overseas, you may not be aware of the different types of classes which you could find yourself teaching in. The first thing that comes to mind for most people will be a high school class, similar to what they’ve experienced themselves.

It’s true that high school classes are a large part of teaching, but there’s other types of ESL class which serve a range of different students. Here’s some of the most common class types which you’ll come across:

Public schools: Classes serving children with ages ranging from 4-16, who study English as part of their school studies. Class sizes are usually around 20-35 students, and follow a pre-set curriculum.

Cram schools: After-school classes run by private companies that aim to help students raise their grades and prepare for exams. Class sizes can range from around 10-20 students, but sometimes can be even smaller groups. Larger cram schools can have their own curriculum which you’ll teach, while others may be more flexible.

Universities: Many university/college students will study English as part of their degree or through extra curricular classes. Teaching these classes can be especially rewarding, and give a greater degree of flexibility to explore the intricacies of the English language (they also look great on your CV!).

Business classes: Held for professionals who want to improve their ability to communicate for business purposes. Sometimes companies will require employees take such classes and sponsor their tuition fees to boost their work skills.

Private tuition: One-to-one, or small group classes used to focus on specific aspects of language for a range of goals. These can be great to earn extra money.

Each of these class types require different teaching approaches. What works well for a weekly business class of adults might not work quite as well with a public class of 30 teenagers.

Good teachers are able to adapt their teaching styles, activities and materials to fit the type of class they’re teaching. Through this course we’ll cover these skills, and by the end you’ll be to plan a suitable lesson for any type of class you walk into.