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Your TEFL course

Thinking about taking one of our accredited TEFL courses?

This page will let you know about what it's like and what you'll be studying.

Days and hours

Weekend TEFL courses run 9am-8pm on Saturday and 9am-6pm on Sunday.

Weekday TEFL courses run 9am-6pm Monday to Wednesday. Weekday TEFL courses only run in certain locations, so check out your nearest TEFL course location.

What do I need?

We would recommend bringing along a pen and notepad, but do remember you'll be doing lots of activities rather than being lectured at all the time!
Wear comfortable clothing as you will be moving around and course days are long.
Course materials, including a TEFL England coursebook and teaching resources, will be provided for you.
Teas and coffees will be provided throughout your days on the course. Lunch is not provided, so we suggest bringing a packed lunch or money to buy food.

What will I be learning?

Unit 1 - Warmers
Introducing yourself, getting to know each other, reducing inhibitions.
Unit 2 - Classroom management
Arranging the classroom and managing your students.
Unit 3 - Getting the students to speak
Inventive ways to elicit from the students, using pictures, mime and gesture
Unit 4 - Introduction to grammar
A first look at some of the English tenses. What is the Present Perfect exactly?
Unit 5 - Foreign language lesson
A beginners lesson: find out what it's like to be on the receiving end.
Unit 6 - Controlled Practice
Practice activities: why we use them and some ideas for the classroom
Unit 7 - Free Practice
Using role play and other activities to bring your lessons to life.
Unit 8 - Games
How games can improve the learning experience.
Unit 9 - More warmers
More ideas for the classroom
Unit 10 - Functions
Teaching everyday English words and phrases.
Unit 11 - Lesson planning, preparation & practice
How to plan a TEFL lesson
Teaching Practice 1
Unit 12 - More warmers
A little warmer for your second day.
Unit 13 - Needs analysis & understanding levels
Assessing new students and understanding different levels of students.
Unit 14 - Pronunciation
The sounds, stress, intonation & rhythm of the English language.
Unit 15 - Correcting errors
How and when to correct in the classroom.
Unit 16 - Teaching Skills
How to teach reading & listening in the classroom.
Unit 17 - Grammar
A more in-depth look into tenses (Warning! Includes fun).
Teaching Practice 2
Unit 18 - Finding work abroad
How to find your first teaching English job.
Teaching Practice 3 (Weekday course only)
Unit 19 - Teaching Young Learners (Weekday course only)
Pre-course task (Weekday course only)