Course Description
TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. This CPD-accredited 120‑hour online TEFL course introduces you to the core principles of teaching English to speakers of other languages and helps you build the skills you need to plan and deliver effective lessons.
The course is delivered 100% online, allowing you to study at your own pace and in your own time. You’ll work through self‑study modules, short quizzes, and practical assignments designed to help you apply what you learn.
By the end of the course, you will have covered the essential knowledge and techniques needed to prepare and deliver English language lessons with confidence
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for anyone beginning their TEFL journey and wanting to develop new skills.
It’s also suitable for current teachers looking to expand their skillset, and for travellers who want to teach and earn while exploring the world.
Completing this course will prepare you for a wide range of entry‑level TEFL roles, both online and in person.
Course Includes:
Understanding how English works
- Teaching grammar in a clear, accessible way
- Introducing and practising vocabulary
- Helping learners develop accuracy and fluency
Teaching the four skills
- How to teach reading, listening, speaking, and writing
- Practical techniques for building confidence and communication
- Creating activities that support real‑world language use
Lesson planning and classroom management
- How to structure effective lessons
- Setting lesson aims and choosing appropriate activities
- Managing different learner levels
Teaching different learner groups
- Approaches for teaching adults
- Strategies for teaching young learners
- Adapting lessons for online and in‑person classrooms
Practical teaching tasks
- Short assignments to help you apply what you learn
- Opportunities to practise planning and analysing lessons
- Tutor feedback to support your progress
Employment guidance
- Tips for finding TEFL jobs
- Understanding employer expectations
- How to present yourself confidently as a new teacher
DURATION: 120 HOURS
Curriculum
- 14 Sections
- 132 Lessons
- 24 Weeks
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- Welcome to your TEFL Course!6
- Module 1. Introduction to TEFL11
- Module 2. Teachers and Learners9
- Module 3. Managing your class9
- Module 4. Teaching Vocabulary16
- 5.1Welcome to Module 4
- 5.2Module 4 Overview
- 5.3Teaching vocabulary
- 5.4Analysing vocabulary
- 5.5Elicitation and checking understanding
- 5.6Phonemes, word stress & weak forms
- 5.7Pronunciation Drills
- 5.8Recycling vocabulary
- 5.9Planning a vocabulary lesson
- 5.10Elementary Vocabulary Lesson Plan
- 5.11Pre-Intermediate Vocabulary Lesson Plan
- 5.12Intermediate Vocabulary Lesson Plan
- 5.13Upper-Intermediate Vocabulary Lesson Plan
- 5.14Module 4 Assignment24 Weeks
- 5.15Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism in Assignments
- 5.16Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Guidelines for Assignments
- Module 5. Teaching Grammar16
- 6.1Welcome to Module 5
- 6.2Module 5 Overview
- 6.3Teaching grammar
- 6.4Analysing grammar
- 6.5Presentation and checking understanding
- 6.6Timelines
- 6.7Dealing with Pronunciation
- 6.8Controlled vs. Freer Practice tasks
- 6.9Planning a grammar lesson
- 6.10Elementary Grammar Lesson Plan
- 6.11Pre-Intermediate Grammar Lesson Plan
- 6.12Intermediate Grammar Lesson Plan
- 6.13Upper-Intermediate Grammar Lesson Plan
- 6.14Module 5 Assignment24 Weeks
- 6.15Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism in Assignments
- 6.16Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Guidance for Assignments
- Module 6. Teaching Reading14
- 7.1Welcome to Module 6
- 7.2Module 6 Overview
- 7.3Theories of reading
- 7.4Sub-skills of reading
- 7.5Planning a reading lesson
- 7.6How to set up reading tasks
- 7.7Graded readers in the classroom
- 7.8Elementary Reading Lesson Plan
- 7.9Pre-Intermediate Reading Lesson Plan
- 7.10Intermediate Reading Lesson Plan
- 7.11Upper-Intermediate Reading Lesson Plan
- 7.12Module 6 Assignment24 Weeks
- 7.13Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism in Assignments
- 7.14Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Guidance for Assignments
- Module 7. Teaching Listening12
- 8.1Welcome to Module 7
- 8.2Module 7 Overview
- 8.3Theories of listening
- 8.4Sub-skills of listening
- 8.5Planning a listening lesson
- 8.6How to set up listening tasks
- 8.7Songs in the Classroom
- 8.8Dictation
- 8.9Elementary Listening Lesson Plan
- 8.10Pre-Intermediate Listening Lesson Plan
- 8.11Intermediate Listening Lesson Plan
- 8.12Upper-Intermediate Listening Lesson Plan
- Module 8. Teaching Speaking10
- Module 9. Teaching Writing8
- Module 10. Teaching Young Learners7
- Module 11. Teaching online9
- 12.1Welcome to Module 11
- 12.2Module 11 Overview
- 12.3Opportunities for teaching online
- 12.4How many students are learning English online?
- 12.5Technical set up requirements
- 12.6Digital tools for Teaching English online
- 12.7How to use Zoom
- 12.8How to set up activities on Zoom
- 12.9Video observation of an online lesson using Zoom
- Module 12. TEFL Employment10
- End Of Course Task1
Yes. TEFL Avenues is a CPD‑accredited training provider in the UK, and this course is fully accredited by the CPD Group. CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation means the training has been independently reviewed to ensure it meets recognised standards for quality, structure, and learner support.
This gives you a professionally credible certificate and reassures you that your TEFL training is high‑quality, up‑to‑date, and aligned with industry expectations for entry‑level TEFL teachers.
Yes! After finishing the course, you’ll receive a TEFL Avenues digital certificate that also features the CPD Group’s accredited logo. This certificate shows that you’ve completed a full 120 hours of TEFL training and gained the essential knowledge and skills needed to begin teaching English with confidence. It’s a valuable addition to your CV and is accepted by many online and international TEFL employers.
This certificate is accepted by a wide range of entry‑level TEFL employers, both online and in person. You can teach on many popular online platforms, as well as in community programmes, NGOs, volunteer projects, after‑school clubs, and informal learning environments.
Many private language schools in flexible hiring markets, including Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and parts of Eastern Europe, also accept CPD‑accredited TEFL certificates for beginner teaching roles. Requirements vary by employer, but a 120‑hour CPD‑accredited TEFL qualification is widely recognised across the global TEFL industry.
While we don’t offer job placement services, this course includes practical guidance on finding online teaching roles and preparing strong applications.
You have 6 months to complete the course. Most learners finish in 8–10 weeks, but if you study full‑time, you can complete it in as little as 4–6 weeks. The course is fully self‑paced, so you’re free to move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
Requirements
- A computer (desktop or laptop)
- Basic computer skills
- Stable internet connection
