Course Description
TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. This RQF regulated 150-Hour Level 3 TEFL course provides a solid foundation in the principles and practice of teaching English to speakers of other languages. It introduces you to key teaching methods, essential language awareness, and the practical skills needed to plan and deliver effective English lessons.
The course is delivered 100% online, allowing you to study at your own pace and in your own time. You’ll work through structured modules, quizzes, and practical assignments designed to help you apply what you learn in real teaching situations.
By the end of the course, you will have developed the core knowledge, confidence, and techniques required to teach English in both online and classroom environments.
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for beginners starting their TEFL journey and for anyone looking to gain a recognised Level 3 qualification. Completing this course prepares you for a wide range of entry level TEFL roles around the world and online.
Course Includes:
Understanding how English works
- Teaching grammar in a clear and accessible way
- Introducing and practising vocabulary effectively
- Developing learner accuracy and fluency
Teaching the four skills
- How to teach reading, listening, speaking, and writing
- Practical strategies for building communication and confidence
- Designing activities that support real life language use
Phonetics
- Understanding the basics of English phonology
- Using the IPA to support clear pronunciation teaching
- Techniques for helping learners improve intelligibility
Error correction and feedback
- When and how to correct learners effectively
- Balancing accuracy and fluency
- Providing supportive, constructive feedback
Lesson planning and classroom management
- Structuring effective, learner centred lessons
- Setting clear lesson aims and choosing suitable activities
- Managing mixed ability groups and different learner needs
Teaching different learner groups
- Approaches for teaching adults
- Adapting lessons for online and face to face classrooms
- Understanding learner motivations and learning styles
Assessment and testing
- Understanding different types of assessment
- Designing simple tests and evaluation tasks
- Using assessment to support learner progress
Practical teaching tasks
- Assignments to help you apply your learning
- Opportunities to practise planning and evaluating lessons
- Tutor feedback to support your development
Employment guidance
- Tips for finding TEFL jobs worldwide and online
- Understanding what employers look for
- How to present yourself confidently as a new teacher
DURATION: 150 HOURS
Curriculum
- 17 Sections
- 176 Lessons
- 52 Weeks
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- Welcome to your TEFL Course!10
- 1.1Welcome (Copy)
- 1.2What is TEFL? (Copy)
- 1.3150-Hour Level 3 TEFL Course Content and Assessment (Copy)
- 1.4Your Level 3 TEFL Qualification Certificate (Copy)
- 1.5How to make the most of your online course (Copy)
- 1.6How to navigate the course platform (Copy)
- 1.7Policies & Procedures: Learner Handbook (Copy)
- 1.8Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism in Assignments (Copy)
- 1.9Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Guidance for Assignments (Copy)
- 1.10Getting Started: Your TEFL Journey (Copy)
- Module 1: TEFL Methodologies13
- 2.1Welcome to Module 1 (Copy)
- 2.2Module 1 Overview (Copy)
- 2.3Introduction to TEFL Methodologies (Copy)
- 2.4Grammar Translation Method (Copy)
- 2.5Direct Method (Copy)
- 2.6Situational Language Teaching (Copy)
- 2.7Audiolingual Method (Copy)
- 2.8Total Physical Response (TPR) (Copy)
- 2.9Natural Approach (Copy)
- 2.10The Silent Way (Copy)
- 2.11Community Language Learning (Copy)
- 2.12The Communicative Approach (Copy)
- 2.13Quiz: Introduction to TEFL Methodologies (Copy)12 Questions
- Module 2: Lesson Planning11
- 3.1Welcome to Module 2 (Copy)
- 3.2Module 2 Overview (Copy)
- 3.3The importance of Lesson Planning (Copy)
- 3.4TEFL Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 3.5Lesson Outcomes and SMART Lesson Aims (Copy)
- 3.6Quiz: Which Lesson Aims Are SMART? (Copy)7 Questions
- 3.7Understanding Key Elements of a Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 3.8Sample Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 3.9Assignment: Lesson Planning (Copy)52 Weeks
- 3.10Introduction to Lesson Frameworks (Copy)
- 3.11Assignment: Choosing a Suitable Lesson Framework (Copy)52 Weeks
- Module 3: Learner Needs & Profiles13
- 4.1Welcome to Module 3 (Copy)
- 4.2Module 3 Overview (Copy)
- 4.3Who are your EFL Learners? (Copy)
- 4.4Learning Styles (Copy)
- 4.5Learner Levels (Copy)
- 4.6Age Groups in EFL (Copy)
- 4.7Settlers & Stirrers (Copy)
- 4.8Engaging Activities for Teenage Learners (Copy)
- 4.9Learners’ First Language (Copy)
- 4.10Mixed-Ability Classes (Copy)
- 4.11Class Size (Copy)
- 4.12Learners’ Backgrounds (Copy)
- 4.13Assignment: Planning for Diverse Learners (Copy)52 Weeks
- Module 4: Classroom Management13
- 5.1Welcome to Module 4 (Copy)
- 5.2Module 4 Overview (Copy)
- 5.3Good Classroom Management (Copy)
- 5.4Learning Environment (Copy)
- 5.5Wall Displays in the EFL Classroom (Copy)
- 5.6Giving and Checking Instructions (Copy)
- 5.7Monitoring Learners (Copy)
- 5.8Feedback on tasks (Copy)
- 5.9Student and Teacher Talking Time (Copy)
- 5.10Grading your Language (Copy)
- 5.11Using the Board (Copy)
- 5.12Professional Conduct (Copy)
- 5.13Assignment: Managing the EFL Classroom (Copy)52 Weeks
- Module 5: Classroom Resources8
- Module 6: Understanding & Teaching Grammar17
- 7.1Welcome to Module 6 (Copy)
- 7.2Module 6 Overview (Copy)
- 7.3Teaching Grammar (Copy)
- 7.4Analysing Grammar (Copy)
- 7.5Syntax (Copy)
- 7.6English Tenses (Copy)
- 7.7Timelines (Copy)
- 7.8Presentation and Checking Understanding (Copy)
- 7.9Presenting Grammar at Different Learner Levels (Copy)
- 7.10Controlled vs. Freer Practice Tasks (Copy)
- 7.11Planning a Grammar Lesson (Copy)
- 7.12Grammar at Different Learner Levels (Copy)
- 7.13Elementary Grammar Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 7.14Pre-Intermediate Grammar Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 7.15Intermediate Grammar Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 7.16Upper-Intermediate Grammar Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 7.17Quiz: Understanding & Teaching Grammar (Copy)20 Questions
- Module 7: Phonetics11
- 8.1Welcome to Module 7 (Copy)
- 8.2Module 7 Overview (Copy)
- 8.3Introduction to Phonetics (Copy)
- 8.4The Phonemic Chart (Copy)
- 8.5Word Stress (Copy)
- 8.6The Schwa (Copy)
- 8.7Connected Speech (Copy)
- 8.8Rhythm and Intonation (Copy)
- 8.9Pronunciation Drills (Copy)
- 8.10Pronunciation in Grammar Lessons (Copy)
- 8.11Quiz: Phonetics (Copy)15 Questions
- Module 8: Understanding & Teaching Vocabulary12
- 9.1Welcome to Module 8 (Copy)
- 9.2Module 8 Overview (Copy)
- 9.3Teaching Vocabulary (Copy)
- 9.4Analysing Vocabulary (Copy)
- 9.5Elicitation and Checking Understanding (Copy)
- 9.6Recycling vocabulary (Copy)
- 9.7Planning a Vocabulary Lesson (Copy)
- 9.8Elementary Vocabulary Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 9.9Pre-Intermediate Vocabulary Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 9.10Intermediate Vocabulary Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 9.11Upper-Intermediate Vocabulary Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 9.12Assignment: Vocabulary Lesson (Copy)3 Days
- Module 9: Error Correction & Feedback5
- Module 10: Assessment & Testing8
- Module 11: Teaching Reading14
- 12.1Welcome to Module 11 (Copy)
- 12.2Module 11 Overview (Copy)
- 12.3Introducing Language Skills (Copy)
- 12.4Theories of Reading (Copy)
- 12.5Sub-skills of Reading (Copy)
- 12.6Reading tasks (Copy)
- 12.7Planning a Reading Lesson (Copy)
- 12.8How to set up reading tasks (Copy)
- 12.9Graded readers in the classroom (Copy)
- 12.10Elementary Reading Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 12.11Pre-Intermediate Reading Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 12.12Intermediate Reading Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 12.13Upper-Intermediate Reading Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 12.14Assignment: Reading Lesson (Copy)52 Weeks
- Module 12: Teaching Listening14
- 13.1Welcome to Module 12 (Copy)
- 13.2Module 12 Overview (Copy)
- 13.3Theories of Listening (Copy)
- 13.4Sub-skills of Listening (Copy)
- 13.5Listening tasks (Copy)
- 13.6Planning a Listening Lesson (Copy)
- 13.7How to set up listening tasks (Copy)
- 13.8Songs in the Classroom (Copy)
- 13.9Dictation (Copy)
- 13.10Elementary Listening Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 13.11Pre-Intermediate Listening Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 13.12Intermediate Listening Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 13.13Upper-Intermediate Listening Lesson Plan (Copy)
- 13.14Quiz: Receptive Skills (Copy)52 Weeks15 Questions
- Module 13: Teaching Speaking11
- 14.1Welcome to Module 13 (Copy)
- 14.2Module 13 Overview (Copy)
- 14.3Theories of Speaking (Copy)
- 14.4Teaching Speaking (Copy)
- 14.5Planning a Speaking Lesson (Copy)
- 14.6Fluency vs. Accuracy Activities (Copy)
- 14.7Speaking tasks (Copy)
- 14.8Pronunciation in speaking lessons (Copy)
- 14.9How to set up speaking tasks (Copy)
- 14.10Cuisenaire Rods (Copy)
- 14.11Assignment: Speaking Lesson (Copy)52 Weeks
- Module 14: Teaching Writing11
- 15.1Welcome to Module 14 (Copy)
- 15.2Module 14 Overview (Copy)
- 15.3Theories of Writing (Copy)
- 15.4Teaching Writing (Copy)
- 15.5Planning a writing lesson (Copy)
- 15.6How to set up writing tasks (Copy)
- 15.7Writing tasks (Copy)
- 15.8Punctuation (Copy)
- 15.9Evaluating students’ writing (Copy)
- 15.10Error correction techniques (Copy)
- 15.11Quiz: Productive Skills (Copy)15 Questions
- Module 15: Teaching English Online10
- 16.1Welcome to Module 15 (Copy)
- 16.2Module 15 Overview (Copy)
- 16.3Opportunities for teaching online (Copy)
- 16.4How many students are learning English online? (Copy)
- 16.5Technical set up requirements (Copy)
- 16.6Digital tools for teaching English online (Copy)
- 16.7How to use Zoom (Copy)
- 16.8How to set up activities on Zoom (Copy)
- 16.9How to create PowerPoint presentations (Copy)
- 16.10Observation of Online Lessons on Zoom (Copy)
- BONUS Module 16: Employment Resources10
- 17.1BONUS Module 16 Overview (Copy)
- 17.2Preparing your CV and cover letter (Copy)
- 17.3Creating an introduction video (Copy)
- 17.4Demo lesson preparation (Copy)
- 17.5Getting ready for the interview (Copy)
- 17.6List of online schools (Copy)
- 17.7Digital Teaching Resources (Copy)
- 17.8Recommended Reading (Copy)
- 17.9TEFL Resource Library (Copy)
- 17.10TEFL Abbreviations (Copy)
Requirements
- A computer (desktop or laptop)
- Basic computer skills
- Stable internet connection
- Zoom (free version) for the Live TEFL Practicum
