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
- 119 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Welcome to your TEFL Course!6
- Module 1. Introduction to TEFL10
- Module 2. Teachers and Learners8
- Module 3. Managing your class8
- Module 4. Teaching Vocabulary15
- 5.1Welcome to Module 4
- 5.2Teaching vocabulary
- 5.3Analysing vocabulary
- 5.4Elicitation and checking understanding
- 5.5Phonemes, word stress & weak forms
- 5.6Pronunciation Drills
- 5.7Recycling vocabulary
- 5.8Planning a vocabulary lesson
- 5.9Elementary Vocabulary Lesson Plan
- 5.10Pre-Intermediate Vocabulary Lesson Plan
- 5.11Intermediate Vocabulary Lesson Plan
- 5.12Upper-Intermediate Vocabulary Lesson Plan
- 5.13Module 4 Assignment24 Weeks
- 5.14Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism in Assignments
- 5.15Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Guidelines for Assignments
- Module 5. Teaching Grammar15
- 6.1Welcome to Module 5
- 6.2Teaching grammar
- 6.3Analysing grammar
- 6.4Presentation and checking understanding
- 6.5Timelines
- 6.6Dealing with Pronunciation
- 6.7Controlled vs. Freer Practice tasks
- 6.8Planning a grammar lesson
- 6.9Elementary Grammar Lesson Plan
- 6.10Pre-Intermediate Grammar Lesson Plan
- 6.11Intermediate Grammar Lesson Plan
- 6.12Upper-Intermediate Grammar Lesson Plan
- 6.13Module 5 Assignment24 Weeks
- 6.14Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism in Assignments
- 6.15Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Guidance for Assignments
- Module 6. Teaching Reading13
- 7.1Welcome to Module 6
- 7.2Theories of reading
- 7.3Sub-skills of reading
- 7.4Planning a reading lesson
- 7.5How to set up reading tasks
- 7.6Graded readers in the classroom
- 7.7Elementary Reading Lesson Plan
- 7.8Pre-Intermediate Reading Lesson Plan
- 7.9Intermediate Reading Lesson Plan
- 7.10Upper-Intermediate Reading Lesson Plan
- 7.11Module 6 Assignment24 Weeks
- 7.12Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism in Assignments
- 7.13Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Guidance for Assignments
- Module 7. Teaching Listening11
- 8.1Welcome to Module 7
- 8.2Theories of listening
- 8.3Sub-skills of listening
- 8.4Planning a listening lesson
- 8.5How to set up listening tasks
- 8.6Songs in the Classroom
- 8.7Dictation
- 8.8Elementary Listening Lesson Plan
- 8.9Pre-Intermediate Listening Lesson Plan
- 8.10Intermediate Listening Lesson Plan
- 8.11Upper-Intermediate Listening Lesson Plan
- Module 8. Teaching Speaking9
- Module 9. Teaching Writing7
- Module 10. Teaching Young Learners6
- Module 11. Teaching online8
- Module 12. TEFL Employment8
- 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