Course Description
TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. This CPD‑accredited 140‑hour TEFL course combines a comprehensive 120‑hour online TEFL qualification with a 20‑hour live teaching practicum, giving you both the theoretical knowledge and the real‑world classroom experience needed to begin your teaching journey with confidence.
The online component is delivered 100% at your own pace, through self‑study modules, short quizzes, and practical assignments that help you apply what you learn. The live practicum provides structured, tutor‑supported teaching practice where you will plan and deliver lessons, observe experienced teachers, and receive personalised feedback to help you grow.
By the end of the course, you will have developed the essential skills, techniques, and hands‑on experience required to teach English effectively in online and in‑person classrooms.
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for anyone starting their TEFL journey and wanting both solid training and real teaching experience.
It’s also suitable for current teachers looking to strengthen their practical skills, and for travellers who want to teach and earn while exploring the world.
Completing this course prepares you for a wide range of TEFL roles and gives you an advantage with employers who value observed teaching practice.
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
20‑Hour Live TEFL Practicum
- Observing experienced teachers in action
- Planning and delivering your own lessons
- Receiving personalised, developmental feedback
- Building confidence in real teaching environments
- Gaining experience valued by employers
Employment guidance
- Tips for finding TEFL jobs
- Understanding employer expectations
- How to present yourself confidently as a new teacher
DURATION: 140 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 Guidance 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 the full 140 hour TEFL course is accredited by the CPD Group. This accreditation confirms that all components of the course, the 120 hour online TEFL training, and the 20 hour Live TEFL Practicum, meet recognised standards for quality, structure, and learner support.
This ensures your qualification is professionally credible and reflects high quality, up to date TEFL training that aligns with industry expectations for new teachers.
Yes. When you complete the full 140 hour course, you’ll receive a TEFL Avenues digital certificate featuring the CPD Group accreditation logo. This certificate confirms that you have completed 140 hours of accredited TEFL training, including practical teaching experience.
You’ll also receive a personalised teaching report from your trainer after completing the live practicum. You can share this report with prospective employers to support your job applications.
The 140-hour TEFL course is a strong addition to your CV and is accepted by many online and international TEFL employers who value both theoretical knowledge and hands on teaching practice.
Our online learning platform is very easy to use.
The 140 hour certificate is accepted by a wide range of TEFL employers worldwide. You can teach online, 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. The added practicum and Young Learners module make you more competitive for roles involving children, online teaching, and beginner level classes.
Requirements vary by employer, but a 140 hour CPD accredited TEFL qualification is widely recognised across the TEFL industry.
Yes. The 140 hour TEFL bundle is designed to make you a strong candidate for online teaching roles. You’ll gain the essential TEFL knowledge from the 120 hour course, specialist skills for online teaching and teaching Young Learners, and real teaching experience through the live practicum. Many online employers value practical training, and your personalised teaching report from the practicum gives you evidence of hands on experience that you can share with prospective employers.
This combination of CPD-accredited training and live teaching practice helps you stand out when applying for online TEFL positions.
You have 6 months to complete the full 140 hours. Most learners finish in 8–12 weeks, depending on how quickly they progress through the online modules. If you study full time, you may complete it in as little as 4-6 weeks. The course is fully self paced, giving you the flexibility to work around your schedule.
Most learners complete the 20-hour Live TEFL Practicum within 4-6 weeks of enrolling on this course. There are weekend and weekday sessions available.
Requirements
- A computer (desktop or laptop)
- Basic computer skills
- Stable internet connection
- Zoom (free version) for the Live TEFL Practicum
