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TEFL2go is a foundation methodology course that provides an overview of key approaches and techniques of Teaching English as a Foreign Language. This is an online course that can be accessed on most devices so you can take your learning with you wherever you go.

Course outcomes

By the end of the course you will have an understanding of

  • ■ Key approaches to Teaching English as a Foreign Language
  • ■ Key techniques used in the communicative approach
  • ■ Main principles of teaching skills and aspects of language
  • ■ Effective lesson planning
  • ■ Addressing the needs of different age groups
  • ■ Key aspects of teaching some specialised classes
  • ■ Main principles of teaching English to young learners
Course format

The course is completely self-access.

All course materials will be available to you as soon as you log in. You are free to work at your own pace. The course will be available for you for six months from the date you receive your login details. The modules must be completed in the order they are provided, as they have been designed to build on each other. It is always possible to go back and review a module you have already completed.

Course content

The course consists of 7 modules, each containing 3 to 5 sessions. We estimate you need to spend about 2 hours per session. We recommend you do not rush through the course, however, you are free to decide to spend more or less time on any session depending on your learning needs. 

Each session consists of input materials and practice activities. In many sessions you will also see recordings of real classrooms to demonstrate techniques and activities.
Input can be presented in a form of a quiz or a task. This is done to ensure that the participants do not simply read the texts but analyse the information whyle reading and doing the quiz. Some tasks and quizzes are just for you to practice and will not influence the final score. The tasks that are conributing to the overall score are clearly marked by a sign - "This task counts towards your overall course grade". 

Module 1: Introduction to teaching

  • ■ Approaches to Teaching
  • ■ Language Learners
  • ■ Roles of the Teacher

Module 2: Basic teaching techniques

  • ■ Eliciting
  • ■ Giving Instructions
  • ■ Drilling
  • ■ Error Correction

Module 3: Teaching language

  • ■ Teaching Pronunciation
  • ■ Presenting Grammar
  • ■ Presenting Vocabulary
  • ■ PPP

Module 4: Teaching Skills and Lesson Planning

  • ■ Reading
  • ■ Listening
  • ■ Speaking
  • ■ Writing
  • ■ Lesson Planning

Module 5: Teaching Specialised Classes

  • ■ Teaching Exam Classes
  • ■ Business English
  • ■ Teaching Beginners
  • ■ Teaching Individuals

Module 6: Teaching different age groups

  • ■ Adult Classroom Management
  • ■ Teaching Teenagers
  • ■ Introduction to Teaching Young Learners

Module 7: Teaching Skills to Young Learners

  • ■ Reading with YLs
  • ■ Writing with YLs
  • ■ Speaking with YLs
  • ■ Listening with YLs
  • ■ Grammar and Vocabulary with YLs
Assessment

Each session will contain a number of practice activities, such as quizzes and matching exercises, as well as some assessed activities. You will have two or three attempts to do an assessed activity, if needed. Your success rating will appear as a percentage after you submit your answers.  Your rating will accumulate throughout the course and you will receive an overall percentage rating after you complete all tasks.

Certificates

Language Link certificates will be awarded to those who complete the course successfully. To obtain a certificate you will need to meet the following requirements:

“Pass” certificate

  • ■ complete all activities and receive a minimum of 60% success rating.

“Pass with merit” certificate

  • ■ complete all activities and receive a minimum of 80% success rating.

Your certificate will state the modules you completed as well as the estimated number of hours.

The PDF certificate will be available for download in your profile shortly after you’ve completed the course.    
If you need a paper certificate, you will need to arrange a delivery and cover the printing and mailing costs.

What support is available?

If you have a general question about the course, please do check our FAQ session first. We update this section regularly, and you can probably find an answer to your question there.

If you failed to find an answer to your question with the options above, please contact us on academic-help@LanguageLink.ru. Our staff will answer your query within 2 working days.


Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.)

How long will it take to complete the course?

The course requires an estimated 80 hours of your time. You will have six months to work through the materials. There is a suggested time allocation in each session, but you are free to spend more or less time if this suits your learning needs. You can finish the course in as little as two weeks if you work every day, but we do recommend taking time to reflect and access additional resources between the modules to ensure better retention.

How often should I be accessing the platform?

You can pace your own learning in an online environment and access the platform as frequently as you like. However, we do not recommend doing the whole module in one go or breaking the session into very small bits. Generally, we would recommend setting aside about an hour each time you access the course and doing a session a day. This way you will have enough interaction with the materials and also some time in between to reflect on the course and access any additional materials.

What technology do I need to be able to take part in the course?

Any computer that can run a web browser such as Google Chrome or Internet Explorer should be sufficient to take part in the course. You do not need to install any specific software. You only need reliable access to the Internet and any common web browser. You might also consider having headphones for the videos.

Can I access the course on mobile devises?

You can access the course through the Moodle application on your tablet or smartphone. You will need to download the free application from your device’s application store. You can use the same login details to access your course on a mobile device.

How can I get the login details?

You will receive login details by email within 1-2 working days from the day we receive the payment for the self-access course. Please do check the spam folder regularly as some emails can go there. If you did not receive the login details within this period, please contact us at academic-help@LanguageLink.ru .

I registered on the website and paid for the course but did not receive my login details. What should I do?

Please check your spam folder first. Sometimes emails from the course go there. If the letter is in your spam folder, please mark the sender as ‘safe’ to avoid this in the future. If you did not receive the login details at all, please contact us at academic-help@LanguageLink.ru .

I started the course but cannot complete it due to personal circumstances. Can I postpone the course or get my money back?

As a rule, the course cannot be postponed and refunds are not offered. Your access to the course should give you enough time to work through materials, even if you are working full time or go on holiday in the middle of it. We therefore expect everyone to be able to complete the course within the time allotted. Exceptions may be granted only if there are significant extenuating circumstances. You need to contact us as soon as your circumstances arise and we will try to negotiate the best way forward.
If you contact us after the course is completed, you will need to pay again to renew your access to the course.

Do I have to follow the order of the Modules from 1 to 7?

Yes, you must follow the sessions in the order they are provided. You cannot move on in the course unless you have completed all required activities. The course was carefully constructed to build on the knowledge you gain in each session. You can go back to any course materials at any time during your access period. Please keep in mind though that you cannot resubmit assignments. Once you submit an assignment, the results will be recorded in the system and cannot be altered.

I want to practice my teaching skills after I’ve completed the course. Can Language Link provide this opportunity?

Language Link is working on developing a programme that will allow teachers to practice their newly acquired skills with students. We cannot provide details at this moment but expressions of interest can be sent to academic-help@LanguageLink.ru .

Can I apply for job at Language Link or any other language school after I’ve completed the course?

You can find out about the Language Link recruitment on our website . Since there is no teaching practice, this online course alone will not be enough to qualify as a teacher at Language Link. However if you have other training and/or experience, you might be already qualified, so please do check our requirements and contact us if you have any questions.
For the requirements of other language schools, it is best to consult their websites.

Will my TEFL certificate be recognised in schools around the world?

Each school will have a set of requirements for teachers that may or may not include a TEFL course. While TEFL courses are generally recognised around the world, you need to check directly with the school or schools you are interested in applying to.

What kinds of assignments will I have to complete in the course?

The course contains both practice tasks and assessed activities. Task formats primarily include gap filling, matching, multiple choice, and short answer. For assessed activities you will have 2 or 3 attempts to complete it, with the system recording your best score.

If I accidentally submit an assignment, is there any way to undo this?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to return to the task after you’ve submitted it. The platform will prompt you when submitting the task that it will not be accessible afterwards.

Is it possible to fail the course?

It is possible to fail the course if you do not complete all tasks within the time the course is available to you or if you earn a score of less than 60%. Please take the tasks seriously.

When will I receive my certificate and how will I get it?

The PDF certificate will be available for download shortly after you’ve completed the course. It takes the system about 30 minutes to process the results. The certificate will appear as a final item in the list of sessions. It will also be available in your profile under miscellaneous / my certificates.   
If you need a paper certificate, you will need to arrange a delivery and cover the printing and mailing costs.

Will I have access to course materials after I received my certificate?

The course is available to you for six months after your first log in. You will have access to the course after completion if it is within the six months access time. You will not, however, be able to change the results you achieved, as the tasks cannot be re-submitted.

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