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A complete introduction to teaching English to speakers of other languages — methods, lesson planning, and ten chapters of practical TESOL theory, including case studies from classrooms around the world. Yours to download, no cost.
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Learn the essentials of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with our free TESOL 101 Course. TESOL 101 is a great introduction to teaching methods and lesson planning. In this course you will learn how the Communicative Approach applies in the classroom, with case studies from the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Turkey, the Czech Republic, and South Korea showing how TESOL methods adapt to different classroom settings around the world.
TESOL 101 Curriculum
An introduction to the Grammar Translation Method, the Direct Method, and the Communicative Language Teaching Method.
Learn the principles of the Communicative Approach and why it’s the most effective way of teaching English.
How to use authentic material to teach English in context — including video, songs, radio, and comics, with a case study from the United Arab Emirates.
How to introduce new vocabulary and teach it in context, so students retain and use it.
The processes of teaching reading skills and how to help your students develop skimming and scanning skills.
Key factors for a successful speaking class, examples of speaking activities, and how to take a pronunciation class from mechanical practice to spontaneous conversations.
Understand the difference between teaching listening skills and testing them, so you can build activities that genuinely improve your students’ comprehension.
How to teach writing skills communicatively, with examples of writing activities you can adapt to your classroom.
An introduction to the Presentation, Practice, and Production lesson planning format. Includes access to TESOL lesson plans written by OnTESOL graduates.
How TESOL theory applies in different countries — so you can be a more reflective teacher and adapt to different classroom situations when teaching English abroad.
After TESOL 101
Our TESOL/TEFL Certification Guide walks you through everything: types of courses, how accreditation works, and how to launch your teaching career.
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