Course Curriculum
The course is offered in a 100, 120 and 150-hour format so you can select the best option for
your career goals.
100-hour course
120-hour course
150-hour course
Core Modules
Module 1: Introduction to English Language Teaching
This 10-hour module discusses the function of English as a global language and the structure of
the language itself. Why does English function as it does? Which learning methods work best
around the world?
During this module, participants will learn about:
The role of English as a global language
Principles of second language acquisition
Teaching methods
Module 2: Teaching Language Skills
This 25-hour module covers the basics of teaching language skills to English Language
Learners. The unit focuses on creating student-centered lesson plans. Which elements of
English, specifically, can be difficult for students to learn, and how can these difficulties be
addressed in the classroom?
During this module, participants will learn about:
The Dos and Don’ts of ESL/EFL
Introducing activities, giving instructions and assessing student comprehension
Providing feedback and correcting student errors
Teaching the six major elements of language learning: reading, writing, speaking,
listening, grammar and pronunciation
Module 3: Adapting Subject-Specific Content
This 10-hour module focuses on practicing flexibility with content, and identifying the situations
in which lessons should be adapted. How can a teacher adjust the curriculum to bridge gaps in
students’ abilities? How will this vary in different regions?
During this module, participants will learn:
Ways to adapt curriculum content
How to adjusting expectations
How to use subject content to teach English language skills
Module 4: Structuring and Delivering Lessons
This 20-hour module guides students through the process of developing the components of a
successful lesson. Students will learn how to identify classroom themes and channel student
attention into productive learning. How can educators assess their own lessons in order to
improve?
During this module, participants will learn about:
Identifying individual needs
Defining learning objectives
Using supplementary resources
Module 5: Managing Your Teaching Environment
This 25-hour module covers classroom management, and teaches participants how to adapt to
the needs and learning different styles of students. Classroom techniques vary substantially
across the world. Which techniques remain constant in all regions?
During this module, participants will learn about:
Adapting to different learning styles
The importance of planning
Setting and maintaining high expectations of behavior
Module 7: Resources and Materials
This 10-hour module introduces methods of finding, adapting and personalizing teaching
materials. How can teachers adapt materials to meet the needs of English Language Learners?
During this module, participants will learn about:
Selecting and adapting a wide variety of text-based and digital resources
Building a varied toolbox of teaching materials
Engaging in basic teaching reflection and research
Module 8: Digital Technology in the Classroom
In this 10-hour module, participants will explore the use of new technologies and meaningful
ways in which these can be used to improve students’ learning practices.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Incorporating a wide variety of technology into the classroom to positively impact the
learning process
Using technology tools to teach reading, writing, speaking and listening
Using social media to teach English
Establishing a project-based learning strategy using digital tools
The positives and negatives of incorporating digital tools, learning management systems
and social media within the classroom
Module 9: Learner-Centred Lessons
In this 10-hour module, participants will learn how to give students control of content and
language output. This module also covers how to teach discovery and noticing techniques to
help students become more independent learners.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Creating a friendly learner-centred classroom
Teaching behavior structures
Using student choice activities
Introduce cooperative and collaborative learning structures into the classroom
Teaching noticing skills and use language exploration activities
Module 10: Teaching Abroad
This 10-hour module equips new teachers with the knowledge to research destinations,
organizations and work environments overseas. International contracts and business norms
may differ vastly from those in the teacher’s home country. By learning to address common
difficulties and misconceptions when teaching overseas, participants are prepared for all
aspects of teaching abroad.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Researching destinations and work environments for teachers abroad
Resume and interview preparation
Elective Modules (choose from two of the following specializations)
Elective Module 1: Teaching English to Korean Speakers
In this 10-hour module, participants will become familiar with the common difficulties native
Korean speakers face when they enter an English language classroom, as well as activities and
Elective Module 2: Teaching English to Arabic Speakers
During this module, participants will learn about:
Recognizing common phonological errors to help improve Korean speakers’
pronunciation of English vowels, diphthongs and consonants
Counteracting the problems caused by differences in syntax and morphology between
Korean and English
Improving students’ use of English tenses and verbs
Adapting teaching style and classroom management techniques to better suit the culture
of Korean-speaking students
Elective Module 3: Teaching English to Mandarin (Chinese) Speakers
In this 10-hour module, participants will become familiar with the common difficulties native
Native Mandarin speakers face when they enter an English language classroom, as well as
activities and techniques to help students overcome these difficulties.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Recognizing common phonological errors to help improve Mandarin speakers’
pronunciation of English vowels, diphthongs and consonants
Counteracting the problems caused by differences in syntax and morphology between
Korean and English
Improving students’ use of English tenses and verbs
Adapting teaching style and classroom management techniques to better suit the culture
of Mandarin-speaking students
Elective Module 4: Teaching English to Young Learners
Teaching young learners presents its own set of challenges, no matter what the language of
instruction. Traditional language learning principles are often geared towards adults.
Participants in this 10-hour module will learn how to apply these principles with approaches that
work best in young learners’ classrooms.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Designing a balanced lesson aimed at young learners
Engaging young learners through a variety of media, activities, and teaching techniques
How to effectively teach the major language skills as well as grammar and vocabulary to
young learners
Strategies to properly incorporate technology in the classroom
How to assess young learners
Elective Module 5: Teaching Test Preparation Courses
In this 10-hour module, participants are introduced to the structure and function of English
language tests worldwide.. Participants are taught strategies to provide students with useful
study tools for major English language tests.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Identifying and teaching key features of major proficiency tests
Planning and organizing a test preparation course
Preparing students for reading, writing, speaking and listening tasks
Teaching vocabulary and grammar in a way that meets test requirements
Teaching successful test-taking strategies
Elective Module 6: Teaching Business English
This 10-hour module covers the foundations of Business English teaching. English is the
language of international business. As the world grows increasingly smaller, the role of English
in business grows even larger. Professionals around the world use English either as a first
language or as a common second language.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Designing and implementing a Business English course
Teaching business language and industry jargon
Helping students practice communicating in a business environment
Properly adapting material to be culturally appropriate
Assisting students in writing business correspondence
100 hour course
Module 1: Introduction to English Language Teaching
This 10-hour module discusses the function of English as a global language and
the structure of the language itself. Why does English function as it does? Which
learning methods work best around the world?
During this module, participants will learn about:
The role of English as a global language
Principles of second language acquisition
Teaching methods
Module 2: Teaching Language Skills
This 25-hour module covers the basics of teaching language skills to English
Language Learners. The unit focuses on creating student-centered lesson plans.
Which elements of English, specifically, can be difficult for students to learn, and
how can these difficulties be addressed in the classroom?
During this module, participants will learn about:
The Dos and Don’ts of ESL/EFL
Introducing activities, giving instructions and assessing student
comprehension
Providing feedback and correcting student errors
Teaching the six major elements of language learning: reading, writing,
speaking, listening, grammar and pronunciation
Module 3: Adapting Subject-Specific Content
This 10-hour module focuses on practicing flexibility with content, and identifying
the situations in which lessons should be adapted. How can a teacher adjust the
curriculum to bridge gaps in students’ abilities? How will this vary in different
regions?
During this module, participants will learn:
Ways to adapt curriculum content
How to adjusting expectations
How to use subject content to teach English language skills
Module 4: Structuring and Delivering Lessons
This 20-hour module guides participants through the process of developing the
components of a successful lesson. Participants will learn how to identify
classroom themes and channel student attention into productive learning. How can
educators assess their own lessons in order to improve?
During this module, participants will learn about:
Identifying individual needs
Defining learning objectives
Using supplementary resources
Module 5: Managing Your Teaching Environment
This 25-hour module covers classroom management, and teaches participants
how to adapt to the needs and learning different styles of students. Classroom
techniques vary substantially across the world. Which techniques remain constant
in all regions?
During this module, participants will learn about:
Adapting to different learning styles
The importance of planning
Setting and maintaining high expectations of behavior
Module 6: Resources and Materials (10 hours)
This 10-hour module introduces methods of finding, adapting and personalizing
teaching materials. How can teachers adapt materials to meet the needs of English
Language Learners?
During this module, participants will learn about:
Selecting and adapting a wide variety of text-based and digital resources
Building a varied toolbox of teaching materials
Engaging in basic teaching reflection and research
120 hour course
Module 1: Introduction to English Language Teaching
This 10-hour module discusses the function of English as a global language and
the structure of the language itself. Why does English function as it does? Which
learning methods work best around the world?
During this module, participants will learn about:
The role of English as a global language
Principles of second language acquisition
Teaching methods
Module 2: Teaching Language Skills
This 25-hour module covers the basics of teaching language skills to English
Language Learners. The unit focuses on creating student-centered lesson plans.
Which elements of English, specifically, can be difficult for students to learn, and
how can these difficulties be addressed in the classroom?
During this module, participants will learn about:
The Dos and Don’ts of ESL/EFL
Introducing activities, giving instructions and assessing student
comprehension
Providing feedback and correcting student errors
Teaching the six major elements of language learning: reading, writing,
speaking, listening, grammar and pronunciation
Module 3: Adapting Subject-Specific Content
This 10-hour module focuses on practicing flexibility with content, and identifying
the situations in which lessons should be adapted. How can a teacher adjust the
curriculum to bridge gaps in students’ abilities? How will this vary in different
regions?
During this module, participants will learn:
Ways to adapt curriculum content
How to adjusting expectations
How to use subject content to teach English language skills
Module 4: Structuring and Delivering Lessons
This 20-hour module guides participants through the process of developing the
components of a successful lesson. Participants will learn how to identify
classroom themes and channel student attention into productive learning. How can
educators assess their own lessons in order to improve?
During this module, participants will learn about:
Identifying individual needs
Defining learning objectives
Using supplementary resources
Module 5: Managing Your Teaching Environment
This 25-hour module covers classroom management, and teaches participants
how to adapt to the needs and learning different styles of students. Classroom
techniques vary substantially across the world. Which techniques remain constant
in all regions?
During this module, participants will learn about:
Adapting to different learning styles
The importance of planning
Setting and maintaining high expectations of behavior
Module 6: Resources and Materials (10 hours)
This 10-hour module introduces methods of finding, adapting and personalizing
teaching materials. How can teachers adapt materials to meet the needs of English
Language Learners?
During this module, participants will learn about:
Selecting and adapting a wide variety of text-based and digital resources
Building a varied toolbox of teaching materials
Engaging in basic teaching reflection and research
Elective modules (choose from two of the following specializations)
Elective Module 1: Teaching English to Korean Speakers
In this 10-hour module, participants will become familiar with the common
difficulties native Korean speakers face when they enter an English language
classroom, as well as activities and techniques to help students overcome these
difficulties.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Recognizing common phonological errors to help improve Korean speakers’
pronunciation of English vowels, diphthongs and consonants
Counteracting the problems caused by differences in syntax and
morphology between Korean and English
Improving students’ use of English tenses and verbs
Adapting teaching style and classroom management techniques to better
suit the culture of Korean-speaking students
Elective Module 2: Teaching English to Arabic Speakers
In this 10-hour module, participants will become familiar with the common
difficulties native Arabic speakers face when they enter an English language
classroom, as well as activities and techniques to help students overcome these
difficulties.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Recognizing common phonological errors to help improve Arabic speakers’
pronunciation of English vowels, diphthongs and consonants
Counteracting the problems caused by differences in syntax and
morphology between Arabic and English
Improving students’ use of English tenses and verbs
Adapting teaching style and classroom management techniques to better
suit the culture of Arabic-speaking students
Elective Module 3: Teaching English to Mandarin (Chinese) Speakers
In this 10-hour module, participants will become familiar with the common
difficulties native Native Mandarin speakers face when they enter an English
language classroom, as well as activities and techniques to help students
overcome these difficulties.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Recognizing common phonological errors to help improve Mandarin
speakers’ pronunciation of English vowels, diphthongs and consonants
Counteracting the problems caused by differences in syntax and
morphology between Mandarin and English
Improving students’ use of English tenses and verbs
Adapting teaching style and classroom management techniques to better
suit the culture of Mandarin-speaking students
Elective Module 4: Teaching English to Young Learners
Teaching young learners presents its own set of challenges, no matter what the
language of instruction. Traditional language learning principles are often geared
towards adults. Participants in this 10-hour module will learn how to apply these
principles with approaches that work best in young learners’ classrooms.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Designing a balanced lesson aimed at young learners
Engaging young learners through a variety of media, activities, and teaching
techniques
How to effectively teach the major language skills as well as grammar and
vocabulary to young learners
Strategies to properly incorporate technology in the classroom
How to assess young learners
Elective Module 5: Teaching Test Preparation Courses
In this 10-hour module, participants are introduced to the structure and function of
English language tests worldwide.. Participants are taught strategies to provide
students with useful study tools for major English language tests.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Identifying and teaching key features of major proficiency tests
Planning and organizing a test preparation course
Preparing students for reading, writing, speaking and listening tasks
Teaching vocabulary and grammar in a way that meets test requirements
Teaching successful test-taking strategies
Elective Module 6: Teaching Business English
This 10-hour module covers the foundations of Business English teaching. English
is the language of international business. As the world grows increasingly smaller,
the role of English in business grows even larger. Professionals around the world
use English either as a first language or as a common second language.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Designing and implementing a Business English course
Teaching business language and industry jargon
Helping students practice communicating in a business environment
Properly adapting material to be culturally appropriate
Assisting students in writing business correspondence
Module 8: Digital Technology in the Classroom
In this 10-hour module, participants will explore the use of new technologies and
meaningful ways in which these can be used to improve students’ learning
practices.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Incorporating a wide variety of technology into the classroom to positively
impact the learning process
Using technology tools to teach reading, writing, speaking and listening
Using social media to teach English
Establishing a project-based learning strategy using digital tools
The positives and negatives of incorporating digital tools, learning
management systems and social media within the classroom
Module 9: Learner-Centred Lessons
In this 10-hour module, participants will learn how to give students control of
content and language output. This module also covers how to teach discovery and
noticing techniques to help students become more independent learners.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Creating a friendly learner-centred classroom
Teaching behavior structures
Using student choice activities
Introduce cooperative and collaborative learning structures into the
classroom
Teaching noticing skills and use language exploration activities
Elective Module 9: Teaching Abroad
This 10-hour module equips new teachers with the knowledge to research
destinations, organizations and work environments overseas. International contr
acts and business norms may differ vastly from those in the teacher’s home
country. By learning to address common difficulties and misconceptions when
teaching overseas, participants are prepared for all aspects of teaching abroad.
During this module, participants will learn about:
Researching destinations and work environments for teachers abroad
Resume and interview preparation
