Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language
Course facts
- Payment: Free to learn, certificate paid
- Credits: CPD Credits
- Learning style: Self-paced, start anytime
- Format: Text & Interactive
- Video access: Offline Download (App)
- Refund: Conditional Refund
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Learn to teach English as a second language to adults: andragogy, language acquisition, teaching methods, lesson plans, grammar, and testing.
Millions of adults want to learn English, and teaching them well means understanding how adults learn a new language. This course covers adult learning theory and Knowles’s theory of andragogy, the needs of adult ESL learners and their learning styles, the five stages of second language acquisition, intercultural communication, literacy, phonological processing, vocabulary, schema activation, and syntax, language teaching methods, classroom management, writing lesson plans and grammar lessons, technology in the classroom, and designing valid and reliable tests.
What You Will Achieve
- Apply adult learning theories in an ESL lesson
- Support learners through the five stages of second language acquisition
- Write clear lesson plans and grammar lessons for ESL learners
- Design assessments that meet the standards of validity and reliability
Program Overview
The Learner
How adults learn a second language.
- Knowles’s theory of andragogy
- The adult ESL learner and learning styles
- Stages of second language acquisition and intercultural communication
Student Comprehension
The building blocks of understanding a new language.
- Literacy and language teaching methods
- Phonological processing and vocabulary development
- Schema activation and syntactic processing
Teaching and Assessing
Running the ESL classroom and checking progress.
- Classroom management and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
- Lesson plans and teaching grammar
- Technology, testing, and evaluation
Certificate Awarded (Paid)
Pass the final course assessment to earn it. The course is free to study; the certificate is optional and has a fee.
Job Outlook
ESL teaching skills are used in language schools, adult education, community programs, and workplaces, by teachers who help adults learn English.
- ESL Teacher
- English Teacher
Good for: Confident English speakers who want to start teaching English to adults and need the theory and classroom skills.
Keep in mind: It is an introduction; many employers also ask for a recognized TESOL or TEFL certificate with observed teaching practice.
Bottom line: A solid, theory-based introduction to teaching English to adult learners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is andragogy?
The course introduces Knowles's theory of andragogy, a theory of how adults learn, and shows how to use contemporary adult learning theories in an ESL lesson.
What are the stages of second language acquisition?
The course outlines the five stages of second language acquisition and shows how to support each stage in your classroom with practical lessons.
Does the course cover testing?
Yes. It shows how to set tests that meet the required standards of validity and reliability, as part of testing and evaluation in the ESL classroom.
Does the course cover technology?
Yes. Its teaching and assessing module includes a lesson on using technology in the ESL classroom, alongside classroom management and lesson planning.
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