Level 5 Diploma in TESOL

Welcome to your government-regulated Level 5 Diploma in TESOL!

If this is your first time opening the course, you can start by clicking the first lesson below titled “Accessing your diploma course“. If you have any difficulties while studying, please feel free to click the chat box and talk with one of our tutors.

Module 1: Diploma Introduction

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Accessing your diploma course What actually is TESOL? Diploma content and structure Diploma assessments Accreditation details Studying techniques Life as an English teacher Teaching destinations English teacher wages Types of ESL class 📝 Diploma orientation – Quiz

Module 2: The Principles of Teaching English Grammar

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Introduction to English Grammar

— English words

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English words – Introduction Types of word – Introduction Types of word – Word classes Types of word – Nouns, verbs, adjectives Types of word – Pronouns, adverbs, prepositions Types of word – Conjunctions, interjections, & determiners Types of word – Grouping different word classes Types of word – Recap Types of noun – Introduction Types of noun – Singular and plural Types of noun – Regular and irregular Types of noun – Countable and uncountable Types of noun – Recap Types of verb – Introduction Types of verb – Action and stative Types of verb – Transitive, intransitive, auxiliary, modal Types of verb – Phrasal, regular and irregular Types of verb – Recap 📝 Types of word – Quiz

— Affixes and punctuation

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Affixes – Introduction Affixes – Rules of use Affixes – Teaching affixes Punctuation – Introduction Punctuation – Periods, commas and colons Punctuation – Apostrophes, question, exclamation, and quotation marks Punctuation – Hyphens, dashes, brackets and slashes Punctuation – Recap 📝 Affixes & punctuation – Quiz

— Grammatical tenses in English

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Tenses – Introduction Tenses – Introduction continued Present tenses – Simple and continuous Present tenses – Perfect and perfect continuous Past tenses – Simple and continuous Past tenses – Perfect and perfect continuous Future tenses – Simple and continuous Future tenses – Perfect and perfect continuous Tenses – Summary 📝 Tenses – Quiz

— Sentence structures in English

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Sentence structures – Introduction Sentence structures – Simple and compound Sentence structures – Complex, and compound-complex Sentence structures – Conditional sentences Sentence structures – Z conditional and first conditional Sentence structures – Second and third conditional Sentences structures – Recap 📝 Sentences – Quiz

— Module recap

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Grading these topics in terms of difficulty (CEFR)

Module 3: Teaching Language Skills

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Language Skills – Introduction

— Teaching vocabulary

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Teaching vocabulary – Introduction Teaching vocabulary – Meaning, form, & pronunciation Teaching vocabulary – Lexis Teaching vocabulary – Lexical sets Teaching vocabulary – Scale of words Collocation – Introduction Collocation – Types of collocations Collocation – Teaching collocations Word roots – Introduction Word roots – Why they’re important Word roots – Teaching tips Cognates and false cognates Recycling vocabulary Graded language Teaching vocabulary – Summary 📝 Teaching vocabulary – Quiz

— Teaching reading

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Teaching reading – Introduction Teaching reading to beginners – The alphabet Teaching reading to beginners – Phonics Teaching reading to beginners – Vocab limitations Practicing reading with advanced students – Introduction Practicing reading with advanced students – Scanning, skimming & reading for detail Practicing reading with advanced students – Activities Practicing reading with advanced students – Intensive vs extensive reading Forming lessons around reading Selecting materials for reading lessons Teaching reading – Why some learners struggle Teaching reading – Summary 📝 Teaching reading – Quiz

— Teaching listening

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Teaching listening – Introduction Teaching listening to beginners – Classroom English Teaching listening to beginners – Prep and practice Practicing listening with advanced students – Gist, detail, attitude Practicing listening with advanced students – Activities Teaching listening – Intensive vs extensive listening Teaching listening – Summary 📝 Teaching listening – Quiz

— Teaching writing

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Teaching writing – Introduction Teaching writing – Stages of learning to write Teaching writing to beginners – Foundations Teaching writing to beginners – Activities Advanced writing skills – Macro vs micro skills Advanced writing skills – Getting over the hump Advanced writing skills – Activities Advanced writing skills – Activities continued Teaching writing – Summary 📝 Teaching writing – Quiz

— Teaching speaking

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Teaching speaking – Introduction The anatomy of speech Phonics – Introduction Phonics – English phonemes Phonics – Schwa Phonetics – Introduction Phonetics – International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Phonetics – Uses and problems Phonetics – Final thoughts 📝 Phonics & phonetics – Quiz L1 and L2 languages – Introduction L1 and L2 languages – Positive and negative transfer Teaching speaking to beginners – Setting the scene Teaching speaking to beginners – Pronunciation Teaching speaking – Intonation Teaching speaking – Intonation continued Word stress – Introduction Word stress – Types of word stress Word stress – Teaching tips Sentence stress – Introduction Sentence stress – Teaching tips Teaching speaking to advanced students Functional teaching skills – Interrupting in English Functional speaking skills – Agreement and disagreement Functional speaking skills – Accuracy vs fluency Teaching speaking – Advanced activities 📝 Teaching speaking – Quiz

📋 Language skills – Assignment

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📋 Teaching language skills – Assignment 📋 Teaching language skills – Assignment part 1 📋 Teaching language skills – Assignment part 2

Module 4: Preparing for lessons

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Preparing for lessons – Introduction

— Lesson plans

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Lesson plans – Introduction Lesson plans – Example plan Lesson plans – PPP Lesson plans – TTT Lesson plans – TBL Warmers, fillers, and coolers – Introduction Warmers, fillers, and coolers – With beginners Warmers, fillers, and coolers – With advanced classes 📝 Lesson plans – Quiz

— Teaching styles and education approaches

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Teaching styles and education approaches Teaching styles – Teacher-centered Teaching styles – Student-centered Education approaches – Introduction Education approaches – Grammar-translation Education approaches – Audiolingual Education approaches – Communicative approach Teaching styles and education approaches – Summary 📝 Teaching styles and education approaches – Quiz

— Class context

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Class context – Introduction Class context – Age range Class context – Cultural differences Class context – Purpose Class context – Learning styles Class context – Visual, auditory, verbal, & kinesthetic learning Class context – Summary 📝 Class context – Quiz

— Adding fun

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Spicing things up – Bringing fun to your classes Spicing things up – Bringing in realia Spicing things up – Authentic materials Spicing things up – How to use authentic materials Spicing things up – Using flashcards Spicing things up – TPR Spicing things up – Classroom games Spicing things up – Films and videos Spicing things up – Online activities Spicing things up – Conclusion 📝 Spicing things up – Quiz

📋 Preparing for lessons – Assignment

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📋 Preparing for lessons – Assignment 📋 Preparing for lessons – Assignment submission

Module 5: Classroom management

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Classroom management – Introduction

— Learning environment

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Positive learning environments – Introduction Positive learning environments – Classroom variables Positive learning environments – Seating plans Positive learning environments – Seating continued Positive learning environments – Decorations Positive learning environments – TTT vs STT 📝 Positive learning environments – Quiz

— Rules and problems

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Classroom rules – Introduction Classroom rules – Rules for different ages Classroom rules – Problem students Classroom rules – Final thoughts 📝 Classroom rules – Quiz

— Student motivation

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Motivation – Introduction Motivation – Sources of motivation Motivation – Tailoring your lesson plans Motivation – Praising students Motivation – When to praise Motivation – How to praise Motivation – Summary 📝 Motivation – Quiz

— Testing students

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Testing students – Introduction Testing students – Formal assessments Testing students – Formal assessments continued Testing students – Dynamic approaches Testing students – Final thoughts 📝 Testing students – Quiz

— Correcting errors

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Correcting errors – Introduction Errors vs mistakes Types of errors – Introduction Types of error – Productive vs receptive Types of error – Major vs minor Types of error – Structural, phonological, and lexical Correction techniques – Introduction Correction techniques – When to correct errors Correction techniques – Immediate correction Correction techniques – Delayed correction 📝 Correcting errors – Quiz

Module 6: Teaching adult learners

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Teaching English to Adults – Introduction

— The TEAL Environment

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Who actually are “adult learners”? Challenges faced by adult learners External challenges faced by adult learners Internal challenges faced by adult learners Adult learning theory – Introduction The importance of learning theories Pedagogy (teacher-directed learning) Andragogy (self-directed learning) 📝 The TEAL environment – Quiz

— Teaching language skills to adults

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Language skills for adults – Introduction Teaching vocab to adults Teaching vocab to adults – The golden ratio Teaching reading to adult learners Selecting reading materials for adults Teaching listening to adult learners Further listening skills for adults Teaching writing to adults Understanding, assessing, and improving writing with adults Teaching speaking to adults Practicing accent reduction with adult learners 📝 Teaching language skills to adults – Quiz

Module 7: Teaching young learners

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Teaching English to Young Learners – Introduction

— Understanding the psyche of children

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Introduction to the psyche of children How language and cognitive abilities develop Theories of learning and development Theory 1: Jean Piaget Theory 2: Lev Vygotsky Constructivism and Instructivism Constructivist and Instructivist classrooms 📝 Understanding the psyche of children – Quiz

— Introducing grammar for young learners

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Grammar for younger young learners Teaching ‘grammar’ to younger young learners An extended example: noticing grammar Different practical techniques for improving younger young learners’ grammar Teaching grammar to older young learners 📝 Grammar for young learners – Quiz

Module 8: Teaching online learners

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Teaching English Online

— The online environment

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Why do students study online? When can you teach English online? How do online lessons work? Online language schools Teacher-student matching platforms Independent tutoring Hybrid and distance learning schools Selecting equipment for online teaching Setting up your classroom at home

— Online teaching techniques

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Online teaching skills – Introduction Teaching online – Teaching techniques Selecting and using props Using TPR online Modeling activities and language Motivating online students Delivering demo classes Delivering demo classes continued Teaching online – Conclusion 📝 Teaching online – Quiz

📝 Final assessment

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📋 TESOL Diploma – Final assignments 📋 Final assignment – Part 1 📋 Final assignment – Part 2 Getting your diploma certificate