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TEFL Course Curriculum

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Curriculum Overview

Engage in interactive learning, practical teaching techniques, and personalized feedback to build your confidence in the classroom.

Teach Away’s TEFL programs are designed by education experts with extensive teaching and training experience, both locally and internationally. Gain a strong foundation in modern English language teaching methodology—backed by institutions committed to quality and accessibility in education.

The curriculum covers key areas such as lesson planning, grammar instruction, classroom management, second language acquisition theory, and student-centered learning. You'll also develop a ready-to-use portfolio of teaching strategies to support English language learners around the world.

Each program is structured into clearly defined modules that guide learners through the material at their own pace. Because the courses are fully online and self-directed, they’re ideal for working professionals, recent graduates, or anyone looking to earn a TEFL certification with maximum flexibility. The learning platform is accessible on desktop, tablet, or mobile, from anywhere in the world.

Upon completion, graduates receive a professional TEFL certificate issued by either Teach Away or Manhattan University—both recognized for their commitment to global teacher training and educational excellence.

CORE CURRICULUM

Unit One - An Introduction to English Language Teaching (10 hours)

Unit Two - Components of Language (5 hours)

Unit Three - The Role of Teachers (5 hours)

Unit Four - Lesson Planning Foundations (10 hours)

Unit Five - Effective Classroom Skills and Management (10 hours)

Unit Six - Teaching Reading (7.5 hours)

Unit Seven - Teaching Listening (7.5 hours)

Unit Eight - Teaching Writing (7.5 hours)

Unit Nine - Teaching Grammar (7.5 hours)

Unit Ten - Teaching Speaking (7.5 hours)

Unit Eleven - Resources, Games and Materials (7.5 hours)

Unit Twelve - Teaching Pronunciation (7.5 hours)

Unit Thirteen - Teaching Vocabulary (7.5 hours)

TOTAL HOURS 100 hours


CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING

Unit One - What Is Culture? (1.5 hours)

Unit Two - The Teacher's Perspective (1 hour)

Unit Three - The Student's Perspective (1 hour)

Unit Four - The Home-School Connection (1.5 hours)

TOTAL HOURS 5 hours


ONLINE TEACHING & LEARNING

Unit 1 - The Online Learning Environment (5 hours)

Unit 2 - The Online Educator and Learner (5 hours)

Unit 3 - Online Lesson Planning (5 hours)

TOTAL HOURS 15 hours


GRAND TOTAL HOURS 120 hours

CORE CURRICULUM

Unit One - An Introduction to English Language Teaching (10 hours)

Unit Two - Components of Language (5 hours)

Unit Three - The Role of Teachers (5 hours)

Unit Four - Lesson Planning Foundations (10 hours)

Unit Five - Effective Classroom Skills and Management (10 hours)

Unit Six - Teaching Reading (7.5 hours)

Unit Seven - Teaching Listening (7.5 hours)

Unit Eight - Teaching Writing (7.5 hours)

Unit Nine - Teaching Grammar (7.5 hours)

Unit Ten - Teaching Speaking (7.5 hours)

Unit Eleven - Resources, Games and Materials (7.5 hours)

Unit Twelve - Teaching Pronunication (7.5 hours)

Unit Thirteen - Teaching Vocabulary (7.5 hours)

TOTAL HOURS 100 hours


CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING

Unit One - What Is Culture? (1.5 hours)

Unit Two - The Teacher's Perspective (1 hour)

Unit Three - The Student's Perspective (1 hour)

Unit Four - The Home-School Connection (1.5 hours)

TOTAL HOURS 5 hours


DIGITAL LITERACY

Unit One - What Are Digital Literacies?

Unit Two - Integrating Technology Into Instructional Strategies

Unit Three - The SAMR Model

Unit Four - The Flipped Classroom

Unit Five - Using Social Media in the ESL Classroom

TOTAL HOURS 11 hours


SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING & CLASSROOM COMMUNITY BUILDING

Unit One - Developing Relationships (2 hours)

Unit Two - Holistic Practices (1 hour)

Unit Three - Your Classroom Environment (1 hour)

TOTAL HOURS 4 hours


GRAND TOTAL HOURS 120 hours

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