Course outline

The course will help you gain a deeper understanding of the methodology of English language teaching and learn practical techniques. Your tutor will select the topics for your course based on your interests.

Popular topics for this course are:

Task-based learning

The Lexical Approach (including its principles and view of language)

Teaching large and mixed ability groups

Learner autonomy, integrating speaking, listening, reading and writing skills

Dealing with emerging language

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)

Motivation theories and motivating learners in the classroom

Exploiting authentic and non-authentic listening and reading texts

Teaching Unplugged and Dogme

Your tutor will assess the needs of the group at the beginning of the course and will map the course content to those needs. If the group would like to explore areas not listed above the course can be adapted to include these.