Welcome to 'TeachingEnglish: How to teach grammar'
How can I enrol?
Log in to your TeachingEnglish account and click the button below to enrol on this free course.
How will the course help me?
Discover how to help your learners notice, make sense of, and become more confident using grammar with engaging, meaning-focused teaching. Learn about deductive and inductive approaches to grammar teaching, how to evaluate the best approach for your learners and identify contexts and tasks which encourage 'noticing'.
What does the course include?
How to teach grammar is a free self-study training course, which is divided into three hour modules. It also includes:
- A dedicated Facebook community of course participants with up-to-date insight, resources and innovative ideas for you to try out.
- Engaging discussions taking place in the Facebook community
- Live events with your course tutor and language teaching experts.
- A free workbook with extra learning content and resources.
What will I learn?
- Module 1: Methods and approaches for grammar
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This module provides an introduction to a range of English language teaching approaches. You'll explore and contrast a variety of deductive and inductive approaches before going on to evaluate these in relation to your own learners and context.
- Module 2: Engaging with grammar - noticing and restructuring
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The module looks at a range of tasks which encourage ‘noticing’ in addition to ‘restructuring’ activities. You will have the opportunity to modify grammar exercises and design restructuring activities.
- Module 3: Engaging with grammar - different approaches
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The aim of this module is to explore deductive and inductive approaches to teaching grammar. You will look at a range of techniques to introduce grammar.
When is the course?
The online modules are open for self-study now. Enrolment ends on 25 March 2024 and the course closes on 1 April 2024.
How much does the course cost?
The course is free.
How can I get a certificate?
You will receive a certificate if you successfully complete all self-study modules.
What level of English do I need?
Minimum CEFR B1
How do I sign up for the course?
Please follow the steps below carefully to access this free training course.
IMPORTANT: If you are already logged in to your free TeachingEnglish account, we recommend that you log out and log in again.
- Step 1: Log in to your existing TeachingEnglish account or create a free TeachingEnglish account.
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You MUST be logged into your free TeachingEnglish account to access the course. Click or tap to Create a free account or log in to your existing account.
- Step 2: Enrol on your course
How do I access the course after I have enrolled?
IMPORTANT: If you didn't log out of TeachingEnglish after your previous visit, do this first.
From your desktop or laptop computer
- Log in to your free TeachingEnglish account.
- If you have enrolled in the course, you will see 'MY PORTFOLIO' in the menu bar at the top of the page next to the Home button.
- Move your mouse over MY PORTFOLIO to see the drop-down menu.
- Click on ‘My courses’ to access your training.
From your mobile device
- Log in to your free TeachingEnglish account.
- Tap the three horizontal lines next to the home button to open the menu.
- Below ‘Home’, you will see MY PORTFOLIO and ‘My courses’ below. Tap on MY PORTFOLIO if you don’t see ‘My courses’.
- Tap on ‘My courses’ to access your training.
Having problems accessing the course?
Please see our troubleshooting guide below if you are having problems accessing the course.
Support and troubleshooting
If you have signed up for this course and have problems accessing your learning, please make sure you are logged in, then click or tap the link below:
https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/MyProgrammes
If you are still having problems accessing your course, please see the advice and videos below:
- I can't register for the course
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Please make sure you have created a free TeachingEnglish account or that you are logged in to your existing account. If registration is available, you will see instructions for 'How do I register for this course?' at the top of this page. If registration is not available, you will see the message 'This course is not available for registration'.
- I can't access the course. I am logged in to my account, but when I click or tap 'My courses' from MY PORTFOLIO I just go to my profile page
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Check that you are not logged into your TeachingEnglish account on a different device or browser. Log out of your account on all devices and browsers, and log in again. Click or tap 'My courses' from MY PORTFOLIO. You should be taken to your training course. If you still can't access your course, log out, clear the cache on your browser and log in again.
- I can't get my certificate
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Certificates are available to participants who complete 100% of the course material. To access your certificate, go to the course platform where you have done your training. Click or tap 'My awards'. If you have completed 100% of the course, your certificate should be available to download.
- The name on my certificate is wrong
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On the course platform where you access your training, please use the 'Help' button to request a new certificate. Names on certificates are taken from your personal details in your free TeachingEnglish account. To change your name, click or tap on your name to edit your profile. Update the details on your profile page and save the new details.
What can I do now?
While you're waiting for the online modules to open, if you're interested in learning more about teaching grammar, you can:
- Get teaching ideas from our Courses for teachers Facebook community.
- Access learning content related to our courses on Facebook (Facebook account required).
- Access teaching resources on the TeachingEnglish website.
Comments
Course duration
Hi Tankwong,
Yes, you can start the course at any point in the lifecycle of the course, but give yourself time to finish it comfortably :). You access the course when it's convenient for you.
Regards,
Anne
TeachingEnglish team
How to enroll for this course?
I can't find enroll button.How can I enroll the course
Starting the course
Hi Nigar,
Scroll to the top of the page to get all the help you'll need to start the course. The information about joining it below, and there is a lot more helpful information to 'troubleshoot' starting the course. You can't start until the advertised start date. Hope you enjoy it!
Anne
How do I sign up for the course?
- STEP 1: Click or tap Create a free account or log in to your existing account. You need to be logged in to visit the course website.
- STEP 2: After you have logged in, click or tap to visit our course website to see all available courses.
- STEP 3: Enrol on your free course
- STEP 4: Start learning when the course begins.
I am also looking forward to this course.
I will try to get the skills for teaching Grammar
Enrolling for the course 'how to teach grammar'
How can I register for the course 'how to teach grammar'? I ended up in my account while trying to register for the course.
Enrolling for 'How to teach grammar'
Hi Ishka
I can see from your account that you are enrolled on this course. If you are having problems, please log out of your account and then log back in. When you click or tap on My Portfolio, you should now be taken to our our training platform.
Thanks
Paul (TeachingEnglish team)
Course start
Hi,
Follow the instructions at the top of the page and you should be able to see the course from 30th August under My Portfolio. You won't be able to start it before so check on that day and get back in touch if you have any problems then :).
Anne
How to teach grammar
I created the account .I’m interested i this course. Thanks Luz Esmeralda
I am Anh Chung le
I have created ăn Account and beeb ready to study
Starting the course
Hi Anh Chung le,
That's great that you have an account now - can you see the menu 'My Portfolio'? Click there and you will get 'My Courses'. Click there and you should go to the course site and be able to start the course. Hope you enjoy doing it and meeting other participants on the facebook community page.
Anne
TeachingEnglish
I can't find My portfolio Tab
Could you help me please? I can't see My Portfolio Tab after re-log in to website.
My portfolio tab
Hi Wai Zin Oo,
If that happens, make sure you are logged out of TeachingEnglish in any other devices, then log back in on the one you want to use, that usually solves it. If not, clear cache and try again, and let us know if not.
Anne
TeachingEnglish team
Hello, I can't find the…
Hello, I can't find the portfolio tab until now. Could you give ma hand, please?
Portfolio tab
Hi Wai Zin Oo,
I checked your account and I can see the portfolio option. Make sure you are logged out of the TeachingEnglish page on all other devices and log back into the one you want to use. If that doesn't work, try clearing cache, that usually works,
Hope you see it soon!
Anne
It doesn't work
I am afraid i have done that and still can't see my portfolio as well.
Is it a must that our device must be up to date one? I have an old brand of galaxy samsung mobile.
Starting the course
Hi Hisham77,
I am sorry that those instructions haven't worked for you. Can you see 'My Portfolio - My courses' right down at the bottom of the teaching English page ( it's another way in). Hope you can get in soon,
Anne
Again cannot be seen
Hi Anne,
I am sorry again it never works. I should perhaps access the page from a laptop or another device. I will inform you about any success. Thanks for your time.
Course access
Hi again Hisham77,
Sorry you haven't got into the course yet, and as you say, maybe try with another device - fingers crossed! Usually the log out, log back in, and if that fails, clear cache works, but let's hope you can join the course soon on another device. let me know!
Anne
Thanks and i have done it
Hi Anne,
Thanks a lot and as I said I could finally see the portfolio and my courses. I have enrolled as well in the course. I hope that all of my colleages here would solve their problems as well.
Course access
Hi and glad that you can join the other participants! Hope you enjoy the course Hisham :)
Anne
Can't see enroll function
Even though I logged in to my account, I didn't see my portfolio section and also enroll function for the course. Am I something wrong? Could you please explain me how can I enroll for the course and how can I access the course?
Starting the course
Hi Nyein,
Try logging out of any device that you are logged into the Teaching English page, then logging in again on the one you'll use. If you don't see My portfolio, you may have to clear cache. if that doesn't work, Try signing up again in the button on the first page (under the picture of the teacher). One way or another you should be able to get in! Hope you enjoy the course!
Anne
Accessing courses
Hi,
Once you are logged into the site you can see the available courses through the link in Step 2 below, you can choose to enrol in the courses which are available and interest you. Hope you find a course you want to do!
- STEP 1: Click or tap Create a free account or log in to your existing account. You need to be logged in to visit the course website.
- STEP 2: After you have logged in, click or tap to visit our course website to see all available courses.
Anne
TeachingEnglish team
Want to learn english language
I want to be a good speaker kindly please guide
Hi Irfan, Thanks for your…
Hi Irfan,
Thanks for your interest in the British Council. This website is for teachers who want to develop their professional practice. If you are interested in improving your level of English, please visit our website for English learners https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/ where you will find lots of free resources and information about courses.
Philippa
TeachingEnglish team
Re: How to teach grammar
Hi Osama
Please follow the instructions on the page to enrol on the course. Please also check the 'troubleshooting' section if you are having problems.
Thanks
Paul (TeachingEnglish team)
I logged in but i did not…
I logged in but i did not find any sessions.
Starting the course
Hi Aya,
I can see the Grammar course associated with your profile, so maybe it's a problem with being 'timed out' - try logging out and back in again - can y see the menu My Portfolio, then inside that drop down menu 'My courses'? That should take you to the start of the 'How to teach grammar course'. Look forward to seeing you there!
Anne
TeachingEnglish team
Starting the course
HI,
Scroll up the page and follow the instructions to enrol. Hope you enjoy the course!
Anne
I am looking forward to this courses.but i am not sure if i have
1. I am not sure if I have successfully registered.
2. what's the schedule?
3.Do I need to preview some materials in advance.
Starting the course
Hi Leilei,
I can see the course on your account, so you should be able to start it from tomorrow. the course is self-access content with support from live sessions and a facebook community. You can do the self-access when it suits you each week. You don't need to do anything in advance :). Hope you enjoy the course!
Anne
Can't find the course
Hello. I found my portfolio but no link as to where to start the course. What do I do? Thank you
How to teach grammar
Greetings,
I am interested in how to teach grammar
Hello good evening sir i…
Hello good evening sir i want to learn grammar i need help sir
How to teach grammar
Hi umeer,
This page is giving information about a new course we're running for Teachers of English on 'How to teach grammar'. The instructions to join for teachers of English are at the top of this page. If you are a learner and want to learn more English grammar you will find our 'Learn English' site helpful. It has a section on grammar. https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/Good luck with your learning!
Anne
TeachingEnglish
Starting the course
Hi Hanoudi,
Your account looks fine to me, can you see the 'My Portfolio' option in the menu above the picture of the young teacher? This is where you will see the course from the 30th August. Hope you enjoy doing the course!
Anne
TeachingEnglish team
How to teach grammar
Hi, can you help me, I can register to this course, I am here for an hour and I can't do it
Course
Hi Alinionoc,
Have you followed the steps in the instructions at the top of the page? if so, can you see the menu 'My Portfolio'? The course will be visibel there from the start date 30th August (not before :)). Hope you enjoy it if you are already at that step. If not tell us which step doen't work for you.
Scroll up for these active links:
How do I sign up for the course?
- STEP 1: Click or tap Create a free account or log in to your existing account. You need to be logged in to visit the course website.
- STEP 2: After you have logged in, click or tap to visit our course website to see all available courses.
- STEP 3: Enrol on your free course
- STEP 4: Start learning when the course begins.
Anne
How to teach the grammar
I would like to explore the teaching techniques.
I saw
Start dates and duration
Course begins on 30 August 2022...
registration for this course closes on 19 September 2022
Does it mean one can still register after the course begins?