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
My portfolio
Hi Tanishka,
If you can't see 'My portfolio' , 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. Then if you see My Portfolio, click or tap 'My courses' from MY PORTFOLIO. You should be taken to your training course from the start day. If you still can't access your course, log out, clear the cache on your browser and log in again. Hope that helps!
Anne
Course interaction
Hi,
Nearly all of the course is self access work so that you can do it when it suits you. There are also some live sessions with the educators which you will see on the calendar when the course starts.
Anne
TeachingEnglish team
Enrolling for the course
I logged in, logged out, logged in again...tried all that...
Step 1 and 2 is okay and I have reached here.
I can't see step 3 - anywhere to click - to enrol.
Please guide.
Course starts on 30th August
Hi Nalini,
It sounds like you have done everything you need to do before the course stars on 30th August. You should see the course in your portfolio on that day ( you won't be able to see it / start it before). get back in touch with me if not after then :).
Anne
Starting the course on the 30th
Hi Vinos,
You'll find all the information about how to start the course if you scroll up to the top of this page. I've copied some of it for you here below. It start on the 30th ( you can't see it / start it before then). Hope you enjoy the course!
Anne
TeachingEnglish team
Starting the course
Hi Cijovioc,
The instructions for joining the course are at the top of the page ( scroll up), and also for joining the community where you can interact with others. The course starts on the 30th August, hope you enjoy it:)
Anne
TeachingEnglish team
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.
Course times
Hi Diyali,
You can access the course content and interact with others through comments when it’s convenient for you. The live sessions are recorded. Certificates are awarded to participants who complete 70% of the course.
Anne
Timings of the course isn't convenient
Hi,
I am a working professional and the course timings are not suitable for me. Can I attend the sessions according to my convenience? Also if I am not able to attend the online sessions, will I not get the certificate?
Starting the course
Hi Yoyinsola,
Follow the instructions at the top of this page ( scroll up to the top). They set out how to start the course from the start date 30th August. Hope you enjoy the course!
Anne
Teaching English team
Registration for teaching grammar
I can't register and I didn't see any portfolio or courses in my profile
Starting the course
Hi Sinat,
Hi, please log out of your account, then log back in. Once you are logged in, please visit: https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/ExploreProgrammes and click/tap on 'Explore all courses'. From there you should be able to enrol on the course. If you have already enrolled, click or tap on 'My learning' > 'My courses' to see the course. It starts on the 30th August.
Anne
Hi, I look forward to…
Hi, I look forward to starting the course ASAP.
Hello every one I need to…
Hello every one
I need to learn how to teach grammar to convey it well to my student thanks for the opportunity
How to teach grammar
Hi! I found out the grammar course is starting on the 30th of August. Please send me an email reminder. Thank you
Re: How to teach grammar
Hi,
I can see you've enrolled on the course. You should receive an automatic reminder closer to the start date.
Thanks
Paul (TeachingEnglish team)
how to teach grammar
sir,
I filled the form for registration but I dont know that I am enrolled or not.
I am not finding that Portfolio or My course.
please let me know how can I find access to the course.
Re: How to teach grammar
Please try logging out of your account on all devices and then logging in again. Once you have logged in again, please go to https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/ExploreProgrammes and enrol on the course from the training platform.
Thanks,
Paul (TeachingEnglish team)
Enrolling for the course how to teach grammar
I visited my portfolio and my courses but I am not able to find this particular course. How do I register. Thanks
Re: Enrolling for the course how to teach grammar
Hi, I just checked your account and in 'My courses' I can see the Grammar course is there. Please note, the course doesn't start until 30 August.
Thanks
Paul (TeachingEnglish team)
picture on my profile
The picture on my profile is not my face ,how come is that is it deliberate?
Re: picture on my profile
Hi, to change the profile picture please go to 'My account', then click or tap 'Edit' and remove the picture. You can replace it with your own image.
Thanks
Paul (TeachingEnglish team)
No “My Portfolio” option
There is no “my portfolio” option in the hamburger menu nor is there option to enrol on any courses.
Re: No “My Portfolio” option
Hi Thomas
I just checked your account and I can see the 'My Portfolio' option under your account. Please can you log out, then log back in and check.
Thanks
Paul (TeachingEnglish team)
Pathways : How to teach Grammar
I am really excited to start the new venture with Oxford .
Re: Pathways : How to teach Grammar
Thanks Asima. This is a British Council course, not an Oxford one.
Thanks
Paul (TeachingEnglish team)
Speaking practice activities
Hi Zam,
Do you know our speaking activities to help build speaking skills at this page : https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/speaking. Look on the right of the page where it links to free activities for different levels (A1, A2, B1 etc). There are videos to help you with phrases you can use. Hope it's useful!
Anne
Registration
Hello, I have created an account, but I can't find where to enrol in the course.
Re: Registration
Hi, please log out of your account, then log back in. Once you are logged in, please visit: https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/ExploreProgrammes and click/tap on 'Explore all courses'. From there you should be able to enrol on the course. If you have already enrolled, click or tap on 'My learning' > 'My courses' to see the course.
Thanks
Paul (TeachingEnglish team)
Enrolling the free course, How to teach grammar
Pls help me enrolling to this free course. I can't see any place to enroll though I logged in through my created account and checked in the courses available
Re: Enrolling the free course, How to teach grammar
Hi Dimutha,
We recommend logging out of your account and then logging back in. Once you have logged in, click or tap https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/ExploreProgrammes From there, click or tap the 'Explore all courses' button and enrol on the grammar course. For instructions on accessing the course after you have enrolled, please see the information on the page.
Thanks
Paul (TeachingEnglish team)
Re: Registration
Dear benJAHmin,
Please follow the instructions on the page to enrol on the course.
Thanks
Paul (TeachingEnglish team)
Iam struggling to register…
Iam struggling to register. May you please assist me.
Re: Iam struggling to register…
Hi Chamaunga,
I have just checked your account and I can see that you have managed to register for the course. Hopefully your issue is now resolved.
Thanks
Paul (TeachingEnglish team)
I can’t enrol
I’m unable to get registered myself on the following course despite following all the given instructions… Teaching Pathways: How to teach grammar?”
Please help n advise
Thank you
Re: I can't enrol
Hi Sabahat,
I've just checked your account and I can see you are already enrolled on the course. I recommend that you log out of your account and log back in. Once you have logged back in, you should see 'MY PORTFOLIO' in the top menu bar on a laptop or desktop computer. On a mobile device, 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 'My courses' to access our training platform. Please note the course doesn't start until 30 August.
Thanks
Paul (TeachingEnglish team)
Register for the course
Hello,
How can I register for the course. I ended up in my account.
Thank you
Re: Registration
Hi Beatrice,
Please try logging out of your account on all devices and then logging in again. Once you have logged in again, please go to https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/ExploreProgrammes and enrol on the course from the training platform.
Thanks,
Paul (TeachingEnglish team)
I am looking forward to…
I am looking forward to start learning with the British Council.
I hv logged in but couldn't find my portfolio,pls guide to login