TeachingEnglish: How to teach grammar

Discover how to help your learners notice, make sense of, and become more confident using grammar with engaging, meaning-focused teaching. Access this free course now - enrol until 25 March 2024.

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.


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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

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

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

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.

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

Click or tap the button below to enrol on this free course.

Enrol button


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

  1. Log in to your free TeachingEnglish account.
  2. 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.
  3. Move your mouse over MY PORTFOLIO to see the drop-down menu.
  4. Click on ‘My courses’ to access your training.

From your mobile device

  1. Log in to your free TeachingEnglish account.
  2. Tap the three horizontal lines next to the home button to open the menu.
  3. Below ‘Home’, you will see MY PORTFOLIO and ‘My courses’ below. Tap on MY PORTFOLIO if you don’t see ‘My courses’.
  4. 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

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

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

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

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:

Comments

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

Submitted by bikashmishra on Tue, 08/16/2022 - 14:54

Will it be a face to face learning or what?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 08/16/2022 - 21:57

In reply to by bikashmishra

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

 

Submitted by Nalini R Ambadi on Tue, 08/16/2022 - 12:51

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.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 08/16/2022 - 21:55

In reply to by Nalini R Ambadi

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

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 15:35

In reply to by Vinos Omer

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

Submitted by Cijovioc on Sun, 08/14/2022 - 10:24

There is no an enrolling link. Can you help me?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/15/2022 - 10:35

In reply to by Cijovioc

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?

 

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/14/2022 - 07:10

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

Submitted by Diyali on Sat, 08/13/2022 - 12:07

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?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/14/2022 - 07:13

In reply to by Yoyinsola

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

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

Submitted by Eman kamal mohamed on Fri, 08/12/2022 - 04:46

Hello every one
I need to learn how to teach grammar to convey it well to my student thanks for the opportunity

Submitted by speakrightwith… on Thu, 08/11/2022 - 12:13

Hi! I found out the grammar course is starting on the 30th of August. Please send me an email reminder. Thank you

Submitted by Paul Braddock on Fri, 08/12/2022 - 05:45

In reply to by speakrightwith…

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)

Submitted by Manzoor Alam on Thu, 08/11/2022 - 07:05

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.

Submitted by monirul on Thu, 08/11/2022 - 04:23

I am monirul kobir from Bangladesh. Hopefully i will learn a lot.

Submitted by LawrenceX on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 17:57

The picture on my profile is not my face ,how come is that is it deliberate?

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)

Submitted by Thomas Muddiman on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 15:49

There is no “my portfolio” option in the hamburger menu nor is there option to enrol on any courses.

Submitted by Hana Khaled Mohamed on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 10:28

Please tell me more about this course .

Submitted by Oluwafunmilayo… on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 08:13

Hello, I have created an account, but I can't find where to enrol in the course.

Submitted by Paul Braddock on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 10:59

In reply to by Oluwafunmilayo…

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)

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)

Submitted by benJAHmin on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 00:35

How do I enrol for this course?

Submitted by Paul Braddock on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 11:03

In reply to by benJAHmin

Dear benJAHmin,

Please follow the instructions on the page to enrol on the course.

Thanks

Paul (TeachingEnglish team)

Submitted by Amal Haroun on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 00:19

Done

Submitted by sabahat on Tue, 08/09/2022 - 19:05

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

Submitted by Paul Braddock on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 11:18

In reply to by sabahat

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)

Submitted by BEATRICE BEATRICE on Mon, 08/08/2022 - 22:58

Hello,
How can I register for the course. I ended up in my account.
Thank you

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