Understanding language systems

Develop your understanding of functional language and grammar and learn how to apply this knowledge to your teaching through reflection, analysis and effective presentation of use and form. Access Understanding language systems now – enrol until 23 November.

Welcome to 'Understanding language systems'


 How can you 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 you?

Develop your understanding of functional language and grammar and learn how to apply this knowledge to your teaching through reflection, analysis and effective presentation of use and form.


What does the course include?

Understanding language systems is a 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 you learn?

Module 1 - Understanding functional language

The aim of this module is to look at how teaching functional language helps your learners, how you can identify functions to cover in your syllabus, and practical ways of introducing and practising functional language with learners.

Module 2 - Understanding grammar

The aim of this module is to deepen your understanding of English grammar and to help you reflect on and talk about it. You'll learn about different aspects of grammar, what kinds of difficulties your learners have with grammar and how to relate knowledge of grammar to your classroom teaching. 

Module 3 - Understanding grammar – focus on form

The aim of this module is to help you consider how to present the use and form of language effectively.


When is the course?

The self-study modules are open now. Enrolment closes on 23 November and the course closes on 30 November 2024.


How much does the course cost?

The course is free.


How can you get a certificate?

You will receive a certificate if you successfully complete all self-study modules.


What level of English do you need?

Minimum CEFR B1


How do you sign up for the course?

Please follow the steps below carefully to access this free training course.

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Step 1: Log in to your existing TeachingEnglish account or create a free TeachingEnglish account.

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Step 2: Enrol on your course

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

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How do you access the course after you've enrolled?

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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.

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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

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https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/MyProgrammes
 

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I can't get my certificate

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Comments

Submitted by maheshiyer1 on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 09:36

Very useful for any teacher who is using English as a medium of instruction. very minute level research is made to render such an microlevel guidance. Thank you, a load, for updating me in Understanding language systems. God bless you all for such a noble thought of free online education to those who really deserve.

Submitted by Ei Phyo Zin on Tue, 10/08/2024 - 12:29

thanks

Submitted by mpkhaing on Mon, 09/30/2024 - 16:25

Kindly let me know my facing issue.Even I enrolled the courses, I could not see the MY PORTFOLIO. What i need to do at my side? Kindly help to check and really appreciate for your assist

Hi mpkhaing

Thanks for your message and sorry that you are having problems accessing your course. We have had a technical issue that we are working to resolve. In the meantime, I’ve restored your course access so you should be able to work on your course in the usual way now.

We have extended the course deadline to 7th October. 

Please let us know if you are still having problems. 

 

Thanks

Cath
TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by julen4ik on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 20:37

I am experiencing an issue with enrolling in a training course on your platform. I created my account today and logged in successfully, but when I clicked the button to "enroll in this free course," it directed me to a new page that failed to load.
As I am new to the platform, I am unsure if there are any additional steps I need to take before I can register for courses. Could you please assist me in resolving this issue? If there is a waiting period for new accounts or any other requirements, I would appreciate your guidance.

HI julen4ik

Thanks for your message and sorry to hear that you are having problems enrolling. In theory, once you click the button, you should be able to enrol immediately. I've just checked and it seems to be working fine.

Can you try again and please let us know if you are still having problems - if you could send us a screenshot to Teachingenglish@britishcouncil.org that would be helpful.

Thanks,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Gonzalo Ricardo on Thu, 07/04/2024 - 12:39

Is there any training courses to be prepared for CAE Cambridge exams? I would like to take it. Let me know if there is, please. I would appreciate a lot.

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Fri, 07/05/2024 - 08:13

In reply to by Gonzalo Ricardo

Hi Gonzalo

As we aim to support English language teachers around the globe, here at TeachingEnglish we don't offer training courses for language learners. If you search for your local British Council or other teaching centre, you should be able to find information about preparation courses for the Cambridge exams. You could also check the Cambridge website here: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/

Hope that helps,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by SundasRizwan on Sat, 06/22/2024 - 17:06

How to get the workbook?

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Thu, 06/27/2024 - 07:52

In reply to by SundasRizwan

Hi SundasRizwan

Thanks for your comment. The workbook for this course will be available nearer the course start date (the course starts in October). Keep checking back on this page.

Thanks!

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Tamuna_Telia on Sat, 05/25/2024 - 19:26

I would like to improve language and attend this module

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Mon, 05/27/2024 - 07:46

In reply to by Tamuna_Telia

HI Tamuna

You will be able to sign up for this course later in the year, as it opens in October. In the meantime, you can download the participant workbook (above) and also sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date with all our latest courses, live events and resources. You can sign up here: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/subscribe-our-newsletter

Hope that helps,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

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