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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. Enrolment for How to teach grammar is closed. Find resources connected to the course contents on this page, and sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date on when our courses open.

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Start: 03/04/25
End: 30/09/25
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How will the course help you?

By the end of How to teach grammar, you'll be able to:

  • identify and evaluate different approaches to grammar teaching
  • adapt and design activities for developing noticing skills
  • plan personalised and inductive grammar activities.

What resources can you access any time?

  • A free workbook with extra learning content and resources connected to the course contents
  • A dedicated Facebook community of course participants with up-to-date insight, resources and innovative teaching ideas for you to try out (Facebook account required)
  • Learning content related to our courses on Facebook and YouTube
  • Live events and recordings with course tutors and language teaching experts on Facebook and YouTube
  • Sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date on when our courses open

What are the self-study modules?

Module 1 – Methods and approaches for grammar

The aim of this module is to introduce you to a range of ELT approaches for teaching grammar. You'll begin with a brief history of approaches and a look at deductive and inductive approaches to learning. You will summarise ELT approaches, outline their benefits and drawbacks as well as identify and explain inductive and deductive approaches to presenting grammar.

Module 2 – Engaging with grammar – noticing and restructuring

The aim of this module is to explore the concept of noticing and look at various activities to encourage your learners to notice grammatical forms. You will identify what's involved in noticing, modify typical coursebook grammar exercises to provide practice in developing noticing skills as well as design restructuring activities.

Module 3 – Engaging with grammar – different approaches

The aim of this module is to look at a range of techniques for introducing grammar that focus on meaning. You will summarise and evaluate a range of activities for introducing grammar, provide personalised grammar practice for your learners as well as plan the presentation stage of a grammar lesson using an inductive approach.

Course reviews

What have other teachers said about how How to teach grammar helped them?

"One example of how I applied the knowledge and skills is by shifting from isolated grammar drills to using grammar in meaningful contexts. for instance, I recently taught the past tense (simple past) by having students write personal narratives about their weekend. instead of focusing only on rules, I guided them to identify and correct tense usage within their own writing. well, this made the grammar more relevant and helped students understand how it functions in real communication."

Course participant, Indonesia

"Now I am trying to teach grammar more inductively in my classes. I am avoiding explanations and giving my students more correct examples so they can discover the rules by themselves."

Course participant, Dominican Republic

"After taking this course, I started using more interactive methods to teach grammar. For example, instead of just explaining the rules of tenses, I now use real-life situations, role-plays, and sentence-building games. This has helped my students understand and apply grammar concepts more effectively and confidently in their speaking and writing."

Course participant, India

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/19/2022 - 21:05

Hi Sheri,

Follow the steps above under the heading: How do I sign up for the course? ( scroll up to the top of the page)  this will take you through to the courses available to join.

After that, you can access the courses via the TeachingEnglish site by selecting the menu option called My portfolio>My courses. The course starts on August 30 and if you select My account and tick Email notifications you will receive a reminder.

If you use Facebook, you can join the How to teach grammar closed Facebook group to discuss the course content and develop your ideas with other teachers taking the course.

Hope you enjoy the course!

Anne

Submitted by Ellachi on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 11:20

I'm in Nigeria (G.M.T. +1).
What time would the course begin?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/19/2022 - 13:39

HI Ellachi,

You'll be able to access it from the 30th August, then you can access it when it suits you :). The live sessions are announced, you can attend live or watch the recordings as best suits you.

Hope you enjoy the course!
Anne

Hi BelmejdalAyoub,

I checked your account and it looks in order - you'll see the 'My Portfolio' option when you log in and from the 30th August, you'll see the course there. get back in touch if you don't after the 30th. Hope you enjoy the course!

Anne 
TeachingEnglish team

Hi Serwat and welcome to your first online course. Please follow the steps above under the heading: How do I sign up for the course? this will take you through to the courses available to join.

After that, you can access the courses via the TeachingEnglish site by selecting a new menu option called My portfolio>My courses. The course starts on August 30 and if you select My account and tick Email notifications you will receive a reminder.

If you use Facebook, you can join the How to teach grammar closed Facebook group to discuss the course content and develop your ideas with other teachers taking the course.

Best of luck!

Submitted by Parshu on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 17:09

Am I enrolled for this course? Plz help. I am not sure.

Submitted by Muslim on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 16:38

Do you send us message when it starts
If yes how do you send

Submitted by Kirsteen_admin on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 05:07

Hi,

If under My account in the TeachingEnglish menu you select Email notification: I am happy to receive email notifications from TeachingEnglish and the British Council about my account and my TeachingEnglish online training courses.

You will receive an email reminder on 30 August when the course starts.

Hope you enjoy the course!

Submitted by anglaispv on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 12:56

Hi
I have followed all the instructions given above, and still can't find a link to enroll!
I would appreciate your help!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 15:44

Hi Anglaispv,

As long as you can see 'My portfolio' you will be able to join the course when it starts on the 30th August.  
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
TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by LABONI SAHA on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 08:48

I have enrolled myself in this course. But I have not yet got any confirmation mail. So I am confused whether I am enrolled properly or not. Please confirm me if my enrollment has been done or not.

Hi Laboni,

As long as you can see 'My portfolio' you will be able to join the course when it starts on the 30th August.  
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
TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Bernadete on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 00:02

In my account, there isn´t My Portfolio on Menu.
I would like to enroll in the course, Teaching pathways: How to teach grammar.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 15:56

Hi Bernadete,

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

Hi,

Nearly all of the course is self access work so that you can do it when it suits you and we use a platform called ECOMS - you'll see all the information you need about it when you start the course. There are also some live sessions with the educators which you will see on the calendar when the course starts and they are run through Facebook live, but you can access them without a Facebook account. Hope that works well for you :).

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Marwa khaled on Tue, 08/16/2022 - 17:51

Would you just check my account and see if I am already enrolled on the course or not? Thanks

Hi Marwa,

I can see 'My Portfolio' on your account, so you can log in. 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, but remember that it starts on 30th august, not before. If you still can't access your course, log out, clear the cache on your browser and log in again. Hope that helps!
Anne

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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