TeachingEnglish: How to teach vocabulary

Welcome to 'How to teach vocabulary'

How will the course help me?

Help your learners notice, record, recycle and use new vocabulary more confidently with engaging, classroom activities.

What does the course include?

How to teach vocabulary 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
• A free workbook with extra learning content and resources.

What will I learn?

Module 1: Understanding vocabulary

The aim of this module is to explore major aspects of vocabulary, including form, meaning and use, and relate these to teaching and learning.

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

-explain concepts used to describe aspects of vocabulary.
-explain some of the factors which lead to vocabulary errors by learners
-identify activities to use for error correction
-select activities to use to make vocabulary learning memorable.

Module 2: Engaging with vocabulary – recording and recycling

The aim of this module is to outline ways of helping learners to record and recycle vocabulary, while at the same time building their skills and encouraging autonomy.

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

-evaluate a range of methods and techniques that help learners remember, organise and record vocabulary
-evaluate a range of activities for recycling vocabulary
-identify activities which develop the learners’ vocabulary skills and encourage greater autonomy
-plan the stages of a recycling activity taking into account a range of factors which promote learning.

Module 3: Engaging with vocabulary teaching

The aim of this module is to explore ways of presenting new vocabulary in the classroom. The module considers what is involved in learning new words, how to select words to teach, and a range of methods and techniques for presenting vocabulary that take into account an inclusive multi-sensory approach.

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

- describe aspects of vocabulary that learners need to know
- use a range of techniques to express meaning when presenting new vocabulary
- evaluate a range of methods and techniques for presenting vocabulary
- use further techniques to express meaning, which take into account an inclusive, multisensory approach
- evaluate a range of methods and techniques for presenting vocabulary.

When is the course?

The course modules are open for self-study. Enrolment ends on 24 March 2024. The course closes on 31 March 2024. 

How much does the course cost?

The course is free.

How can I get a certificate?

For participants who successfully complete all tasks and achieve a score of 60% or above in the online exercises, there will be a downloadable certificate of completion at the end of the course.

What level of English do I need?

Minimum CEFR B1

How do I sign up for the course?

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