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Welcome to 'TeachingEnglish: How to teach grammar'

How will the course help you?

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 you 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?

Enrolment for 'How to teach grammar' is now closed. Sign up to the free newsletter to keep up to date on when our courses open.

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

What can you do now?

While you're waiting for the online modules to open, if you're interested in learning more about teaching grammar, you can:

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Hi Md. Mosharraf Hossain,

I checked your profile and it seems fine to me, I can see the grammar course on it. You will be able to start it on the 30th August. Click on 'My portfolio' when you are logged into the TeachingEnglish site. You will see the menu for 'My courses' and that takes you to the course site. You'll see the modules and be able to start them from 30th August. I hope you enjoy the course!

Anne 
TeachingEnglish site

Submitted by Rashmi Amaratunge on Thu, 08/25/2022 - 17:20

Hi,
Do we need to join online sessions or how we are doing the 4 weeks. I can't understand how to do the course. As well asI want to know that am I correctly enrolled or not. Please advice

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 08/27/2022 - 05:57

Hi Rashmi,

The course is a self-access course with support from live sessions and a forum for you to discuss the course content with other participants. I can see the course on your profile, and you'll be able to access it from Tuesday 30th August. I Hope you enjoy the course!

Anne 

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Saw Thura Aung on Thu, 08/25/2022 - 15:04

Am I enrolled? I can't find my portfolio. I follow every step of the instruction, but on the third stage of the instruction, after clicking "click or tap to visit our course website", I just saw all the courses and can't find 'enroll'. it just happens again and again.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 08/27/2022 - 05:53

Hi Saw Thura Aung,

I checked your profile and it seems fine to me, I can see the grammar course on it. You will be able to start it on the 30th August. If you have problems seeing your portfolio it usually helps to make sure you log out of the site on all your devices, then log back in on the one you want to use. If that fails, try clearing cache. Hope you enjoy the course!

Anne 
TeachingEnglish site

Submitted by Vinos Omer on Tue, 08/23/2022 - 21:58

How Can I be sure if I am enrolled?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 06:13

Hi Vinos,

When you log into your account, you'll see a menu called 'My Portolio', click on that and you'll find 'My courses' - you'll see upcoming courses and ones you've finished. I checked and i can see the  'TeachingPathways: How to Teach grammar course' on your account, although you won't be able to start it until 30th August. Hope you enjoy learning with us!

Anne 

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by TeacherAlex on Tue, 08/23/2022 - 08:18

I am so glad to have found this website. It's the best website I've ever found for us English teachers. Are you ready??!

Hi,

Can you log in and see the menu option My Portfolio? On the 30th you'll see the course there and be able to start it. You'll see any live events associated with the course publicised on the right of the page. Hope you enjoy doing the course!

Anne

TeachingEnglish team 

Hi,

Glad that you can log in, can you see the menu option My Portfolio? On the 30th you'll see the course there and be able to start it. You'll see any live events associated with the course publicised on the right of the page. Hope you enjoy doing the course!

Anne

TeachingEnglish team 

Hi Karimkechiche,

I'm sorry to hear you've had this problem. What usually works is make sure that you are logged out of all other devices for the site, that usually clears the problem. If not, clear cache and try logging in again. Hopefully that will work and we'll see you soon on the course!

Anne 

TeachingEnglish team

 

 

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/22/2022 - 22:38

Hi Nizum,

Scroll up to the top of the page and you will get the links for making an account and logging in. When you are logged in you'll see the course available from the start date 30th August ( not before :)).

Hope you enjoy doing the course!
Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by osamko on Sat, 08/20/2022 - 19:59

Hi...
Which is better ..to teach grammer in an explicit or implicit way for intermediate pupils ...thanks in advance

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/21/2022 - 10:47

Hi Osamko,

That's a good question, and I am guessing that most teachers do 'a mix'!  It's exactly the sort of topic that the participants and educators will be exploring on the course that starts on 30th August 'Teaching Pathways: How to teach grammar'.  Hope you join the course to discuss it with educators and course participants :).

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

 

Submitted by osamko on Sun, 08/28/2022 - 12:49

Can u tell us kindly the exact time of the course on the 30th of August...according to GMT..timing..Many thanks indeed.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/28/2022 - 19:41

Hi Osamko,

The course content is self-access so as soon as it starts on the 30th you will be able to access it when it suits you in the week. the live sessions will be advertised on the course page and if you can't make the time, you'll be able to access the recording.  Hope you enjoy the course!

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Jinan Andulrazzaq on Sat, 08/20/2022 - 17:46

I can not fillful my registration. May I get help

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/21/2022 - 10:44

Hi Narcissus,

Have you followed the steps at the top of this page to create and account and log in? If  so, can you see the menu option 'My Portfolio'? If so, you'll see the course there from 30th August. get back in touch if this doesn't work for you, and make sure you log out of other devices to access your account, sometimes being loggged in on multiple devices confuses the proggramme:).

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/21/2022 - 10:42

Hi Bashgyd,

The course certificate can be downloaded free of charge for course participants who complete at least 70% of the course content. Hope you enjoy the course!

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Meena Kalyan on Sat, 08/20/2022 - 15:27

I have submitted form. How Will I know that I have been accepted for the course?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 08/20/2022 - 16:46

Hi Meena,

Welcome to the site and to the courses we offer!   The courses are open to all. You will have to log into the account you just made and find the menu 'My Portfolio' - where you will see courses when they become active. The 'How to Teach Grammar' course will start on 30th August, look into the site then :).

Hope you enjoy the course :)

Anne 

Submitted by FatmaGad on Sat, 08/20/2022 - 09:19

How can I enroll in the course?
When is it gonna start? On 25th or 30th of August?
Waiting your reply.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 08/20/2022 - 16:35

Hi FatmaGad,

The course starts on the 30th August.  

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 findludbe1 on Fri, 08/19/2022 - 11:31

I do not have the Minimum CEFR B1.
Have been a tutor for 15 years. How can enrol for the course.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/19/2022 - 13:12

Hi findludbe1,

The B1 level is our recommendation so that participants can get most out of the course, we do not ask to see a certificate of the level. If you think that you can benefit from the course and have the level then go ahead and register using the details at the top of the page. ( Scroll up :)). Hope you enjoy the course!

Anne 
TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Sheri Stringer on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 17:03

I have not been able to find a way to enroll in a class after I created an account. Could you please help me. Thanks

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

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