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Welcome to 'Planning lessons'

How will the course help you?

Learn how to plan engaging language and topic-based lessons by identifying and applying commonly used lesson models. Explore techniques for introducing new language, writing achievable learning outcomes, and planning warmers and lead-ins.

What does the course include?

Planning lessons 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 you learn?

Module 1: Engaging with lesson planning – models and frameworks

The aim of this module is to identify some commonly used lesson models that will assist with planning and to provide practical ideas for planning language skills and topic based lessons.

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

-identify some commonly used lesson models and use a lesson framework to plan classes.
-analyse and apply models for planning language skills lessons
-categorise the stages needed to use projects for topic based lessons
-plan and consider resources needed for projects

Module 2: Engaging with lesson planning – introducing new language

This module explores a range of techniques for introducing new language and looks at warmers and lead-in activities for starting lessons.

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

-differentiate between warmer and lead-in stages
-summarise the advantages and disadvantages of different techniques for introducing new language
-choose an appropriate technique for introducing new language to learners
-plan a lesson using that technique.

Module 3: Engaging with learning outcomes

This module defines learning outcomes and equips you with the skills to evaluate, write, and combine effective learning outcomes.

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

-define a learning outcome
-list the characteristics of well-written learning outcomes
-use appropriate verbs for a learning outcome
-integrate different levels of thinking skills within a set of learning outcomes
-align assessment with learning outcomes
-write clear, achievable learning outcomes for your own context(s).

When is the course?

Enrolment for 'TeachingEnglish: Planning lessons' 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 I need?

Minimum CEFR B1

What can you do now?

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Comments

Hi

Thanks for your comment - this course is now closed, so you won't be able to enrol. You can download the course workbook from this page -it contains useful resources and links related to this course. 

You can find a list of our current and upcoming courses on our calendar here: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/sites/teacheng/files/2024-04/Training_courses_2024-25_calendar.pdf

Hope that helps,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by KhanhLinh0602 on Mon, 05/13/2024 - 04:11

Hello. Can you help me? The school year starts in August, September every year. So can you open this course for preparing before the school year. I need some courses:
- lesson plan
- teach vocabulary
- teach grammar
- motivate students
Please consider it. Thanks a lot!

Hi KhanhLinh0602

Thanks for your message and suggestion.

All of our courses are only available for a limited period, and our course calendar is already fixed for the year, so unfortunately it's not possible to change the course dates. Even if the course is not currently open you can download the participant workbook, which has lots of information and links related to the course.

You can also sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date with when courses are opening, new resources and events. You can sign up for free here: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/subscribe-our-newsletter

Hope that helps,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Iryna Lobanova on Thu, 10/12/2023 - 20:59

Dear support team, is it possible to have just one more hour of access to the course as I have only one unit left to get the certificate? Unfortunately, I didn't notice that the date of the course closure came.

Hi Irinya

Sorry you didn't have time to finish the course. Unfortunately, all of our free courses are only available for a limited period of time - we publish all the dates on the course introduction page. Once that date has passed, it is not possible to access the course content. You can still access the free participant workbook, and we hope to run this course again in 2024/5.

Thanks,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Narudol on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 05:13

I have received an email reminder of the last day that I can finish the course but I cannot access it. I have looked every where but I cannot find 'My Course'. I have enrooled and have done module 1. I hope to complete the course but cannot access it. Please help ASAP. Thanks.

Hi Narudol

Sorry to hear you were having problems accessing your training. I've just checked your account and your access is working fine from here. Unfortunately this course has now closed, so if you have not completed the modules, then you won't be able to access the content. Remember you can still download the participant workbook here: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/sites/teacheng/files/2023-09/Workbook_for_planning_lessons_0.pdf

We also hope to run this course again in 2024/2025.

Best wishes,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by JSHernandezAmaya on Wed, 10/04/2023 - 03:59

Dear British Council team, hope you're doing well

Since yesterday I was trying to enrol in the course and it looked like I have technical problems with it. I explored in the programmes that you offer and it doesn't appears.
Could you please help me with it.

Thanks, best wishes
Sebastian H.

Hi Sebastian

This course is no longer available. All of our free courses are only available for a limited time - course dates are published at the top of each course page.

To keep up to date on all of our latest training, events and resources, you can sign up to our newsletter here: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/subscribe-our-newsletter

Thanks,

Cath
TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Daiana Stumm on Tue, 10/03/2023 - 13:43

I have registered yesterday, logged in and did Module 1 almost completely. I could log in again today, but I can't access the course, and I can' t visualize "My Portfolio" or "Menu" next to "Home" Hope you can help me. thanks in advance.

Hi Daiana

I can confirm that your access to the site has been restored, so you should be able to see the MY PORTFOLIO tab now and access your training through that tab. Can you let us know if you are still having problems?

Thanks,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by zobida on Thu, 09/28/2023 - 03:39

I have just created my account. I have logged out and logged in as suggested but I am still unable to see My portfolio. I want to register to (Planning Lessons) . Thank you.

Hi zobida

Thanks for your comment. We are currently experiencing an ongoing technical issue, which we are working hard to resolve. In the meantime, I can confirm that I have restored your access to the training platform. You should now be able to see the MY PORTFOLIO tab. Please let us know if you are still having problems.

Thanks

Cath
TeachingEnglish team

Hi Soumya 

Sorry you have been having problems, we are experiencing ongoing technical issues which we are working hard to resolve. I can confirm that I have restored your access to the courses platform so you should be able to access your training now through the MY PORTFOLIO - My courses tab. Please send us an e-mail to TeachingEnglish@britishcouncil.org if you are still having problems.

If you haven't received your certificate for a completed course, please contact the courses team directly - you can do this by sending a message using the orange "help" button on the courses page. They should be able to help you.

Thanks,
Cath
TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Nasir Musa Naqi on Sun, 09/24/2023 - 20:16

I have just created my account. I have logged out and logged in as suggested but I am still unable to see My portfolio. I want to register to (Planning Lessons) course and (How to teach English). Thank you.

Hi Nasir

Thanks for your comment. We have been having some technical issues, but I can confirm that I have restored your access to the online learning platform now. You should be able to access the MY PORTFOLIO tab now and then click on "Explore all courses". You will be able to see all our available courses and can click to enrol. Please let us know if you continue to have problems.

Thanks,
Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Olena Davydenko. on Thu, 09/21/2023 - 20:03

Greetings from a novice teacher from Ukraine. I'm delighted to have an opportunity to participate in such an insightful course. Planning lessons is of a great interest and an area for improvement, to my mind. Having said that, I'm failing to find MY PORTFOLIO under HOME button, even being logged in. Could you please help me with this issue before a registration date expires. Thank in advance.

Hi Olena

Thanks for your comment and sorry you have been having problems. We have had some technical issues on the site. I can confirm that I have restored your access now, and you should be able to reach your courses through the MY PORTFOLIO tab.
Thanks,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Elisa Gonzales on Mon, 09/18/2023 - 12:48

I ca not find MY PORTAFOLIO. Can you help me, please?

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Tue, 09/19/2023 - 13:57

Hi Elisa

We've been having some technical problems but I can confirm that you should be able to access the "MY PORTFOLIO" tab now.

Thanks,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Hi Olena

We've been having some technical issues, but I can confirm that your access has been restored and you should see the MY PORTFOLIO tab now. Please let us know if you are still having problems.

Thanks,
Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Hi Nadia Re

I have restored your course access, so you should be able to access your training again now through the MY PORTFOLIO - My courses link.

Hope that helps,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by ezaldin on Fri, 09/15/2023 - 14:04

I'd like to enroll in this course but i can't , i face technical problem ,pLz help

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Mon, 09/18/2023 - 07:28

Hi ezaldin

I've just checked your account and it looks like you are enrolled now. Please let us know if you are still having problems.

Thanks,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Ludmila Antonella on Fri, 09/15/2023 - 02:59

I'd like so much to take this course! But I can't enroll :(

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:17

Hi Ludmila

We are currently experiencing some technical problems, which we are working to resolve. Can you try to enrol now by clicking on the "MY PORTFOLIO - MY COURSES" tab at the top of the page? Click on "Explore all courses" and you should be able to enrol on the course from there.

Hope that helps,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Kamel Mawad Mousa on Tue, 09/12/2023 - 08:12

Having a great course with the British Council is normal .

Submitted by clayden Mweene on Sun, 09/10/2023 - 11:24

I'm glad for the opportunity to further my teaching strategies. I'm happy to take part in this course.

Dear Andi

Thank you for letting us know you are having problems accessing your training. We are having some technical issues and your access to your course was removed. I confirm I have reactivated your enrolment. You can now log in and access your training by clicking on 'My Portfolio' > My courses.

Best wishes

Paul (TeachingEnglish team)

Submitted by Dureena Parveen on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 12:54

I am keenly interest to learn new classroom strategies and skills about effective learning environment through classroom management.

Dear Erica

There will be support from tutors, and there will be live sessions. Please enrol on the course and join the Facebook group for regular updates.

Best wishes

Paul

Submitted by Arooj Zahra Abid on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 07:08

How to get enrolled in this course?

Submitted by BarbaraCristovao on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 14:50

Will there be like sessions? If so, what time will they be?
Thanks in advance

Dear Zahra

As per the information on the page, the course will be availabe for self study from 12 September. If you have not enrolled, please follow the instructions above to enrol on the course.

Best wishes

Paul (TeachingEnglish team)

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