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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. How to teach grammar is open now – enrol until 23 September.

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How can you enrol on TeachingEnglish: How to teach grammar?

Log in to your TeachingEnglish account and click the button below to enrol on this free course.


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In the three modules, you will learn:

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.

What else 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.

When is the course?

How to teach grammar is open from 3 April-30 September 2025. Enrol until 23 September.

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.

IMPORTANT: If you are already logged in to your free TeachingEnglish account, we recommend that you log out and log in again.

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

You MUST be logged into your free TeachingEnglish account to access the course. Click or tap to Create a free account or log in to your existing account.

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?

IMPORTANT: If you didn't log out of TeachingEnglish after your previous visit, do this first.

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.

From your mobile device

1. Log in to your free TeachingEnglish account.
2. Tap the three horizontal lines next to the home button to open the menu.
3. Below ‘Home’, you will see MY PORTFOLIO and ‘My courses’ below. Tap on MY PORTFOLIO if you don’t see ‘My courses’.
4. Tap on ‘My courses’ to access your training.

Having problems accessing the course?

Please see our FAQs if you are having problems accessing the course.

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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Comments

Submitted by Zahrah on Fri, 09/30/2022 - 06:37

Hello,
I actually like this course. It was really interesting. But I could not finish it on time so it’s closed. Is it possible to start the course even again?

Hi Zahrah,

Thanks for your interest in our courses. Keep checking the training page of our website: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/training. New dates will be published on the main page when they are programmed. 

The next course we're running is "Focus on Professional Development", which starts on October 4th. 

Philippa

TeachingEnglish team 

Hi Fatma,

Thanks for your interest in our courses. Enrolment for "How to teach grammar" is now closed, but you can register for one of our other courses on https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/training. The next course is "Focus on Professional Development", and it starts on October 4th. 

Philippa

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Sharonsaty on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 18:07

I started the course late and couldn't finish it before expiration date. Will it still be possible for me to access the "How to teach grammar" course?

Hi Sharonsaty,

Thanks for your interest in our courses. If you are enrolled in the "How to teach grammar" course, you will be able to access the modules until Thursday 29th September.

Philippa 

TeachingEnglish team

Hi Nishfa,

Thanks for your interest in our courses. Enrolment for "How to teach grammar" is now closed, but you can register for one of our other courses on https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/training. The next course is "Focus on Professional Development", and it starts on October 4th. 

Philippa

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Vera Genesis. on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 07:43

Greetings!
Please I can neither find ‘my portfolio’ nor ‘my courses’. Hence, I have been unable to continue and complete my course. How do I go about this please?

Submitted by Cristibel on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 02:36

Why does it say that the course ended today if four weeks have not passed yet?

Submitted by Philippa on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 14:05

Hi Cristibel,

Thanks for your interest in our courses. If you are enrolled in the "How to teach grammar" course, you will be able to access the modules until Thursday 29th September.

Philippa 

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by shishantha on Sun, 09/25/2022 - 17:09

I want to register for this course

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 09/25/2022 - 22:15

HI Shishantha,

I am afraid this course has now finished for new enrollment. Upcoming courses will always be shown on our training page, the next one is about Continuous professional development if that interests you : https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/training

Anne 

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by MZ on Sun, 09/25/2022 - 10:22

Hi
I think I have enrolled in the course but I don't have access to it. I would be happy if you could help.

Mahsa

Hi MZ,

You seem to be enrolled on the course, and you should be able to access it through the MY PORTFOLIO tab when you log into teaching English. Hover over that tab and choose MY COURSES - this will take you to the course site. If you can't see My Portfolio, log out and back in again.

Hope you access and enjoy the course!
Anne 

Submitted by laraibtaj on Fri, 09/23/2022 - 20:20

I cannot access my courses on my system although I'm logged in. When I click on my courses it takes me to my portfolio. It stopped working for me in the middle of the course. Kindly look into it!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 09/25/2022 - 22:19

Hi Laraibtaj,

Your account seems to be working okay when I look at it. Can you try logging out of TeachingEnglish and logging back in, or clearing cache if that doesn't work? These tips usually help access problems. Hope you get back in and complete the course!

Anne

TeachingEnglish

Submitted by Utengheobong on Mon, 09/19/2022 - 16:30

Please, I have finished the course with all the modules and unit completed with an overall score of 80%, but I haven't gotten my certificate.
What should I do?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 09/20/2022 - 20:51

Hi Utengheobong,

Congratulations on finishing the course!  You should be able to see your certificate to download in the  'My Awards' menu when you log into your course account, try there.

Anne

TeachingEnglish team 

Submitted by Kayula on Mon, 09/19/2022 - 14:52

I registered for the course but missed out on the videos on the stated dates. Is it too late for me or can I still access the course? Are there any notes or modules in pdf that I can read through?

Hi Saphira,

If you can still get into your course account you should be able to access course guidance notes, which have links to materials. Also if you joined the facebook group associated with the course, there will be a course summary document posted there ( not yet, but keep your eyes out!). 

Anne 

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Ulyana Loseva on Mon, 09/19/2022 - 06:35

I don't see My portfolio. I tried logging out a lot of times, cleaned cash and cookies. It still doesn't work for me. Please I really want to finish this course, get the certificate.

Submitted by Milanika on Sun, 09/18/2022 - 19:14

I ve registered for this course, got a confirmation letter on email, but when I log in, I can't see the button my portfolio on the menu

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 09/19/2022 - 07:03

Hi Milanika,

Sorry to hear that! 

If you are  having problems accessing your course, please see the advice below. Usually logging out of the site on all devices and logging in again works, and if not try clearing cache. I hope you get in easily now!

Anne

I can't register for the course

I can't access the course. I am logged in to my account, but when I click or tap 'My courses' from MY PORTFOLIO I just go to my profile page

Submitted by abigael on Sun, 09/18/2022 - 03:18

Hi.
I already enrolled but couldn't found any "my portofolio" or "my course" in my account below the "home" and below the 3 line.

Hi Abigael,

If you are  having problems accessing your course, please see the advice below. Usually logging out of the site on all devices f and logging in again works, and if not try clearing cache. I hope you get in easily now!

Anne

I can't register for the course

I can't access the course. I am logged in to my account, but when I click or tap 'My courses' from MY PORTFOLIO I just go to my profile page

Submitted by Amira Atef on Sat, 09/17/2022 - 08:20

It keeps getting me back to the same page every time. I can't find the portfolio tab or any link to click to start the course.

Hi Amira,

If you are  having problems accessing your course, please see the advice below. Usually logging out of the site on all devices f and logging in again works, and if not try clearing cache. I hope you get in easily now!

Anne

I can't register for the course

I can't access the course. I am logged in to my account, but when I click or tap 'My courses' from MY PORTFOLIO I just go to my profile page

Hi EvgeniaS,

If you are  having problems accessing your course, please see the advice below. Usually logging out of the site on all devices f and logging in again works, and if not try clearing cache. I hope you get in easily now!

Anne

I can't register for the course

I can't access the course. I am logged in to my account, but when I click or tap 'My courses' from MY PORTFOLIO I just go to my profile page
 
 

Submitted by Thuc Chu on Tue, 09/13/2022 - 22:41

I've completed the course and received the Cert. How about getting a badge?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 09/15/2022 - 16:50

Hi Thuc chu,

Congratulations and I hope you enjoyed the course! A badge is a nice idea but we give the certificates for these courses,

Hope to see you on another development activity soon :)

Anne

Hi 24mimi,

Happy to help! Have you followed the instructions at the top of the page ( copied here) - where do you get to then get stuck? Let me know and we'll see why it's a problem. Hope you can get in soon!

How do I sign up for the course?

 

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

 

 

Submitted by Joypraise on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 04:52

I always find it difficult going Back to continue my course. Please I need help on how to access it easily. Thank you

Hi Joypraise,

Sorry to hear that! Are you on a desk top computer or a mobile device? If you have the course site in favouites and just close ( not log out) you should be able to pick it up easily?  Is that what you mean or something else?  Hope you work out how to do it, let me know her more specifically what is the problem,

Anne

Submitted by Peter_B on Sun, 09/11/2022 - 09:50

I have registered with the teaching grammar course but after clicking on my account I can't see my portfolio anywhere. I'm using a mobile phone.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 20:23

Hi Peter_B,

These are the 'standard' mobile instructions on the site (you may have seen them and tried them already). In general, if you can't see your Portfolio it also helps to log out of all devices you are logged into the teachingEnglish page on.... then log back in on the device you will use. If this doesn't work, get back in touch and we'll try to get to where you can access it.

Access on mobile

  1. Log in to your free TeachingEnglish account.
  2. Tap the three horizontal lines next to the home button to open the menu.
  3. Below ‘Home’, you will see MY PORTFOLIO and ‘My courses’ below. Tap on MY PORTFOLIO if you don’t see ‘My courses’.
  4. Tap on ‘My courses’ to access your training.

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Meena Kalyan on Sat, 09/10/2022 - 05:03

Hello, I have started reading and am enjoying it. I did not know the labels to my methods, but it was heartening to know that I have been doing the right thing instinctively. I liked the reference section and the articles from edutopia.
Flipped learning, noticing etc are what I have been doing as per the grade of the students.

Submitted by johnryan on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 21:27

Hello, i have created my account, a couple of weeks ago.
I thought i registered for this "how to teach grammar" course.
I do not see the 'How do I register for this course?' or 'This course is not available for registration' option/s at the top of the page.
It all seems inaccessible?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 09/10/2022 - 22:11

Hi,

Please try again by logging out of your TeachingEnglish account and logging back in, and let me know if you can't access the course, I think you should be able to. Look forward to seeing you on the course!

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

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