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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 Imilsis on Tue, 09/06/2022 - 01:03

Well I had some trouble to register I have watch the videos and participated in the discussion but I don't see if I'm making progress

Submitted by izzyA on Mon, 09/05/2022 - 05:37

Hello there, I have registered myself but can't seem to find 'MY PORTFOLIO' in the menu bar next to the Home button. I have also tried logging out and in but still could not find it anywhere.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 09/05/2022 - 16:29

Hi izzyA,

Try again - I looked at your profile and I can see the course attached. f logging out then in again doesn't work, try clearing cache too. Hope to see you there!
Anne

Submitted by hsu zaw on Mon, 09/05/2022 - 05:16

I cannot find enroll button or enroll link.
Tell me the way how to enroll this course.

Hi Hsu zaw,

have you tried to follow the instructions at the top of this page? Which point do you get stuck in? (scroll to the top for the instructions). If you are having problems, this might help: 

If you are still having problems accessing your course, please see the advice below:

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
 
Hope to see you there!
Anne

Submitted by LouiseHarris on Mon, 09/05/2022 - 00:39

Hi
Can I ask how long the course will be open for?
I understand that registration is before 19th september and the course is 4 weeks but if someone is only able to complete this in november, are the modules still open then?
Thanks

Hi Louise,

The course modules will be open until 26th September, after that participants won't be able to access them, hope that fits into your timescale.

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Hi Tere,

Can you try logging out then in again? I think you should be able to see and start the course if you can see 'MY portfolio' then in the drop down menu from there ' My Courses'.  Let us know if you still can't see it, and look forward to seeing you on the course!

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Hayam Ibrahim Sedeek on Fri, 09/02/2022 - 14:26

I have started module 1 but the page stopped I don't know why.i really want to complete it

Hi Hayam,

If you've been logged into the website teaching English for a long time then it gets logged out automatically  ( remember it's logged in while you are busy on your coursework, or if you go off for a well deserved break etc). This means that you can't access the course site again until you log into teaching English again. 

The solution is usually simple, ( fingers crossed it works well for you): 
1. Log out, then close any windows where 'https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/' is open.
2. Go to: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/ and log in again.
3. To enrol in the course, go to: https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/ExploreProgrammes and select 'Enrol in activity' or if you have already enrolled, then go to: https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/MyProgrammes to access it and continue studying. 

Hope that helps!

Anne 
TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Shalini on Fri, 09/02/2022 - 13:05

Hi I had registered for this a couple of days back. I had finished the first module. But when I clicked on save and return, it kept taking me to my profile page where my photograph and other details are mentioned. And then, trying hard after an hour I closed the window and returned to that page and all my work had been deleted. I had to retake the module. I am now trying to go back to the next module, and it keeps taking me to my profile page just as usual. When I go to 'My Portfolio - My courses' it just displays my personal information and photograph. How do I access this course?

Hi Shalini,

If you've been logged into the website teaching English for a long time then it gets logged out automatically  ( remember it's logged in while you are busy on your coursework, or if you go off for a well deserved break etc). This means that you can't access the course site again until you log into teaching English again.

The solution is usually simple, ( fingers crossed it works well for you): 
1. Log out, then close any windows where 'https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/' is open.
2. Go to: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/ and log in again.
3. To enrol in the course, go to: https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/ExploreProgrammes and select 'Enrol in activity' or if you have already enrolled, then go to: https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/MyProgrammes to access it and continue studying. 

Look forward to seeing you on the course,

Anne 
TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Odufa on Thu, 09/01/2022 - 18:34

I registered but can't access the course. I tried registering again but it's not working.

Hi Odufa,

Try logging out then log back in again - I can see the course available on your profile. Go to My Portfolio - My courses; you should see it.

Hope you enjoy the course!

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Trang Tierney on Thu, 09/01/2022 - 16:17

Hello,
I've signed up for the Teaching Grammar course and completed some parts, I
have had dinner and now want to complete more, however, when I log in and
click on My Portfolio and then my courses it just takes me to my account page
and I can't see how to continue with the grammar course. Is there something
I'm doing wrong?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 09/01/2022 - 20:36

Hi Elham,

Log in and on the main page, you'll see 'My portfolio' the drop down menu there says My Courses, click there and you'll go the the course site, with the grammar course. I hope you enjoy the course!

Anne 

Submitted by Elham M.Helmy … on Thu, 09/01/2022 - 12:57

Hi all, I've joined the FB group and watched the videos. However, I have a question.
Where can I find the written materials or the handouts?
Thank you.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 09/01/2022 - 20:38

Hi Elham,

See my other answer, you have to log into the site then follow My Portfolio - My courses- that takes you to the coursework, hope you can see it!

Anne

Hi SMSaeed,

The course seems to be associated with your account and you should see it if you click in 'My Portfolio' and in the drop down menu there 'My courses' - this takes you to the course page where you'll see the course ( or a sign up option if you haven't enrolled). Hope that helps and you can join the course soon!

Anne

Hi Maryam,

I'm sorry to hear you've had problems - from here your account looks fine ( I can see the course associated with your account, so following the steps  to get to My Courses should take you to the course. Log out of TeachingEnglish on all devices you have and then log back in, if that doesn't work, perhaps try on another device or at a different internet connection to see if it makes a difference. I hope you can find the way in.

Anne

Submitted by Lilibet Bande … on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 13:15

I tried to enroll in the course but I can´t. When I try ti access My courses the page goes blank. I already logged out, removed cache and logged in again, but I still have the same problem. What can I do?

Hi Lilibet,

I'm sorry to hear you've had problems - from here your account looks fine ( I can see the course associated with your account, so following the steps  to get to My Courses should take you to the course. perhaps try on another device or at a differnet internet connection to see if it makes a difference. I hope you can find the way in.

Anne

teaching English team

Submitted by Cara Doherty on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 12:53

I have logged in and out and can find the list of courses but there does not seem to be any option for enrolling? Looking for some clarification as I have followed the guidelines but still am unable to enrol in anything.

Hi Cara,

I hope this is solved for you now - try logging out and back in again, you should see 'My Portfolio' - and inside it the drop down menu 'My Courses' - this takes you to the course site where the currently active course is  How to teach grammar, you should be able to start it. Let us know if not.

Anne

TeachingEnglish team 

Submitted by Tarisai on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 08:54

Please can you help me. I can not find any courses on my portfolio? I have created an account.

Hi Tarisai,

Sorry to hear that and it's strange because I can see the course attached to your profile. Can you try again to log out, log back in, then in My Portfolio, the drop down menu should say 'My Courses' - and that takes you to the course page, where you should see the Grammar course. Hope you get in, if not, try clearing cache, that may help, and let us know if not.

Anne 

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Admiral on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 06:16

Hello,

I have registered a free account but I still can't see myself enrolled in the course. I can't find it in my portfolio tab drop-down menu.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 09:42

Hi Admiral,

Sorry to hear that and it's strange because I can see the course attached to your profile. Can you try again to log out, log back in, then in My Portfolio, the drop down menu should say 'My Courses' - and that takes you to the course page, where you should see the Grammar course. Hope you get in, if not, try clearing cache, that may help, and let us know if not.

Anne 

TeachingEnglish team

 

Submitted by Sayani2290 on Tue, 08/30/2022 - 19:24

Hi, I can't find the course. Under My subscription> My courses, there are no courses shown. Please help me with the matter.

Hi Sayani2290,

Can you try again? I can see the course attached to your account, log out, log back in and see if you are able to start it :). Hope you enjoy the course!

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Luanst03 on Tue, 08/30/2022 - 14:25

I already have an account but I don't know how to learn and follow the course. IT is so complicated. Futurelearn website is much easier than this one.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 10:42

Hi Luanst03,

I'm glad you have made an account, can you now see 'My Portfolio' as a menu, and inside there the dropdown menu to 'My Courses'? The first module 'Getting started' helps you to find your way around the site. In the Facebook group for the course, there are lots of helpful videos too - scroll down to where the group started to see what has been posted by the tutors. I hope that this helps you start the course and that you enjoy meeting the other participants and learning with us :). Let us know if there is something specific you don't know how to do on the site. 

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Azul on Tue, 08/30/2022 - 14:24

Hello, I have read and applied, for days now, all the previous suggestions to enable enrolling in this course. I continue to receive this following message:

Server Error in '/' Application.
Runtime Error
Description: An exception occurred while processing your request. Additionally, another exception occurred while executing the custom error page for the first exception. The request has been terminated.

Hi Azul,

Sorry to hear that, and from what I can check your account works fine, and in fact I can see the course attached to it. A server problem is a local one, and it may be that the server blocks certain types of web pages just because their filters are set in a certain way. For example, the security settings are usually set very high if it's a school server. Can you try accessing the course at another location ( meaning not linked to that server?  Alternatively, contact the person if possible who has admin rights over your local server nd see if they can work out why, or add the site to the permitted list?  Fingers crossed you can get it solved and we can see you on the course!

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Admiral on Tue, 08/30/2022 - 11:14

Hello,

The course is supposed to start today 30/08/2022, but I see nothing on my portfolio yet. The same message is still there. The course begins on 30 August 2022 and lasts for four weeks.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 08/30/2022 - 12:10

Hi Admiral,

Try logging out and logging back in again, that usually works :). If not clear cache and log out of the site on other devices, that should help. I hope you get in easily now and enjoy doing the course and meeting other participants. 

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by tankwong on Tue, 08/30/2022 - 05:21

Hi.
I enrolled for the course which I believe starts today 30 August. I haven't received any link or how to get to the course itself. Please assist. I am in Singapore.

Angela

Hi tankwong,

If you enrolled for the course you should be able to see it as you follow through  Steps one and two in the instructions: make sure you are logged in ( and it can help to make sure you are logged out of the TeachingEnglish site on other devices).   Once you are logged in, you can use the link below ( click or tap to visit our course website). Alternatively, just click 'My portfolio' on the horizontal bar, and you'll see 'My courses' - click that. This will take you to the course.     Another thing you will find useful to do is to tick the 'email notification' option on your profile (it's near the bottom of the info), so you get email notifications from us. Hope this helps you get in, and hope you enjoy doing the course!

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

How do I sign up for the course?

Submitted by anglaispv on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 12:46

Hello, just for info for you . it is impossible for me to enroll on a course on y computer. I do not have the "enroll for this course" button. But I was able to do this from my telephone. Considering the number of messages you have had from people who are having trouble enrolling maybe this is something you need to look at .

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 12:53

Hi anglaispv,

Thanks for the information, it's really useful to know :). We often have to suggest that people log out of the site on all their devices and then log back in, which usually solves it. Interesting to know that it was easy on a mobile!  I'll pass that on,

Hope you enjoy the course!
Anne

TeachingEnglish team

Hi Sai,

So I understand that you can log in and you can click or tap to visit the course website ( see the links below)?. Another way in is you should see 'My portfolio' when you log into your account and in that menu you'll see 'My courses' which takes you to the course page. If these ways in don't work, log out of the teachingEnglish site on ALL your devices, then log in on the one you are going to use for the course. that usually shows you 'My Portfolio'. If not, then clear your cache on the device and try again :). Hope that works and we can get you into the course!

Anne

TeachingEnglish team

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