Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (The TEFL Academy)

Qualification title: Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (The TEFL Academy)

Qualification type: Vocational Related Qualification

Level: 5

Accreditation status: Accredited

TQT: 400

Guided learning hours: 168

Credit Equivalency: 40

Qualification number (RQF) : 603/3835/0

Availability: UK and International

Course Length: 1 month to 3 months

Study Mode: Online, Blended, On Campus.

Progression routes: A pathway to study for a higher level of qualification in teaching and/or linguistics

Progression FAQ’s: https://qualifi.net/progression-faqs/

Course Overview

The Qualification has been created to contribute to the professionalism of the global TEFL industry. The programme is designed to develop the academic and professional skills and qualities needed to begin a career as an EFL teacher.

The Level 5 programme will require learners to gain a sufficient understanding of language systems and commonly used teaching approaches to embark on a career in TEFL. The qualification will enable learners to become independent, novice teachers with the tools to plan appropriate lessons and courses for their students without support if necessary. The optional (unaccredited) short follow on courses allow our learners to select a teaching specialisation if they wish to.

Units

An Introduction to Lesson Planning

Teaching English Vocabulary

Teaching Pronunciation

Understanding English Grammar

Teaching Receptive Skills: Listening and Reading

Teaching Productive Skills: Speaking and Writing

Teaching English Grammar

History of the English Language and English Language Teaching

Teaching Materials and Aids and Classroom Management Strategies

The Effective use of Resources for TEFL

Learning Outcomes

Understand the rules of English language and how to convey these in a foreign language classroom.

Understand the nature of foreign language skills and how to develop them.

Understand and apply basic standard teaching procedures appropriately.

Select, design, and review their own teaching materials and lesson plans appropriate to specific teaching situations.

Demonstrate their ability to work independently.

Improve their own employability through developing their awareness of the relationship between learner needs and the practical application of teaching methodology in the language classroom.

Entry Requirements

This qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. There are no entrance requirements.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is recommended.