Our brand-new 60-hour Level 5 Teaching English for Exams is suitable for any TEFL teacher who wants to be able to prepare students for English language exams. You may have even taken one of these yourself as a student and can provide real insight into the process! English language exams are incredibly popular all over the world and there are many students out there looking for teachers to help prepare them for an exam.
This teaching area is a key component of TEFL business and employers want qualified teachers on board to help students prepare for an exam. The course will teach you all about the context of teaching English for exams, as well as diving into two common English language examinations:
- Teaching English for Exams is a key area in TEFL. Obtaining a Level 5 qualification in this area will boost your CV to employers who want qualified, confident teachers for their students.
- There are many different English language examinations. While the course focuses on two of the most popular exams, your knowledge can also be applied to other exam contexts. After learning how to teach one type of exam, you can adapt and teach any, making you a highly sought after TEFL teacher.
- Your digital and hard copy Level 5 certificates are included in the course for free (terms and conditions apply.). This means that there are no final, additional costs for your certificates when you finish.
- Teaching English for Exams requires different skills and knowledge to General English classes. With this course, you will be thoroughly prepared and feel ready to go into the classroom. If the teacher is confident, then the students will feel more confident for their exams.
Teachers trained to teach exams like IELTS or TOEIC are usually better paid and sought after, particularly across Asia than teachers without specialist training. What’s more, you’ll have much greater opportunities by becoming an expert in this field. Teach your students to pass English exams whether online or abroad – the possibilities are endless with this qualification.
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You will gain 38 Credit Points at Level 5 (RQF) on successful completion of the 180 hour Ofqual regulated TEFL Diploma course (launched October 2021), which is more than most Level 5 TEFL qualifications. Qualification Number 610/1571/4 on the Ofqual Register.
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At The TEFL Institute, we proudly announce that our Level 5 TEFL Courses have received approval from DEAC, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. DEAC’s AQC designation signifies that our courses meet stringent quality standards, ensuring that our students receive the highest quality education in the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). This approval underscores our commitment to providing exceptional TEFL training that meets global standards of excellence.
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In the first module, you will understand what it is to teach English for exams, along with what motivates learners to take an English language examination. Understanding what drives your learners to take exams will make you a better teacher in the classroom.
In the first module, you will understand what it is to teach English for exams, along with what motivates learners to take an English language examination. Understanding what drives your learners to take exams will make you a better teacher in the classroom.
In this module, you will look at the role of listening and reading for English language examinations and what tasks normally feature in examinations which test these skills. You will also examine the role of grammar and vocabulary in this type of English lesson.
In this module, you will look at the role of listening and reading for English language examinations and what tasks normally feature in examinations which test these skills. You will also examine the role of grammar and vocabulary in this type of English lesson.
In the final module, you’ll look at lesson planning for this context and what advice we can give to students who are taking an English language exam. You’ll also create your own lesson plan for Teaching English for Exams!
60 Hour Level 5 Awards: This is a Level 5 Award which includes progress quizzes after each module that are graded instantly. They require a 100% grade to pass. After studying all 5 Modules, you will have to submit one final written assessment that is assessed. The written assessment is approximately 25 questions and will be marked by The TEFL Institute academic assessors. A grate of 100% is required to pass. If any answers are not correct, you may be required to complete a resubmission.
This Level 5 course can be completed on a desktop/ laptop PC or on a mobile device via our app (available on the Apple and Google Play stores). In general, we recommend a good internet connection with a minimum of 10mbps download speed and 2mbps upload speed. In order to complete the course, you will need to be connected to the internet at all times.
This Level 5 course in teaching exam English covers the general principles of teaching exams while including a range of detailed examples of the CAE, FCE and IELTS exams specifically.