Essential TEFL Plus Course 1 Lessons only £230.00
We may also have an interest free payment plan on this course, please click on the fees tab for more information.
Learn Online, Teach Anywhere!
With our unique online TEFL courses you have opportunity to become a fully qualified TEFL tutor from the comfort of your own home. You’ll have your own personal tutor who will help you develop the skills and confidence you need to live and work overseas.
The most comprehensive Online TEFL Course
The Essential TEFL Plus course comes with the Specialist Certificate in Grammar. This additional 20-hour course will effectively prepare you to teach the intricacies of the English language to your TEFL pupils and the extra qualification will look great on your CV!
With 60 hours of study time it will help you get to grips with teaching techniques, classroom management and creative lesson planning, so you’ll be able to walk into your first classroom with confidence.
Specialist Certificate in Grammar
Our Specialist Certificate in Grammar is also included. This 20 hour course is completely devoted to the study of English grammar and has been specially designed to enable you to teach even the trickiest grammar subjects with complete confidence.
The 20 hour course will be marked on completion by one of our experienced tutors and you’ll get an extra certificate to show that you’ve passed. Our Specialist Certificates will look great on your CV when you’re applying for that all important TEFL position.
What's included:
- The complete Essential TEFL Online Course
- Specialist Certificate in Grammar
- TEFL toolkit (including tips and advice from experts)
- Accredited certificate
- Reference for employers
- Access to our 8000+ job contacts
- A complete Audio Course Book
- Course Syllabus
- Qualifications
- Professional Membership
- Student Community
- Fees
- Study Options
- Related Courses
- Support
- Benefits
- Superfan
- Further Info
Syllabus
Student Motivation, Teacher Roles & TEFL Methods (2-3 hrs)
A complete Guide to English Grammar (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) (6-8 hrs)
Classroom Management & Student Levels (3-4 hrs)
How to teach Grammar (6-8 hrs)
How to teach Vocabulary (4-5 hrs)
Observe & analyze a teacher in action (on DVD ROM) (3-4 hrs)
How to teach Speaking and Writing Skills (1-2 hrs)
How to teach Reading and Listening Skills (4-5 hrs)
Games & Lesson Planning (5-6 hrs)
Information, Resources, Jobs and Applications (1 hr)
For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here.
Qualifications
Qualification: Accredited Certificate
On successful completion of the course, the certificate is issued by i-to-i.Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Fees
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Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):

On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Tutor Support
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Student Community
We understand that studying from home may be a new experience for you. You could even be excused for feeling a little dauntedsince you will not be studying in a traditional "classroom environment". To help our students overcome these concernswe have developed the Student Zone. The Student Zone encourages a high level ofinteraction with your tutor and other like-minded students.
All of our students receive access to the Student Zone,within this area you can:
- Access the student forum which allows you to share ideas and chat with other students.
- View your tutor's feedback on your marked assignments.
- View optional reading lists for your course (where available).
- Access free online games, for when you need a break from studying.
- View the study guide with plenty of useful hints and tips on how to get the most out of your course.
- Access free courses such as: Improving Learning Skills, Job Interview Skills, The Effective Learner, Goal Setting and Time Management, Ten Tips to Complete a Good Test Paper.
- Find details on our generous Referral Programme.
Study Options
If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.
Stonebridge Prices
Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com
The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.
The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 60 hrs.
Benefits
Additional Benefits
This section is designed to help you with your study. It will help you to work more efficiently, manage your study time, improve your presentation of work, increase your ability to remember facts and concepts, and get the most out of your chosen course.
Studying is more than gathering information and reproducing it in assessment tasks such as essays and examinations. Studying involves knowing how to approach a problem, analysing the problem, identifying what you already know, deciding how to gather more information, and much more. This section will help you gain and improve your skills in studying.
Course outline
Studying is an active process. Open learning materials enable adult learners to take responsibility for their own learning. This course has been prepared as an open learning resource for people who wish to undertake a learning programme that involves them preparing for a period of studying. It is designed either to form part of any course of study or may be used as a freestanding guide by students.
You can use this course, as an active learner, to identify:
- what you know already
- what you need to know
- what interests you
- how to use your knowledge to enhance your critical awareness.
This course will enable you to improve your study skills and it is designed for students, practitioners and other people involved in learning and/or being assessed.
Syllabus
- Introduction and Objectives
- Learning to Learn
- Setting Aside Time for Study
- Concentration
- Effective Reading
- Effective Note-taking
- Preparing to Write
- Planning and Writing the Assignment
- Assessment
- Basic Research
- Introduction to Computers
- Spreadsheets and Excel
- Using Databases and Access
- Word Processing with MS Word
Cost of course: FREE to Elearnuk students
Cost to non-Elearnuk students: £125.00
Getting the job you want is not about following rules or giving the 'right' interview answer. It is about presenting yourself in the most authentic way that takes care of you and the interviewers at the same time. So many people throw their chances away: they do not take enough care and interview preparation time so that the whole process is enjoyable, stimulating and informative for both parties. This section aims to show you how.
This section will consider the importance of study skills and how we can identify and enhance our current skill set. We will then take a closer look at different learning styles and how knowledge of our own preferences in this area can make our learning more effective. Finally we will look at some basic time management techniques to enable you to plan and organise your studies and stay motivated.
Online videos are available for many of our courses to support your studies!
Our friendly tutors are ready to help with any queries you may have. You need never feel stranded or cut off from help!
Just started using the Internet? Don't be put off! Our Web Help area will give you the ideal introduction to using the Web!
A guide to the Elearnuk system, how to use it, how to contact your tutor - the answers to all these questions and more can be found here.
A collection of games to sharpen your concentration or just take time out from studying.
A collection of reference materials, links to e-journals, and reading lists compiled by our tutors
Looking for a second opinion? The forum is the place for students to share their thoughts and information with each other.
Regularly updated links to the latest news items!
Related Courses
Below you will find a list of courses that previous students have taken to complement their course. We hope that this list will give you some idea of the types of progression courses we offer, or alternative course options that may be of interest to you.
- Basic Maths - This course deals with a number of basic mathematical concepts that will be used during your study and/or work life. When you have worked through this unit you will be able to: Understand the number system and relationships between sizes of objects... Read More »
- Children and Computers - Computers, once the property of relatively few, are now common in many homes. It is only natural that as parents we want to provide the best opportunities we can for our children. The problem for many of us is that computers were not part of our childhood... Read More »
- Drama In Education - Drama has been with us all since the very beginning: primitive man deals with the circumstances that shape his life by dramatically representing them through storytelling. Dance, folklore, chanting, ritual and self-identification with an animate or inanimate... Read More »
- Exam Preparation - The course is designed for anyone working towards an examination and who wishes to improve their exam or assessment technique. The student will be taught how to interpret exam and assessment questions better, understand what the question is asking ... Read More »
- General Principles of Teaching - Not all teaching takes place in schools, although this is the norm, and the typical teaching situation consists of a teacher confronting a class of pupils who are to learn from the teacher. The teacher is seen as a professional worker whose authority... Read More »
Further Information
If you would like any further information regarding this course, please call an advisor today on 01288 356 300 (International: 00 44 1288 356 300) or email enquiries@stonebridge.uk.com









