Teaching Adults - 20-hour course

Introduction to Teaching Adults

Teaching adults has its own set of challenges and rewards for the ESL teacher.

Teaching adults is quite different from teaching children. Adults have more experience on which to draw, and classroom management isn't as much of a concern. In addition, they're usually more motivated and have a real need for learning the language. However, they do acquire the language differently than children do.

This course provides an introduction to the specifics of teaching adults, and includes helpful links, videos of real teachers teaching adults, quizzes, tests and examples of lesson plans.

This is an early (BETA) version of this course, if you see any errors, please let us know.


Your Instructor


Teaching Nomad
Teaching Nomad

Our experienced team worked closely with seasoned ESL teachers and employers to create a unique TEFL certification program.

The online course follows the same syllabus as our popular classroom based course but allows you to complete the certification at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.

Finish the course and have the knowledge, confidence and certification you need to nail the interview and secure your great job abroad.


Course Curriculum


  Chapter 1 - Adult Learners: An Introduction
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  Chapter 3 - Error Correction
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  Chapter 4 - Sense of Progress
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  Chapter 5 - Useful Websites and Resources
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  Chapter 6 - One-on-One Teaching & Needs Analysis Templates
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  Final Lesson Plan Requirement
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  Final Test
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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