Teaching English Online from FutureLearn

The context of English Language Teaching online How to plan and deliver online skills lessons How to plan and deliver online language lessons How to continue your professional development as an online teacher Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more Experienced or recently qualified teachers who would like to transfer their teaching to a live online context. You can use the hashtag #FLteachenglishonline to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

Contexts: learners and learning
Strategies for developing rapport and engagement
Dealing with classroom management in an online classroom
Key skills needed to be an effective online teacher
Tips for finding learners and channels to deliver online learning
Developing reading skills
Developing writing skills and dealing with errors online
Developing speaking skills
Developing listening skills
Setting context
Clarifying and practising language
Dealing with pronunciation
Getting feedback on your teaching
Evaluating and reflecting on your teaching
Joining online communities of teachers

Reviews summary

Comprehensive practical guide to online elt

According to learners, 'Teaching English Online' is a highly practical and comprehensive guide for educators transitioning to or improving their online English teaching. Students consistently praise its well-organized modules and actionable strategies for effective online classroom management, building rapport, and developing language skills like reading, writing, speaking, and listening. While some experienced teachers found parts to be a review of foundational concepts, many attest it boosted their confidence and provided a solid starting point, especially for those new to the online modality. Recent reviews suggest consistent relevance and responsiveness from the instructors.

Content remains relevant, support addresses issues.

"I did encounter a minor technical glitch with one video early on, but it seemed to be resolved quickly. The support from the course team was responsive."

"The course seems to be regularly updated, keeping it relevant to current online teaching trends."

"I noticed improvements from what previous reviewers mentioned, showing the creators listen."

Helps build confidence and encourages professional growth.

"I feel so much more confident now. Highly recommend for any teacher looking to go online!"

"This course provided me with the confidence I needed to start my online teaching career."

"I also appreciated the focus on professional development and joining online communities."

Perfectly suited for educators new to online ELT.

"This course was absolutely fantastic for transitioning my classroom teaching skills to the online environment."

"As a teacher new to the online environment, this course was exactly what I needed to get started."

"I've been teaching for years offline and wanted to move into online. This course demystified the process completely."

Covers essential skills and practical aspects of online ELT.

"It covers everything from setting up your online presence to advanced techniques for teaching grammar and pronunciation effectively."

"The modules covered everything from classroom management to developing specific language skills."

"It's concise yet comprehensive. A must-take for aspiring online ESL teachers."

Provides clear, actionable methods for online teaching.

"The practical strategies for engaging students and managing an online classroom were invaluable."

"I gained so many practical strategies that I could immediately apply to my online lessons."

"It's super practical and I loved the focus on actionable tips rather than just theory."

Experienced educators may find some content basic.

"As an experienced ESL teacher, some of the initial content was a bit basic for me..."

"Good overview, but some of the material felt a bit generic and I was hoping for more advanced techniques."

"It's probably better suited for absolute beginners or those just starting their online journey."

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Learners who complete Teaching English Online will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

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