Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) courses at the University of Plymouth

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The University of Plymouth offers a range of courses in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

All our courses are run by experienced lecturers in the English Language Centre and are practical and interactive in nature.

University of Plymouth TESOL

This four-week, 120-hour course, provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages and offers the opportunity to gain an entry-level qualification (TEFL-i status) into the English language teaching profession.

Through a combination of interactive seminars, tutorials, workshops, plus ongoing opportunities to engage in teaching observation and practice, you'll learn how to teach English to learners of different ages, levels and backgrounds in a range of different contexts. By the end of the course, you'll have developed the skills and confidence to plan and deliver different types of lessons using a variety of teaching techniques and materials.

The University of Plymouth TESOL is similar to other TEFL-i level qualifications such as the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) offered by Cambridge English and the Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL) offered by Trinity College. The University of Plymouth Certificate in TESOL meets the requirements of the British Council TEFL-i (entry level) qualification.

This short course is accredited by the University of Plymouth and on completion, participants will receive a certificate of attendance and a transcript detailing the core components covered.

This course is open to all University of Plymouth students, staff and alumni. Applicants will need to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the course and excellent written and spoken English language skills. If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or above is recommended (CEFR C1). External applications will also be considered on a case by case basis.

Booking for the UoP TESOL is now open!

Course dates: 2–27 June 2025. Registration closes on Monday 5 May.

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Once you have made your booking, you'll be invited to complete a registration form and attend a pre-course interview.

Just wanted to say thank you so much for making the introductory course so enjoyable and interesting. You all inspired me to train as an English teacher after I came to the taster session you ran last year and I came away thinking what a great bunch of people you are and I loved hearing about your experiences around the world.

I really enjoyed taking this module. It was engaging and I learnt a lot and although it was intensive, it was still enjoyable. Thank you for taking the time to prepare and run this course, it has been beneficial to me. I will definitely recommend it to friends…

The module was great. I really loved doing this course. I got to actually learn how to teach language in such a small amount of time.

I am already coming into my fifth month in Mongolia, which is absolutely insane to write. It's passed in the blink of an eye. I'm having a fantastic time here. Anyway, my main point [is to] express my gratitude and appreciation again for all the work you do on the TESOL course, it really did give me such a solid foundation that has allowed me to hit the ground running in this job. I even received a 'teacher of the month' award in November, which was such a nice surprise! The work you do has truly made a difference in my life and I think that's an important thing to say.

If you have any further questions, please contact elc@plymouth.ac.uk

Introduction to TESOL

We deliver a 20-hour Introduction to TESOL course which runs on Wednesday afternoons over 6 weeks (3 hours per week) and provides an introduction to the basic skills and knowledge needed to teach English as a second language.

Students who complete the introductory course will get a certificate of attendance and will be able to claim a further discount on the fees for the University of Plymouth TESOL course.

Booking for the Introduction to TESOL is now open!

Course dates: 26 February – 2 April 2025. Registration closes on Monday 24 February.

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TESOL Taster
University of Plymouth students

Find out more about English Language Teaching and the exciting range of career opportunities available in the UK and around the world.

This free event will take place during Discovery Week (19–23 May 2025).