Video review of week 3
We’ve come to the end of the third week of the course and, in this video, Lindsay and Marie Therese look back at some of the main talking points of …
Course: Teaching English Online
An online writing lesson
As we’ve discussed, a student may write sentences or a short text in a writing lesson, or they might write a text for homework. In this step, you’re going to …
Helping students to improve their pronunciation
Online teachers can help learners to develop their pronunciation in much the same way as face-to-face teachers do: by modelling pronunciation and giving learners the opportunity to practise that same …
Dealing with error correction in online speaking lessons
Feedback is an essential part of the learning process and learners in an online environment need to know where they are now in their learning, where they need to go …
A group online speaking lesson
Planning a group speaking lesson is often more challenging than planning a one-to-one speaking lesson. We need to consider how we can ensure all learners in the group have the …
Exploiting features of a platform
Now that you’re more familiar with the features that a platform might offer, you’re going to look at these features being used in a lesson. Task Watch the video which …
Ask us your questions
At the end of the week, Lindsay and Marie Therese will answer your questions about the topics we’ve covered in week 2 of our Teaching English Online course. Here’s a …
Useful digital tools for developing writing skills
There are many tools online that learners can use to help to develop their writing skills. Some of those tools encourage creative writing, some provide support and others provide feedback. …
Developing speaking skills outside a lesson
Speaking practice is no longer something that can only be done in a lesson. There are many digital tools that allow learners to communicate outside the classroom and complete speaking …
Privacy, security and copyright
One aspect of teaching online that a teacher must consider is online security and privacy. It’s important to be aware of online data and privacy laws in your country and …
What listening activities can be done during online lessons?
Listening activities can be incorporated into online lessons or set for homework. These activities provide learners with a variety of text types. They also have a clear learning goal and …
Useful online reading resources
There’s a wealth of authentic reading material available to teachers and learners online. News reports, blogs, reviews, social media posts, advertisements, shopping sites and magazine articles allow us to create …
Reading in a lesson or for homework
In the previous step, Lindsay and Marie Therese talked about how the text and task can help to determine whether learners read a text in a lesson or for homework. …
Teaching skills online vs teaching skills face-to-face
Receptive and productive skills lessons online and face-to-face are similar in many ways, but the use of technology does mean there are some differences. Here, online English teacher Cecilia Nobre …
Ask us your questions
At the end of the week Lindsay and Marie Therese will answer your questions about the topics we’ve covered this week on our Teaching English Online course. Here’s a reminder …