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ENL-10053 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 13 December 2025

ENL-10053 - Certificate in TESOL part 1
Coordinator: Samantha Jones Tel: +44 1782 7 33290
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733960

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module provides the key foundations of English language teaching. The module includes an introduction to the structure of the English language. It also introduces you to the principal methodologies and techniques such as classroom management and lesson planning, as well as practical skills such as giving instructions and board work. You will have the opportunity to experience learning an unknown language, as well as plan and deliver language classes.

Aims
To introduce students to the main phonological, lexical and syntactic features of contemporary spoken and written English.
To provide students with an overview of the field of English language teaching and practice in a variety of language teaching methods.
To begin to develop skills in teaching practice and classroom management including observing experienced teachers.
To offer practical experience of learning an unknown language.

Intended Learning Outcomes

analyse the basic relationship between linguistic form and meaning in standard English
: 3
examine the principal concepts and terminology of the structure and use of English: 3
plan and deliver basic lessons using mainstream language teaching methodology and reflect upon their efficacy: 1
reflect upon the theory and practice of language teaching and learning: 1,2
demonstrate an understanding of the practice of materials design: 1

Study hours

46 hours of classroom input sessions
104 hours of preparation for teaching, classes and practicals, and observations of peers and experienced teachers

School Rules

Students must pass an interview and language analysis test prior to enrolment as required by Trinity College (London).

Description of Module Assessment

1: Practical Assessment weighted 40%
Teaching Practice


2: Reflective Diary weighted 30%
Unknown Foreign Language learning experiences


3: Portfolio weighted 30%
Language Awareness Portfolio


The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 13 December 2025