1

What makes effective language teaching? Learner experiences, teaching contexts and the teacher’s role.

Analyse a short lesson and identify what helps learners participate.

2

How additional languages are learned. Input, interaction, output, motivation and individual differences.

Connect key concepts to classroom examples.

3

Approaches and methods. A selective introduction to grammar translation, audiolingualism, communicative teaching and task-based learning.

Compare activities and discuss when each might be useful.

4

Knowing your learners. Age, proficiency, multilingual repertoires, learning needs and inclusive participation.

Develop a learner profile and adapt one activity for different needs.

5

Planning for learning. Learning outcomes, lesson stages, scaffolding and links with the CEFR.

Draft a coherent lesson sequence with achievable outcomes.

6

Teaching listening and reading. Text selection, comprehension strategies and purposeful tasks.

Design a short receptive-skills sequence using an authentic text.

7

Teaching speaking and interaction. Fluency, accuracy, information gaps and classroom talk.

Create and trial a communicative speaking task.

8

Teaching writing. Modelling, supported practice, drafting and feedback.

Design a writing task with appropriate scaffolding.

9

Teaching vocabulary and grammar in context. Meaning, form, use, noticing and retrieval.

Teach a language feature through a meaningful context.

10

Teaching pronunciation. Intelligibility, sounds, word stress, rhythm and connected speech.

Prepare a short pronunciation activity integrated into a lesson.

11

Managing participation and resources. Instructions, grouping, classroom routines, textbooks and critical use of digital tools, including AI.

Adapt coursebook material and practise giving clear instructions.

12

Assessment and feedback. Formative assessment, success criteria, error correction and learner self-assessment.

Develop a simple rubric and give feedback on sample learner work.

13

Microteaching and reflection. Bringing planning, teaching and assessment together.

Deliver a short lesson segment, receive peer feedback and identify improvements.