Completed from United Kingdom
Wow! This course blew me away. I had always wanted to teach English abroad, and the “Преподавание Английского Языка Как Иностранного” gave me exactly the boost I needed. The interactive webinars were full of energy, and the lesson‑planning toolkit helped me design a full‑week curriculum in just one afternoon. I especially loved the role‑play module where we practiced giving feedback using the “sandwich” technique – I used it on my first day in a London language school and my students responded instantly. The video resources were crisp, the PDFs were beautifully designed, and the community forum kept me motivated. I’m now booked for two teaching contracts and can’t thank Stanmore School of Business enough!
The course “Преподавание Английского Языка Как Иностранного” precisely matched my goal of transitioning from a language learner to a qualified ESL instructor. The modules on needs‑analysis and syllabus design gave me a clear framework for creating lesson plans aligned with the CEFR. I was able to apply the task‑based learning techniques immediately in my classroom, resulting in a 15 % increase in student participation during role‑play activities. The video lectures and downloadable worksheets were up‑to‑date and referenced current research, which made the material feel highly relevant. Overall, the structured approach and responsive tutor support exceeded my expectations, and I feel fully prepared to launch my own tutoring business.
I signed up hoping to get some quick tips for my private tutoring sessions, and the course delivered far more than that. The section on classroom management gave me a ready‑to‑use set of rules and a colour‑coded behaviour chart that my teenage learners love. I also loved the practical audio‑recording exercises – I recorded a mock lesson, uploaded it, and got personalized feedback within 24 hours. The material felt current, with plenty of real‑world examples from South African schools. I left the course feeling confident and even earned a small raise from my language centre. The only thing I’d improve is adding a bit more on online teaching tools, but overall it was a solid 4‑star experience.
Enrolling in this program was a turning point for my professional development. The curriculum is divided into four clearly labelled modules: (1) Theoretical Foundations of ELT, (2) Methodology and Pedagogy, (3) Assessment Design, and (4) Professional Practice. In Module 2, the detailed breakdown of communicative vs. grammar‑translation approaches allowed me to construct a blended lesson that incorporated both phonemic awareness drills and authentic conversation prompts. I applied the “error‑correction ladder” from the assessment module during my practicum, which reduced my students’ recurrent mistakes by approximately 22 % over six weeks. All reading materials referenced recent publications from the British Council and included downloadable templates for lesson plans, rubrics, and student progress trackers. The instructor’s weekly live Q&A sessions were recorded and are still a valuable reference. This thorough, evidence‑based course has equipped me with a toolkit that I will use throughout my teaching career, and I rate it a full 5.0.
