This 40-hour, comprehensive online training is designed for TEFL/TESOL certified teachers who would like to gain valuable grammar teaching skills. The course is a grammar certification as well as an interactive reference tool with “Ask the Grammar Advisor” feature that you can use in the classroom for up to a year.

Become a Certified English Grammar Expert!

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

Identify and explain morphemes, words, parts of speech, and tenses to a wide range of English language learners.

Discuss grammar with colleagues and others with accurate metalanguage.

Compose grammar lessons using appropriate instructional strategies to meet the grammar needs of the students.

Recognize the need for differentiation of how to teach grammar based on individual class objectives.

Plan grammar lessons with non-traditional instructional strategies, such as games and music.

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40-hour Specialized Certificate in Teaching English Grammar

Course Requirements

In order to take this course you must be at least 18 years old with a minimum of a high school diploma or the equivalent.

To succeed in this course, it is recommended that you are either already TEFL/TESOL certified, or enroll in this course concurrently with a general TEFL/TESOL course, such as the IDELTOnline™.
Course Outline
You may work through the course units at your own pace during your one-year access to the Specialized Certificate in Teaching English Grammar course. Unit topics are as follows:
Words
- Basic Components: Morphemes & Words
- Major Parts of Speech: Content Words
- Minor Parts of Speech: Function Words
Sentences
- Simple Sentences
- Building Sentences
- Sentence Structure
- Combining Thought with Compound and Complex Sentences
Tenses
- Overview of Tenses
- Tenses Outside Time
Teaching
- Foundations of Grammar Lesson Planning
- Grammar Lesson Planning
- More Ways to Work with Grammar
Assignments/Assessment
Throughout the course you will:
- Read and view material found in the course.
- Complete self-check, non-graded quizzes in each unit to check your understanding of these materials.
- Complete a 100-question final exam in order to receive your certification.
Practice quizzes do not count toward your grade, but you must earn a minimum of 70% on the final exam in order to pass and receive your 40-hour Specialized Certification in Teaching English Grammar. You will be given three chances to pass the exam.
Grammar Advisor

This course includes the Grammar Advisor component, which is accessible for a full year. The Grammar Advisor team is comprised of real grammar experts who answer your questions throughout the course and even after course completion (for up to one year). Simply submit your question using the “Ask the Grammar Advisor” to receive personalized response.

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FAQs

Are there assignments in this course?

The Specialized Certificate in Teaching English Grammar does not have written assignments; your grade is based on a 100-question final exam. You must answer 70 or more exam questions correctly to receive a passing grade and receive your certificate (you will have three chances to take the exam).
How long do I have to complete a Specialized Certificate course?

The course material is intended to be used as a reference after you are certified, so you will have access for one year from the day you enroll in your Specialized Certificate in Teaching English Grammar. (Most students complete the certification portion much sooner – in four to six weeks.)

If you sign up Specialized Certificate along with one of our TEFL courses, we recommend you first complete your general TEFL course and then start your Specialized Certificate course. You will then have three months from the day you begin your Specialized Course to complete it.
What if I don’t finish my Specialized Certificate course within 1 year?

In the unlikely event that you don’t finish within the one-year timeframe, you can purchase an extension to complete your course, either before it expires or for up to one year after expiration. Extensions cost $100 for an additional 3 months. Please note that once your course/extension has expired, you will no longer have access to it.
What are the requirements to take this course?

To take Bridge Specialized Certificates, you must be at least 18 years old. If you are not a native English speaker you will need a high level of proficiency (C1) in order to successfully complete the course.

We also recommend that students have a background in teaching English as a foreign language, either with completion of a TEFL/TESOL course or previous English teaching experience. You can also enroll in a BridgeTEFL course and a Specialized Certificate course simultaneously to meet this requirement. We recommend, however, that you work through your general course first, followed by the Specialized Certificate course(s), in order to build a foundation for this training.
Can I take this course on its own or do I have to add them to one of your TEFL certificates?

Specialized Certificate courses can either be taken individually to complement general certification or teaching experience you already have. They may also be added-on to your enrollment in any BridgeTEFL course.

If you add specialized certificates to the IDELTOnline™ your final certificate will reflect the total number of hours completed. For example, if you added the Specialized Certificate in Teaching English Grammar (40 hours) to the IDELTOnline™ (150 hours), you would receive a 190-hour TEFL certificate.
Can I take more than one Specialized Certificate?

Yes, you may sign up for as many as you like. We recommend you complete one certificate course before beginning the next. Please note that the timeframe for other Specialized Certificate courses is 3 months.
Do I need a textbook for the Specialized Certificate courses?

No. All the materials you will need to complete your course are available 100% online. You can complete these courses from anywhere in the world with Internet connection.
Is there a tutor in this course?

This is a self-study course with no personal tutor, but students can email the “Grammar Advisor” with any questions about the material for up to one year.
How does the Grammar Advisor feature work exactly?

The Grammar Advisor team is comprised of real grammar experts who are available to answer your questions as you work though the course material and even after you have completed your certification (for up to a year). Simply submit your question using the “Ask the Grammar Advisor” feature and it will be personally answered by a grammar guru.
What grade do I need to pass this course?

You must earn a minimum of 70% on the final exam, in order to pass and receive your 40-hour Specialized Certification in Teaching English Grammar.
Can I earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for this course?

Yes! You'll earn 1 CEU for every 10 hours of BridgeTEFL certification. For example, if you successfully complete a 40-hour Specialized Certificate, you will earn 4 CEUs. Click here to learn more about CEUs
How will I receive my Specialized Certificate after I complete my course?

Upon successful completion of your Specialized Certificate course, you can download and print your certificate from our online certificate verification portal for free. You may also order a hard copy certificate mailed to you anywhere in the world for an additional fee. Click here to view fees for hard copy certificate orders.

About the Certificate

Download and print your TEFL/TESOL certificate for free.

All BridgeTEFL certifications are detailed on your certificate, including Primary and Specialized.

Courses are stackable! The total number of hours you completed is indicated, and this number updates each time you add another course.

Option to order a hard copy certificate mailed to anywhere in the world!

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Not yet TEFL/TESOL certified or want to upgrade your existing training?

Combine this Specialized Certificate with the 150-hour Bridge International Diploma in English Language Teaching (IDELTOnline™), a 12-week, 100% online TEFL/TESOL course, with optional teaching practicum, for professional educators.

150-hour TEFL/TESOL certification with optional teaching practicum exceeds international hiring standards for most jobs

Fully accredited by ACCET, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

May be taken for transferrable university credit toward a graduate certificate, master’s program, or a scholarship at our Pathway Partner universities and others

Interactive structure, with cohort of international trainees

Qualified and experienced master’s-level instructors

Includes personalize job placement assistance: access to a Jobs Advisor the BridgeTEFL Job Board.

Our most advanced online TEFL/TESOL course is a pathway to an M.A. in TESOL or related degree at these Bridge university partners:

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