40-hour Specialized TEFL/TESOL Certificate Teaching English Grammar (Grammar Advisor™)
Accredited by:
Association for Quality Education and Training Online
Enter the classroom with confidence by refreshing your knowledge of core English grammar concepts and learning strategies to effectively teach grammar to your students.
Even for teachers who speak English fluently, explaining grammar terms, structures, and rules can be challenging! Grammar Advisor™ is a 40-hour, accredited certification that provides an overview of the grammar you’ll need to know when teaching ESL/EFL, such as verb tenses, parts of speech, sentence structure, and others.
Through interactive activities, videos, downloads, and discussion boards, you’ll see grammar in context and learn engaging, real-world methods to teach complex concepts to your students. For additional support, you can even access Grammar Advisor for a full year, including the interactive “Ask the Grammar Advisor” feature.
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100% Online
Start anytime and work from any device.
Personal tutor
Submit questions via “Ask the Grammar Advisor” anytime during your course.
Flexible schedule
Work at your own pace – complete in as little as 1 month.
Interactive content
Instructional videos, downloadable resources, quizzes & activities, and discussion boards.
One year of course access
Refer back to the content and use the “Ask the Grammar Advisor” feature for a full year from the date you enroll.
Certificate of completion
40-hour, accredited TEFL/TESOL certificate, verifiable by employers.
Continuing education units
Earn 4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Job placement assistance
Access to our global job network via the Bridge Job Board and Preferred Employment Partners.
New to teaching English?
Good news – Grammar Advisor is a 40-hour component of the 120-Hour Master TEFL/TESOL Certificate, our most popular certification course for new teachers. Enroll in the Master Certificate to first learn the theories and methods of teaching English before specializing in teaching grammar.
Learn MoreLook inside our best-in-class TEFL course curriculum.
| Module 1 | Words – Basic Components |
|---|---|
| Module 2 | Content Words – Nouns and Verbs |
| Module 3 | Content Words – Adjectives and Adverbs |
| Module 4 | Function Words – Articles and Pronouns |
| Module 5 | Sentences – Simple |
| Module 6 | Function Words – Prepositions and Conjunctions |
| Module 7 | Verb Tenses – Overview |
| Module 8 | Verbs – Passive Voice |
| Module 9 | Verbs – Modals |
| Module 10 | Verbs – Conditional Meaning |
| Module 11 | Mood – Imperative and Subjunctive |
| Module 12 | Sentences – Complex |
| Module 13 | Teaching Grammar |
12 Module Quizzes
14 Module Videos
47 Animated Explainer Videos
13 Resource Downloads
13 Discussion Board Activities
Learning Objectives
When you graduate, you’ll be able to:
Define the form and meaning of each grammar structure.
Use grammar structure in context.
Identify errors in form, meaning, and use for each grammar structure and suggest corrections.
State the communicative purpose of each grammar structure.
Justify grammar teaching decisions according to best practices provided.
These resources are designed to make the process of finding TEFL jobs or advancing in the field as clear and easy as possible for our graduates. You’ll learn how to improve your resume, find and apply to TEFL jobs, and ace your interview so that you can get the teaching job of your dreams. If you’re already teaching, you’ll find helpful information on continuing professional development, recommended TESOL organizations you can join, and teaching resources you can use in your own classroom. You’ll also learn how to take advantage of Bridge’s job placement services and connect to our community of TEFL teachers and schools worldwide.
| Module 1 | Finding a Job, Downloading Your Certificate, and Updating Your Resume |
|---|---|
| Module 2 | Stay Connected with Bridge! |
| Module 3 | TEFL/TESOL Professional Development Opportunities |
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are nationally recognized units of measurement for participation in non-credit, continuing education programs. Bridge is accredited by ACCET (the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training), and any ACCET-approved Bridge course, including our online TEFL programs, can be taken for 1 CEU per 10 hours of TEFL course instruction.
Requirements to take this Specialized Certificate course:
- 18 years of age
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- An intermediate or higher level of English proficiency (B1 level, according to the CEFR, the Common European Framework Reference for Language)
- Teaching experience or a TEFL/TESOL certificate (recommended)*
*If you don’t meet this recommendation, you can take Grammar Advisor as part of the 120-Hour Master TEFL/TESOL Certificate.
Explore the Course Features
Dynamic Content
Through interactive exercises and practice activities to check comprehension, you’ll actively engage with course content as you progress through your training.
Downloadable Resources
Every module includes useful resources, such as lists of essential terms and grammar charts, that you can download, save, and refer back to when you’re teaching.
Virtual Instructor Guidance
The “Grammar Advisor” guides you through each module, introducing new sections and demonstrating teaching techniques so you can see what you’re learning in action.
Animated Explainer Videos
Key content and grammar concepts are demonstrated with easy-to-understand videos in which topics are broken down and put into a real-world context.
Interactive Platform:
Tutor and Discussion Board
Your personal tutor is available to answer any questions you have throughout the course. You’ll also share ideas and experiences with other trainees around the world on the class discussion boards.
Learn from the experts. Meet our TEFL/TESOL tutors!
From the first day of your course, you will be assigned a personal tutor who will be with you throughout your training, answering any questions you have along the way.
Denise Kray
Denise has a B.A. in Elementary Education, a Cambridge Delta Module Two (Developing Professional Practice), and a Colorado teacher credential. She has previously taught ESL in Japan and has been delivering English classes with Bridge since 1997.
Leah Donelson
Leah has been teaching ESL classes with Bridge since 2004 and has a B.A. in English Literature as well as a Cambridge CELTA certification. She has taught ESL classes of all levels and is also an invigilator for the IELTS exam.
Karina Zew
Katrina has a Master’s degree and has been involved with education for around 30 years. Her experience includes teaching Business English to international companies and general English to young learners. She has presented at multiple TEFL/TESOL conferences and has been teaching with Bridge since 2003.
Terry McLean
Terry has a B.A. in Business and an M.A. in Education in ESL. She is currently studying for her Doctorate in Education in Curriculum and Instruction. She has more than 20 years' experience teaching English, including working with high school students in North Carolina and tutoring in Germany.
Katrina Schmidt
Katrina started teaching English as a volunteer in New Orleans, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. She has a Master’s in TESOL and has taught at universities in the US, Colombia, Mexico, and China. She has served as an English Language Fellow and has presented at conferences across the US and Latin America.
Ashli Seehase
Ashli has been teaching since 2002 in the United States and Costa Rica. She has a B.A. in Linguistics, an M.A. in Education, and a TEFL certificate. Her experience includes teaching Business English in Central America, and she currently teaches English classes at a university in Germany.
Cheryl Madrid
Cheryl, Ed.S., lives just outside of Denver. Her past experience includes working as the academic coordinator at an intensive English program. She has also been an online TEFL tutor and IELTS examiner for Bridge since 2009 and is currently an ESL instructor for the Denver Public School District.
Gabriela Torregiani
Gabriela (Gabby) has an Associate's in ESL Education, a Bachelor's in Public Technical Literary Translation, and more than 25 years' experience in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). She has worked as a classroom TEFL trainer for more than 15 years and as an online trainer for Bridge since 2005.
Katie Henley
Katie earned her Bachelor's degree in French and her Master's degree in TESL/TEFL. She has taught ESL for intensive English programs in Colorado and Wisconsin. She loves the science, art, and pedagogy of language acquisition and has studied French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Italian, and Arabic.
Tiffany Hendrix
Tiffany holds a Master's degree and has taught history and ELL in Nevada and Guatemala. She has presented at iTESOL conferences in Utah and is an active member of iTESOL and TESOL. She is currently working as a French and ELL teacher in Western Colorado.
Why should you take this course?
Refresh your knowledge of even the most complex English grammar terms, structures, and rules.
Gain the confidence to teach English grammar concepts to students of all levels and abilities.
Become a better teacher, facilitating your students’ understanding and use of grammar for communication.
Learn to create grammar lesson plans that present new concepts in an engaging, real-world context.
Get additional support while teaching by accessing Grammar Advisor content and resources for a full year.
Enhance your resume with verifiable credentials in Teaching English Grammar, including a certificate and digital badge.
FAQs
The Specialized Certificate in Teaching English Grammar does not have written assignments; your final grade in this course is determined by your average grade on 12 short module quizzes. You must earn a minimum of 70% in order to pass the course and receive your 40-Hour Specialized Certification in Teaching English Grammar.
You will have one year from the day you enroll in your Specialized Certificate in Teaching English Grammar (Grammar Advisor) to complete it. (Most students finish the course sooner – in four to six weeks.)
If you don’t finish your course within one year for any reason, you can purchase an extension to complete it, 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 the course.
To take Bridge Specialized Certificates, you must be at least 18 years old. You will need to have completed high school diploma or equivalent. If you are not a native English speaker, you should have an English fluency at a B1 level or higher, according to the Common European Framework.
It is recommended that you are either already TEFL/TESOL certified, or enroll concurrently in a TEFL/TESOL course, such as the IDELTOnline™ to take a Specialized Certificate course. Please note that the 120-Hour Master TEFL/TESOL Certificate includes Grammar Advisor.
Specialized Certificate courses can be taken on their own to complement general certification or teaching experience you already have. They may also be added on to your enrollment in any Bridge course.
Grammar Advisor is included in Bridge’s most popular Professional TEFL/TESOL Certification, the 120-Hour Master Certificate.
If you add a Specialized Certificate to Bridge certification, your final certificate will reflect the total number of hours completed, with individual components listed. For example, if you added the Specialized Certificate in Teaching English Grammar (40 hours) to the IDELTOnline™ course (150 hours), you would receive a 190-hour Bridge certificate upon completion of both courses. The two course names would be listed separately below the total hours on your certificate.
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’ve completed your certification (for up to a year). Simply submit your question using the course messaging feature and it will be personally answered by a Grammar Advisor.
You must earn a minimum of 70% in order to pass and receive your 40-hour Specialized Certification in Teaching English Grammar. Your final grade in this course is determined by your combined average grade on 12 short module quizzes.
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.
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.
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.
Yes! You'll earn 1 CEU for every 10 hours of Bridge certification. For example, if you successfully complete a 40-hour Specialized Certificate, you will earn 4 CEUs. Click here to learn more about CEUs
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.
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