Teaching English to Young Learners / Teaching English to Teenagers
Qualify for more jobs teaching kids and advance your skills with these Specialized Certificates.
Accredited by:
U.S. Department of Education
Recognized Agency
(Earn 6-12 CEUs)
The Teaching English to Young Learners, and Teaching English to Teenagers Courses are 60-hour, targeted online trainings designed for TEFL/TESOL certified or experienced teachers who would like to build their skills and qualify for more teaching jobs. Combine both courses for the best value and a full 120-Hours of TEFL/TESOL Certification. (If you're new to TEFL, we recommend bundling this course with one of our 40, 60, 100 or 120-Hour TEFL certificates.)
100% Online
Start anytime and work from any device.
Personal tutor
Get feedback and ask questions throughout the course.
Flexible schedule
Work at your own pace- complete in 3 months or less.
Interactive content
Instructional videos, downloadable resources, quizzes & activities, and discussion board.
Certificate of completion
Qualify for 1,000s of jobs worldwide with an internationally recognized certificate.
60-Hour
Teaching English to Young Learners Certification
Qualify for more jobs teaching English to children ages 5-12. Learn practical strategies, activities, and hands-on instructional methods.
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60-Hour
Teaching English to Teenagers Certification
Stand out when applying to jobs teaching English to teens and young adults ages 13-20. Gain real-world skills and learn activities and teaching techniques you can use.
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120-Hour
Teaching English to Young Learners + Teaching English to Teenagers Certification
Earn the full 120 hours TEFL/TESOL training to become a certified expert in the field of teaching English to Young Learners and Teenagers.
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Qualify for the highest-paying teaching jobs.
Boost your resume with specialized qualifications.
Teach children and teenagers with confidence.
Open up more teaching possibilities worldwide.
Explore the Course Features
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Virtual Instructor Guidance
Virtual Instructor GuidanceMeet Aaron. He’ll guide you through each module as your virtual instructor, introducing new sections and demonstrating teaching techniques and activities along the way so you can see what you’re learning in action!
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Dynamic Content
Dynamic ContentThrough interactive exercises and practice activities that check comprehension, you’ll actively engage with the course content as you progress through your training.
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Downloadable Resources
Downloadable ResourcesThe courses include dozens of infographics and other useful resources you can download, save, and refer back to when you’re teaching.
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Teaching Videos
Teaching VideosYou won’t just read about activities you can use with your classes of young learners and teens, you’ll see them demonstrated in videos in every module!
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Interactive Platform:
Tutor and Discussion Board
Interactive Platform:You’ll have a personal tutor who provides feedback on assignments and answers questions throughout the course. You’ll also share ideas and experiences with other trainees around the world on the class discussion board.
Curriculum
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Module 1: The Practicalities of Teaching Young Learners
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Module 2: Practical Applications of Language Teaching Pedagogy in the Young Learner Classroom
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Module 3: Teaching Strategies to Use While Teaching Young Learners
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Module 4: Using Games and Activities with Young Learners
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Module 5: Self-Development Through Reflective Teaching with Young Learners
5 Module Quizzes
38 Instructional Videos
1 Lesson Plan Assignment
12 Resource Downloads
8 Discussion board activities
Learning Objectives:
When you graduate this course, you’ll be able to:
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Apply the most effective teaching practices for children ages 5-12, based on pedagogical theory.
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Create, analyze, and adapt lesson plans for this age group.
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Foster an appropriate and fun teaching environment that maximizes student participation.
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Effectively manage behavior for young learners of different ages and levels.
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Develop self-reflection techniques as well as community of practice with other teachers.
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Learn to foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as parents and school administrators.
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Module 1: The Practicalities of Teaching Teens and Young Adults
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Module 2: Practical Applications of Language Teaching Pedagogy in the Teenage Classroom
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Module 3: Engaging Tasks for Teens and Young Adults
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Module 4: Practical Games for Teens and Young Adults
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Module 5: Self-Development Through Reflective Teaching with Teenagers
5 Module Quizzes
35 Instructional Videos
1 Lesson Plan Assignment
22 Resource Downloads
11 Discussion board activities
Learning Objectives:
When you graduate, you’ll be able to:
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Apply the most effective teaching practices for teens and young adults, ages 13-20, based on pedagogical theory.
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Create, analyze, and adapt lesson plans for this age group.
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Foster an appropriate and fun teaching environment that maximizes student participation.
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Effectively manage behavior for teens and young adults of different ages and levels.
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Develop self-reflection techniques as well as community of practice with other teachers.
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Learn to foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as parents and school administrators.
Requirements to take these Specialized Certificate Courses:
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18 years of age
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An intermediate or higher level of English proficiency (B1 level, according to the CEFR, the Common European Framework Reference for Language)
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Teaching experience or a TEFL/TESOL certificate (recommended)*
*Students can simultaneously enroll in a Professional TEFL/TESOL Course to meet this recommendation.
Kevin Mermel
International Program Advisor
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About the Certificate
Download and print your TEFL/TESOL certificate for free.
All Bridge 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!
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. Your tutor will provide feedback on your written assignments and as well as answer 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.
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