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
Virtual Instructor Guidance
Meet 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!
Dynamic Content
Through interactive exercises and practice activities that check comprehension, you’ll actively engage with the course content as you progress through your training.
Downloadable Resources
The courses include dozens of infographics and other useful resources you can download, save, and refer back to when you’re teaching.
Teaching Videos
You 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!
Interactive Platform:
Tutor and Discussion Board
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.
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