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TEFL/TESOL Certification Syllabus
Certifications qualifying individuals to teach English as a foreign/second language domestically and abroad. The full TEFL/TESOL Certification syllabus: 7 subjects, 31 chapters, 110 topics and 104 sub-topics, with 385 flashcards written against it.
TEFL/TESOL Certification subjects
TEFL/TESOL Certification has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Foundations of TEFL/TESOL and Language Acquisition Theory
- Field Orientation and Professional Landscape · 4 topics
- Theories of Second Language Acquisition · 4 topics
- Learner Differences and Affective Factors · 4 topics
- First Language Influence and Cross-Linguistic Awareness · 4 topics
English Language Systems: Grammar, Lexis, and Phonology
- Grammar for Teaching: Verbs and Tense-Aspect · 4 topics
- Grammar for Teaching: Phrases, Clauses, and Word Classes · 4 topics
- Vocabulary and Lexis · 4 topics
- Phonology and Pronunciation · 4 topics
- Discourse and Meaning in Context · 4 topics
Methodology and Approaches to ELT
- History of Teaching Methods · 4 topics
- Communicative and Meaning-Focused Approaches · 4 topics
- Lesson Frameworks for Presenting Language · 4 topics
- Teaching Receptive Skills · 3 topics
- Teaching Productive Skills · 3 topics
Lesson Planning and Curriculum Design
- Principles of Lesson Planning · 4 topics
- Writing the Lesson Plan · 4 topics
- Curriculum, Syllabus, and Coursebooks · 3 topics
- Needs Analysis and Course Design · 3 topics
Classroom Management and Teaching Skills
- Teacher Talk and Instruction Giving · 3 topics
- Managing the Classroom Environment · 4 topics
- Rapport, Engagement, and Behavior · 3 topics
- Error Correction and Feedback · 3 topics
Teaching Specific Learners and Skills Areas
- Teaching Young Learners · 3 topics
- Teaching Teenagers and Adults · 3 topics
- One-to-One and Online Teaching · 3 topics
- Business English and ESP · 3 topics
- Mixed-Ability and Special Considerations · 3 topics
Materials, Technology, and Assessment
- Creating and Adapting Materials · 3 topics
- Technology in the Language Classroom · 3 topics
- Assessment and Testing · 4 topics
- Reflective Practice and Professional Development · 4 topics
TEFL/TESOL Certification flashcards
385 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Foundations of TEFL/TESOL and Language Acquisition Theory — 59 cards
- English Language Systems: Grammar, Lexis, and Phonology — 71 cards
- Methodology and Approaches to ELT — 50 cards
- Lesson Planning and Curriculum Design — 51 cards
- Classroom Management and Teaching Skills — 51 cards
- Teaching Specific Learners and Skills Areas — 51 cards
- Materials, Technology, and Assessment — 52 cards
TEFL/TESOL Certification syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the TEFL/TESOL Certification syllabus?
TEFL/TESOL Certification covers 7 subjects: Foundations of TEFL/TESOL and Language Acquisition Theory, English Language Systems: Grammar, Lexis, and Phonology, Methodology and Approaches to ELT, Lesson Planning and Curriculum Design, Classroom Management and Teaching Skills, Teaching Specific Learners and Skills Areas and Materials, Technology, and Assessment.
How many chapters and topics are in the TEFL/TESOL Certification syllabus?
31 chapters and 110 topics, broken down further into 104 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. English Language Systems: Grammar, Lexis, and Phonology is the largest subject, with 20 topics in 5 chapters.
Are there TEFL/TESOL Certification flashcards?
Yes — 385 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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