Qualification: Level 5 TEFL – Unit A

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UNIT 1 – PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

LEVEL 5 CREDITS 5 GLH 19

1) Understand the current role of English as a global language

1.1) Evaluate the extent of the Anglophone world, providing a range of examples of:
- Countries in which English is a first or native language
- Countries in which English holds legal status as the primary language
- Countries in which English holds legal status as a secondary language
- Countries and regions in which English is widely spoken as a business language
- Regions and international bodies in which English is upheld as a recognised language

For these criteria, you should write an essay. Word

count: 150 minimum.

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1.2) Explain the importance of English in economic, social and cultural terms.

For these criteria, you should write an essay. Word

count: 150 minimum.

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1.3) Explain why English is often a highly desirable language to learn for non-native speakers.
For these criteria, you should write an essay. Word

count: 150 minimum.

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1.4) Explain the origin of English as an Indo-European language, the status of English as a
Germanic language and the large influence of Romance languages on it.
For these criteria, you should write an essay. Word

count: 150 minimum.

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2) Understand modern methodologies and best classroom practice

2.1) Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of teaching methodologies/philosophies, including:

 Behaviourism
 Audiolingualism
 The ’Natural Way’
 Humanistic Approaches

For these criteria, you should write an essay. Word

count: 250 minimum.

2.2) Evaluate how teachers can match methodology to learner needs.

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For these criteria, you should write an essay. Word

count: 150 minimum.

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1) BIBLIOGRAPHY:

a) Books I referred to...

b) Websites I referred to...

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