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Essential Teaching Knowledge
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for English teachers who are just starting out or have a few years of experience and want to deepen their understanding of how to teach effectively. You’ll explore core areas of language teaching—from lesson planning and classroom management to phonology, grammar, and skills development.
Through practical input and guidance, you’ll develop the clarity and confidence needed to teach with intention and grow professionally.
Course program
- Lesson 1- L1 vs L2 Learning: What’s Different?
- Lesson 2- Learner Differences: Age, Preferences, Motivation
- Lesson 3- Teacher Roles in Practice
- Lesson 4 – Functions: What We Use Language For
- Lesson 5 – Grammar Essentials for Teaching
- Lesson 6- Lexis and Vocabulary Development
- Lesson 7- Phonology for Teachers - Part 1
- Lesson 8 – Phonology for Teachers - Part 2
- Lesson 9- Teaching Language: Form, Meaning & Use
- Lesson 10- The Role of Error and How to Handle It
- Lesson 11- Giving Feedback and Correcting Learners
- Lesson 12- The Four Skills: Reading
- Lesson 13- The Four Skills: Listening
- Lesson 14 – The Four Skills: Writing
- Lesson 15- The Four Skills: Speaking
- Lesson 16- Planning a Lesson: From Aims to Activities
- Lesson 17- Sequencing Lessons Over Time
- Lesson 18- Selecting, Adapting and Using Materials
- Lesson 19- Grouping Learners and Managing the Classroom
- Lesson 20- Formative vs Summative Assessment
How long is the course?
This is a 20-hour course:
From July to December, 2026 (20 hours – 1 hour per week)
Course Calendar
Monday evenings from 20.00 to 21.00 (Brasilia time)
July 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
September 14, 21, 28
October 5, 19, 26
November 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Enrollment Confirmation:
- Your enrollment is confirmed once we receive your initial payment.
Refunds Before the Course Starts:
- Cancellations submitted in writing before the course starts qualify for a full refund of any installments paid.
No Refunds After 7 Days:
- No refunds will be issued for cancellations made more than 7 days after the course has begun.
Important Information
Group Size: 6–12 participants per group.
Google Classroom: Requires a Gmail account.
Session Recordings: Lessons are recorded and available for 7 days.
Course Fees
8 installments of R$ 185,00 via boleto bancário or credit card (May, 2026 to December, 2026)
Ana has been a teacher for 14 years and works as a teacher, teacher trainer, and speaking examiner. She holds a degree in Languages, the TKT, the CELTA, the C2 Proficiency, the Delta Module 1, and the Train the Trainer certificate, among others.