Free course to help teachers transfer their skills to the online environment

A free online teaching course has been made available by Cambridge Assessment English to help English teachers teach online and prepare their students for qualifications as the spread of COVID-19 continues to impact education worldwide.

Teaching English Online is a free 4-week online course that covers the skills, knowledge, digital tools and resources teachers need to design and deliver effective online English lessons. Teachers who take part will be able to gain insights from online teachers, trainers and learners and share ideas with other course participants.

Over 57,000 people from over 180 countries have joined the course: futurelearn.com/courses/online-tutoring A version of the course has also been made available in China with over 8,000 registrations so far. Find out more about Teaching English Online: China and Beyond futurelearn.com/courses/online-tutoring-china

Cambridge Assessment English has also brought together their range of resources to help teachers quickly access the materials they need to continue supporting their students and adapt to new ways of teaching. These are available at all levels, starting with young learners and include exam preparation materials, webinars, support packs for teachers and lots of free teaching resources: cambridgeenglish.org/supporting-teachers/

It is also offering free digital access to the popular Cambridge English Exam Boosters series to deliver essential support for those preparing for English language examinations. The team and expert guest writers are sharing daily content on the Press’s English Language Teaching blog ‘World of Better Learning’ to ease the transition to home learning. Popular recent posts include guidance on choosing the right platform and motivating learners, as well as advice for others from teachers experiencing school closures: cambridge.org/supportingeveryteacher

For more details, go to https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/news/view/how-cambridge-english-is-supporting-every-teacher/ and https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/news/view/cambridge-offers-free-online-teaching-course-to-thousands-of-teachers-worldwide/