Certificate in Grammar for English Teachers

Module 1: Introduction

This module introduces learners to the course structure and expectations. We will also provide an overview of the key concepts and terminology of English grammar. Finally, the module will discuss the importance of teaching grammar to English language learners.

Module 2: Language Standards and Rules

This module discusses the importance of standardisation and rules in English grammar. We will cover prescriptive and descriptive grammar, as well as the application of language standards to different contexts.

Module 3: Language Systems and Syllabuses

The development of a syllabus and teaching materials are essential for effective language learning. This module presents the different types of language systems and syllabuses, such as notional-functional, situational, and structural syllabuses.

Module 4: Forms, Functions, and Notions

This module introduces forms, functions, and notions in grammar. Participants will learn the relationship between grammatical form and meaning, as well as different types of grammatical functions.

Module 5: Word Classes & Phrases

In this module, learners will explore the different word classes and phrases in English grammar. They will learn about nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and conjunctions within sentences, as well as their roles in forming phrases.

Module 6: Simple Sentences

This module focuses on the basic structure of simple sentences, their primary components (subject, verb, and object), and various sentence patterns. Teachers will learn how to analyse and evaluate simple sentences for effective teaching.

Module 7: Complex Sentences

Moving from simple sentences, this module delves into managing complex sentences, clauses, and different patterns of subordination and coordination.

Module 8: Negatives & Questions

Here, learners will explore the structure and role of negatives and questions in English grammar. The module will discuss different types of questions and the proper construction and usage of both negative and interrogative sentences.

Module 9: The Verb Phrase

This module delves into the verb phrase, its elements, and its role in conveying meaning. Students will learn about different types of verbs and how to effectively teach the verb phrase.

Module 10: Tenses

This module will introduce the concept of tense and time in relation to verbs. Participants will explore the present, past, and future tenses, as well as the critical role they play in English grammar.

Module 11: Progressive Aspect

Focusing specifically on the progressive aspect, learners will cover its usage, forms, and functions in English grammar, as well as the distinctions between static and dynamic verbs.

Module 12: Perfect Aspect

This module deals with the perfect aspect in English grammar, covering its various forms, functions, and usage. Teachers will learn how to accurately convey the concept of completed actions to their students.

Module 13: Modality

In this module, participants will explore modality and its role in expressing possibility, necessity, and obligation. Teachers will gain an understanding of modal verbs and their usage within various contexts.

Module 14: Futurity

The grammar of future time or futurity will be analysed, including the usage of future simple, future continuous, future perfect, and future perfect continuous tenses. This module also discusses common challenges faced by learners when using future tenses.

Module 15: Hypothetical Meaning & Conditionals

This module focuses on conditionals and hypothetical meaning in English grammar. We will explore different types of conditional sentences (zero, first, second, and third conditionals), as well as mixed conditionals and time mismatches.

Module 16: The Noun Phrase

In this module, participants will examine the structure of the noun phrase, its elements, and its centrality to meaning in sentences. The module will also discuss countable and uncountable nouns, articles, and quantifiers.

Module 17: Determiners

This module explores determiners and their role in specifying and identifying nouns. Teachers will learn about the different types of determiners (demonstratives, possessives, quantifiers, etc.) and their usage within a sentence.

Module 18: Adjectives and Adverbs

The final module examines adjectives and adverbs, their role in describing and modifying nouns and verbs, and their usage in terms of comparative and superlative forms. The module will also cover common adverb and adjective construction errors encountered by language learners.