Essential TEFL Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Location: Essential TEFL Bangkok, Thailand
Essential TEFL is the only provider in Bangkok offering a TQUK-accredited Level 5 TEFL (in-person) qualification. Accredited by TQUK (Training Qualifications UK), our Level 5 certificate is internationally recognised and sits above the standard Level 3 and Level 4 courses offered elsewhere, giving you a genuine competitive advantage when applying for teaching positions in Thailand and abroad.
TQUK is an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation in the UK, meaning your qualification meets rigorous external standards. For schools, recruiters, and embassies, a TQUK Level 5 certificate carries significantly more weight than an unaccredited or lower-level TEFL certificate.
This 120-hour course includes a complete review of English grammar, equipping teachers and graduates to explain the nuances of English grammar to students and colleagues. Successful completion awards a TQUK Level 5 TEFL certificate, qualifying the recipient to teach English in Thailand and globally.
Level 5TQUK Accredited
120 HoursIn-Person Training
6 SessionsPractical Teaching
GlobalCertificate Recognition
Grammar Review Topics
- Nouns: proper, group, countable & uncountable, phrases, modifiers
- Quantifiable & unquantifiable nouns, pronouns, possessives
- Verbs: tense variations, modal & phrasal verbs
- Adjectives: order, intensifiers & mitigators, comparatives & superlatives
- Adverbs: place, time, frequency
- Idioms, conditional statements, reported speech
- Numbers, dates, times
- Articles, determiners, quantifiers
- Punctuation
Teaching Practicalities
- Teacher qualities, ethics & professional conduct
- Thai culture, traditions & classroom expectations
- Resources, classroom management & activity backups
- Presentation skills, STT vs. TTT, material selection
- Phonics & phonology, learning psychology
- Non-verbal communication in the classroom
- Teaching methodologies for various skills and levels
- Lesson planning and using multimedia in class
- Grading, testing & writing exams
- Online vs. classroom teaching across educational levels
- Specialised English (business, test prep, etc.)
- Career planning and job search strategies
Additional Topics
- English positioning and history
- British, American & world English differences
Practical Teaching: The course includes six supervised teaching sessions in real Bangkok classrooms, giving you hands-on experience and detailed feedback from qualified trainers. Assessment is based on these sessions combined with paper-based exams — so you graduate fully classroom-ready.