Trinity Teaching Young Learners Extension Certificate (TYLEC)

The TYLEC is a course offered by Trinity for teachers of young learners who already have some teaching experience. It focuses on teaching young learners (YLs) and teenagers, exploring the differences between these age groups, as well as addressing the modern challenge of teaching them online. The main aim of the course is to encourage teachers to reflect more deeply on their teaching practice and ongoing professional development, including being observed five times by English 1 trainers to receive focused feedback and support.

Key Features of Trinity TYLEC

  • 10 hours per week over 10 weeks, including a moderation day

  • 100 hours total (58 tutor-led guided hours and 42 self-study hours)

  • Assessed through lesson observations, a teaching practice journal, and a materials assignment

  • Fully online

The TYLEC course emphasises the practical application of ideas in your own teaching, alongside reflection on how to develop your teaching skills.

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Applying for TYLEC

Currently, our TYLEC course is available only for teachers in English 1 Franchise centres.

To apply, first make sure you have one of the following:

  • Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL) or Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) plus one year of teaching experience, or

  • Two years of teaching experience

Then talk to your managers (line manager and Centre Director) to get approval from them for your application.

See course dates below and click on ‘apply’ to begin the online course application process.

To apply for TYLEC first talk to your line manager. After they have given you approval, you can click the 'apply here' button and fill out the form. Send the completed form to simon.galloway@english1.com

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TYLEC course syllabus

  • Teaching Skills

  • Teaching Materials

  • Approaches and Methodologies

  • Classroom Management

  • Lesson Planning and Staging Techniques

  • Different Teaching Settings