Young Learners Teacher Training helps English-language teachers adapt lesson planning, interaction, games, stories, routines and assessment to the developmental needs of children.
Teaching children requires more than simplifying adult materials. Learners explore attention, motivation, movement, language development and classroom routines so activities are both engaging and purposeful.
Who should consider this course?
- TEFL/TESOL teachers working with children
- Primary teachers teaching English as an additional language
- Tutors and online teachers supporting young learners
- Educators preparing for children's ESL/EFL classes
What you will learn
- Plan age-appropriate language lessons
- Use stories, games, songs and movement with clear learning aims
- Support early speaking, listening, literacy and vocabulary
- Manage routines and transitions positively
- Assess progress without over-testing young learners
What the programme covers
The exact depth and assessment load vary by course level. The curriculum below shows the core areas covered in this pathway.
How children learn languages
Age, attention and motivation
Classroom routines and positive management
Stories, songs, games and movement
Teaching vocabulary and speaking
Early literacy and phonics awareness
Lesson planning and materials
Observation, feedback and assessment
How online study works
The online course is flexible and designed as a specialist addition to broader TEFL/TESOL training.
Assessment
- Module MCQs and knowledge checks
- Lesson-planning or activity-design tasks
- Applied reflection on young-learner teaching
Course Support
Academic support is available Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. Learners may also send questions by email or WhatsApp outside those hours, and the support team will respond as soon as possible. Each learner is assigned a tutor who can clarify course content, answer programme questions and provide guidance during study.
Certification
Successful learners receive the London College of Teachers Young Learners Teacher Training certificate.
How this course may support your professional development
The course can support teachers applying for young-learner ESL/EFL work, subject to employer and local qualification requirements.
Ask admissions about the right course level
Tell us about your experience, intended role and country. Admissions can explain the available study levels, current fees and certification details before you enrol.