EF Certificate in Teaching Reading

EF Certificate in Teaching Reading

Many learners only know how to read through texts slowly word by word, and still struggle to understand the meaning. Students (and teachers!) need to be more aware of how to read efficiently for different levels of meaning, and how to turn language from texts into language they can use.

This course will teach you how to:

  • Understand the reading needs of your learners and use this in planning reading lessons

  • Practice a range of reading sub-skills

  • Set up effective and well-scaffolded reading activities

  • Structure a reading lesson including pre-reading and post-reading tasks

  • Select appropriate texts for lessons and home review


Course duration: 6 weeks

Group size: Up to 20 participants

Delivery: Online via TalentLMS

Certification: 20hr EF teacher training certificate

Assessment: Reflective journal and interview with tutor


By the end of this course you will be better able to do the following:

How to Apply

China Own Teachers

If you work for a China Own school, then you need to apply to this course through OMNI People. (Your application will not be processed if you apply through MS Forms.) See the link here for a guide to this process: Distance Course Application Guide.

China Franchise Teachers

If you work for a China Franchise school, then apply through the MS Forms link here: Distance Course Applications

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