Learn how to develop learners’ skills with a variety of practical techniques.

Containing four units of three-hour, self-study professional learning, Trinity's 'Developing language skills' module is an invaluable part of the the development of any teacher. With videos and tasks to guide your reflection and development, this module looks at each of the four language skills and, as well as identifying best practices for in-person classes, looks at how to adapt techniques to work in online lessons.

This bundle of four units will give you essential knowledge and skills for teaching listening, reading, writing and speaking skills online. As well as advice on developing learners' language skills in an online environment, you’ll watch videos of real teachers in real classrooms with professional commentary and observation tasks to guide your learning and reflection. You’ll also be guided through the evaluation of tools and techniques that you can use in your own online classrooms.

By taking this bundle of units, you will gain access to four Teach English Online units:

• Unit 2.1 Developing listening skills

• Unit 2.2 Developing speaking skills

• Unit 2.3 Developing reading skills

• Unit 2.4 Developing writing skills

Unit 2.1 Developing listening skills

Developing learners’ listening skills in an online class requires us to think differently about our teaching techniques. This unit reviews different online learning tools and uses videos of teaching and interviews to demonstrate techniques you can use in your classroom.

Unit 2.2 Developing speaking skills

Developing learners’ speaking skills in an online class requires us to think differently about our teaching techniques. This unit reviews different online learning tools and uses videos of teaching and interviews to demonstrate techniques you can use in your classroom.

Unit 2.3 Developing reading skills

Developing learners’ reading skills in an online class requires us to think differently about our teaching techniques. This unit reviews different online learning tools and uses videos of teaching and interviews to demonstrate techniques you can use in your classroom.

Unit 2.4 Developing writing skills

Developing learners’ writing skills in an online class requires us to think differently about our teaching techniques. This unit reviews different online learning tools and uses videos of teaching and interviews to demonstrate techniques you can use in your classroom.

Technical requirements

To access the training resources, you will need:

• A desktop or laptop computer

• A reliable internet connection

• Headphones or speakers (built-in or external)

For more detailed information on this, please check these system requirements.