How to Apply to Free TESDA Online Course on English Proficiency

English language proficiency is using English to communicate meanings in spoken and written contexts. It is a critical component in this fast-paced and modern society.

The Philippines ranked 18th in English-speaking countries worldwide and 2nd in Asia. Do you want to be more confident, fluent, and proficient in speaking English so you can confidently apply to jobs such as call centers, tourism, business, and even teaching?

Well, good news because the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) offers a free online course on Language Literacy focusing on English Proficiency.

What you will learn in TESDA Language Literacy:

English for Business and Entrepreneurship

This course will help you improve your language skills and knowledge of business and entrepreneurship. It aims to:

Identify and apply strategies to improve reading and listening comprehension in English
Identify and practice using essential vocabulary in business and entrepreneurship contexts
Analyze the role of entrepreneurship in local economies Identify and compare business models
Identify and evaluate critical components of effective market research
Identify and assess elements of an effective business plan in differing contexts Identify and practice developing strategies to attract investors and obtain funding for a start-up

Using Educational Technology in the English Language Classroom

This course is designed to help English language teaching professionals worldwide acquire and maintain basic knowledge and skills in technology for professional purposes. It allows teachers to integrate pedagogical knowledge and skills with technology to enhance language learning and teaching through reading, quizzes, and discussions. It will help you to use technology in lesson planning, materials development, feedback and assessment, professional communication, collaboration, and efficiency improvement.

English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI)

This course introduces you to the theory and practice of teaching disciplinary content in English. It will help you redevelop your existing courses and create new ones that use English as the Medium of Instruction. In this course, you will be able to:

Describe the roles and responsibilities of the EMI instructor and the needs of students in an EMI course
Examine and describe your teaching context Write and discuss your goals for what you want to learn and create by the end of this EMI course

English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (eSTEM)

This course is developed by the University of Pennsylvania and adapted by FHI 360 for the Online Professional English Network. It is designed for non-native English speakers who want to improve their English skills in the sciences. In this course, you will be able to:

Explore some of the most innovative areas of scientific study while expanding your vocabulary and the language skills needed to share scientific information within your community

English for Tourism Professionals

This course is designed for tourism professionals or students of tourism. It will help you improve your English and professional skills. Here you will be able to:

Study the principles of the tourism profession
Learn to use essential vocabulary and grammar in communication
Develop your listening skills
Build your confidence in communicating in English

What are the requirements:

Desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone
Internet connection
Valid email address

How to Enroll in TESDA Language Literacy Online

Make sure you create an account on the eTESDA website to enroll in the course.
Login to the website using your registered username and password.
After logging in, you will be directed to the eTESDA dashboard, where you can find the list of available courses.
Click the 21st Century Skills, then click Language Literacy.
Click the module link you wish to take and the Enroll Me button.
After clicking the button, you will be redirected to the lessons inside the module.
You may take the tour to be guided inside the system accordingly.
If you accidentally enrolled in a course, click the gear icon at the right corner of the course title and click Unenroll me in this course.