Students gain: An awareness of language and a knowledge of the description of English and how to apply these in their professional practice; an initial understanding of the contexts within which adults learn English, their motivations and the role of the teacher and the learner; familiarity with the principles and practice of effective teaching to adult learners of English; basic skills for teaching adults in the language classroom; familiarity with appropriate resources and materials for use with adult learners of English for teaching, testing and for reference; the course consists of classroom tuition, observation of experienced teachers, teaching practice and group and individual tutorial support.