Writing ELT materials: an exciting new online course for teachers and writers
I’ve been planning to create and deliver an online course in materials writing for some time. But things kept getting in my way and it wasn’t happening. Meanwhile, my friend and colleague John Hughes was doing (and not doing) exactly the same as me. So we’ve done something very sensible and joined forces to create a brand new online course. We hope you share in our excitement.
Why do a course with us?
John and I have been around for a long time! We have extensive experience in writing materials, and in helping others create materials. We have some shared experience, but we also have different areas of experience too. Between us we are confident that we can help people write materials for a large range of contexts … because we’ve done it ourselves and we’ve identified the skills that we know are key to success.
Who is the course for?
The course of for anyone who is interested in developing their skills in materials writing, including:
- English teachers
- Teacher trainers
- Materials writers
- ELT editors who want to move into writing
- Other ELT professionals with an interest in materials writing
How long is the course?
It’s a 10-week course with a break in the middle and extra time to complete assignments and receive feedback.
Where is the course being delivered?
The live input sessions will take place on Zoom. There will also be a community space for participants in a closed Facebook group.
What will be covered on the course?
The course covers key principles and technical skills of writing as well as aspects of creativity and specific contexts. You can read more about the content on the course website (link at the end).
Will participants get personalized feedback on their materials?
Yes! Participants will have two materials writing assignments. They will receive personalized feedback on both, in the same way that established Publishing companies give their authors feedback on manuscripts.
If you’re interested in finding out more, please visit the course website: www.writingeltmaterials.com where you can complete a registration form or use the contact form to send us any questions.
You can also subscribe to our new YouTube channel and find our company page on LinkedIn.
Thank you for reading this post! I’ll be continuing with my ‘A to Z of materials writing’ posts very soon!
