Grammar: It Starts With You!

Grammar: It Starts With You! is a structured, practical microcredential focused on developing:

• grammar awareness
• formal knowledge of English grammar
• verbal proficiency across core tenses
• confidence in explaining grammatical concepts

Rather than assuming a fixed starting point, this course begins with an individualised assessment of your grammar proficiency. From there, you will develop a personalised 8-week grammar improvement plan aligned to your needs and goals.

By completing this microcredential, you will:

• Strengthen your understanding of the parts of speech and core grammatical terminology
• Develop awareness of the 8 main components of English grammar, including syntax, sentence structure, agreement, tenses, modifiers, and punctuation
• Improve your ability to identify and explain grammatical forms clearly
• Demonstrate control of past, present, and future tenses in spoken English
• Reflect critically on your own grammar proficiency
• Create and implement a structured 8-week grammar development plan

This course does not expect perfection — it focuses on growth, awareness, and professional development.

This microcredential combines guided learning, structured assessment, and applied reflection.

You can expect:

• A diagnostic pre-course grammar assessment
• Verbal and knowledge-based grammar evaluation
• Structured discussion and reflective activities
• Individualised feedback
• Development of a personalised grammar improvement plan
• Practical application rather than memorisation

The emphasis is on professional readiness — not rote theory. The goal is for you to become confident in both using and teaching grammar.

Total expected time commitment: approximately 12 hours.

This includes:

• Engaging with course materials
• Completing the pre-course grammar assessment
• Participating in guided coaching activities
• Developing and refining your 8-week grammar improvement plan
• Independent reflection and follow-up tasks

Participants are encouraged to pace their engagement and allow time to apply what they are learning in their own professional context.

All NEAS Microcredentials are delivered by myTESOL.

Upon enrolment, you will be directed to the myTESOL Learning Management System (LMS), where you will access:

• Course materials
• Assessment instructions
• Templates and resources
• Submission portals

You will receive structured guidance and feedback throughout the process.

Assessment includes:

• A structured pre-course grammar assessment (knowledge and verbal components)
• Demonstration of understanding of key grammar components
• Development and submission of an 8-week personal grammar improvement plan

All required tasks must be completed in order to successfully achieve the microcredential.

Upon successful completion, you will receive:

A NEAS and myTESOL Microcredential Certificate in Grammar: It Starts With You!

This certificate recognises your commitment to strengthening your professional grammar proficiency as part of your ELT development.

This course is suitable for:

• Early-career ELT teachers
• Practising teachers seeking to strengthen grammar knowledge
• Native speakers who want greater grammatical awareness
• L2 English speakers seeking structured grammar development
• Educators preparing for further professional certification

It is particularly valuable for teachers who want to feel more confident explaining grammar clearly and accurately in the classroom.