Teaching Englisn to Speakers of Other Languages

Overview

English is the predominant language through which people communicate, connect and transact business in the emerging global community of the 21st century. The increased fluidity of international borders, the relative ease of travel and the growing global market presence have made the demand for quality English language programs and TESOL instructors higher than ever – both abroad and in the United States.

Designed to offer a balance of current theory and practical experience in second language acquisition instructional methods, the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate will prepare you with foundational knowledge and real-world skills to effectively step into a career in TESOL. Courses provide a comprehensive study of core knowledge in the field, including aspects of linguistics and sociolinguistics, the structure of English, methodology of teaching and assessing English, literacy development, curriculum development and language assessment.

Who Should Attend

Individuals who wish to teach English in a variety of ESL settings in the United States and overseas, recent graduates, international students, aspiring educators, career changers, and current teachers who wish to enhance their competencies in the field of TESOL.

TESOL Program Benefits

• Identify key foundational linguistic theories and the connection between those theories and effective teaching practices

• Plan and implement dynamic language lessons designed to meet the needs and interests of their learners

• Explain what it means to teach most effectively with variety in learning modalities, learning tasks, material resources and learning contexts

• Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of English and the ability to teach English grammar

• Define the aural and oral skill sets necessary to master speaking and listening in English and the best means to develop those skills

• Define the skills associated with reading comprehension and fluency and the best means to develop those skills

• Identify key strategies to build their learners’ vocabulary skills

• Equip their learners with the requisite skills to write for academic, professional and social purposes

• Construct effective assessments to evaluate their learners’ competencies in all skill areas

• List the most important considerations for teaching in their chosen learning context with adult learners in the U.S., or with varied age groups internationally