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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Gain the skills and knowledge to teach English to speakers of other languages, both in the U.S. and internationally.

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This program is perfect for...

Individuals who wish to teach English to school-aged and adult learners in the U.S.
TESOL teachers who want to update their teaching methods and online strategies
Students planning for a career teaching English in their home country
Professionals planning to teach English abroad

What you can learn.

Explore techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to English-as-second-language speakers
Learn how to formulate lesson plans, write objectives, teach strategies, select classroom materials and assess design for English learners at all levels
Discover concepts of linguistics and how they impact learners of English as a second language
Understand how to best utilize instructional technology when teaching English as a second language

Learn to Teach English as a Second Language

The UCLA Extension Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate program prepares educators to teach English as a second or foreign language to diverse learning populations.

The program covers applicable theory in linguistics and second language development; methods of teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing; current technologies for teaching English and cultural understanding.

Format: 100% online

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Featured Course Offering:

TESOL Supervised Teaching Experience

Explore professional development opportunities through guided teaching practice in English Language Teaching (ELT). Build your teaching philosophy and discover how to incorporate instructional technologies in designing and implementing lesson plans. This course is not part of the certificate program.

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required (6)

Required Courses

Students are encouraged to first complete EDUC 825. Students must pass all four core courses with a C or better to be eligible for the TESOL Practicum Portfolio course.

Introduction to the TESOL Program

EDUC 825

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

TESOL Methods: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

EDUC X 425.01

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Cultural Perspectives and Teaching Methods in TESOL

EDUC X 425.02

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL Educators: English Grammar and Language

EDUC X 425.03

Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Instructional Technologies for TESOL Classrooms

EDUC X 425.04

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

TESOL Practicum Portfolio

EDUC X 425.05

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

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Admission Requirements

Applicants of this program are required to submit the following:

Bachelor's degree official transcripts
English language proficiency (minimum) scores for non-native English speakers, if English is not the primary language of the country in which you have obtained your bachelor's degree:
- TOEFL iBT: 85
  IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
  DuoLingo: 55

Note: Students who earned their Bachelor's degree from a university located in a country in which English is the primary language are not required to submit English language proficiency scores.

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

200.00

Estimated Program Tuition

3100.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

20.00

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*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

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