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TESOL Methods: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

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EDUC X 425.01

This practical, online introduction for TESOL educators presents methods and strategies for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to English as Second Language learners.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 8 weeks
Units
5.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $798.00

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What you can learn.

Learn methods for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing to TESOL students at all levels
Develop skills in lesson planning, selecting materials, and designing assessments for TESOL.

About This Course

This practical, online introduction for teachers of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) presents techniques for teaching, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to English as Second Language learners. Candidates learn to assess learner demands and understand the roles played by instructors of second-language learners. Candidates learn to identify learning objectives, formulate lesson plans, employ teaching strategies, select classroom materials and design assessments for English learners at all levels.

Prerequisites
Students have to complete EDUC 825 Introduction to the TESOL Program prior to taking any other course in the TESOL Certificate program.

Course Variations

This course applies to the TESOL Certificate Program and is offered in two variations.  Certificate students may choose which variation they would like to take in order to satisfy the course requirement. Please note the quarters they are offered below to ensure you have signed up for the preferred variation.

Choose only ONE of the following course options:

Summer and Winter Quarters
Focus: Primarily Adolescents (10-19) and Adults

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Fall and Spring Quarters
Focus: Children ages 5-12

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
406011
Fee:
$798.00
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Notes
Please note that while late enrollment into a course is acceptable up to three days after the course start date, it is the responsibility of each student to acquire all required books and course materials by the time they are needed in the course. Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to February 01, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching by Diane Larsen-Freeman

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
407002
Fee:
$798.00
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Notes

This practical, online introduction for teachers of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) presents techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to younger learners of English, ages 5-12 years. Candidates learn to assess learner demands and understand the roles played by instructors of younger, emergent English learners. Candidates learn to identify learning objectives, formulate lesson plans, employ teaching strategies, select classroom materials, and design assessments for English learners, specifically for teaching children.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: 50 Strategies for Teaching English language Learners by Adrienne Herrell & Michael Jordan

This course applies toward the following programs