TESOL Methods: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
TESOL Methods: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
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.
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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.
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
Spring 2026 Schedule
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.
This course applies toward the following programs
Gain the skills and knowledge to teach English to speakers of other languages, both in the U.S. and internationally.