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Certificate Description 

The Teaching English Abroad Certificate prepares candidates to become teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in U.S. settings as well as teachers of English as a foreign language (EFL) or English as a second language (ESL) in international settings.

This program is designed to align with domestic and international ESOL core concepts:

Methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL);

1. ESOL curriculum and materials development;
2. Cross-cultural communication and understanding;
3. Applied linguistics; and
4. Testing and evaluation of ESOL.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the certificate will be able to:

• Implement the key foundational linguistic theories into effective teaching practices
• Plan dynamic language lessons designed to help students develop the aural and oral skill sets necessary to master speaking and listening in English
• Plan dynamic language lessons designed to help students develop the skills associated with reading comprehension and fluency
• Construct effective assessments to evaluate their learners’ competencies in all skill areas
• Use their knowledge of important considerations for teaching in their chosen learning context with adult learners in the U.S., or with varied age groups internationally
• Teach English without knowing the native language of their students