TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Certificate Programs
TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Earn your TESOL Certificate and gain the necessary skills to teach English to speakers of other languages abroad. Native speaking English teachers with TESOL certificates are in demand, especially in countries such as China and Korea.
Begin an exciting career teaching English around the world.
Overview
TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages:
Travel and work internationally!
The TESOL certificate program has been created for anyone who is interested in an exciting, rewarding career teaching English overseas. Our well designed curriculum is taught by experienced and highly qualified tenured faculty, who have taught for various private local universities, as well as Seattle Central Community College.
The course is devised for those who want to teach children as well as adults.
Taking one course results in the Basic TESOL certificate. Taking two courses results in the 100 hour Advanced certificate.
This program introduces major approaches and effective methods in the second language acquisition field. Students will also complete a six hour practicum working with ESL/ELL students.
Course topics covered may include:
Understanding learner factors, motivation, styles and backgrounds
Cross-cultural awareness
Classroom Management: Including teaching across age groups
as well as teaching in a multi-level classroom
Class observations and practicum: co-teach or assist in an ESL class
Effective teaching methods
Technology in the classroom
Assessment and testing
Different ways of developing a lesson plan
Interactive projects, videos and guest speakers
*Students must have a B.A. degree or permission from the
Program Manager to enroll.
Cost
$1495 – Basic course
$ 495 – Grammar course
Number of sessions varies each quarter
Monday & Wednesday evenings
6:00P-9:00P
Schedule
For additional Winter and Spring class offerings, check quarterly schedule or website www.learnatcentral.org or call 206-934-5448
Location
Seattle Central Community College Campus
INSTRUCTORS:
Experienced tenured faculty
Contact
TT/EdU programs at 206-934-3895