Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA

From recent developments in language teaching to a comprehensive understanding of second language acquisition, this MA immerses you in all aspects of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). The course is unique because it provides an opportunity to gain work experience with real language learners and the option to undertake the internationally recognised Cambridge CELTA at a reduced cost. The programme’ll introduce you to the latest approaches to TESOL research and reveal how these methods are being applied in the classroom. Building a deeper understanding of every facet of language learning, you’ll undertake classroom observations of best practice and gain experience of developing and refining language learning materials and assessment strategies. The skills you develop will demonstrate your suitability for TESOL teaching positions and a variety of educational roles in the UK and overseas. Your command of language could open the door to a career in publishing or journalism too. You’ll learn from a friendly and supportive team of active researchers who have international teaching experience. the students consistently praise the support they receive. Social visits to local places of interest will be arranged to help you to get to know your peers and the programme team. Read about some of the recent successes of the students and teaching staff. Read about the experience of recent students. Who is this course for? If you’re an English, Linguistics or Education graduate, with limited or no prior professional teaching experience, this MA can prepare you to teach English in educational settings across the globe. If you have professional teaching experience of 12 months or more, you’ll not usually be eligible for this MA but can apply for the MA Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages .