Westcliff University

Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL Certificate)

The College of Education programs provide instruction to speakers of foreign languages to learn English fundamentals. Instruction will prepare students to learn English so that they may apply it in Business or Education.

The Certificate program, whether taught via online or hybrid platform, covers instruction in the following areas:

• Foundations of TESOL
• Second Language Acquisition
• Teaching Speaking and Pronunciation
• Teaching Vocabulary
• Teaching Grammar
• Teaching Reading
• Teaching Listening
• Teaching Writing

Westcliff University Will Help You

• Apply theory to real-life through the presentation of lesson plans
• Advance your leadership and teaching potential
• Enhance your classroom skills to maximize student learning
• Be creative and innovative in your teaching strategies
• Learn through the vast experiences of our esteemed faculty

TESOL Program Objectives

1. Identify principles of language pedagogy and the process of language acquisition and apply these principles effectively in various classroom situations.
2. Employ knowledge of the English language system to assist English Language Learners (ELLs) in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
3. Demonstrate competency in using technology effectively and in creating lesson plans and other learning material for classroom activities.
4. Demonstrate interpersonal skills while respecting cultural differences and valuing diversity.
5. Illustrate flexibility and adaptability in planning and delivering lessons according to the needs and interests of ELLs.

Imagine Where a TESOL Certifcate Can Take You

Possible career opportunities include:

• English Language Teachers (ESL/EFL)
• ESL Program Coordinator
• Language Consultants for an ESL/EFL environment