Graduate Certificate in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Specialise in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) with this graduate certificate. You will study linguistics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and second language teaching and learning, ensuring you have the tools to deliver effective, evidence-based lessons to people learning English.

The lessons of this program will sensitise you to the structure of the English language and the terms and tools that can be used to analyse the features of written and spoken text. This increased awareness ensures you can identify some of the structural barriers speakers of other languages must overcome to become fluent in English.

You'll also gain improved knowledge of contemporary issues in second-language curriculum development, including by designing and implementing your own unit of work that meets the needs of a particular group of learners.

With a deeper understanding of the linguistic, cognitive, metacognitive and social-cognitive aspects of language learners and the research that underpins various analytical tools used for the study of language learning and acquisition, you'll be equipped to be a more effective teacher.