TESL Citation

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Get the knowledge and skills you need to begin a career teaching English as a Second Language here in Canada or around the world.

This intensive 15-credit, one-semester TESL citation will provide you with the practical knowledge and hands-on experience you need to teach English as a Second or Foreign Language. In the five courses, which include a 30 hour practicum, you will be exposed to real classroom situations and receive individual guidance from professional TESL teachers. 

Observe and practice teaching in real ESL classes

• Learn what is involved in designing and delivering courses
• Develop an understanding of the theories of language acquisition
• Gain knowledge and practice of approaches to teaching speaking, listening, reading, and writing
• See how classroom management works in multicultural language learning
• Receive constructive comments on your teaching from a practicum supervisor

Prepare for a wide range of ESL and EFL career or volunteer opportunities

• Tutor and lead conversation lessons here in Canada and abroad to individuals and small groups
• Teach and/or tutor new immigrants and refugees in local community centres and other non-profit organizations
• Participate in international volunteer assignments providing language instruction

With the Douglas College TESL Citation in hand, you will be better qualified to teach ESL in Canada and will have an advantage over others when applying for overseas positions. Depending on your entrance qualifications, you may be eligible for the TESL Canada Certificate Standard One.

TESL Citation Course Description

For more information, please contact:
Janice Penner, TESL Citation Program Coordinator
604-527-5175
pennerj@douglas.bc.ca
EASL Office 604-527-5463