TESOL
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) training equips you with the skills and certification to teach English effectively in cross-cultural settings—opening doors around the world.
You’ll learn how languages work and how people acquire them, develop effective teaching strategies, and gain hands-on experience helping others grow in English proficiency. This practical, job-ready training prepares you to meet real needs while building relationships and serving in places where English teaching is a valuable—and sometimes essential—entry point.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Intercultural Studies: TESOL
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Foundations of TESOL
Prepare to teach English as a global ministry tool. Gain a strong foundation in TESOL theory, language acquisition, and cross-cultural communication. Learn to teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening while understanding the missional impact of language education.
Nature & Structure of English Language
Unpack the rich history of English. Explore how the language has evolved over time, and dive into its structure through the study of syntax, morphology, and semantics.
TESOL Practicum
Put TESOL skills into action through supervised tutoring and classroom experience with English language learners. Engage in intercultural service while developing instructional techniques and building meaningful connections across cultures.
Cross-cultural Internship
Apply your faith and learning in a real-world cross-cultural context. This internship offers hands-on ministry experience in an international setting, preparing you to engage other cultures with humility, compassion, and gospel-centered purpose.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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60+
hours of classroom and tutoring experience with adult speakers of other languages
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1
or more overseas cross-cultural ministry trips
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180
hours of real-world ministry experience through practicums and internships
Teaching English is one of the most practical and impactful ways to build relationships across cultures. The TESOL concentration equips you with certified, in-demand skills to teach English in international settings, including some that may be closed to missionaries.
Career Opportunities
With TESOL certification, you’ll be prepared to serve internationally teaching English in a variety of settings and countries.
- International School Teacher
- English Teacher for Refugees
- Private Tutor
Featured Faculty
Dr. Jordan Newton
Chair, School of Ministry | Director of the KAIROS Program | Associate Professor of Christian Ministry
jnewton@corban.edu(509) 308-8415