Ever wondered what you need to get started teaching English, either here or overseas? Curious how it might fit in your career? Find out about TESOL options, requirements and benefits with our informative FAQ slideshow. For more on our TESOL Certificate program, visit http://ksutesolcertificate.com.

1. Experience * Education * Adventure
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2. What is TESOL?
A specialized teacher training program to
prepare you for Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages. Across the globe or in
your own community, there are opportunities
to teach the English language to others.
As the standard in business around the world,
countries employ Americans to teach English
to their employees.
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3.  Opportunities to teach locally and abroad.
 Regular emails from our Job Board, exclusively for
TESOL graduates.
 Volunteer and internship prospects to practice
your new skills.
 College grads get job
experience.
 Travel, cultural adventures!
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New Career Options in Education

4.  Personalized feedback from instructors and
interactive presentations.
 Fast & affordable: 6 months or less and
less than $1,600.
 Master’s-level instructors with hands-on ESL teaching
experience in a variety of settings.
 Dozens of free resources to get you started.
 Graduating quality instructors since 2001.
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Why the KSU TESOL Certificate?

5. What you need to know
 2 options - Online and/or Classroom
(Mix-n-Match)
 4 courses of 30 hours each
= 120-hour TESOL Certificate
 6 weeks to complete each course
 $389, each course (textbook not included)
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6.  Classroom: Six-week course with lectures, assignments,
interactive and video learning opportunities, research and more.
 Online: Six-week course with lectures, assignments, interactive
and video learning opportunities, research, discussion boards
with personal responses from instructor. First post due on Friday.
Assignments given on Monday are due on the following Sunday.
 80% attendance is required to pass each course.
CHOOSE ANY COURSE OR FORMAT THAT
WORKS FOR YOU : You may choose to take
any course as either Online or Classroom.
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What is the format
of the classes?

7.  Fluency in English with a solid understanding
of grammar rules
 The ability to read, write and report on
research projects
 Good communication skills for presentation
of lessons in various formats
THE BASICS
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What do I need to be successful?

8.  Online discussion boards – comments posted within the
course platform that are shared with other students and
the instructor simultaneously.
 Computer-based presentations – such as PowerPoints
delivered from instructor, publisher or students.
 Internet research – Using various search engines
(Google, Bing, etc) to find information and background
on assigned subjects.
COMPUTER SKILLS
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What do I need to be successful?

9.  Computer with audio and video capability
 Internet connection
 Email account
 Use of our LMS (Learning Management System) called
Moodle. Once you have created an account and are
logged into the course, you will have access to all your
course materials from this website. Moodle works on
Microsoft, Windows and Mac platforms.
TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
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Do I need any special equipment?

10. Individual Courses
4 COURSES TO A TESOL CERTIFICATE
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11. Issues of Culture and Language
Textbook: “Exploring Culture: Exercises, Stories and Synthetic Cultures”
Covers the role of context (social,
cultural, and linguistic) in intercultural
relations and examines the complex
relationship between culture and
communication.
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12. Textbook: “An Introduction to Language” (10th Ed)
Immersion in the elements constituting
language:
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Elements of Linguistics and Language Acquisition
phonology morphology
phonetics syntax
semantics pragmatics
sociolinguistics psycholinguistics
how language is learned across age levels

13. Teaching Grammar
Textbook: “Fundamentals of English Grammar”, 4th Edition w/ Audio CD & Answer Key
Develop and refresh your knowledge of
English grammar, focusing on how to
effectively and communicatively teach
grammar in an ESL/EFL context.
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14. Methods and Materials for Teaching ESOL
Textbook: “Methodology in Language Teaching: An Anthology of Current Practice”
 Effective methods for teaching Grammar,
Pronunciation, Listening, Speaking, Reading,
and Writing.
 Presents techniques and strategies for teaching,
including how to locate, evaluate, and adapt
materials for specific ESL/EFL classroom
environments.
 Learn lesson planning procedures and assessment
tools for all the skill areas.
 Observe ESL/EFL classroom teaching.
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15. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
 Common Qualifications for English Language Teachers
www.tesol.org/enhance-your-career/career-development/beginning-your-
career/common-qualifications-for-english-language-teachers
 Daveseslcafe.com – teachers/students/jobs
www.eslcafe.com/teachers
 Betty Azar – an expert on ESL grammar
www.azargrammar.com
 Today’s teaching options include private tutoring and
teaching online. Be sure to investigate these
opportunities as well.
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Information provided is not an endorsement by Kennesaw State University.
Students should use their own discretion when evaluating these materials.

16. HOW TO ENROLL
By Phone: 770-423-6765 or 800-869-1151
(in the continental U.S.) 8:00AM-4:00PM EST.
Online: Go to ksutesolcertificate.com
Select the course of your choice.
In Person: In the Kennesaw area, the website
provides a map and directions to our location:
http://ccpe.kennesaw.edu/directions
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