The intensive summer program leads to the completion of a Teachers
College Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Challenging readings, lively discussions, classroom observations, and
supervised team student teaching in Teachers College's Community English
Program provide participants with practical English as a Second
Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching
techniques, as well as a sound introductory background in linguistics
and second language acquisition theory.
The program is ideal for recent college graduates planning to teach
abroad, American teachers hoping to better address the needs of the ESL
students in their classrooms, English as a Foreign Language teachers
from abroad wishing to refine their skills, and professionals from all
walks of life who might be considering a career change to teaching.