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Graduate Certificate in TESL in Seattle, WA

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Washington Academy of Languages:
Washington Academy of Languages (WAL) is located in the vibrant heart of downtown Seattle, and offers an Accredited Graduate Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) through City University of Seattle. Our TESOL Certificate Program has an established reputation for combining practical skills with theory enabling graduates to become confident, creative, and effective instructors. Since 1979, WAL has been offering classes in English as a Second Language (ESL), World Languages and Teacher Education. Credits are awarded by City University of Seattle, which is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

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Accredited Graduate Certificate in TESOL:
This program is offered through City University of Seattle. The TESOL program consists of five courses at the graduate level. Each course earns three university quarter credits, for a total of 15 university quarter credits. It is necessary to take all classes for credit in order to receive the Certificate.  All classes are offered online and during the day in our Summer Intensive program.
The TESOL Program gives participants a foundation in second language acquisition theory, linguistics, language teaching methods, and cultural issues related to teaching a diverse student population. Participants acquire hands-on experience utilizing contemporary instructional methods. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of teaching.

TESOL Certificate Requirements
Completion of the TESOL Certificate requires a total of 5 courses (15 credits):

TESOL 510 Principles of Language Learning & Teaching 
TESOL 525  Methods of Teaching Language 
TESOL 530 Teaching Grammar 
TESOL 540 Strategies for Teaching the Four Skills 
TESOL 550 Materials Development & Selection 

Students who complete all five courses will be awarded the TESOL Certificate. Graduates who already hold a Washington State teacher's certificate will also be eligible for ELL Endorsement.

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Address: 521 Wall Street, Seattle, Washington 98121, USA
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New York English Academy
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• Become a qualified English teacher with a full-time or part time TESOL / TEFL Certificate course in New York City!

• Situated in the heart of Lower Manhattan, New York English Academy is an accredited language school that provides a unique TESOL English teacher training course to local and international students.

• The New York English Academy TESOL program is inspired by the most renowned TESOL programs in the world, such as the Cambridge University CELTA and the Trinity College TESOL certificate.

• Our superb Lower Manhattan location provides a level of comfort not available at other schools. Everything is bright and clean and each of our classrooms has large windows facing north into the vast Manhattan skyline.
TEFL / TESOL English Teacher Certification Program:

• Inspired by the Cambridge University CELTA and the Trinity College TESOL

• Distinct focus on American English

• Students learn to teaching the four basic skills of American English: reading, writing, listening, and speaking

• Full-time options (18 hours per week) and part-time options (16 hours per week) available
International Language Institute, Washington DC
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• Located in the Dupont Circle area of central Washington DC, International Language Institute provides an accredited 8 week TESOL English teacher training Certificate course to English speaking students from around the world.

• Our 120-hour course is taught by experienced native speakers, and features 48 classroom hours alongside 72 hours of self-study, observation, and practice teaching.

• With a practical focus, our comprehensive teacher training class prepares and equips students to teach English as a Second Language in the United States or abroad.

• The course centers on practice in teaching the four basic language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, and the sub skills of vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar.
TESOL English Teacher Training Certificate:
Duration: 8 weeks / 120 hours

Modules include:
• Teaching and Teachers: Roles and Styles
• Introduction, Texts, Syllabus & Expectations
• Learning and Learners: Roles and Styles
• Classroom Presentation
• Teaching Vocabulary
• Teaching Pronunciation
• Teaching Grammar
• Practice Teaching
• Integrating the Four Skills & Adapting Texts
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International TEFL Training Institute
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you searching for TEFL / TESOL certification in NYC? Located only steps away from Times Square in Midtown Manhattan, International TEFL Training Institute (ITTI) provides a range of internationally-recognized and accredited TESOL certification programs with a range of study options - onsite, online, or combined.

Designed for both native and non-native English speakers, our comprehensive TESOL courses prepare you for a rewarding career as an English language teacher in the United States or abroad.

Online specialization courses are also available in teaching business, young learners and TOEFL preparation.

With training professionals who possess an MA in TESOL and years of extensive teaching experience, you can be certain to acquire the knowledge and the skills you need to successfully enter the world of teaching English.

Our graduates are employed by the best schools in over 50 countries promoting the study of English.

Whether you would like to teach business professionals, young learners or prepare individuals to pass the TOEFL test, our specialization programs can help you achieve your goals and land the job you desire.

Over the years, we have successfully established a network of recruiters and schools that enables us to effectively support the employment needs of our graduates for life.

Student Testimonial:
"I took the four-week, intensive 120-hour program in New York...It is a demanding course, but it is really worth it."
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• 120-Hour 100% On-Site Course (four weeks with high quality teaching practice with actual ESL students)

• 120-Hour 100% Online Course (from anywhere in the world at your own pace)

• 120-Hour Combined Course (online at your own pace, then attend one of our training centers to get classroom teaching practice)

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• Teach Young Learners
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Working in partnership with Seattle Pacific University, The School of Teaching ESL (S-TESL) offers an accredited TESOL Certificate via online classes to students in the Houston TX area, throughout Texas, and nationwide.

Our online TESOL classes are asynchronous and consist of 9 modules completed over a 10 week quarter, and are designed for those who prefer the flexibility of online study. 

This solid project-based program taught by highly-qualified professional teacher educators prepares you to teach in the U.S. or overseas.

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Oxford Seminars, New Jersey
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Oxford Seminars is the leading provider of TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification courses in Newark, NJ. Based on campus at Rutgers University, we offer a combined online / on-site 100-hour English teacher training Certificate to students from around the world. Our TESOL Certification course features 60 hours / 6 days of in-class instruction, teaching practice, and 40 hours of online learning.

Our highly skilled instructors and our Graduate Placement Department have a wealth of knowledge and experience to assist you in the process of preparing to teach overseas. Our qualified and friendly Graduate Placement Department has compiled a comprehensive list of how to go about finding a teaching job abroad.

From ESL warm-up games and classroom management techniques to second language acquisition and teaching English grammar, our course covers a comprehensive range of teaching skills ensuring our graduates are well-trained, marketable ESL teachers.
100-hour TESOL / TEFL Certification Course:
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StudyCELTA: CELTA Courses Honolulu, Hawaii
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Take the first step towards an exciting new career as an English language teacher! StudyCELTA provides Cambridge University ESOL teacher training courses in a wide range of locations throughout the world.

We offer a CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) course in Honolulu in Hawaii. Our CELTA courses in Hawaii are taken full-time (4 weeks / 120 hours) and are available all year round.

The teacher training centre in Honolulu is a well established centre providing quality courses such as Cambridge University ESOL CELTA courses, run by very experienced tutors. We're here to help and give you advice based on our personal knowledge of Honolulu and of English language teaching as a career. Help with accommodation can be offered by the teacher training center for trainees from outside Hawaii.
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