Overview
June 2, 2023 2026-10-01 3:25Overview
Why Choose the TESOL Certificate
Four reasons new and experienced teachers start here.
Designed by Dr. David Nunan
Developed and overseen by former TESOL International Association President Dr. David Nunan, with his video lectures.
Learn With Teachers Worldwide
Join daily online discussions with your instructor and classmates around the world.
Add Teaching Practice
Choose an online supervised teaching option with written feedback on your lessons, for an additional fee.
Study Around Your Job
Video lectures, readings, forum work and quizzes fit around full-time work.
Program Learning Outcomes
What you will be able to do by the time you complete the program.
Teaching the Skills
- Use a range of techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation and grammar
- Create instructional sequences built on the pretask, task and follow-up cycle
- Adapt or supplement an activity for a specific group of learners
Language & Culture
- Explain how cultural patterns shape communication and how cross-cultural miscommunication happens
- Design natural, discourse-focused dialogues and spoken materials
- Use consciousness-raising, receptive and productive activities to teach language differences
Learners & Methods
- Discuss research findings that have influenced language teaching methodology
- Identify major learning styles and strategies
- Apply content-based instruction and learner-choice projects to different settings
Technology & Assessment
- Use technology-enhanced learning tools for whole-class, group and individual work
- Develop classroom assessment tasks linked to learning outcomes
How You'll Learn
The 15-week course is built around about nine hours of study a week, led by Dr. David Nunan’s video lectures.
Your Certificate, Step by Step
Complete one 15-week course and earn 3 units.
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STEP 1
Study the Course
Work through Exploring Skills, Exploring Language and Supporting the Learning Process over 15 weeks.
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STEP 2
Pass the Course
Earn a Pass based on your discussion forum work, weekly quizzes and final exam.
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OPTIONAL
Supervised Teaching
Teach three 30 to 60 minute online classes and receive written feedback from your instructor, for an additional fee.
Career Paths
Teach English in schools, institutes and online, with a foundation for further study.
SCHOOLS
Teach in Schools
Teach English in public, private and international schools.
- English teacher, public or private school
- International school teacher
- ESL support teacher
LANGUAGE INSTITUTES
Teach Adults and Professionals
Teach general and workplace English in institutes and companies.
- Language institute teacher
- Corporate English trainer
- University English instructor
ONLINE & TUTORING
Teach Online
Teach learners anywhere through online platforms and private lessons.
- Online English teacher
- Private English tutor
- Online course assistant
FURTHER STUDY
Go Further in TESOL
Use the certificate as a step toward further study.
- Undergraduate Diploma in TESOL
- Graduate study in TESOL
- Ongoing professional development
Meet Our Faculty
Learn from experienced academics and professionals who bring subject expertise, research, and real-world perspective into the classroom.
Dr David Nunan
Past President, TESOL International Association. Designed Anaheim University’s undergraduate TESOL certificate and diploma.
Dr MaryAnn Christison
Past President, TESOL International Association.
Dr Andy Curtis
Past President, TESOL International Association.
Dr Rod Ellis
Second language acquisition researcher; his work was awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Prize.
Ready to Start Your TESOL Certificate?
Speak with an advisor about your teaching goals, or start your application today. New courses begin every month.
