Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

Overview

The courses are also designed to help you develop disciplinary knowledge in the area of second language acquisition, as well as specific knowledge in the area of teaching English to speakers of other languages. 

The combination of theoretical knowledge and teaching methodology is designed to equip you with tools for classroom practice as a prospective TESOL practitioner.

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages courses allow you to study on campus, via online mode, or a combination of the two.

Your career

With the internationalization of the job market, graduates with a qualification in English language teaching may have greater employment opportunities.

A Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) postgraduate program from Flinders University will give you the skills and knowledge to teach English in Australia at private language colleges or other registered training organisations, and to teach English overseas in schools, universities and private colleges, by providing them with a solid foundation in the theoretical and practical aspects of English language teaching.  The continued spread of English around the world has created numerous job opportunities TESOL practitioners. 

Potential occupations include:

• private English language teacher
• assistant language teacher
• communications specialist
• immigration officer
• international student advisor
• linguist
• multicultural service officer
• travel consultant.