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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate Program

 
NOVA Workforce’s TESOL Certificate Program prepares you to teach English as a second or foreign language by combining language acquisition theory with guided teaching practice from experienced instructors with advanced degrees.

To earn a TESOL Certificate from NOVA Workforce, participants must complete TESOL 1, TESOL 2, and TESOL 3:
  • TESOL 1 & TESOL 2: Teaching methodology workshops and Practicum 1
  • TESOL 3: Practicum 2 and a Teaching Portfolio
The program is designed to be completed in one year. After completing this certificate, you are qualified to teach English as a second language to adults in an adult education setting such as a community-based program, community college language institute (non-credit), or proprietary school in the U.S. or abroad.


NOTE: The TESOL Certificate does not provide credentialing for K-12 or to teach ESL for credit. Early Childhood (VA-ECAP) classes are not a part of the TESOL Certificate Program. 

Program Prerequisites:
  • All students must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Proof of English proficiency level. Submit proof of English proficiency to TESOL@nvcc.edu via one of the following before registration:
  • A US college diploma including successful completion of freshman composition ENG 101 or 111 
OR
  • A Placement test for Non-Native English Speakers:  Students who place into College ESL 5 are provisionally admitted and must complete College ESL 51 and ESL 52 alongside their TESOL studies.  Students scoring into College ESL 4 and lower are not eligible to register.
    • Take the Accuplacer Test by visiting a NOVA campus testing center.  Score must be 100 or higher and essay must place into College ESL Level 5 or ENG 111.
    • Take the Duolingo English Test. Score must be 95 Points or higher.
    • Take the TOEFL iBT. Score must be 59 or higher.
    • Take the IELTS. Score must be 5.5 or higher. 
 

TESOL 1

Take an in-depth look at current English language teaching methodologies: Task-Based Language Teaching and Problem Based Language Teaching. Learn to teach the four skills that comprise English language teaching: reading, writing, speaking, and listening in small-group teaching demonstrations. Learn to develop lesson plans, create rubrics, and manage common adult ESL classroom issues.

These workshops are taken before taking TESOL 2 & 3.

Required Courses (classes should be taken in order):
  • TESOL 1-1:  Introduction to TESOL (4070001)
  • TESOL 1-2:  ELT Methodology (4070002)
  • TESOL 1-3:  English Grammar in ESL (4070079)
  • TESOL 1-4:  English Pronunciation in ESL (4070110)
  • TESOL 1-5:  Teaching Speaking & Listening (4070004)
  • TESOL 1-6:  Teaching Reading & Writing (4070005)
  • TESOL 1-7:  Teaching Grammar (4070006)
  • TESOL 1-8:  Teaching Pronunciation (4070013)
  • TESOL 1-9:  Lesson Planning (4070008)
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Program Details


Classes offered: 9
Classes required for completion: 9
Mandatory Classes: 9
 
 

Courses Available for this Program

TESOL 1-1: Intro to TESOL (4070001) : Mandatory
Introduction to TESOL provides an introduction to the TESOL Certificate Program and an overview of current English language teaching strategies used in adult ES ......(more)
TESOL 1-2: ELT Methodology (4070002) : Mandatory
Take an in-depth look at current English language teaching methodologies: Task Based Language Teaching and Problem Based Language Teaching.  Prerequisite: ......(more)
TESOL 1-3: English Grammar in ESL (4070079) : Mandatory
Learn about major grammar points taught in English language classes.  Practice identifying ELL errors and explaining how to correct them.  Prerequisit ......(more)
TESOL 1-4: English Pronunciation in ESL (4070110) : Mandatory
Learn how pronunciation is taught in English language classes. Practice identifying ELL errors in pronunciation and explaining how to correct them.   ......(more)
TESOL 1-5: Teaching Speaking & Listening (4070004) : Mandatory
Learn to teach authentic conversation and presentation skills, and listening comprehension. You will develop a pre-task phase of a lesson.  Prerequisites: ......(more)
TESOL 1-6: Teaching Reading & Writing (4070005) : Mandatory
Learn to teach reading comprehension and composition. You will develop a task phase of a lesson.  Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to T ......(more)
TESOL 1-7: Teaching Grammar (4070006) : Mandatory
Learn to teach English grammar in authentic and communicative ways. You will develop a post-task phase of a lesson.  Prerequisites:  Successful comple ......(more)
TESOL 1-8: Teaching Pronunciation (4070013) : Mandatory
Learn how to teach pronunciation in the task-based format - including stress, intonation, thought groups, and self-correction. You will develop a post-task phas ......(more)
TESOL 1-9: Lesson Planning (4070008) : Mandatory
Learn how to develop task-based lesson plans that emphasize student-to-student interaction and negotiation of meaning. You will develop three phases of a task-b ......(more)