Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

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Degree Overview

Learn how to meaningfully engage with people who might otherwise be left out of the conversation. Studying The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages minor expands the reach of any degree.

When you add a TESOL minor, you’ll learn a broad set of skills for interacting with non-native speakers, children, and people with language disorders. You’ll take classes taught by experienced Christian faculty who share your deep empathy for people marginalized by Western society.

And when you graduate, you’ll be confident in your skills, mindset, and connections.

This page describes the non-education TESOL minor. Calvin's school of education also offers an TESOL certification track minor specifically for students planning a career as an educator.

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