Linguistic diversity is an exciting, ever-present reality in the 21st century. The TESL/TEFL minor offers you the opportunity to learn how to work with linguistically diverse populations in the United States and globally. This minor is open to students from any major with any language background. While the minor does not lead to certification, it prepares you to teach and work in linguistically diverse contexts and for future certification through post-graduate or TESOL certification programs.
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"My experience at EIU could not have been better. While in the classroom, I got to learn from amazing, engaging faculty who helped build my skills and confidence, and outside of the classroom, I got to be part of an amazing community and make lifelong memories."Joshua NorthamTeaching English as a Second or Foreign Language | Class of 2026
The Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) minor prepares you to work with linguistically diverse populations in the United States and around the world. It is a fit if you are a pre-service teacher or a student in any major, with any language background, who wants to teach English to speakers of other languages.
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