Northeastern Illinois University

M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is the application of linguistics to the teaching of English as a second or foreign language. The M.A. in TESOL program gives students an understanding of the nature of language, culture, instruction, assessment, and professionalism, and their interrelationships. The program prepares students to teach English in the United States or overseas.

Program Benefits

Within the U.S., Northeastern’s graduates teach ESL in public and private schools, as well as in the city in community colleges and adult education programs. English language learners are the fastest-growing group of students in the U.S. today.