BA (Hons) TESOL (with a modern language)

The undergraduate course, BA (Hons) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with a Modern Language, offered by Manchester Metropolitan University, offers a comprehensive education for students who are passionate about teaching English to non-native English speakers coupled with fluency in a modern language. The course equips students with the necessary theoretical understanding and practical skills for careers in English language teaching.Course Content: The course is structured in a way that provides students with thorough learning in English, including the crucial elements like grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and communication skills. Alongside English language teaching, it offers students the choice to study a modern language such as French, Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese or Arabic. Students have the opportunity to spend their third year abroad immersing themselves in the culture and language of their chosen country.Key Modules: The course consists of core and optional modules in four areas: English language, Applied Linguistics, TESOL and a modern language. Key modules include 'Introducing English Language and Linguistics', 'Understanding Language teaching' and 'Grammar and Meaning' among others. Accreditations: While the course page does not explicitly provide accreditation information, Manchester Metropolitan University is a recognized and reputable institution. Future Careers: Graduates of the BA (Hons) TESOL with a Modern Language can pursue various career paths in English language teaching in education settings across the world. They can also work in English language related roles in non-educational context or settings such as publishing, linguistics research, translation and interpretation services, and international relations among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.