BA Hons English Language and TESOL

The BA in English Language & TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an undergraduate course offered by Swansea University. This course provides students with the knowledge and confidence to teach English anywhere in the world and fosters an understanding of linguistics and bilingualism. Course Content: The BA in English Language & TESOL course combines an exploration of the English language and its teaching, focusing on linguistics, teaching methods, and practical experience. Students will have opportunities to observe experienced teachers in the practical TESOL sessions, and in the second year, students can opt to teach their own language class.Key Modules: Key module topics include English Phonetics and Phonology, Describing Language, Second Language Acquisition, Grammar In Use, Social and Multicultural Perspectives, Language Teaching Methodology, Practicum in TESOL, among others.Accreditations: After successfully completing this course, students will receive a degree accredited by the British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL), and Swansea University is also a member of the British Association for TESOL.Future Careers: Graduates typically secure jobs as English language teachers in the UK and globally, using their TESOL qualification to teach English abroad. Other career paths include language testing, policy and curriculum development, textbook writer, public relations, and advertising.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.