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Don’t study alone. Stay focused, together.
Citizens TESOL Citizens TESOL

Don’t study alone. Stay focused, together.

Are you struggling to maintain your study routine in the virtual world? We're excited to introduce an incredible new resource to help you succeed this semester: our Virtual Study Hall sessions, hosted on Zoom every week! These sessions are open to all of our students, and we can't wait to see you there.

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Meet Angela: From health care provider to English teacher in Bolivia
Citizens TESOL Citizens TESOL

Meet Angela: From health care provider to English teacher in Bolivia

Angela has waited 10 years to get her TESOL certificate. She is finishing the course this month, and we wanted to take a moment to highlight her story. Hear some of her experiences throughout her time in the TESOL course and what it was like teaching English in Bolivia — including the day that she got locked in a room just as her class was starting. 

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Creating a Welcoming, Safe Classroom Environment
Rebekah Smisson Rebekah Smisson

Creating a Welcoming, Safe Classroom Environment

Every teacher needs a space to teach. I want to share with you the tips and resources I used to create a space for my students, many of whom were Somali refugees in the inner city of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Activity Ideas for English Classes

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Our Fun Activities for Teaching English resource is a 40-page booklet with more than 50 fun activities that can be used for English classes, youth gatherings, cultural exchange camps, and many other types of events. We have compiled these over the last ten years while teaching students of all ages in the U.S. and Asia. These come from our personal search for activities that are enjoyed by both students and teachers alike. We hope you and your students will enjoy them as much as we have!

These activities can be added to lessons to make your curriculum come alive. They can also stand alone when you’re in a pinch for time; see the section titled “PPP—How to prepare a lesson, FAST!” for ideas on how to survive that awkward moment when someone asks you to teach an impromptu English class with little time and zero preparation. These will also help you as you look for ways to make your lessons more engaging and fun for everyone. This is not an exhaustive list of activities, but it is a good starting point. For even more ideas, subscribe to our YouTube channel and explore the TESOL course.

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GET A FREE DOWNLOAD OF THIS RESOURCE WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR ANY OF THE MODULES IN OUR ONLINE TESOL COURSE.

Click one of the links below to explore a free preview of those modules. You can download the Fun Activities for Teaching English resource in the first chapter of each module.

Explore the online course

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  • MODULE 1 | Intro to Learning Languages

    This module consists of several lessons related to the topic of language learning. Key lessons include: Classroom Values, Icebreaker Activities, Student Needs, Learning Styles, Proficiency Levels, Second Language Acquisition (SLA), and the connections between Language and Culture.

  • MODULE 2 | Teaching and Lesson Planning

    This module features several lessons related to the topic of teaching. Key lessons include: Teaching Methods, Designing Quick-and-Easy Lesson Plans Using PPP, Using Lesson Plan Templates, and Creating Resources for your Lesson Plans.

  • MODULE 3 | Teaching the Macro Skills

    This is our most popular module, and it features 14 chapters and resources that focus on how to teach the four basic macro skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing. We will also look at how to teach a number of micro skills: Pronunciation, Poetry, Literacy, and Grammar.

  • MODULE 4 | Advanced Teaching Techniques

    Module 4 consists of 11 chapters that focus on more advanced teaching techniques. Key lessons include: Classroom Management, Error Correction, How to Design and Conduct your own Language Tests, and How to adapt Course Books using Authentic Materials.

  • MODULE 5 | Teaching English As Ministry

    This module gives you access to a library of resources that you can use to teach English as a ministry: including our “Fun Activities” booklet, lesson ideas for teaching children, Discovery Bible Study resources for church teams, and our C&C Magazine curricula.

  • MODULE 6 | Teaching Portfolio

    In this final module, you will create a portfolio with some of the lesson plans and resources you designed during the course. We will also guide you through the assessment process for receiving your Professional Certificate and finishing the course!

  • Course Introduction

    THE ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE »

    This is a brief introduction to the Citizens TESOL Certificate Course. In these first lessons, we will help you prepare for the rest of the course so that you know what to expect. You will explore the digital tools we’ll be using, and you’ll meet your classmates.

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A wonderful way to explore all of our modules and resources at a reduced price — for a limited period of time, or for as long as you like. This is a good option for language schools, professional teachers, TESOL graduates, or those who are just beginning their journey.

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Course Introduction

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Get amazing video tutorials to complement resources like these!

We are always adding new content in our TESOL course to help teachers bring hope to their communities and their classrooms. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos!

 

In this sample video from our TESOL course, Cortnie breaks down a few of her Classroom Values and suggests a few ways to begin establishing a positive culture on the very first day of class. This is part of a series of videos about creating a welcoming learning environment, and you can learn more from this topic by exploring the free preview of Module 1.