Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

University of Reading - Whiteknights campus

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 22,350/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1926

Total Students: 23,000 +

Int. Students: 5,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Whiteknights House, Reading RG6 6UR, United Kingdom

Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Program Overview

Study MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at one of the world's best known centres in TESOL and Applied Linguistics.

This course is suitable for graduates already working or just starting a career in the field of English as a second/foreign language and who wish to develop and deepen specialist knowledge and skills in TESOL and related linguistic areas.

It connects theory with practice to build relevant teaching expertise in key TESOL areas, and provides up-to-date, thorough and critical knowledge of the field taught by top researchers and teachers.

This course offers flexibility through a choice of tracks to suit individual needs and experiences using small-group teaching and a wide choice of optional modules are available. The 'Dissertation Track' is suitable for students who already have teaching experience, and is especially recommended for those who wish to pursue further study. The 'Portfolio Track' is designed for those with little or no teaching experience. It involves completing a portfolio based on classroom observations and teaching experience gained during the summer term in our renowned International Study and Language Institute (ISLI).

Our specialist research areas include:

  • Testing and assessment
  • second language acquisition
  • Intercultural communication
  • Second language teaching
  • Multilingualism
  • Vocabulary studies
  • Language teaching and creativity
  • Language curriculum design
  • EFL teacher training
  • Child language development
  • Language and migration
  • World Englishes
  • Sociolinguistics