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About<\/h2>\n

In the Bachelor of Arts in English as a Second Language Program, you’ll study language acquisition and teaching methods. You’ll also learn a second language yourself, with courses to choose from in Spanish and Japanese.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Renne Kenney at reneek@ewu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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An <\/span>English as a Second Language (ESL) major <\/span>prepares you to teach English to people who speak other languages. Courses cover linguistics, second language acquisition, teaching strategies, cultural studies, and various other topics.<\/p>\n

As an ESL major, you\u2019ll build strong communication and teaching skills that are highly valued in schools, universities, community programs, and private language centers\u2014both in the U.S. and around the world.<\/p>\n

If you want a career where you make a big difference in people’s lives, ESL may be the right path for you.<\/p>\n

Explore careers in English as a Second Language:<\/p>\n

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