Education
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Colleges award this field under 3 named programs, from Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor to Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 3 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Focuses on the principles and practice of teaching English to students who are not proficient in English or who do not speak, read or write English, and that may prepare individuals to function as teachers and administrators in such programs.
- Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
- Focuses on the principles and practice of teaching French to students who are not proficient in French or who do not speak, read, or write French, and prepares you to serve as teachers and administrators.
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other
- Teaching English or French as a second or foreign language not listed above.
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
Working style
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