向其他语言使用者讲英语（TESOL）为英语世界和国际语言老师群体打开了激动人心的大门。如果您有兴趣在各个年龄段的学习者中在美国或国外教授英语，增强您对有效语言教学理论和实践的了解，或者打算继续学习TESOL，语言学，应用语言学或外语的研究生，请考虑添加集中在TESOL中。您将获得该领域各个方面的经验，学习提高语言学习者的听力，口语，阅读，写作和跨文化技能的技巧，增强您的沟通能力，并发现该领域是否从事英语教学的任何职业ESL / EFL，第二语言材料的开发，计划管理，研究，国际学生咨询或在美国或海外的国际组
Clarity in communication is key, whether you're expressing your thoughts through verse or relaying important how-to instructions. The English major at UIndy lets you choose your area of concentration so that you can best match your interests and innate abilities. Under the guidance of an accomplished faculty, you can catch their enthusiasm for the written word and make it your own. And then there's no telling where your words might appear in the future. The English Department at the University of Indianapolis develops students abilities as critical and creative readers, thinkers, and writers. Our community of faculty-scholars, students, alumni, and community members support a campus culture that fosters a love of literature and language. Our general education courses, major-specific courses, and graduate program offerings build the expertise needed to navigate a changing world.<br>Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) opens exciting doors to the world of English and the community of international language teachers. If you have an interest in teaching English in the U.S. or abroad with learners of all ages, augmenting your knowledge of effective language teaching theory and practice, or going on to graduate studies in TESOL, linguistics, applied linguistics, or foreign languages, consider adding a concentration in TESOL.<br>You will gain experience in the various aspects of the field, learn techniques to promote language learners' listening, speaking, reading, writing, and intercultural skills, enhance your communication skills, and discover whether a career in any aspect of English teaching, the field of ESL/EFL, second language materials development, program administration, research, international student advising, or employment in U.S.-based or overseas international organizations or educational institutions might be right for you.<br><br>ADVANTAGES<br>Wide variety of course topics<br>Published authors meet and speak with students in their classes<br>Valuable hands-on experience editing and publishing a literary and fine arts magazine, Etchings<br>Career-focused electives to help you understand how to market your writing skills<br>Faculty with books published in fiction and poetry<br>Strong focus on practical business skills, including document design, online publishing, web development, and multimedia delivery<br>Project management from inception to delivery<br>Service-learning opportunities with local schools and other community organizations