Academic English/ESL
In the Summer months, the English as a Second Language Courses at UCLA are open to both currently registered UCLA students and visiting students. Instruction is delivered by ESL lecturers and experienced graduate students from UCLA. All instructors have training in teaching English as a second language; most have extensive national and international teaching experience. The courses cover a wide range of skills and skill levels for improving academic English including writing, reading, listening, and oral presentation skills. Enrollment in these courses during the academic year (September through June) is restricted to currently matriculated UCLA students only. During these months, individuals not currently registered at UCLA who want to improve their English may contact The American Language Center through UCLA Extension at (310) 825-9068.
Courses for UCLA Students
Courses for Visiting Students
TESFL minor
Teaching English abroad is an excellent intermediary step between a UCLA degree and professional life.
The Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESFL) minor gives students the necessary credential for finding a job in the burgeoning field of English language instruction.
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TESL Certificate
The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) certificate is an internationally recognized program in the field of English language instruction. This certificate program, available to current UCLA graduate students, enhances students' job prospects post-degree, both in second and foreign language teaching.
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