What is TESOL?
TESOL = Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Welcome to the TESOL information site for the
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse! On this site, you will find
information about the TESOL program at UW-L, as well as general
information, such as locating a graduate school and finding a job. So,
whether you are new to the TESOL world or an old pro looking for new
ideas, this is the place for you!
What is
TESOL?
The National Clearinghouse for English Language
Acquisition (NCELA) defines TESOL as “a professional association of
teachers, administrators, researchers and others concerned with
promoting scholarship, the dissemination of information, and
strengthening of instruction and research in the teaching of English to
speakers of other languages and dialects.”
Want to learn more? Browse our website to find out
more about the TESOL program at UW-L and the TESOL community in
general. Be sure to check out our “Tips for Interns,” “Lesson Plans,”
and “TESOL Topics,” all contributed by TESOL students, teachers, or
faculty.
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