Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Professional Training Program

Teacher Training for EFL Teachers (6 weeks)

This 140-hour, non-credit TEFL Professional Training Program is designed for prospective EFL teachers who want to gain training and experience for teaching English abroad. It is being offered once this year for six weeks (14 CEUs). 

Free online Information Sessions are available here.

  • Starting a new career as an EFL teacher
  • Preparing to teach English abroad to adults or children
  • Gaining real-world experience with teaching in an ESL classroom setting
  • Learning in a supportive community of fellow teachers
  • Developing confidence as a teacher
  • Researching job opportunities abroad
  • Building your teaching resume

Please note: If you are a CSULB Linguistics department student, please see your department advisor. This program is not an option.

  • Teach English without knowing the native language of your students
  • Plan and execute effective and meaningful lessons on all language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening)
  • Modify materials and create your own materials for teaching
  • Develop a stronger foundation in the structure of the English language (grammar)
  • Give meaningful feedback to individual students on their language ability
  • Write an effective teaching CV
  • Develop an e-portfolio to highlight your experience and strengths as a teacher
  • Interview effectively via video-conference
  • Research job opportunities abroad
  • Prepare for moving abroad and transitioning to a new culture
  • Practice with both teaching and one-on-one tutoring
  • Hands-on training and teaching experience with international students in the ALI
  • Guest lectures and panels from professionals in the field of TEFL and TESOL
  • Guidance with job hunting and creating and e-portfolio
  • Professional headshots and pictures of your teaching
  • Interaction with international job recruiters
  • Final program evaluation with individualized feedback from instructors
  • One year student membership to CATESOL
  • Successfully complete all assignments, projects and teaching hours
  • Be present for all class sessions

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Professional Training Program

Watch this video to find out how taking the TEFL program at CSULB can help you get a job teaching English overseas.

CPaCE Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Program