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TESOL Strategies: Supporting ESL Students in Mainstream Classrooms

Learn the basic principles, considerations and strategies for cultivating a rich language-learning environment

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What You'll Learn in This Course

Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.

Learning Outcome 1

With increased migration and refugee flows, most teachers are encountering increasingly diverse students in their mainstream classrooms. This course is designed for teachers at all levels, working with language learners across the curriculum.

Learning Outcome 2

This course will give you new insight into the different aspects of language, the language learning process and the demands of different curricular areas. It will enable you to enrich your daily practice to ensure the needs of the language learners are met.

Skills You'll Develop

This comprehensive TESOL Strategies: Supporting ESL Students in Mainstream Classrooms curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.

Hands-on LearningPractical ExercisesReal-World ProjectsIndustry Best Practices

Course Requirements & Target Audience

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Prerequisites & Requirements

What you need before starting this TESOL Strategies: Supporting ESL Students in Mainstream Classrooms course:

  • Explore the multiple dimensions involved in learning a language
  • Discuss how language learners can differ in their circumstances and needs
  • Interpret the different registers and genres of language at work in school settings
  • Design strategies and activities that can support language learners in mainstream classes

Who This Course Is For

This course is perfect for:

  • Motivated learners at any level
  • Self-paced students
  • Anyone interested in the subject

This course might not be suitable if:

  • • You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
  • • You prefer learning without structured curriculum
  • • You need highly specialized or niche content

Course Information & Details

Everything you need to know about this online course, from duration to certification

Subject Category

Teaching, Inclusive Teaching, Language Teaching, Primary Education Teaching, Secondary Education Teaching, Teaching English / TEFL

Course Language

English

All materials in English

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What's Included

  • What does language involve and what does language learning involves?
  • What kind of pedagogies can support the language learner in content lessons?
  • How can I develop speaking and listening skills for my ESL learners in my mainstream classroom?
  • How can I develop reading and writing skills for my ESL learners in my mainstream classroom?
  • How can I enrich my feedback and classroom talk to better help the language learner?
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Last updated 20 August 2025 · Getting Digital