Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Explore contemporary approaches to language learning and insights into second language acquisition on the Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program fromUniversity of Liverpool that opens the door to career opportunities around the world.

From current trends in language teaching to a comprehensive understanding of second language acquisition, this MA immerses you in all aspects of language learning and linguistics.

Key Features

• With the Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program from University of Liverpool , you willdevelop a deeper understanding of language and discourse analysis on this master's for English, linguistics and education graduates with professional teaching experience.
• The skills you develop will demonstrate your suitability for senior positions teaching English to speakers of other languages, as well as a variety of educational administration roles, in the UK and overseas. Your command of language could open the door to a career in publishing or journalism too.
• You’ll learn from a friendly and supportive team of active researchers who have international teaching experience. Our students consistently praise the support they receive. Social visits to local places of interest will be arranged to help you to get to know your peers and the program team.

Career prospects

• The alumni have gone on to teach English in elementary and secondary schools, as well as tertiary education settings, around the globe.
• You’ll graduate well placed to secure a senior teaching post in state or private education in the UK and overseas. A Masters degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages is a pre-requisite for securing a long-term teaching post in many countries worldwide.
• This MA is also a key qualification if you want to transition from classroom teaching to teacher training, higher education, or roles shaping educational policy and practice.

Potential career paths include:

• Teaching
• Teacher training
• Lecturing
• Research
• Leadership
• Educational administration
• School inspections
• Consultancy
• Curriculum design
• Publishing
• Journalism
• Marketing
• Sales
• Human resources.

Courses include:

• Methods of English Language Teaching
• Second Language Acquisition
• Lexis and Vocabulary Teaching
• Research Skills
• Teaching English to Young Learners
• Literature and Second Language Teaching
• Digital Technologies for Language Teaching
• English for Academic Purposes
• Work Experience Placement