This page lists our current online course offerings by semester and category. Start dates for each semester follow the UMass Amherst academic calendar.
Please go to the Browse Classes/Catalog on SPIRE to enroll in a course.
PLEASE NOTE: There are NO prerequisites on ANY of our courses. All ESL courses are open to any student who learned English as an additional language.
The next start date for classes is May 21, 2024
Online ESL Courses
Spring 2024 (Will be updated soon)
To enroll in an online class for the first time, please CLICK HERE for more information.
Online TESOL Classes
Spring 2024
LLC321 The Practice of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ONLINE CLASS)
This course provides an introduction to practice of teaching English as an additional language. The focus throughout the course will be on how aspects of language teaching can be realized in practice, in a range of contexts or educational settings, and for learners of various proficiency levels and backgrounds. Students will gain experience creating lesson plans, classroom materials, and assessments. A significant component of the course consists of practicum-related tasks, such as classroom observations, teaching evaluations, tutoring and teaching demonstrations/practice.