Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics - BA (Hons)
York St John University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Prepare for a life teaching English around the world. Explore Japanese culture by learning the language and studying abroad.You will gain the skills and knowledge to teach English in Japan and across the globe. Its a 4 year degree with a year studying abroad in Japan. You will learn communicative Japanese skills and gain a deep understanding of Japanese culture. Together we will explore theories and methods for teaching English in a multilingual world and give you the opportunity to study for ...Read more

Prepare for a life teaching English around the world. Explore Japanese culture by learning the language and studying abroad.You will gain the skills and knowledge to teach English in Japan and across the globe. It's a 4 year degree with a year studying abroad in Japan. You will learn communicative Japanese skills and gain a deep understanding of Japanese culture. Together we will explore theories and methods for teaching English in a multilingual world and give you the opportunity to study for the teaching English as a second language qualification, CELTA.Study Japanese whether you are a beginner or have some previous experience with the language. We will place you at the appropriate level of language learning when you arrive. By the end of the course you will be able to have conversations and discussions in Japanese. You will learn to give presentations and write in Japanese, allowing you to use the language for academic, social and professional purposes. You will usually reach the upper B2/C1 level on the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR). You can also choose to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test at level 6 for not extra cost. Please note that this course is not suitable for applicants who already have B1 level or above of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) in Japanese.Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with a year studying abroad in Japan. While abroad, you will take Japanese language classes at your host university. You will also take classes taught in either English or Japanese that are relevant to your degree.Explore theories and methods for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Our approach to teaching TESOL focuses on learning how to teach English around the world. The Linguistics part of the course gives you a working knowledge of how language works, how we use it and how it is structured. You will explore how we articulate speech and how English differs around the world. You will also examine how the mind processes language.

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Katie
03 Dec 25

Best: the support at the uni is amazing, the teachers are kind and supportive and the campus is great to look at and fun to walk around Worst: food is expensive and limited..Read more

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Abbie
24 Nov 25

The lecturers are passionate about their subjects which makes us passionate to learn. Both the lecturers and other members of staff are easy to talk to - you don't feel awkward..Read more

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Katie
03 Dec 25
Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics - BA (Hons)
Best: the support at the uni is amazing, the teachers are kind and supportive and the campus is great to look at and fun to walk around Worst: food is expensive and limited...
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Abbie
24 Nov 25
English Language and Linguistics - BA (Hons)
The lecturers are passionate about their subjects which makes us passionate to learn. Both the lecturers and other members of staff are easy to talk to - you don't feel awkward...
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York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk York North Yorkshire YO31 7EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  0.4 miles away

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