TESOL — Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Teach English. Reach the Nations.
Learn to teach English and use this skill to impact lives, cultures, and nations.
Overview
The TESOL Seminar is a 6-week course that trains and equips students to become ESL teachers. Each student has 6+ hours of practicum teaching, giving them an opportunity them an opportunity to implement what they learn on a weekly basis. The course incorporates Biblical principles and modeling Christ in the classroom. Students gain a firm grasp of macro skills, classroom management, principles of teaching and much more. By course’s end, students create a plan for their own English ministry that has the potential to propel them into the future.
📘 What TESOL involves
The TESOL Seminar at YWAM Goiânia is an intensive training designed to equip Christians to teach English to speakers of other languages — opening doors for ministry, missions, and international opportunities.
🚀 Duration: 6 intensive weeks (180+ hours of intensive training)
📍 Location: YWAM Goiânia – Brazil
📅 Start date: From August 01 – September 11, 2026
TESOL equips you with the skills to teach English and connect with people around the world. 🌍
Why TESOL?
Over 2 billion people are learning English – creating a massive global need for trained teachers, especially in missions. English is more than a language.
It’s a bridge to relationships, cultures, and the Gospel.
English has become the global language of education, business, and international communication. In many places around the world, teaching English is one of the most effective ways to:
• Serve communities
• Build relationships
• Open doors for the Gospel
• Work in international contexts
Many missionaries feel limited because they don’t speak or teach English. But English is one of the most powerful tools to build relationships globally.
TESOL provides a practical and relevant skill that can be used both in ministry and in professional settings.
The heart & The Impact
The need and desire to communicate in English is incredibly strong throughout the world, and teachers are uniquely positioned to be a blessing and a witness to others.
The TESOL is a 6-week seminar in Goiânia-Brazil focused on training people to teach English as a second/foreign language in a Christian missions context. Learn how to teach English from a biblical worldview, run a classroom, and gain an understanding of how to start English teaching ministries to reach and disciple the nations.
The Phases
The Lecture Phase consists of approximately 180 hours of class time, intercessory prayer, and worship. The Practicum Phase is when the student becomes the teacher. It’s designed to give every seminar student hands-on experience in a real language classroom.
✔ Intensive training in just 6 weeks
✔ Experienced teachers in intercultural education
✔ Real teaching practice
✔ International and missionary environment
✔ Globally recognized certification
More than learning how to teach English, you will be prepared to use education as a tool for transformation.
What you will learn
During the course you will be trained in essential areas of English language teaching:
📚 Second Language Acquisition
How people actually learn a new language.
📝 Lesson Planning
How to prepare clear, engaging, and effective lessons.
🎓 Syllabus Design
How to structure complete English courses.
👩🏫 Classroom Management
How to lead a multicultural classroom.
🌍 English as Ministry
How to use English teaching as a missionary tool.
📊 Understanding Student Needs
How to adapt your teaching to different cultural contexts.
In addition to theory, you will also gain practical experience teaching real students in intercultural settings.
Certification
Upon completing the TESOL Seminar you will receive:
🎓 University of the Nations (UofN) Certification
This internationally recognized certification opens doors to teach English in many countries around the world.
After this course, you will be able to:
- Teach English globally
- Serve in missions, schools, and ministries
- Use English to share the Gospel.
Who is this course for?
This training is ideal for:
✔ Missionaries
✔ Christians with a heart for the nations
✔ Teachers and educators
✔ People who want to work internationally
✔ Anyone who wants to use English as a tool for global impact
You do not need to be a professional teacher to participate.
Investment
Registration Fee: R$200 (to secure your spot)
Course Fee: R$3,000
Includes training, materials, and certification.
More information
📍 Location: YWAM Goiâna – Brazil
Goiânia is a welcoming city in the heart of Brazil, with an active missionary community and an ideal environment for intercultural learning. YWAM Goiânia has been training and sending missionaries for decades as a platform for the nations.
Since 2017, ELS has been training and equipping students to use English with confidence in real-world and mission environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to be fluent in English?
- Yes. A good level of English is required in order to follow the training.
- Do I need teaching experience?
- No. The course is designed to train people who may not have formal teaching experience.
- Is TESOL only for missions?
- No. The certification can also open professional opportunities to teach English in many countries.
TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Use your voice to reach the nations
Teaching English can become the bridge that connects you to cultures, communities, and opportunities that once seemed impossible.
Join the TESOL Seminar at YWAM Goiânia.
Why YWAM Goiânia
YWAM Goiânia is an established missionary base with a strong focus on training and sending workers to the nations. With a complete structure and a vibrant community environment, it is an ideal place to dive into the Word and grow in your calling.
From the heart of Brazil to the nations, the base has become a platform for sending missionaries around the world — and many of our schools and trainings are part of this movement.
We are a community of disciples of Jesus committed to knowing God. For over 30 years, we have been training, discipling, and sending missionaries across the world, moving toward unreached peoples, serving individuals and the city around us, with the purpose of making the name of our Lord Jesus Christ known until all have heard.
📍 Address: Av. Ary José Cascão – Fonte das Águas Goiânia – GO, 74481-811 Brazil
🌐 Website: https://jocumgoiania.com/