TESOL-CWT Maryland (Dec 4th, 6-8pm; Dec 5th, 8am-4pm) at Antioch Apostolic Church – Arnold, MD

What Is TESOL-CWT?

The TESOL Community Workers Training (TESOL-CWT) is a 10-hour condensed curriculum developed by Multicultural Ministries and Teach2Go to help local community-focused churches launch or strengthen effective English language learning ministry.

Adapted from Teach2Go’s full 60-hour certification course, this training preserves the essential elements of comprehensive TESOL preparation while offering a format that better fits local churches' time, staffing, and budget realities.

Participants receive practical instruction and hands-on learning they can apply immediately in community and ministry settings.

Why This Training Matters

Many churches recognize the need to serve English language learners in their communities but lack the resources to implement a full-length certification program.

TESOL-CWT meets that need by offering a high-value, ministry-ready training experience that distills the key components of Teach2Go’s 60-hour TESOL certification into a manageable, accessible format.

This training helps participants build confidence in:

• understanding English language learners
• responding to cultural and classroom needs
• using effective teaching strategies
• planning meaningful lessons
• launching sustainable ESL ministry efforts

What Participants Will Learn

Participants are introduced to the major foundations of TESOL preparation, including:

• Introduction to TESOL
• Foundations in linguistics and second-language acquisition
• The ESL/EFL classroom
• Teaching techniques
• Classroom management and engagement
• Assessment and evaluation
• Curriculum design and lesson planning
• Resources and professional development

Each topic is taught in a practical, interactive way that is immediately useful for local church and community outreach.

How the Training Works

Each hour of TESOL-CWT is intentionally structured around four elements:

Warm-Up - Participants engage prior knowledge, experiences, and ideas.

Presentation - We teach core TESOL concepts and principles clearly and concisely.

Application - Participants practice strategies, solve problems, and engage in hands-on learning.

Cool-Down - Reflection and review help participants retain and apply what they have learned.

Our Goal - To equip leaders and volunteers to serve English language learners with practical skills, cultural awareness, and Christ-centered compassion.