English Language Specialist Program

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U.S. English-language and applied linguistics teachers can apply to work on short-term assignments abroad identified by U.S. embassies.

Website: http://exchanges.state.gov/englishteaching/el-specialist.html
Location: USA
Members: 72
Latest Activity: Feb 7

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Interested in applying to the English Language Specialist Program? Join our open discussion group on ExchangesConnect to chat about the application process with other applicants, connect with current and former participants, and read first-hand accounts of participant experiences!

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to serve as an English Language Specialist, you must meet the following requirements:

United States Citizen
MA or Ph.D. (TESL/TEFL or applied linguistics)
Overseas experience
Teacher training experience

The English Language Specialist Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs in the U.S. Department of State.

Discussion Forum

Application Process 6 Replies

Do you have any questions about the application process? Not sure if the English Language Specialist Program is right for you? Check out the…Continue

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Started by Community Manager. Last reply by Jonathan Brickman Oct 29, 2012.

Stories of People's Projects

I am interested in hearing from former participants about the projects you've been involved in and how you came to be connected to them? I am also curious to know how often people reapplied? It seems…Continue

Started by Wendy Ashby Mar 11, 2012.

Advice 2 Replies

Hello!I would like advice on joining the English Language Specialist Program.Continue

Started by Judith Pete. Last reply by ali ahmed ali shwaiyat Feb 13, 2012.

Deaf Education 3 Replies

Thank you for the replies I got from my posting. Yes, I'd like to know who we can improve the instruction for Deaf students especially in Reading and Writing in English. Maybe there are new…Continue

Started by Corazon V. Balarbar. Last reply by Kyle H. Jun 27, 2011.

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Comment by Lena M. on May 3, 2012 at 10:16am: Hey Ali and Yousra, and any other new members to this group! The website for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs can help you find an educational exchange program to go to the USA, click on this link to find out more. Also, you can look for an EducationUSA advising center in your country, search under this link here. There are so many cool programs out there, it really depends on what type of program you want to do. Keep us posted on what you find and what you end up doing!

Comment by ali ahmed ali shwaiyat on February 14, 2012 at 2:16pm: Hi , I am seeking to join exchanging educational program for fresh graduates, so may any one tell me how to manage that. Thanks in advance

Comment by Yousra Magdy on January 2, 2012 at 9:50pm: Hi ! everyone , hope everything going well . Actually, I am seeking to join exchanging educational program for fresh graduates, so may any one tell me how to manage that. Thanks in advance

Comment by Naqibullah Mofaker on May 17, 2011 at 5:56am: first nice greetings to all!

I am really happy that i have membership of this group

best of luck

Comment by Michelle (Administrator) on May 11, 2011 at 1:02pm: Hi everyone,

The Spring/Summer deadline for the English Language Specialist Program is tomorrow, May 12th!

http://exchanges.state.gov/englishteaching/el-specialist.html

Comment by Rully Rozhani on May 8, 2011 at 11:41am: Indonesia is a great country with a bound of unique cultures, beautifully amazing sceneries, and integrated pluralities. Most of the people are religious and love kindness. One ever said that the country was created when God was smiling.

Comment by April Gascon on March 25, 2011 at 4:17pm: For World Poetry Day, we posted a new discussion challenging you to write a short poem about your country or exchange program. Can you write a poem about the English Language Specialist Program in less than 140 characters? Post your poem in the poetry discussion today!