Stephanie Dempsey, PCV

Lilongwe, Malawi

live in the village, but I am very close to the city. Also, people here are very friendly. That is why Malawians are known for living in the Warm Heart of Africa.

Megan McCann , RPCV

Boaco, Boaco, Nicaragua

My favorite part about my placement was the beautiful landscape, There are tons of hills and beautiful greenery surrounding the whole town.

Frances Peterson, PCV

Corrales, Caaguazu, Paraguay

I work with local schools and the local health clinic to teach health topics including; dental hygiene, hand sanitation, parasite prevention, lifeskills, and many more health related topics. I teach English to local high school students.

Overview

Gonzaga University's TESOL Programs are designed to prepare professional and knowledgeable ESL teachers as well as language specialists who help students develop competencies for participating in a pluralistic world. In addition to persons interested in pursuing TESOL education preparation, current and future teachers of foreign languages are also invited to enroll in coursework dealing with language acquisition and language teaching methodology, which have broad applicability in a variety of settings.