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Specialization in Teaching English Grammar (TEG)

Boost your teaching skills in grammar with the Specialization in Teaching English Grammar (TEG) at UC San Diego.

Who will Benefit

This program is perfect if you're already in the full-time Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Professional Certificate program or planning to study TEFL for at least 6 months (2 quarters). Combine TEG to your TEFL studies, and you'll become an expert in teaching grammar, an important part of language learning. TEG has 4 required courses (3 units each), making it 12 units or 120 hours of training. Please note that it might take up to three quarters to finish, and you might need to pay extra for more units beyond your full-time program.

Ready to become a grammar teaching pro? Start your TEG journey with us, today!

Program Details

Classes:

  • Advanced Analysis of English Sentence Structure I (3 units)
This course will explore the complexities of English language structures and how and when they are used (pragmatics). There will be special emphasis on those areas of syntax which are unique to English and most troublesome to non-native speakers, including both prescriptive and descriptive forms. 

  •  Advanced Analysis of English Sentence Structure II (3 units)
You will learn how best to teach and integrate the practice of various highly specialized features of English grammar in all types of ESL and EFL lessons. Syntactic variations related to gender, age, socio-economics, and other factors will be examined. 

  • Grammar and Editing I (3 units)

Are you an advanced ESL speaker needing to refine your knowledge of English grammar in written and spoken communications? In this course, you will review the grammar points necessary to correct the most common problems in writing by non-native speakers of English, such as knowing the appropriate usage of present perfect vs. simple past, prepositions, articles, punctuation, and more. Learn how to recognize and correct your grammar errors and learn how to find the right answers to specific, recurring grammar questions.

  • Grammar and Editing II (3 units)

This course is designed for advanced ESL speakers who must demonstrate excellent English grammar in formal written and spoken communications and thus need to improve their knowledge and skills in grammar. Review the grammar points necessary to identify and correct the most common problems in writing, such as the correct usage of conjunctions, prepositions, punctuation, usage, and more. Learn how to recognize and correct your own grammar errors and learn how to find the right answers to specific, recurring grammar questions.

Duration: 2-3 Quarters

Delivery Method: In-person

Visa: F-1 student visa

Program Schedule:
  • Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays
  • Daytime and evening courses
  • Schedule varies

Admission Requirements

Enrollment in the TEG specialization is only available to those who are already enrolled in another full-time TEFL program. Students can only complete the TEG specialization if they will study in TEG programs for 6 months or more. Please view the full-time program webpages for admission requirements.  

Age: 18+ 
 
Language Proficiency Requirement: 

  • TOEFL iBT: 79

  • IELTS: 6.5

  • B2 First (Cambridge English: First-FCE): B2/C1

  • C1 Advanced (Cambridge English Advanced-CAE):180-C1 and C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English Proficiency-CPE): 180-C1

  • Duolingo English Test (DET): 110

  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58

  • TOEIC (all four subjects are required):

    • Listening: 445 

    • Reading: 420 

    • Speaking: 170

    • Writing: 165

  • ELI level (8-week programs): 7 or higher

For questions regarding alternative English proficiency exams, please email ipadmission@ucsd.edu.

All enrolled students are required to complete an online pre-arrival orientation before starting the specialization in Teaching English Grammar (TEG). 

Dates & Prices

2025 Dates:

  • January 2 - March 14
  • March 24 - June 6
  • June 18 - September 5
  • October 1 - December 12

2025 Prices: 

  • TEG Program Fee: $95 (non-refundable)
  • It is possible to take some of the TEG classes as part of your full-time TEFL Program. Additional classes cost $500 each. The Program Advisor will assist you with creating an academic plan during the program orientation.
  • Books/Materials: Approximately $200-$800 per quarter (Payment for all books and instructional materials CANNOT be made in advance and are to be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.)

For all 2025 program dates and prices, visit the Dates and Prices page or download the 2025 Dates & Prices document. This document also lists the financial verification required for your program application if you need the Form I-20 for a student visa.

Testimonial

I participated in many practical learning experiences at UC San Diego. I created my own lesson plans, teaching different language skills. I also had plenty of chances to do demonstrations and receive constructive feedback from my peers and teachers, which has helped me develop my own teaching style and better understand how to be a great English teacher. I will apply every single lesson in my future classroom.

- Ying-Ting Wang, Taiwan

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University of California San Diego
Division of Extended Studies
International Student Services, 0176D
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0176
USA

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Division of Extended Studies
International Programs
8980 Villa La Jolla Drive - suite 380
La Jolla, CA 92037 USA
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