Introduction to English as a Second Language is a basic introductory course to English as a Second Language. It includes five domains of teaching English language learners: culture, language, planning instruction, assessment, and professionalism. Emphasis is placed on the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teaching standards and ESL K-12 standards. The course will examine research-based practices in relation to the five domains and identify the role of English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers.