This learning experience provides trainees with the fundamental principles and knowledge of the English language and language learning as well as current teaching techniques for adult English language learners. The course is an intensive and integrated learning experience, involving a classroom and practicum component, the latter under the mentorship of course trainers. The Bridge IDELT is housed on the campus of our BridgeEnglish program which provides access to additional resources, professional teachers, and culturally diverse ESL students enhancing the overall learning experience. Instruction is through input sessions (interactive lectures and workshops), guided lesson planning, teaching practice and peer observation. Topics covered include: classroom management and teaching skills for teaching English to adults; the roles of the teacher and learner including the teaching/learning context; using and adapting resources and materials for teaching English to adults; assessing and addressing student needs; English language awareness (grammar); effective and efficient planning and presenting materials to learners of English as a Foreign Language in the areas of: conversation, listening, structure, function, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, and writing using The Communicative Approach as the foundation for all activities in the class; using multi-media in the classroom including e-learning resources for students; the history of the English language; cultural issues for the EFL teacher; and professional development for teachers of English to adults. NOTE: To receive the diploma as well as the credit recommendation, trainees must successfully pass all grading components, including submission of a final portfolio: participation in input (interactive lectures), observation feedback, lesson planning, teaching practice, and written assignments.