Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Aston offers students a solid foundation in English language and English language teaching, relating the subject to issues in the wider world, with reference to areas of practical problem solving in educational practice. This four-year programme includes an integrated placement which can take place in the public or private sector, in the UK or abroad. For combinations with French, German or Spanish, the placement year must be spent overseas. TESOL at Aston offers students a solid foundation in English language and English language teaching, relating the subject to issues in the wider world, with reference to areas of practical problem solving in educational practice. The course enables students to make informed decisions on a variety of aspects of TESOL through critical reflection.