A large number of teachers and tutors of English as a Second Language (ESL) lack professional-level preparation. The Basic Training and Resources for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (BTRTESOL) program is being developed to prepare untrained, novice, volunteer ESL teachers to be more successful. In contrast with previous programs for providing basic training for novice English language teachers, the BTRTESOL program utilizes an instructional approach that is minimalist, connectivist, and problem-based. In other words, it teaches novices "the least they should know" and "where to go to learn more." In addition, this program employs a hybrid delivery system involving paper and Web-based text materials, video clips, and interactive activities. Trial users are invited to use the existing units (online at www.btrtesol.com) and to provide feedback on them.