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Through a series of engaging metaphors and stories, prospective and current EFL/ESL teachers will identify, summarize, and evaluate 7 basic language learning paradigms. Learners will be presented information on such foundational principles as motivation, risk taking, two different modes of learning, and balancing the teacher profession. Learners are also given an understanding of basic techniques founded on those principles, such as teacher talk, looking “ridiculous” in order to lower the affective filter, and networking. With these foundational principles in mind, ESL/EFL teachers will scrutinize common assumptions about language learning by comparing how they stack up to research-based core principles....
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SS

Nov 29, 2019

A great course! It is a well planned and goes light taking into consideration that the learners work as teachers. I have become a great fan of Dr. Dixon and hope to learn more in the modules to come.

VM

Apr 9, 2020

Great course! Nice content and great presentation of the material. Useful not only for ESL teachers, but for all language teachers and even for teachers in general. Thank you for creating this course!

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By Evgeniia T

Sep 10, 2022

Thank you very much for such an opportunity to study with you!!! It was great to have such an experience. I just can't say how much I'm happy!! I enjoyed every piece of information)))

By Radouane E

May 23, 2020

before taking the final assignment I re-watched, reread and I wrote everything again since it is my first time I enjoy such a wonderful, beneficial and nailed course. thank you so much

By Deleted A

Mar 11, 2020

If you want to learn how to teach effectively, this is a great option for you. Dr. Dixon is a great guide, and also all of the team makes a great work together. Incredible opportunity.

By Akintunde O

Feb 17, 2020

Going through this course has been a wonderful experience. I really do appreciate all the tutors and all those who endeavored to make it a success. We love you all at Coursera and ASU!

By Ben M

May 22, 2017

The course was great. It made me think about what it could be like to be a language teacher and what the role entails. It made me think about deciding to be a language teacher as well.

By Sami m

Jun 18, 2023

it was really amazing experience to be enrolled in this course, i have learnt many useful things which will help me ,as an English teacher, in teaching the language thank you so much.

By Elsie I

Aug 19, 2022

Very detailed despite the limited time. Highly recommended to those who do not have a degree in education but interested to become an English teacher. Kudos to Teach English Now team.

By Confesor R V

Feb 16, 2022

Great Metafors to help us understand how to conduct our classes so that our students get the best results at the end of their english courses. Thank you all for the great information.

By Lulu U

Sep 19, 2021

I am so glad to have joined this course and learned with other learners. The materials and presenters are so interesting and intriguing. I hope to learn more from this series of TESOL

By Лозовая С С

Aug 24, 2020

Данный курс прекрасно организован для того, чтобы разобраться в основе преподавания английского языка. Создатели курсы постарались, чтобы материал воспринимался интересно. Рекомендую!

By Adriana M P T

Jul 1, 2020

I really enjoyed ASU's videos. With lots of tools, metaphors, examples on how to see English's teaching from the point of view of a student, teachers, and experts. Highly recommended.

By Sattapong S

Apr 4, 2020

This was well developed and exceptionally taught. I've completed a master degree in education, and this is comparably well suited to those who need the basics in a well-explained way.

By Kiseleva A V

Jan 7, 2020

Thank you for this amazing course! It's the best experience I've ever had with Coursera. I really got positive vibes from professors and learnt a lot of new stuff, that made me think!

By Jie

Nov 21, 2019

Thanks for this course. It opens my mind that how to be an eligible English teacher and makes me realize what detours I have experienced while learning English. It is worthy learning.

By Виктория Д

Aug 9, 2019

It's so great course,thank you so much. I don't know,what and why I was studying at University before,but it was so far from real knowledge,understanding and motivation that you give.

By Nataliia B

Dec 15, 2023

I am grateful to all the professors engaged in producing this course for English teachers. It has been very informative and truly interesting. I am privileged to become a part of it.

By Marco R

Jul 18, 2023

I loved it, it was a very meaningful and complete course, I encourage you to take it, it will change your point of view about teaching in a very good way! I'm really thankful for it.

By Michele A

Jan 15, 2023

This Foundational Course is excellent. The professsors present the coursework with great expertise in a humorous fashion. I learned alot and look forward to continuing in the Series.

By Barbara M

Dec 20, 2021

This course was was an enlightment, it gave me a guideline to follow and taught me some very fundamental rules towards learning acquisitions. It's a fantastic course for ESLteachers

By Sabrine M

Jan 26, 2021

I love this course! the instructor is honestly a delight, and he makes it easier and more appealing.

I would definitely recommend to anyone who would like to score their TESOL degree.

By Ihna M

Jan 18, 2021

This is definitely a great help for me as an Online English Teacher. I can use the knowledge I acquired to my students and be able to become a better version of me. Thanks, Coursera!

By Joelina C

Oct 17, 2020

it is really brushed new point of view on how should we help others to aquisite an new language! the key point of this is to always use the language as often and as much as possible!

By matilda m

Sep 28, 2020

Your way of teaching was so understandable/clear that by listening you not only did I improve my teaching techniques but also listeting, thank you I was truly inspired and motivated!

By Sarah F

May 27, 2020

I loved how these foundational principles were taught using a series of metaphors that made the information easy to retain and remember! Interesting and engaging foundational course.

By Wissam A

Apr 16, 2020

Now, I know what to aim at when learning a new language, as a student. And, what to differentiate in teaching methods, as a teacher. It's such a great kick off in this series by ASU!