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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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CK

Sep 9, 2021

That was a great experience and im very grateful for all the information I have been taught. The professors leading this course are just so professional and it was really joyful to learn all the time.

JG

Aug 17, 2018

This is a very useful course as I begin my studies to prepare to teach English abroad. ASU is a recognized university and the price is very reasonable. I look forward to the next course in the series.

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By MANUEL A T B

Nov 6, 2020

The 80-20 % technique was amazing and incredibly realistic. I will use this technique with my students. In general, all the teaching techniques that I learned are adapted to be implemented today. Thanks to the Professors and the University.

By Hieu P

Oct 27, 2020

I love the way that the course deliver the contents. Thanks for the useful and great theories and skill presented in the course which I can apply in my classroom, e.g: 80/20, body language, scaffolding, teacher talk, teacher philosophy,....

By Elina V

Apr 10, 2016

Мне очень понравился данный курс. Очень понравился наш учитель. Доступно объясняет, манера подачи интересная. С удовольствием закончила данный курс и продолжу все остальные курсы специализации. Спасибо команде проекта за такую возможность!

By Julia S

May 22, 2023

Thank you to all the authors and teacher. The couls is complete, important for the future teacher. Te information given is up-to-date, teached in the interesting and engaging wat. I am happe to be a part of this project. Thanks to the ASU.

By Phan A

May 31, 2021

The knowledge that I have received is so good. It absolutely benefits my teaching skills.

I love the way teachers talk in these videos, they are really inspired.

Thank you for my opportunity to be here. Thank you, ASU. Thank you, teachers!

By Raziye A

Mar 10, 2021

It was a great experience . I enjoyed every moment of the class. I have two kids and I have limited time and it encouraged me a lot I woke up very early to study. I will recommend to anyone who would like refresh and learn new great ideas.

By Pamela K

Jan 19, 2021

I totally enjoyed this course. Thanks to Dr. Shane Dixon, Andrea Haraway, Dr. Justin and the entire team for making this learning experience a fun and engaging one. One personal favorite aspect of the course is the peer-reviewed questions.

By Kristina L

Nov 20, 2020

This course is very informative and knowledge. I encourage not just the one who wants to teach English language but also some fellow educators to listen and learn from the discussion. Because it helps a lot to become an effective educator.

By Hassan R

Dec 23, 2017

It is a really great and useful course, what I have got from this course haven't got from any courses yet. This is an absolutely encouraging and motivational course ever I took.

I am thankful to all teaching staffs specially Dr. Shane Dixon

By Asil A

Aug 7, 2016

It's very interesting, brief and exciting for beginners and encourage them to develop themselves in teaching. The instructors are amazing. They present things in an exciting way. Actually, I rarely got bored while listening to any of them.

By Maryna S

Apr 21, 2024

The course is very useful, inspiring and empowering. The learning base is very efficient, all the instructors are real professionals, the content is reach, well-balanced and innovative. Would gladly continue studying at the next modules!

By dina k

Oct 1, 2023

There is not enough words to describe how much I enjoyed this course... it was fun engaging and everyday I was looking forward to start learning more.... Dr. Dixon is a great teacher really a role model thank you so much for your efforts.

By Jolie A

Dec 29, 2022

I never thought I would like an online course, but this Teach English Now is one of the best TESOL courses I ever seen. I've learned so much with this course! I really enjoyed all the lessons and how the course was structure for learning.

By Aysel A

Mar 30, 2022

Thanks Dr. Shane Dixon and Andrea Haraway for providing an informative course in such simple and engaging way! It was a sheer joy to work with. Highly reccoment to all the ESL teachers. And thanks Coursera for making this MOOC accessible!

By Jeseth D Q D

Mar 9, 2021

I am glad I took this course, it has provided me such a wide and new perspective on things. Now I feel a lot more comfortable with my knowledge and understanding of the language and my capacity to help others learn it. Thank you very much

By Paula G

May 22, 2023

This first course was so engaging, comprehensive, and fun! I really enjoyed it, and i am excited to continue on with the next one. I am confident that this specialization will bolster my career as a future ESL teacher. Thank you so much!

By Ariel S M

Feb 27, 2016

I am so impressed with the quality of style and content that this course was presented. I could see careful forethought, planning and execution of an online course that was a joy for me to be a part of. I totally recommend this course!

By ZÜBEYR K

Jan 23, 2024

By taking this course, firstly, I felt more confident and secondly, I learned a lot of new things that I had not focused on before. And now I use the advantages of learning new things in language teaching. Thank you to ASU and COURSERA.

By IMAHKÜS N O

Apr 27, 2020

Although I have taught english to non-english speaking people for many years as a way to earn extra money as I traveled to foreign countries, this course has given me added information and value as I go forward to practice in this field

By Frank C Z

Oct 12, 2015

What I love about this course is that it sets the foundations for reflective teaching while it introduces the topics for language learning and language acquisition. I'm looking forward to continuing with the rest of the specializations.

By Anyi C

Sep 4, 2022

Beyond an international certification, which is a lot, no one can imagine how rewarding and handy the course was for my process of teaching.

Undoubtedly, I faced and challenged myself in each lesson to get significant results in class.

By Hoa N T M

Nov 1, 2021

The instructors are nice and talented. I was learned a lot of knowledge about thinking, methods and sources of teaching. I also can understand many English teaching and learning problems. This is a great course that I highly recommend.

By sweta s

Nov 1, 2021

I benefited a lot from this course. The very fundamental principles of teaching and learning were explained in an entertaining and engaging way. Coursera has always been a wonderful platform to build my expertise in any desired field.

By Hector S

Mar 26, 2021

This is a great course. The videos are very detailed without being overwhelming and the information is divided in an easy-to-follow sequence. I think it is a great entry course for anyone who wishes to start an English teaching career.

By Deeksha s

Aug 6, 2020

Through this course I was able to find the mistakes I used to do while teaching. It was even fun learning. The research that was done by the team is appreciable and that has supported us to learn better. Thank You for wonderful course.