Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

The TESOL Certificate carries no university credit and follows the standards outlined by the TESOL International Association for TESOL Certificate Programs.

How can I find more information about this specialization? I still have questions.

You can find more information on our official website: teachenglish@asu.edu. You can also email us at teachenglish@asu.edu

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now! Specialization

TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now! Specialization

TESOL Certificate Part II: Teach English Now!. Apply principles of language teaching for reading, writing, listening & speaking.

Instructors: Dr. Shane Dixon

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.9

(2,654 reviews)

Beginner level

No prior experience required

2 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

This specialization is the second of two specializations that make up the TESOL Certificate from Arizona State University. This Specialization builds on the theories learned in TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now! Foundational Principles. It covers the design and implementation of reading and writing, listening and speaking, and technology enriched activities, as well as a teaching practicum. In the final Capstone Project, developed by international educators and TESOL specialists at ASU’s Global Launch, you’ll apply the skills you learned by demonstrating your ability to teach through video recordings and by reflecting on your own and others’ teaching. When you complete both Specializations, you will submit your work for expert review to receive your ASU 150-hour TESOL Certificate, in addition to your Coursera certificates.

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Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar

Course 125 hours

What you'll learn

In this course, you will learn ideas for teaching reading and writing courses, and how to include grammar instruction within them. Learn how to help students with differing types of reading problems and how to implement both intensive and extensive reading strategies. Learn strategies to engage students in the stages of writing--pre-writing, writing, and post-writing. Find out about different writing problems that students may encounter. Incorporate grammar through the use of noticing and input enhancement.

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Category: Grammar

Category: Literacy

Category: Vocabulary

Category: Language Learning

Category: English Language

Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation

Course 222 hours

What you'll learn

In this course, you will be introduced to some of the challenges of teaching and learning listening and speaking, such as paralinguistics, performance variables, reduced and regional forms, and differing types of oral discourse. Don't worry--you'll learn what those mean, too! Then you'll learn how to ease the acquisition of listening and speaking for your students. The course also highlights the powerful opportunity to include pronunciation in listening and speaking classes and offers strategies to incorporate pronunciation activities.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Oral Comprehension

Category: Language Learning

Category: English Language

Category: Teaching

Category: Language Competency

Teach English Now! Technology Enriched Teaching

Course 323 hours

What you'll learn

This course focuses on the key concepts you need in order to effectively integrate technology into your teaching, without letting it overshadow language learning. Discover current and future trends in educational technology, along with strategies for implementing these trends in the classroom and beyond. As technology is continually evolving, learn how to keep up on current technological applications through professional development networks and training opportunities.

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Category: Education Software and Technology

Category: Technology Strategies

Category: Innovation

Category: End User Training and Support

Category: Emerging Technologies

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Category: Teaching

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Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2

Course 424 hours

What you'll learn

In the final Capstone Project, you will apply the skills you learned by doing practice teaching. You will build on your assignments from the previous courses to refine your lesson plans and make videos of you teaching your lessons. You will submit a total of ten videos. If you have completed Teach English Now! Part 1 and Teach English Now! Part 2, you will submit your work for expert review to receive your ASU 150-hour TESOL Certificate from ASU, in addition to your Coursera certificates.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Literacy

Category: Grammar

Category: Oral Comprehension

Category: Education Software and Technology

Category: Organizational Skills

Category: Language Learning

Category: Technology Strategies

Category: English Language

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Frequently asked questions

Time to completion can vary based on your schedule, but most learners are able to complete the Specialization in 6 months.

Before taking this specialization, you should complete the TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now! Specialization (www.coursera.org/specializations/TESOL)

We recommend taking the courses in the order presented, as each subsequent course will build on material from previous courses. It is also recommended that you take the first specialization "TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!" prior to taking this specialiation. When you complete both Specializations, you will submit your work for expert review to receive your ASU 150-hour TESOL Certificate, in addition to your Coursera certificates.