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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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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!

CR

May 12, 2020

Simply amazing. Loved every single minute of it. I feel myself a much better teacher, I’ve learnt how to see resources to give a better class as well as offer my students better practices of learning.

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By Tabassum B J

Jul 11, 2020

I have really like this course . Quite useful for educators . I have come across with new concept which i have got to know for the very first time and i am going to apply it in my teaching techniques . Thank you so much . - Tabassum

By Trixie E C

Jul 7, 2020

Wow! I was really impressed with the instructors of this course. They are truly experts on this area of specialization. The course really helps me to understand deeply my significant role as a language teacher. Thanks a million, ASU!

By Catherine N

May 12, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. The only thing is that mostly answering essential questions people do "paperwork" I felt like i was the only one doing videos, was hoping to see people expressing their opinions... But sill it was great.

By Brian M

Dec 9, 2016

Excellent course! It really surprised me how easy it was to understand all the concepts show, and yet all these concepts are really useful. As someone that loves education, these is a really good introduction into the teaching world.

By Martin R

Feb 9, 2016

This is an excellent course. It has been designed accurately for professionals who want to get the ESL Teaching Certificate. I enjoyed learning about the language foundational principles lectures, theories, teaching techniques, etc.

By Joelene M

Mar 15, 2022

The course content was presented in a clear and organized manner. The quizzes and assignments were relevant and helpful. I would love to have more optional resources (readings, videos, etc.) for personal exploration of the topics.

By Farida H S S E

Jul 10, 2020

I have enjoyed this course very much. It added a lot to me. I was very involved and I didn't lose my interest and this means a lot to me. I would love to thank each and every person who prepared this material. It was a great course.

By virkmannat

Jul 2, 2020

Detailed information in lessons is summarized by wonderful use of metaphors by efficient teachers. I really recommend this course who are interested. Well structured lessons and assignments are very helpful in acquiring the concept.

By Rafael D

Dec 13, 2015

The best Teacher's Course I've ever seen! Prof.Dixon literally radiates energy, contentment, and inspiration - I felt so much inspiration and eagerness I never had before!

Enroll, and you would never regret. Not a second, believe me.

By HANAN A B

Apr 17, 2023

It was so an interesting and enriching course. Not only I learned a lot but I also enjoyed the good examples and interesting stories shared. Thank you, Dr. Shane and Andrea. Thank you, Arizona State University. Thank you, Coursera.

By Deleted A

Oct 14, 2021

A really nice course for English teachers. I highly recommend this to every English teacher. Nice explanations , attractive teaching styles and I really love this course. Hopefully waiting to complete other courses also. Thank you.

By Muhammed A

Nov 4, 2019

hello my name is Muhammed Azzouz

ı am happy that i have compleated the first level in this course .

This course was exciting.

This is a very useful course as I begin my studies to prepare to teach English abroad.

thanks my teachers.

By Alena C

Mar 25, 2021

Thank you for the course. It's very informative and doesn't take loads of time. All the modules based on proverbs that are left in my mind like associations. Lots of thanks to ASU for the content and especially to Dr. Shane Dixon!

By Cherisse A M D

Aug 22, 2020

I learned a lot. This course is definitely recommended to anyone interested in teaching ESL or just learning about the English language. Even with no teaching or any prior experience, this would still be easy enough to understand!

By YoungEun A

Jun 3, 2020

This course was very ueful and insightful. Very early on into the course I realised that this is very useful not only for teaching English but for teaching in general as the skills learnt in this course can be applied to other are

By Belova O

Nov 5, 2021

That was very useful, helpful and exiting to study on the course! Thanks a million to ASU for such an opportunity to learn and evolve in teaching English language! But this is just the beginning! So way to go for me and my peers!

By Camila F

Jan 20, 2021

I found this course enriching, both as an English teacher and as a student in general. It made me want to come back to the classroom with my enthusiasm refreshed! Thanks to the kind and engaged professionals who made it possible.

By Erik R

Feb 14, 2017

My name is Erik Ramirez from Guatemala. I really enjoyed this fantastic program. I liked the fact that you not only get the theory but also can apply it in your classrooms obtaining great results. I highly recommend this program.

By Jeffrey Z

Sep 4, 2022

This is a well done introductory course -- though I have a doctorate in Adult Education so many of the ideas were familiar to me, I was still challenged and learned a lot -- and it's engaging, fun and well designed and planned.

By Amal M S

Jan 23, 2022

This is a great course, i recommend it to everyone, i enjoyed it so much, the courses were so interesting and beneficial at the same time. Dr. Shane is an amazing teacher, this course is unlike any other courses i've ever taken!

By Soha M A S M E

Sep 5, 2020

this course helped a lot of principles that will help me be a professional teacher in the near future. moreover, it helped me to put my self in the student shoe, and how to deal with the different problems teachers usually face.

By Žygimantė N

Sep 11, 2019

Great course for the present or teachers to be. Valuable both practical and theoretical parts of the course. A source for a teacher to re-evaluate himself and possibly change or revise his/her approaches to teaching a language.

By Angelina D

May 4, 2019

This is a great introductory course. It includes a good amount of information that is explained in ways that are easy to understand and remember. I look forward to continuing this course and earning my certificate. Thank you!

By Happymark J P

Jun 19, 2018

The course is so latest,i have enjoyed it so much.Am waiting for the TESOL Certificate 2 course in order to get my certificate which will enable me to add my career.Thank you COURSERA TEAM and all Lectures for good organization.

By Alla K

Sep 13, 2022

i really loved that course. Help me a lot to understand the fundamental principles of teaching. And it was also really fun to learn with such a great teachers. Didn't seem like a boring lecture. Good job. Excited to learn more