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About the Course

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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MT

Mar 12, 2021

I had fun enrolling on this course and it's very insightful. And Keep the great work, Dr Shane Dixon. I can't wait to complete the rest of the courses so that I get my professional certificate. Thanks

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.

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By Jeff A T (

Sep 19, 2022

This course was excellent, and I learned a lot! The strategies I learned will be so helpful for my teaching career. The instructors were very knowledgeable. It was an incredible experience!

By Есембекова Ш Т

Nov 17, 2020

We have successfully completed the course. We learned many new things. It was very interesting course. We are thankful for our trainers from ASU. Good luck and congratulations to everyone!

By Tarik A

Jun 20, 2020

thank you so so much for all the help and care you provided. it is a wonderful thing to give a hand to people who are interested in the field of teaching. God bless you all and protect you.

By Anderson R

Apr 28, 2020

The content is accurate, engaging, and promotes course takers' critical thinking in different moments. Congratulations for making English teaching such an interesting path in which to walk!

By Lauren B

Aug 5, 2019

This was a great introduction into the principles of language learning and several strong techniques that can be utilized to be the best instructor possible. Thoroughly enjoyed this course!

By Mohamed M R A

Aug 7, 2023

Fantastic course that helped me to know the foundational principles of Teaching English. The techniques of the instructors are unique. I like this course and can't wait for the next level.

By SERKAN A

Jun 12, 2022

Personally I enjoyed a lot and this course helped me revise what I learned years ago and update my teaching skills.

looking forward to starting the theories of second language acquisition.

By Bella Z

Mar 2, 2020

Thanks for the tutors. They also use the technique in the course to teach us. thanks for the feedback from the classmates. I can learn from their point. Great course. I will keep learning.

By Yoshua A H D

Feb 14, 2018

The only problem is that if no one has kept up with your pace, you are not able to be autonomous in the completion of your studies. This feature should be waivered if no one is available.

By Emre A

Dec 10, 2016

This was an outstanding introduction to teaching English, but as a practicing teacher of a different subject, I found it helpful for teaching any subject. I strongly recommend this course!

By Sergio H S

Jan 5, 2016

This course is more than helpful for any future teacher or teacher who teaches. This course make you realize all those things you still can do to improve your teaching. Highly recommended.

By John G S Z

May 11, 2022

This was the first online coursera course I took. The most wonderful experience! I loved it :) I can´t wait to take the other courses in the Teach English Now! Program!

Highly recommended!

By Sharlene C

Dec 31, 2021

This course was awesome! I want to work on getting the TESOL certificate, but I think I have seven more courses to take to get that. I wish I got transferable credit for doing it though.

By Can K

Oct 14, 2019

It's good way to learn the principles of teaching English. As an English Language Teaching student, it helps me a lot in my classes. With spaced repetition, I can also recall information.

By doaa m

Mar 11, 2019

The amount of new things and information I have learned from only part 1 is indescribable !! I totally lovvveeed it and I definitely am looking forward to taking the remaining 3 parts ^_^

By april b

Dec 12, 2017

In a word, Excellent! Exceeded my expectations in teaching, videos, and loved the peer interaction. Quality course and would highly recommend to others. Thank you to everyone involved.

By Abadeleseb I N

Sep 11, 2017

The organisation,technicallities ,contents and most importantly,the instructors were awesome.They were armed to the teeth and taught the course with undimming passion.Thank you very much.

By Alan D

Aug 11, 2017

Very well structured, and Dr. Shane does a great job explaining all the strategies and concepts key to language teachers and students. Everybody involved did an excellent job. I loved it!

By Mateo B

Dec 13, 2015

As a Foundations Course it is excellent, allowing giving a good introduction that is not difficult, allowing you to decide whether you want to continue with the rest of the certification.

By Craig B

Jan 6, 2023

This was a very enjoyable course. The lectures and exercises were thought provoking. I reviewed a lot of what I already know and practice, and learned some very important new concepts.

By Reda H

Apr 24, 2021

What an excellent course into which one learned a lot of effective skills as a teacher. I highly recommended it to the next teachers who would like to be successful in their professions.

By Trần A

Jan 19, 2021

I have learned so much through this course. I am from a developing country the education opportunity is limited and not really up to date. Once again, thank you Coursera and the trainer.

By Neslihan Y

Dec 1, 2020

This course has been a great experience for me. I has widened my viewpoints. Dr. Shane has been such an amazing instructor. I hope I will be able to use what I have learn in my teaching.

By Goncharova P

Sep 9, 2020

Many thanks to the teachers for such an interesting course. Everything was very clear and fun. I literally lit a fire in myself that will light the way for my students. (Polina. Russia)