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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.

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 Katrina S O

Oct 20, 2020

The course was excellent for both learners as well as teachers, the instructors are really engaging and I liked all the essential questions that were asked at the end each module because it helps us think and analyse.

By Ayhan 2

Dec 3, 2022

I really find this course so helpful.I wish I had know about it so many years ago.I am sure I could have a professor now....anyway ..better late than never.ı really appreciate those teachers who prepared this course

By Won H L

Mar 29, 2021

I expected to learn how to teach English from this lecture, but I also learned what the life is and how to be or live. It is the best course for all you guys who love to make a progress on your English. thanks a lot!

By Alyssa M R

Oct 3, 2020

I finished my first course with ASU Teach English Now! I am glad I decided to take this course. It really helped me understand the basics of teaching and learn new techniques I can definitely use in my own classroom.

By Anindita S

Sep 14, 2020

Hello All, I enjoyed this course a lot. I looked forward to the use of metaphors and the stories shared while learning about the fundamentals of teaching English. I look forward to the rest of the courses. Thank you.

By 外本麻紀

Jun 10, 2020

I was really helpful to understand what's important to be a good teacher in many ways. I've learned some efficient strategies and gained some great ideas from other resourceful teaches. Thank you for the opportunity.

By Paula M F R

Jun 5, 2020

Great techniques, great videos, great content and great instructors. It was a pleasure to do this course. Thank you Coursea and Arizona State University. And of course, thank you Mr Dixon, Mr Shewell and Mrs Haraway!

By Mrinal V

Nov 26, 2017

I thank everyone so much for developing this specialisation. The courses are well designed and contain information that really improves the techniques and increases the efficiency of teachers. I am learning a lot. :)

By Lulu F

Aug 2, 2021

The first part out of eight series of this TESOL course really gives me a clear basic information I should know as an English teacher who doesn't have any degree in English. Thank you to all the course team in ASU!

By Dionne R

Dec 5, 2020

It was very interesting and informative. As a new student to teaching I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised and looking forward to taking the remaining courses to earn a My TESOL certification.

By Muhammad W D

Oct 18, 2020

Very helpful course to get started on the path of teaching English. Dr. Dixon is quite remarkable in his style of teaching. The course contents are also structured to address all the right issues regarding teaching.

By Kenia V S V

Aug 3, 2020

This is a great course, easy to understand and provided me the willigness to keep taking the coming courses. I like the peer-reviewed assigment, which allows us to get in contact with people from all over the world.

By Althea K L

Mar 8, 2020

I'm grateful for this refresher course. It helped me reflect on my teaching journey. Kudos to the teachers who made the lessons fun, interesting, and easy to follow. You inspire me to continue to do my best. Cheers!

By LM

Oct 31, 2016

I really enjoyed this course. The video lessons were very interesting, and at times quite humorous, which made the content quite clear and easy to understand. I am highly satisfied with the knowledge that I gained.

By David A

Apr 7, 2016

The teachers are clear and offer insight into the correct way students should be learning language. The essential questions offer a great way to stimulate critical thought and helps in the digestion of the material.

By екатерина с

Aug 15, 2023

I do like this course, so interesting, so amazing . Thank you teachers for all your work. Hope many students will give you rewards for you desire to explain us difficult things in simple forms. I'm appreciate you.

By Alibek A u

Dec 5, 2020

it was excellent particularly the lessons which conducted were awesome and teachers really sophisticated and really motivated to teach. somehow its really inspired me and gave incentive to prolong my teachng career

By DARA K M

Jun 17, 2017

Although I have read many articles, books, and papers, I learned a lot of new, practical information which has widen my understanding and knowledge of teaching and learning a language.

For these, I am very grateful!

By Ruslan B

Dec 21, 2016

Great course! Great instructors! Great teachers and content. I strongly recommend to green horn teachers as well as experienced teachers. Thanks for this course! I will finish this specialization even both parts)))

By Marta K G

Nov 15, 2016

Thank you for creating the course! It must have cost you a lot of effort and I really appreciate it. Thank you for all the wonderful and shrewd metaphors that helped me visualise certain problems. You are great :-)

By hassan a

Mar 29, 2016

It is a great course .

Thanks to all the instructors ,but please I have the same problem with my grading of assignment Peer Review -Week 5.

I am still waiting for my grading ,although I completed it all .

Hassan Ali

By Hamza D

Sep 22, 2022

It was an excellent course that assisted me in learning fundamental language principles. Actually, the information provided has overwhelmed me. The goal is to learn something new every day.

I greatly appreciate it.

By Mohammad G

May 25, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. I have read almost all the contents elsewhere, but the selection was good and I think those who have not taken or studied any language teaching courses would benefit the most from it.

By Karmen R

May 20, 2020

Video presenters did a great job and I only saw one error in all of the text that accompanied the video which is a HUGE improvement over the other courses I recently did which had edit errors in almost every week.

By Sue J D

Jan 10, 2019

So far, I have finished most of the first of the courses. I have fully enjoyed it. The only issue so far is that there are not always enough peer responses to respond to when I am finished and ready to move on.