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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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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

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!

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By Kecia R

Jan 13, 2021

I enjoyed this course. There were several techniques that I can use across multiple layers of my life. The instruction was clear and the assignments were a combination of multiple-choice and essay questions.

By Vera K

Oct 6, 2019

Thank you very much for the great course! It was very interesting and useful. Teachers were excellent! I enjoyed every second of the videos. I would highly recommend it to those who are going to teach English.

By A F M

Apr 21, 2016

Upon completing the course: Teach English Now! Foundational Principles, the lessons were precise and insightful which enhanced my four years experiences in teaching English Now! in Shanghai, China. Thank you.

By Maxim K S

Sep 26, 2020

Dear Teachers! Thank you for introducing us to the Foundational Principles of language acquisition! They were served by you in a very nice, clear, and detailed practical way. Tasted good!)) And we want more!)

By Sandra K

Sep 14, 2020

Thank you for this course. It really enlightened and opened my mind. I used to think teaching English was as simple as going to a classroom with a book but this course showed me that it's much more than that.

By Ahmed S A E H

Jul 22, 2020

Really interesting and significant course to all teachers of English. Thanks a lot to all my professors: Dr. Shane Dixon, Dr. Justin Shewell and Andrea Haraway, who are always creative and extremely engaging.

By Haroona A

May 23, 2020

Taking this course was an amazing experience. I have learnt some new and innovative teaching techniques. Looking forward to the next courses and hope to learn some more useful language teaching ways.

Thank you

By Naeem A

Apr 18, 2020

The amazing experience of learning TESOL (Teach English Now). The way our teachers are delivering their knowledge is absolutely mind-blowing. Coursera portal is really awesome and userfriendly, unlike others.

By Zhang M

Mar 11, 2020

This course provides some fundational principles in teaching English. It is inspiring and useful. And it makes me want to learn more about detailed principles or theories about language learning and teaching.

By Arnaly A

Aug 18, 2018

Great course! It is entertaining and packed with information. It is easy to watch as the teachers took their time to design a course full of visual material, fun representations and great lectures. Thank you!

By kerri

Feb 15, 2018

Excellent course. I highly recommend it. The presentations are great, the presenters are engaging and it is well thought out and interesting. I only audited it but it was fantastic and I really enjoyed it.

By Veronica F

Jul 22, 2022

Great starting point! I am looking forward to continue learning with Dr Dixon who is a passionate educator and is able to pass on this passion to others. It was a pleasure to follow him during these lessons.

By Shohista H

Aug 7, 2020

I learnt a lot of things from the Teach English Now course. Thanks a lot our this course teachers. Dr.Shane thank you for your interesting videos too. Everything explaned in a easy way all are understandble.

By Roua K

Jun 24, 2019

A great class: I had the chance to explore the different techniques and methods to teach English and get a glimpse on the subject. I highly recommend this class to anyone starting out with language teaching.

By Grigoreva Y V

Feb 27, 2016

it is designed brillantly.Top-notch teachers. everythis is clear and comprehensive,interstinand amazing tasks that make students think and express their own opinions.-thus invite to apply critical thinking.!

By Raffaele J S

Oct 3, 2020

I really like the method on how you teach the course. It is engaging to learners and I am always excited to watch the videos because it is interesting and not boring. Thank you so much for this opportunity.

By D.A. M

Sep 15, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed the course. The information is very much applicable to real teaching situations and I found it indispensable. I thought it was also presented in a memorable way. Much thanks Dr Nixon :)

By Cheryl M

Oct 13, 2019

Teach English Now! Foundational Principles start students interested in teaching English on the road to a successful career. The format is easy to follow with quick written and multiple-choice assessments.

By Grybovska T

Oct 12, 2016

Great, interesting course. All videos produced on the high level, definitely, by professional language teachers. I will suggest this course to my friends! I have learned a lot of new and useful information.

By Maria F A

Oct 26, 2016

I was very lucky to join this course and the rest to capstone1. I'm waiting eagerly to complete the second part of the Teaching English Now!. So I advice whoever wants to join it not to hesitate and go on.

By Antonio L

Apr 11, 2016

I'm starting the 4th module and I feel great with this course, that force me to insight every single technique not only for my teaching develop, also for myself and the way I face my own learning.

Congrats!

By Юлия Ю П

Feb 5, 2022

Отличный курс! Все сделано для студенетов: короткие, но информативные и интересные ролики. Видно, что люди, которые создавали курс были заинтересованы, чтобы студенты запомнили материал. Тесты не сложные.

By Fernando A d N

Dec 4, 2021

I enjoyed taking the course a lot! Congratulations to all the team from ASU! I will complete all the courses to get my TESOL certificate and become a better teacher thanks to the amazing work of you guys.

By Wendy D

May 23, 2021

I learned a lot form this course. A lot of insights and learnings will be used for future career goal.This course give you ample time to answeres the quizzes and assignment,I highly recommend this course.

By Marysol A R

Jul 17, 2020

Very profound facts and statements of why to teach a certain way or why not, it broadens the teaching techniques and opens our eyes to new forms we haven't consider before. Excellent content and method!!!