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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 Linda P

Dec 20, 2020

Brilliant course that allows learning in focus and diffuse mode. Loved the writing that is submitted under the main discussion topics. Looking forward to continue my learning to the next level.

By LIZETH D A F

Dec 11, 2020

I love the methodology this course uses. The teachers are very supportive and interesting. The review from peers contributes to my professional development and I love I have control over my time.

By EngliShady

Feb 6, 2020

I have always wanted to study TESOL. I honestly find this course a great hand of help. It leads me through the process of understanding the fundamentals of the learning and acquisition processes.

By Mutya A d R

Jan 18, 2020

I really enjoyed watching the videos presented in every module. I learned a lot from the different discussions which I can use in my teaching career. I am very grateful learning through Coursera.

By Viviane F

Nov 21, 2018

Esse curso realmente está me ajudando a entender como ensinar é muito mais complexo e pode ser muito mais interessante tanto para mim como para os meus alunos, está sendo uma mudança de paradigma

By dana s

Jul 11, 2023

Amazing course. I learned so many new things like scaffolding and various metaphors. Huge thanks to everyone who worked on this course - from people on the videos to writers and editors of them.

By Deleted A

Jan 21, 2023

A great course to start your teacher training. Even if you have been teaching for years or are new to the industry, it's always good to explore the basics that will help you suceed as a teacher.

By Fernanda G

Dec 1, 2020

This course is very easy to follow and I learnt a lot from it. Hope I can start practicing everything that I learnt in my classroom. Thanks for all the information and the really helpful videos.

By Nerdy D

Apr 3, 2020

that course is incredible! Light, funny, engaging, motivating! I enjoyed every task and video! I would like to thank the creators of that course for making it understandable for the listeners!!!

By Tabaev R D

Jan 14, 2020

An absolutely unique experience of real acquiring of knowledges about teaching English. Thank you, Dr. Shane Dixon, I really love your teacher talk and articulation, you are a real professional.

By Deleted A

Aug 13, 2018

Awesome instruction. Very helpful and informative. The teachers are very enthusiastic and seem to have a broad understanding of what it takes to be successful in TESOL strategies and techniques.

By Alysson C P

May 18, 2017

It was great!

The teachers are very enthusiastic and the choice of contents was very well made. I have recommended this series of courses to a couple friends. Hope they enjoy it as much as I did.

By Linh

Oct 16, 2016

This course is light, easy to learn and to digest information. I can apply a lot of teaching techniques from this course! Thank you very much, teachers from ASU and facilitators for this course!

By Polina M

Aug 15, 2016

Teach English Now! Foundational principles is an easy, understandable and almost intuitive first step towards a TESOL certificate. The course professors seem to be genuinely enthusiastic people.

By Varghese D P

Nov 26, 2023

I am really happy to complete my first step in the way to TESOL Certification. It was an excellent experience. Dr. Shane Dixon and his team are a wonderful combination. Regards, Varghese Daniel

By Wiam N

May 23, 2021

Even though I have 9 years of teaching experience, I learned a lot from this course. The teacher was extremely well-prepared and had a persuasive as well as an entertaining way of presentation.

By Nateche M

Nov 28, 2020

I'm in the middle of experiencing this course, and I liked it very much, I used to get easily bored but with this, I did not feel bored or frustrated at all. and the content is clear and direct

By Anusha

Oct 27, 2020

Thank you to Dr Shane Dixon and Arizona State University for the invaluable information. I found the information to be practical and can be easily applied. I definitely gained from this course.

By Fabio S

Aug 11, 2020

What a wonderful course! The most complete, professional course i've ever seen! If you are looking for something that would make you get ready to work better, this course is definetely for you!

By Atmane E A

Aug 9, 2020

The course has been presented in a very professional way which makes it more informative in terms of content and form. Thanks a lot for the simple clarifications and the flexibility of course.

By Angela C

Mar 13, 2020

I really enjoyed the class and learned a lot. It was very helpful to have instructors who were so enthusiastic and passionate about the subject. I can tell I've already become a better teacher.

By Mohamed F

Sep 25, 2016

That was an awesome course which was represented greatly by an amazing professionals . Special thanks to Dr. Shane Dixon and see you soon in the reset of the courses of the TESOL socialization.

By Wana c

Aug 17, 2023

It is such a helpful and outstanding program. The content is great, the explanations are excellent. Thanks to this course, now I have a better understanding how to teach better to my students.

By Cearra M E

Jul 30, 2023

Thank you so much for this course. I really learned a lot as well as I got so inspired to further improve my self in teaching the English Language. God bless to this program and to all of you.

By Dawn C V

Dec 4, 2022

Thank you for approving my financial aid application. It is helpful to me to get a certificate from a well-known university. I learn a lot from this course, now I am on my 2nd course to take.