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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 Sigfried T

May 30, 2018

The information is short, and to the point. I learned quite a bit and they provide good jumping off points for further study and learning. The presentations are easy to understand.

By Emmanuel A

Jul 24, 2016

Fantastic Course Structure. I have started using the methodologies in teaching not just English but German as well.

Teachers are awesome and their delivery of the course is flawless.

By Eugenia V

Feb 7, 2016

I tried a few different TESOL courses from different universities, and this one is the best. I like the informal style of the lessons - it was fun, yet very helpful and informative.

By Shaira A

Dec 2, 2023

Thank you for this kind of opportunity. Indeed that I gained so much knowledge in this Teaching English Now! And rest assured that I will use and share all my knowledge I get here.

By Ace L

Feb 5, 2023

This course help me broaden my knowledge in teaching effectively. This do not only focus on students but also to the teacher. I recommend it to everyone who wants to teach English.

By Nina

Oct 16, 2022

It's my honor to have a chance to take part in this course. Thank you so much for providing me and others those knowledge, helping us more understandble about teaching principles.

By Victoria V

Aug 22, 2021

ASU provides great content that makes the lessons very engaging and prepares us to be good professionals. Too bad that Coursera app and website very often present technical issues.

By Sue S

Jan 20, 2021

It's interesting and useful lectures for me. Thanks for teaching with showing and also like easily explaining all modules, and also thanks for my peers of this course's comments.

By Barry L

Jan 16, 2021

An excellent course that provided me not only the basic knowledge in teaching language, but also psychological support. Highly recommended to every foreign/second language teacher!

By NANCY B F C

Sep 23, 2020

Excelente organización. Los vídeos son excelentes, las lecturas, el contenido. Estoy satisfecha y muy contenta de poder haber completado este curso con tan excelentes profesionales

By Syna R

Sep 18, 2020

I really enjoy this course. It is amazing, the content is perfect. I am looking forward to this course series take me farther into language learning teaching techniques. Thank you.

By JEFF C A E

Jun 23, 2019

Whether you are a neophyte or a veteran English language teacher, this course is for you!

It has a lot in it and the videos are just absolutely full of information and fun to watch.

By Sara H S

May 26, 2019

I need to say thank you to give me a good chance to learn and improve my teaching skills to get a good job by Financial Aids,

Thank you for everyone who gives to takes.

Warm regards,

By Ivan r

Mar 13, 2019

Es muy bueno, realmente es algo que deberían ver en colombia los maestros de ingles, ya que aquí piensan que es como enseñar cualquier otra cosa. Que buenos maestros los del curso.

By Rosana L

Dec 30, 2018

Teach English Now! Foundational Principles is a great course for ESL teachers who are seeking to improve and expand their ways to teach. I am looking forward to do the second part.

By Collin B

Dec 21, 2018

Super helpful to gain a foundation in teaching and teaching methods. I'm taking this for the TESOL certificate and I look forward to the rest of the courses in the specialization.

By Aya M

Sep 5, 2018

Awesome experience and needy foundational principles for every teacher before kicking off his career. I like soo much the effort exerted on the course and the way it was presented.

By Ayeshia F H

Jan 5, 2021

I love this course. And of course I have to mention Dr. Dixon and the team at their great effort to make such an interesting and entertaining course to do. THANK YOU SOO MUCH!! :D

By Sajida K

Apr 18, 2020

The course was very useful and informative.l learned a lot about teaching. Coursera offers online courses it made life at work easier. overall it's a pleasant experience so far.

By Francisco M G M

Jul 23, 2017

Content has been really helpful in making me see the bigger picture about what Language Teaching really is. It has broaden my perspective about teaching itself. Highly recommended

By Kevin M

Jan 31, 2016

AMAZING COURSE SO FAR...EVEN THOUGH I AM CURRENTLY AN EXPAT IN CHINA TEACHING AT A UNIVERSITY IN CHINA....CONTINUED LEARNING IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF BEING A WELL ROUNDED EDUCATOR.

By Asem M

Jan 31, 2016

Really fruitful teaching techniques are being used in this courses. Thanks to the course presenters for allocating a lot of effort and time to provide us with a unique experience

By Jonathan P

Mar 28, 2023

I would like to thank the teachers, especially Dr. Shane Dixon at Arizona State University for their amazing teaching techniques!! I learned a lot of things! Thank you very much!

By Lacy A

Dec 31, 2021

Excellent videos. The professors were knowledgeable. They were able to explain the ideas using metaphors and Blooms Taxonomy of language learning. Excellent start to the program.

By Quang T C

Oct 8, 2021

what an amazing course! I did learn a lot from this first course of this TESOL program, I would certainly recommend this to everyone who interests in learning teaching strategies