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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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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!

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 sweta s

Nov 1, 2021

I benefited a lot from this course. The very fundamental principles of teaching and learning were explained in an entertaining and engaging way. Coursera has always been a wonderful platform to build my expertise in any desired field.

By Hector S

Mar 26, 2021

This is a great course. The videos are very detailed without being overwhelming and the information is divided in an easy-to-follow sequence. I think it is a great entry course for anyone who wishes to start an English teaching career.

By Deeksha s

Aug 6, 2020

Through this course I was able to find the mistakes I used to do while teaching. It was even fun learning. The research that was done by the team is appreciable and that has supported us to learn better. Thank You for wonderful course.

By Ngọc A T L

Nov 9, 2023

I've learnt so many great things from this course from understanding the student to getting to know the proper approaches as a teacher. So excited for the next courses in the series. Thank you ASU for creating this meaningful program!

By Jose E L Q

Mar 8, 2022

Excellent and enrriching for anyone who wants to develop in the field of language teaching. I highly recommend it. I recently took a CELTA course form Cambridge and to be honest I paid 2,000 dollars where this course is just as good.

By susan j

Feb 24, 2021

This course was an absolutely amazing journey. The tutors were exciting which made me excited to learn. I gained a lot of skills and knowledge which I do intend to apply to my teaching strategies. I will suggest this course to others

By Porsche L G

Jan 7, 2021

I enjoyed taking this course and the inspiration to keep moving forward in my goal to become an ESOL teacher. It gave me a foundational sense of learning and teaching. I can’t wait to move onto the next principles of teaching English.

By Danielle F Y

Aug 23, 2020

This course greatly assisted me in building on some information that I had already know. It broaden my perspective and developed my skills on going about to be a better language teacher in the future. I highly recommend this course.

By Ekaterina A

Jul 24, 2017

Thank you for such an interesting course I was really enjoying every lesson.

Given comparisons: language as a cake or fire or camera are very useful for me as the teacher.

Hope the next courses will be as exciting as previously were.

By Eray B

Jan 13, 2023

Such a compact course. ıf you are in the field and know what you will probably going to have before this course; then this course will enlighten the points you didn't know you needed to master but now proud to have mastered at them.

By Tabassum B J

Jul 11, 2020

I have really like this course . Quite useful for educators . I have come across with new concept which i have got to know for the very first time and i am going to apply it in my teaching techniques . Thank you so much . - Tabassum

By Trixie E C

Jul 7, 2020

Wow! I was really impressed with the instructors of this course. They are truly experts on this area of specialization. The course really helps me to understand deeply my significant role as a language teacher. Thanks a million, ASU!

By Catherine N

May 12, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. The only thing is that mostly answering essential questions people do "paperwork" I felt like i was the only one doing videos, was hoping to see people expressing their opinions... But sill it was great.

By Brian M

Dec 9, 2016

Excellent course! It really surprised me how easy it was to understand all the concepts show, and yet all these concepts are really useful. As someone that loves education, these is a really good introduction into the teaching world.

By Martin R

Feb 9, 2016

This is an excellent course. It has been designed accurately for professionals who want to get the ESL Teaching Certificate. I enjoyed learning about the language foundational principles lectures, theories, teaching techniques, etc.

By Joelene M

Mar 15, 2022

The course content was presented in a clear and organized manner. The quizzes and assignments were relevant and helpful. I would love to have more optional resources (readings, videos, etc.) for personal exploration of the topics.

By Farida H S S E

Jul 10, 2020

I have enjoyed this course very much. It added a lot to me. I was very involved and I didn't lose my interest and this means a lot to me. I would love to thank each and every person who prepared this material. It was a great course.

By virkmannat

Jul 2, 2020

Detailed information in lessons is summarized by wonderful use of metaphors by efficient teachers. I really recommend this course who are interested. Well structured lessons and assignments are very helpful in acquiring the concept.

By Rafael D

Dec 13, 2015

The best Teacher's Course I've ever seen! Prof.Dixon literally radiates energy, contentment, and inspiration - I felt so much inspiration and eagerness I never had before!

Enroll, and you would never regret. Not a second, believe me.

By HANAN A B

Apr 17, 2023

It was so an interesting and enriching course. Not only I learned a lot but I also enjoyed the good examples and interesting stories shared. Thank you, Dr. Shane and Andrea. Thank you, Arizona State University. Thank you, Coursera.

By Deleted A

Oct 14, 2021

A really nice course for English teachers. I highly recommend this to every English teacher. Nice explanations , attractive teaching styles and I really love this course. Hopefully waiting to complete other courses also. Thank you.

By Muhammed A

Nov 4, 2019

hello my name is Muhammed Azzouz

ı am happy that i have compleated the first level in this course .

This course was exciting.

This is a very useful course as I begin my studies to prepare to teach English abroad.

thanks my teachers.

By May S E T

Dec 24, 2024

This course taught me important skills in teaching English such as teacher talk. Now, taking course 2 and the way the instructor present the information is very clear and interesting. My goal is to finish all 8 courses. Thank you.

By Alena C

Mar 25, 2021

Thank you for the course. It's very informative and doesn't take loads of time. All the modules based on proverbs that are left in my mind like associations. Lots of thanks to ASU for the content and especially to Dr. Shane Dixon!

By Cherisse A M D

Aug 22, 2020

I learned a lot. This course is definitely recommended to anyone interested in teaching ESL or just learning about the English language. Even with no teaching or any prior experience, this would still be easy enough to understand!