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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 Lissandro F

Dec 27, 2019

This course and all the materials included in it are awesome! I have learned so much from the videos by Dr. Dixon, who has provided me with a lot of input for research! I'm glad I could finish it!

By Osborne M I

May 21, 2019

Thank you very much for this course and brilliant teachers! This is a very useful course as I start my studies to prepare to work in New Zealand. I look forward to the next course in the series.

By Rubén D E M

Aug 31, 2017

Excellent introduction to the main theory of language acquisition, good learning practices, and a very important thing: the theme about avoiding teacher burn out, which normally is underestimated.

By Armil E D

Jul 9, 2024

This course was very comprehensive and engaging. The essential questions really help in applying the concepts learned in the module. I also appreciate the peer reviews embedded in the curriculum.

By Hend E

Sep 25, 2022

How amazing I've learned in this benefecial course especially the part of teacher burnout.

I'm grateful to attend the course and learn benefecial information will help me at work as a teacher :)

By Cashmere A B N

Oct 2, 2021

I'm really honored to take this course freely. Thank you for all your hard work to help us getting this opportunity. May God continue to shower his blessing to all the people behind this program.

By Glenda L V R

Jan 4, 2021

I loved it! I learned a lot about the multiple techniques teachers can use in the classroom. Every module was very interesting and dynamic. This is an amazing course, I truly recommend it to you.

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.