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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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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.

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

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By Amanda P

Mar 23, 2025

Really well conducted course with a slow pace and simple language. I highly recommend it for anyone who’s looking for improving their skills in English teaching.

By Alexander B

Dec 15, 2022

I loved it. Even though I've been teaching English for a while, and I've taken other methodology courses, I learned a lot from this course. Highly recommendable.

By Nguyen A P

Apr 7, 2021

I have learnt a lot from this course even this is only a foundational principles. I'm looking forward more to learn new things with all professional instructors.

By Cristine E P

Nov 1, 2020

Thank you to these professors! I really appreciate all of you. Dr. Dixon was great! Don't get tired of sharing your ideas and inspiring us to be like all of you.

By Ad D

Sep 18, 2020

Thank you very much to the smart, brilliant and passionate Professors behind this course. No words can express my awe in how excellent you all are. All the best.

By Amany M A

Jun 25, 2020

The course is very informative and simple at the same time. I learned many metaphors which helped me to comprehend the learning/Teaching process in a better way.

By Nirkarla R

Jun 8, 2020

It is amazing, I learned so much. I feel like my classes already have improved, can't wait to take more courses. Congratulations, you guys are doing a great job.

By Saleem A

Mar 31, 2018

It's a very powerful course. thanks for Dr. Shane Dixon, Andrea Haraway, the Arizona State University and everyone worked on this course including coursera.org.

By Casandra R

Jan 27, 2018

highly informative course with clear instructions on proper language teaching skills that will certify one to succeed in English teaching. Very much recommended.

By Lara

Mar 31, 2025

Thank you to every teacher and everyone involved that made this course possible, it was very helpful to me, a wonderful course, very well made! Congratulations!

By Achford T

Jun 8, 2023

Great and fundamental concepts taught. really enjoyed taking the course and how all concepts were being explained to aid in my understanding. Thank you so much.

By Hong D

Feb 14, 2022

What a great course! I have learnt a lot of useful advice from fundametal principles, teaching method to the advice about the burn-out status. Thank you a lot!

By Ngọc K

May 6, 2021

Dr. Shanon is a great teacher. He demonstrated the lessons in an interesting and easy-to-remember way. The lessons are extremely helpful for a language teacher.

By Elmira S

May 7, 2020

Thank you a lot for the course like this one! It is very informative and usefull. I decided to keep going with Teach English Now and enrolled for the next part.

By 庾翔

Apr 17, 2020

Teachers are very patient in explaining the theories and even cite their own anecdotes. The summary section is carefully integrated into this course. Thank you.

By Neal S

Feb 2, 2016

This course was informative and helpful. Thank you for your efforts to keep English teachers around the world up to date on current language teaching practices.

By Mariia V

Jul 22, 2022

It is a great course, full of extremely useful information, techniques and tips. Than you so much for the opportunity to watch it and practice while studying!

By serap y

Jun 14, 2022

I was amazed at the teacher's fluent expression and how he could teach so much in a short time. The examples mentioned together with the metaphors are catchy.

By Dorilie A L

Jul 6, 2021

The videos and reading materials provided in the course is very easy to follow and understand. The instructors are very clear in explaining the topics as well.

By Maria A D

Jan 14, 2021

This is so amazing! The professors are so engaging! I was able to refresh and revisit the foundational principles in language teaching. Thank you soooooo much!

By Marlene J F A

Dec 14, 2020

I found very interesting and useful the topics we learned here. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge in a very interesting way to learn, through metaphors.

By Helem S

Dec 3, 2020

Adquiri nuevos conocimientos y habilidades. La verdad es que ha sido genial poder hacer el curso a mi ritmo y sobre todo poder aprender cosas nuevas. Gracias!

By Anita C

Nov 11, 2020

Fun learning at its finest. Material was brought to life in a lively, memorable and impactful manner. Excellent teaching that made the course very enjoyable.

By Gökhan Y

Feb 12, 2020

excellent course for English teachers just be careful and follow directions and take your certificate...

appreciate your efforts ASU & COURSERA... THANKS A LOT.

By Abigail L

Oct 27, 2019

I really enjoyed this course. Not only did it give me a good foundation for the TESOL course, but it also made me want to expand my learning outside this site.