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In this course learners are introduced to second or foreign language theories and practices for teaching and assessing listening, speaking, and pronunciation. Learners will also be introduced to basic studies in second language acquisition and their pedagogical implications. Teachers will be invited to recognize the importance of grounding their own teaching philosophy through an examination of purpose, content, and technique....
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I'm really enjoying this course. I'm about half way through. I'm looking forrward to how the various courses in this series take me farther and farther into language learning theories and techniques.

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The Information in this course was very useful for me. I have used some of this technics before but did not understand them perfectly.This course helped me to learn new skills i can use in future

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By Fatemeh S

Apr 17, 2024

I've learned lots of things about the timeline of teaching English approaches, It was really interesting and funny thanks to Dr. Dixon. :D

By Laurie S

Aug 8, 2022

This course offers great teaching, interesting content, and clear assignments. I just wish the final certificate didn't say "non-credit."

By Britt B -

Jun 13, 2018

A really great overview of the historical development of L2 teaching and very useful in determining your own personal teaching philosophy.

By Carlos D

Nov 26, 2017

Great course for understanding the best ways to help students assimilate material, clearly explained and very well-designed, thanks a lot.

By Orlando Q

Feb 4, 2022

This course was great. Shane made us reflect on each theoretical method and how it can be applied in our teaching practice. Thank you!

By Maríateresa

Sep 11, 2023

Ujn curso dinámico, interesante y con información relevante para los profesionales en este campo de la Educación. Excelentes profesores.

By Catherine B

Feb 7, 2019

I really enjoyed the historical journey of this course and the positive and engaging strategies you selected from each of the approaches

By Серова М М

Nov 1, 2019

Великолепный курс! Получила много знаний, которые могу применить на практике! Спасибо большое за эту возможность расширить свои знания!

By Weberty R d S

Jan 22, 2018

Exceptional teaching style. Congratulations Coursera for providing the necessary environment and ASU for providing such a great course.

By Soran M K

May 15, 2016

The course, and all other courses in the TESOL certificate project, is really helpful for those who are in peruse of a teaching career.

By Joanne C

Nov 9, 2020

The use of caricatures are very effective. It is easier to understand and it helped us in reflecting on our own purpose in teaching

By MOHD A S

Jun 1, 2020

Simple, concise and outstanding way to make acquaint with the high and dry theories of teaching.

Not to be missed. Highly Recommended!

By Kuljinder K

Dec 12, 2017

Awesome never thought that history of teaching approaches could be so interesting. It helped learn a lot of new aspects of teaching :)

By 周诗卉

Aug 11, 2016

very detailed and instructive, I'll definitely apply those methods into my own class!Thanks for your efforts to make such good course!

By chopi a

Aug 8, 2016

Thanks for all teachers and Coursera staff really I appreciate your work & effort , I get many benefits information from this course .

By Margarita C N V

Nov 9, 2020

Excelente curso, como siempre! Refresqué mis conceptos aprendidos con anterioridad y aprendí mas orígenes acerca de las metodologías.

By Heejung L

Aug 12, 2020

Thank you so much for your organized and elaborated lectures. I learned a lot about theories of language learning which I longed for.

By Cerise A

Mar 7, 2020

In depth, informative, and a wonderful background to enable teachers to develop their own teaching philosophy, and teaching practice.

By Anas T M

Jul 13, 2019

Really enjoyed learning in this course. It helped me develop a deeper understanding of the history of language teaching and learning.

By Mariia P

Oct 15, 2017

I really LOVED this course! It was very easy to get the information and to do tests with special tasks. I'm greatful to ASU for this!

By Wesam A

Mar 17, 2023

No words can describe the proficiency and creativity in this course. Thank you so much, Dr Shane Dixon and thank you, Jessica Cinco.

By MAURICIO C T

Jan 22, 2019

F A N T A S T I C ! Intereting, cativating, motivating, estimulating all in gerund. Very good explanations from Professor Dr.Shawn.

By Mustafa M

Jan 7, 2018

very interesting and easy to be understood course, I gained a lot of information and ways if teaching during the time of studying it

By Shwe Y P

Jul 12, 2022

Improves Not only English Teaching Skill But also English Language Proficiency. Well-organized and worth to invest time and effort!

By Hajra J

Oct 17, 2021

It really helped me understanding the history of English Linguistic Theories. The videos and assignments were super understandable.