In this course, you will be introduced to some of the challenges of teaching and learning listening and speaking, such as paralinguistics, performance variables, reduced and regional forms, and differing types of oral discourse. Don't worry--you'll learn what those mean, too! Then you'll learn how to ease the acquisition of listening and speaking for your students. The course also highlights the powerful opportunity to include pronunciation in listening and speaking classes and offers strategies to incorporate pronunciation activities.
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish
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28%
started a new career after completing these courses
37%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
28%
got a pay increase or promotion
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
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Beginner Level
Approx. 19 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Basic Principles of Listening
In this module, learners are introduced to some of the fundamental elements of listening, including features that make listening a difficult chore for language learners. Learners are also introduced to basic listening strategies.
4 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 40 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes
6 videos
Video 1: What Makes Listening Hard?8m
Video 2: Challenges to Listening for Learners11m
Video 3: What Makes Listening Hard (Take 2)5m
Video 4: Challenges to Listening for Teachers4m
Video 5: Summary Video6m
1 reading
Welcome Guide to the Teach English Now! MOOC10m
4 practice exercises
Welcome Guide30m
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)30m
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)30m
Graded Checkpoint (10 Multiple Choice Questions)30m
4 hours to complete
Module 2: Listening Strategies
In this module, learners are introduced to strategies that students can use to simplify listening and take control of improving their listing skills. Learners are also introduced to strategies teachers can use to make second language listening easier for their students.
4 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 36 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes
5 videos
Video 2: Listening Strategies for Learners9m
Video 3: What Makes Listening Easy…for Teachers5m
Video 4: Listening Strategies for Teachers7m
Video 5: Summary Video5m
3 readings
Cornell Note Taking Method10m
Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities10m
Advance Organizers10m
3 practice exercises
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)30m
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)30m
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)30m
3 hours to complete
Basic Principles of Speaking
In this module, learners are introduced to various cognitive, social and affective demands that make speaking difficult for second language learners. Struggles that teachers face when providing speaking instruction are also discussed.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 33 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes
5 videos
Video 2: Cognitive, Social, and Affective Demands on the Learner9m
Video 3: What Makes Speaking Hard (Take 2)6m
Video 4: Contrasting Clara vs. Adam and Ashley5m
Video 5: Summary Video5m
1 reading
Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities10m
3 practice exercises
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)30m
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)30m
Graded Checkpoint (10 Multiple Choice Questions)30m
3 hours to complete
Speaking Strategies
In this module, learners are introduced to speaking strategies to help language learners take control of their own learning Also, learners are also instructional strategies for speaking that teachers can use in their lessons.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 38 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes
5 videos
Video 2: Speaking Strategies for Learners8m
Video 3: What Makes Speaking Easy…for Teachers3m
Video 4: Speaking Strategies for Teachers8m
Video 5: Summary Video7m
1 reading
Mind Palaces10m
3 practice exercises
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)30m
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)30m
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM TEACH ENGLISH NOW! SECOND LANGUAGE LISTENING, SPEAKING, AND PRONUNCIATION
by EPDec 25, 2020
As always, great course. I just wish there were more examples for pronunciation activities just like in the speaking and listening section. But in any case, the course was so informative and engaging!
by RBJan 11, 2021
Thank you so much for doing this course. It really helps me improve my skills in teaching. The lectures and the assignments helps in connect theory to practice. I really enjoyed the class!
by DOFeb 25, 2020
thank you Arizona State University and Coursera for creating such a great content! it improves my skills and more understand of strategies we can apply in the teaching-leaning process
by SSApr 16, 2020
This course has been my favorite one yet. I love the wide perspective the team offers, and the specific techniques and strategies suggested. What a valuable experience this has been!
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