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.
This course is part of the TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now! Specialization
Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
14 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.
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 Guide10m
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)10m
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)10m
Graded Checkpoint (10 Multiple Choice Questions)20m
Week
24 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.
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)10m
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)10m
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)20m
Week
33 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.
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)10m
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)10m
Graded Checkpoint (10 Multiple Choice Questions)20m
Week
43 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.
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)10m
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)10m
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)20m
Week
54 hours to complete
Teaching Pronunciation
In this module, learners are given the opportunity to think about how to integrate pronunciation into a listening and speaking class. Learners are made aware pronunciation barriers, strategies for teaching pronunciation and how to recycle other teaching strategies and apply them to pronunciation instruction.
5 videos (Total 46 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
5 videos
Video 2: Barriers to Pronunciation8m
Video 3: What Makes Pronunciation Easy9m
Video 4: Strategies for Teaching Pronunciation9m
Video 5: Summary Video7m
2 readings
Example of Phonemic Chart by Underhill10m
Diagnosing Speech Perception Problems in Learners10m
3 practice exercises
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)10m
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)10m
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)20m
Week
63 hours to complete
Assessment
Learners watch the final review video to verify their understanding of the course material. Then, they will proceed to the final checkpoint quiz and peer review assignment.
1 video (Total 10 min), 2 quizzes
1 video
1 practice exercise
Final Checkpoint (25 questions)50m
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Top reviews from Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation
Lessons and videos in this class have been very well crafted and created. The lessons are both entertaining and informative at the same time. Good job ASU Teach English Now! Team!
This course is amazing! Very interesting display, interactive instructors and motivating. Thank you so much for those who built it. I really appreciate your great work.
Instructors
Jessica Cinco
International EducatorGlobal Launch
Dr. Shane Dixon
Senior International EducatorArizona State University Global Launch
Dr. Justin Shewell
Senior International EducatorArizona State University
About Arizona State University
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About the TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now! Specialization
This specialization is the second of two specializations that make up the TESOL Certificate from Arizona State University. This Specialization builds on the theories learned in TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now! Foundational Principles. It covers the design and implementation of reading and writing, listening and speaking, and technology enriched activities, as well as a teaching practicum. In the final Capstone Project, developed by international educators and TESOL specialists at ASU’s Global Launch, you’ll apply the skills you learned by demonstrating your ability to teach through video recordings and by reflecting on your own and others’ teaching. When you complete both Specializations, you will submit your work for expert review to receive your ASU 150-hour TESOL Certificate, in addition to your Coursera certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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