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.
Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation
Offered By
Arizona State University
About this Course
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30%
got a pay increase or promotion
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Beginner Level
Approx. 18 hours to complete
Suggested: 6 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week
English
Subtitles: English, Spanish, Arabic
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 Guide10m
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)10m
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)10m
Graded Checkpoint (10 Multiple Choice Questions)20m
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)10m
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)10m
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)20m
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)10m
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)10m
Graded Checkpoint (10 Multiple Choice Questions)20m
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)10m
Checkpoint (5 Q’s)10m
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)20m
Reviews
4.9
TOP REVIEWS FROM TEACH ENGLISH NOW! SECOND LANGUAGE LISTENING, SPEAKING, AND PRONUNCIATION
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 EHOct 9, 2016
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!
by IVJul 7, 2019
Excellent Course. Ms. Jessica and Dr.Shane were at their best as usual. Special thanks and appreciation to Dr.Justin for the wonderful course content. A bit challenging too.
by ZJul 11, 2019
This course teaches you how to teach listening, speaking and pronunciation. The instructors apply all the strategies and techniques, so it is not just in a lecture form.
by PVMar 28, 2018
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.
by DJApr 16, 2018
This course is helping me to understand listening, speaking and pronunciation regarding a second languages as well as one's native language.\n\nDr. Zenobia A. james
by YSSep 20, 2018
This course absolutely suits my field because in the future I want to be a multilingual lecturer. I currently study in English Education Department at University.
by GPSep 23, 2019
Wonderful course. I loved the way the lecturers delivered the course. Wow, the casual style which is simply unique helped me learn more. Simply mesmerizing...!
by BBJul 21, 2016
Recommended for teachers new and experienced alike. I have been teaching overseas for a decade and still learned a tremendous amount from these courses. A+
by JSJun 8, 2018
Absolutely educational in every sense. I got so many great ideas on how to integrate speaking, listening and pronunciation into my lessons, thanks a lot!
by MWJul 15, 2017
A fun-filled course that shows that the course designers have really put in a lot of effort. I wish more innovative strategies discussed in this one.
by CDJul 3, 2018
This class was really interesting! I learned really great strategies to assist not only ELL but native speakers as well. Thank you so much for that!
by MCDec 9, 2016
This is a great course, giving you the tools to enhance teaching skills and comprehend learners' issues and improve, with good material and fun.
by SBJan 18, 2020
it was such a very useful course and I do recommend this course for everyone looking to learn listening,speaking and pronunciation principals
by MIJan 17, 2019
Each and every course I say the instructor could never be more amazing than this and they amaze me more and more. The content is unbeatable.
by TTJun 23, 2019
It was so amazing not like typical boring serious lectures. I love the idea and the way it was executed made difficult things fun and esay.
by MMMay 21, 2017
Thank you for this course. In spite of my experience I gain more and more skills and knowledge through my studying here. Maya Martuchenko
by EFJan 19, 2020
I liked this course and the content. I just wish on the peer reviews I would get more then a "good job" for feedback from other students.
by DCMar 6, 2017
I really enjoyed the lessons that related to various parts of the Wizard of Oz....made the class meaningful and "sticky". Well done!
by ACNov 26, 2019
Great course! Loved the opportunity to keep planning lessons and incorporating skills learned in previous courses in pragmatic ways.
Offered by
Arizona State University
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