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About the Course

This course explores ways of teaching reading skills in English as Second and Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) using a task-based approach. You will be introduced to the concept of task and the key principles of task-based language teaching (TBLT) and learning. TBLT uses communicative tasks as the key unit for creating language learning activities. You will also examine the role of reading in real-life and in second and foreign language teaching and current thinking about the interface between TBLT and second language reading. You will explore how TBLT and teaching second language reading can be successfully integrated in practice through analysing task-based reading materials. The course culminates in creating task-based materials for teaching reading in your own language teaching contexts. After completing the course, you will be able to: 1. Explain the main components and tenets of a task-based approach to teaching language; 2. Explain the main issues involved in teaching reading; 3. Illustrate connections between TBLT approaches and the teaching of reading; 4. Integrate tasks into your own teaching; 5. Identify reading texts that are suitable for the construction of tasks; and 6. Construct reading tasks and sequences for use in your own classroom....

Top reviews

CW

Mar 18, 2018

The concepts related to Task Based Approach are explained very well, using very simple language. This makes learning easy and effective.

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Oct 31, 2017

I found this course absolutely fascinating. It's well designed with interesting videos which will keep you engaged. I will apply the principles to my lessonsChristopher Mo Szu Ti

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By Mphuluphedzeni P N

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Aug 9, 2024

I have learned so much from this course. I feel equipped to face the online teaching world with confidence.

By Azumi

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Apr 28, 2020

Theories and practices are balanced and well taught. This course will surely improve your teaching skills!

By Carolina F C C

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Oct 14, 2019

It is a brilliant course. Extremely well-prepared, the videos are really clear which makes learning easy.

By RAIJA K

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Jul 12, 2020

Teaching English as a foreign language, Task based language skills, Improve communication skills

By Kristjana Á

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Jul 27, 2024

Very interesting, nicely set up. Learned a lot and this gave me a lot of new ideas for my teaching.

By Shuwen Z

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Aug 16, 2021

Gained loads of brilliant ideas, and the way how this course is organized really promotes learning.

By Egar E

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Jul 31, 2020

Excellent course, I really learned a lot and it will help me in my proffesional career as a teacher

By Lorenzo R

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Mar 14, 2020

A plethora of insights available. Especially remarkable is the breadth of resources at Ss' disposal

By LARISSA D P C

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Mar 15, 2021

It's a great course! I recommend for those teachers who want to make the most of reading in-class.

By Behnaz S

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May 16, 2020

I really loved this course, and learned a lot. Will and already did suggest it to many colleagues.

By Mishkat A M

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Jul 20, 2017

I would like to thank the teaching team for such a great course that is informative and engaging.

By Elena C L

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Aug 29, 2025

This course is so informative especilally if you really want your learners to engage in class.

By Prapassara S

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May 13, 2020

I love this course because I can adapt the techniques and implement it in my actual classroom.

By Michel T

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Aug 23, 2017

This course is very instructive. I learned a great deal about task-based approach to reading.

By Shiyun W

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Jul 31, 2018

This course is very useful and practical, which can help me a lot in my class in the future.

By Elena T

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May 20, 2023

I like this course. I knew a lot of new information which I have started to use at my work.

By Diego A H G

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Apr 6, 2020

I learned the types of reading tasks and how to implement them in my daily teaching life.

By Mark T

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Nov 6, 2016

Excellent, well thought-out course combining aspects of TBL and Best practice on Reading.

By Carol C E

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Jul 22, 2022

Extremely practical. It offers the language practitioner an opportunity for engagement.

By Henry E B

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Sep 21, 2022

A great resource for those who want to enhance their knowledge. I truly recomend it.

By NICHOLA E

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Oct 27, 2020

I would highly recommend it. Every foreign language teacher should take this coursed.

By Yee W C

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Mar 3, 2025

It is very helpful and gives me a lot of ideas on how to make my lessons more fun.

By Jannah A

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Apr 21, 2024

This course helps me a lot to prep myself as an ESL teacher ! thank you so muchhhh

By Bruna N M F

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Dec 19, 2022

I loved it! It is a very complete course about TBLT and very easy to understand