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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....

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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

MM

May 9, 2020

I recommend it, but the subject deserves a deeper approach that seemed superficial due to the length of the lessons, not making the course superficial though.

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By Belén B O V

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Dec 8, 2020

Great course! Love it! Give an opportunity to this course, you will not regret!

By Jiacheng J

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Mar 1, 2023

I learned a lot from this course. It teaches me what pedagogical tasks are.

By Yegane K

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Jul 2, 2022

THIS COURSE WAS AMAZING,I GOT MASSIVE KNOWLEDGE.I APPRECIATE YOUR STRIVES.

By Nadine M

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Jul 26, 2021

this course was so informative, looking forward taking new ones , THANK YOU

By Mark O K

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Dec 30, 2019

The quality of the course is very high. It is very useful for ESL teachers.

By Dinara Z

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Jan 20, 2024

I strongly recommend you take this course. Perfect. I enjoyed this course.

By Robin A

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Nov 16, 2020

Great course. I wish there were more courses on education offered by UCL.

By Karlo S S

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Sep 20, 2021

I really learned a lot from this course! Thanks, teachers and classmates!

By Iuliia L

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Apr 24, 2023

Amazing course! I've learned a lot about new ways of teaching English!

By George M

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Aug 23, 2020

A resourceful course to be an effective teacher in ESL/EFL classrooms.

By Ghassan A H

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Aug 27, 2017

Wonderful course. I recommend all EFL?ESL teachers to join the course.

By Gerlinda B

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Jun 10, 2025

Very good course. It was inspiring and interesting. I learned a lot.

By Hannah C

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Feb 12, 2018

This is a very informative and interesting course. Two thumbs up!

By Caesar D G

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Nov 21, 2016

GREAT, JUST THE BEST FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS.... IT IS SIMPLY AMAZING

By Auzellea K M

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Jun 15, 2020

LOve it! i'm going to use this approach in my classes from now on

By Mariana S

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Jul 1, 2019

Very interesting, it will be very useful for me and my students.

By Maria B L

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Feb 17, 2023

Very interesting course for task preparation regarding reading.

By Lucas M

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Nov 3, 2020

Muito bom o curso, bem estruturado, é possível aprender muito!

By Betty D P

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Dec 20, 2017

Very helpful and informative! I gained a lot from this course.

By Mahdi G

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Aug 7, 2022

It's practical and thrilling to watch/learn. Don't miss it.

By Mukul K

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Aug 25, 2018

Really helpful. Have started implementing in the classroom.

By Ayaulym K

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Nov 16, 2021

That was an amazing course! Thank you for teachers a lot!

By Guler G

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Nov 1, 2023

I've learnt lots of new things. Thanks a bunch coursera

By Barno Z

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Oct 31, 2019

Получила много новых идей для улучшения своей методики.

By Shelley L R

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Mar 12, 2018

Very practical and helpful for teaching EAL students.