Arizona State University
TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now! Specialization
Arizona State University

TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now! Specialization

TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!. Learn theory and the practical strategies of English as a Second Language teaching.

Dr. Shane Dixon
Dr. Justin Shewell
Emilia Gracia

Instructors: Dr. Shane Dixon

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.9

(10,122 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
2 months
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand basic modes of language learning

  • Design lesson plans and learning activities

  • Apply best practices for teaching listening, speaking, and pronunciation

  • Maintain control of a classroom and avoid teacher burnout

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Specialization - 4 course series

Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

Course 118 hours4.9 (15,142 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Understand ways to motivate and properly engage students

  • Maintain control of a classroom and avoid teacher burnout

  • Describe the distinction between learning and acquisition

  • Use technology to your advantage in the classroom

Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

Course 214 hours4.9 (7,201 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Define your own personal teaching philosophy

  • Describe best practices for teaching listening, speaking, and pronunciation

  • Explain grammar translation and audio-lingual teaching approaches

  • Understand basic studies in second language acquisition

Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

Course 321 hours4.9 (4,776 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Manage classroom time with lesson plans

  • Describe the difference between memory and knowledge learning

  • Motivate students with warm-up activities

  • Understand the concept of content "stickiness"

Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1

Course 434 hours4.9 (2,354 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Teach English with confidence

  • Create a complete plan for a single lesson

  • Manage your classroom schedule

  • Compose your own teaching tips

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Dr. Shane Dixon

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Arizona State University
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