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About the Course

Through a series of engaging metaphors and stories, prospective and current EFL/ESL teachers will identify, summarize, and evaluate 7 basic language learning paradigms. Learners will be presented information on such foundational principles as motivation, risk taking, two different modes of learning, and balancing the teacher profession. Learners are also given an understanding of basic techniques founded on those principles, such as teacher talk, looking “ridiculous” in order to lower the affective filter, and networking. With these foundational principles in mind, ESL/EFL teachers will scrutinize common assumptions about language learning by comparing how they stack up to research-based core principles....
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OE

Mar 16, 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed the course; the peer questions were insightful and fostered critical thinking. I would highly recommend this for all Teachers of English and ESL instructors looking to upskill.

MT

Mar 12, 2021

I had fun enrolling on this course and it's very insightful. And Keep the great work, Dr Shane Dixon. I can't wait to complete the rest of the courses so that I get my professional certificate. Thanks

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By Natalia E

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Jan 23, 2021

Very interesting and inspiring! Great motivating videos!

By Cindy J O

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Jan 2, 2021

Best course I have ever taken. And that is saying A LOT.

By Jasmine M B

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Nov 6, 2020

My first time to have online class. And it was the best.

By RICHIE A S

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Oct 1, 2020

I'm gettinh excited everytime I open the course! Thanks!

By Rakitskaia P

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Aug 22, 2020

Everything was great! I definitely recommend the course!

By Turan M

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Feb 16, 2020

Thank you coursera staff. That was absolutely wonderful.

By Perihan a

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Jan 15, 2020

Thank you. It was really helpful course. I learned a lot

By Charniankova A

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Sep 28, 2019

I'm really happy to take this course. Thank you so much!

By Miriam P

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Apr 23, 2019

Useful tips, many resources available and good readings.

By Dr. N K - P - G

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Nov 26, 2018

A journey worth the effort! Great course and experience.

By Gibson S W

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Jan 28, 2018

Awesome instruction, really want to stay with the course

By Lia B

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Jan 24, 2018

Excellent for new English teachers, very well organized!

By Riccardo Z

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Jul 23, 2017

I've learned much from this course ! Thank you very much

By CARLOS M P A

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Dec 23, 2015

It is the most usefull and instructive course that a per

By Cristina T

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Oct 20, 2025

Extremely helpful overview for this novice ESL teacher.

By Antimoonboy

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Oct 18, 2025

It provides such unique and effective ways of teaching!

By Liubov D

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May 28, 2025

very, very useful! thank you a lot for this opportunity

By Johnwell V

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Jul 25, 2024

The lessons are easy to understand. Thank you for this!

By Lovinson S S

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Mar 20, 2024

The class was challenging. Instructors quite engaging!

By Purity N

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Nov 30, 2023

Great work done by ASU staff. I am incredibly grateful.

By Maria E M

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Sep 25, 2023

Learned so much from this course! Thanks and God bless!

By Federico M S J

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Jul 22, 2023

Thank you so much. This is a highly recommended course.

By Huda Q

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Jul 14, 2023

Thanks a lot for this course, I learned new rich infos

By Дарья Р

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Apr 29, 2023

It was really interesting and useful course, thank you!

By Ibrahim E G

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Apr 24, 2023

IT is one of the most important courses ever in my life