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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.

SH

Mar 13, 2021

I cannot believe how much I've learned from Dr. Dixon during this course. Cannot wait to use these methods in my own classroom. His teaching strategies and tips are beyond spectacular and helpful!

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By Daniel O

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Nov 2, 2021

Wonderful course - highly recommended :)

By Yin W A

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May 18, 2021

Dr. Shane is very creative and eloquent.

By Dave A R

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Dec 8, 2020

This course is excellent! I learned alot

By Анастасия Б

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Nov 27, 2020

I really enjoyed this course! Thank you!

By Jevelyn S

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Oct 19, 2020

I have enjoyed learning in this course.

By Bleysin M

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Sep 22, 2020

EXCELENTE, CON ANIMO, SEGUIMOS AVANZANDO

By Gasanova M S

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Sep 22, 2020

it is very interesting and useful course

By Xiaoge C

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Aug 15, 2020

a lot of technique. Thank you so much!!!

By Ibrahim n

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May 31, 2020

i do appreciate you i really got benefit

By EDZNA G

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May 18, 2020

Thanks for this course, I learned a lot!

By ANAND P P

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Feb 27, 2020

A must have for all teachers of English!

By Mariia T

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Sep 7, 2019

Very useful and interesting information!

By Chinara S

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May 5, 2019

Thanks for your support! Amazing course.

By Anas A

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Jul 23, 2017

It will surely adds something new to you

By Paulin S D

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Apr 24, 2017

Very good course!!!! It teaches a lot!!!

By Artur G

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Nov 26, 2016

A very useful course! I like it so much!

By Elizabeth F G

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Nov 6, 2016

I loved this course. Thank you Coursera!

By Nilufar A

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Oct 4, 2016

for novice teacher that's what they need

By Fernanda B

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Aug 8, 2016

It exceeded my expectations!! Thank you!

By Mercury80full

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Apr 4, 2016

one of the best Moocs I have ever taken.

By Emi E

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Dec 8, 2015

I learned how to be an language teacher.

By Omar M A

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Nov 21, 2025

great course and very beneficial for me

By Khan M

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Dec 13, 2024

This is a good course for new teachers.

By Saeed A R

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Oct 16, 2024

Everything was excellent. Love you all?

By Hein H H

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Sep 25, 2024

It helps me a lot to be a good teacher.