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Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!,

In this course learners are introduced to second or foreign language theories and practices for teaching and assessing listening, speaking, and pronunciation. Learners will also be introduced to basic studies in second language acquisition and their pedagogical implications. Teachers will be invited to recognize the importance of grounding their own teaching philosophy through an examination of purpose, content, and technique.
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Rating 4.8 based on 975 ratings
Length 7 weeks
Effort 6 weeks of study, 1-2 hours/week
Starts Jun 26 (46 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From Arizona State University via Coursera
Instructors Dr. Shane Dixon, Dr. Justin Shewell, Jessica Cinco
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Language English
Subjects Social Sciences Education
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Rating 4.8 based on 975 ratings
Length 7 weeks
Effort 6 weeks of study, 1-2 hours/week
Starts Jun 26 (46 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From Arizona State University via Coursera
Instructors Dr. Shane Dixon, Dr. Justin Shewell, Jessica Cinco
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Social Sciences Education
Tags Social Sciences Education

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