language teaching

Overview 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...

Overview In this course you will learn how to design lesson plans around the needs of your ELL students and their language level through the analysis of content language and cognitive demands. You will learn how to align language objectives to the adopted standards of your school and content...

Overview In this course, you will learn how to design assessments around the needs of your ELL students and their language level. You will learn how to incorporate language and content requirements for both formative and summative assessment types. You will learn to assess your ELL students...

Overview In this course, you will learn how to better and more successfully engage your ELL(s) and their families in the school and community. You will learn how to engage your ELL student in the classroom setting as well as in various aspects of the school including extracurricular activities...

Overview 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...

Overview 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...

Overview Learners will be introduced to designing lesson plans based on principles and knowledge of learning objectives, assessment plans, methods, materials, and learning activities. Learners will find and prepare appropriate teaching materials through careful analysis, adaptation and creation...

Overview Explore the field of applied linguistics through real-world case studies This online course introduces the field of applied linguistics and how it relates to disciplines including linguistics and language teaching. You’ll explore real-world examples of applied linguistics, such as...

Overview Find out how to teach languages to children effectively Research shows that there is a window of opportunity for learning foreign languages during childhood. On this course, you’ll get an introduction the theories of language learning and how to apply them in the classroom. You’ll...

Overview Teaching English Online Is it time for a new online direction in your teaching career? Teaching English online is becoming more popular all over the world, giving learners and teachers flexibility in where and how they develop English language skills. Join our course to find out about...

Overview This free online course is for English language teachers around the world. It will help you develop the skills and practices you need for your continuing professional development (CPD). This course is part of our Teaching for Success: Practices for English Language Teaching program. In...

Overview Learn with English language teachers worldwide This free online course is for English language teachers around the world. It will help you develop the skills and practices you need for your continuing professional development (CPD). In this course you will look at four professional...

Overview This free online course is for English language teachers around the world. It will help you develop the skills and practices you need for your continuing professional development (CPD). This course is part of our Teaching for Success: Practices for English Language Teaching program. In...