Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

About this course

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.

What you will learn

• Define your personal teaching philosophy.
• Describe foundational studies in language learning.
• Evaluate approaches to teaching and assessing English language skills critically.
• Analyze the application of language acquisition research in the classroom.