Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation

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Approx. 19 hours to complete

Course Summary

The TESOL Speaking course is designed to help non-native English speakers improve their speaking skills and gain confidence in using the language.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn effective strategies for improving your speaking skills
  • Practice speaking with other students from around the world
  • Receive personalized feedback from experienced instructors

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop effective speaking strategies
  • Increase confidence in using English
  • Receive personalized feedback from experienced instructors

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Intermediate level of English proficiency
  • Access to a computer with a stable internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Asynchronous
  • Self-paced

Similar Courses

  • TESOL Pronunciation
  • TESOL Writing

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  • Jennifer ESL
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Description

In this course, you will be introduced to some of the challenges of teaching and learning listening and speaking, such as paralinguistics, performance variables, reduced and regional forms, and differing types of oral discourse. Don't worry--you'll learn what those mean, too! Then you'll learn how to ease the acquisition of listening and speaking for your students. The course also highlights the powerful opportunity to include pronunciation in listening and speaking classes and offers strategies to incorporate pronunciation activities.

Outline

  • Basic Principles of Listening
  • Welcome Video
  • Video 1: What Makes Listening Hard?
  • Video 2: Challenges to Listening for Learners
  • Video 3: What Makes Listening Hard (Take 2)
  • Video 4: Challenges to Listening for Teachers
  • Video 5: Summary Video
  • Welcome Guide to the Teach English Now! MOOC
  • Welcome Guide
  • Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)
  • Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)
  • Graded Checkpoint (10 Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Module 2: Listening Strategies
  • Video 1: What Makes Listening Easy
  • Video 2: Listening Strategies for Learners
  • Video 3: What Makes Listening Easy…for Teachers
  • Video 4: Listening Strategies for Teachers
  • Video 5: Summary Video
  • Cornell Note Taking Method
  • Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities
  • Advance Organizers
  • Checkpoint (5 Q’s)
  • Checkpoint (5 Q’s)
  • Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)
  • Basic Principles of Speaking
  • Video 1: What Makes Speaking Hard
  • Video 2: Cognitive, Social, and Affective Demands on the Learner
  • Video 3: What Makes Speaking Hard (Take 2)
  • Video 4: Contrasting Clara vs. Adam and Ashley
  • Video 5: Summary Video
  • Reading: Excerpts from 100 TESOL Activities
  • Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)
  • Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q’s)
  • Graded Checkpoint (10 Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Speaking Strategies
  • Video 1: What Makes Speaking Easy
  • Video 2: Speaking Strategies for Learners
  • Video 3: What Makes Speaking Easy…for Teachers
  • Video 4: Speaking Strategies for Teachers
  • Video 5: Summary Video
  • Mind Palaces
  • Checkpoint (5 Q’s)
  • Checkpoint (5 Q’s)
  • Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)
  • Teaching Pronunciation
  • Video 1: What Makes Pronunciation Hard
  • Video 2: Barriers to Pronunciation
  • Video 3: What Makes Pronunciation Easy
  • Video 4: Strategies for Teaching Pronunciation
  • Video 5: Summary Video
  • Example of Phonemic Chart by Underhill
  • Diagnosing Speech Perception Problems in Learners
  • Checkpoint (5 Q’s)
  • Checkpoint (5 Q’s)
  • Graded Checkpoint (10 Q’s)
  • Assessment
  • Video 1: Course Summary Video
  • Final Checkpoint (25 questions)

Summary of User Reviews

The TESOL Speaking course is highly rated by users who appreciated the interactive and engaging content. Many users found the course to be well-structured and informative, making it a great choice for those looking to improve their speaking skills in English.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Interactive and engaging content

Pros from User Reviews

  • Well-structured course
  • Informative content
  • Engaging activities
  • Great for improving speaking skills
  • Excellent instructor

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course too basic
  • Not suitable for advanced learners
  • Limited opportunities for feedback
  • Some technical issues with the platform
  • Not enough practice opportunities
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Approx. 19 hours to complete
Jessica Cinco Top Instructor, Dr. Shane Dixon Top Instructor, Dr. Justin Shewell Top Instructor
Arizona State University
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