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Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language
This course outlines the five stages of second language acquisition and provides practical tips on how to help learners reach these stages in your classroom. We also examine the needs of adult English as a second language (ESL) learners and compare various learning styles. We then describe activities and exercises that can improve students’ English language abilities. Sign up to acquire a skill that opens doors worldwide.
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Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language
Learn how to teach English as a second language (TESL) in this free online training course.
This course outlines the five stages of second language acquisition and provides practical tips on how to help learners reach these stages in your classroom. We also examine the needs of adult English as a second language (ESL) learners and compare various learning styles. We then describe activities and exercises that can improve students’ English language abilities. Sign up to acquire a skill that opens doors worldwide.
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The Learner
In this module, you will learn about the learner, knowles's theory of Andragogy, the adult ESL learner, learning styles, stages of second language acquisition and inter cultural communication.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
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3.Knowles's Theory of Andragogy
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4.The Adult ESL Learner
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5.Learning Styles
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6.Stages of Second Language Acquisition
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7.Intercultural Communication
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8.Lesson Summary
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Student Comprehension
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Teaching and Assessing
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Course assessment
Comments10 Comments

Dr. Uqbah I.Augugust 03, 2025
Great course

Dr. Uqbah I.Augugust 03, 2025
Great course

Faye M.July 10, 2025
The information is clear and easy to understand. The flow of the course was so seamless, it felt more like having a conversation than an actual learning course.

Faye M.July 10, 2025
The information is clear and easy to understand. The flow of the course was so seamless, it felt more like having a conversation than an actual learning course.

Abdullah S.July 09, 2025
learned so much from this course. interested further more

Abdullah S.July 09, 2025
learned so much from this course. interested further more

Inemesit Richard D.January 27, 2025
I enjoyed this course. Easy to digest knowledge, straight to the point.

Inemesit Richard D.January 27, 2025
I enjoyed this course. Easy to digest knowledge, straight to the point.

Ladybird R.September 24, 2024
I have learned a lot from the free course.
Thank you, Alison.

Ladybird R.September 24, 2024
I have learned a lot from the free course.
Thank you, Alison.
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