An introduction to some key concepts in the effective
teaching and learning of languages.
ABOUT
THE COURSE
The ability to produce language is a defining characteristic of human
beings. We live in a vibrant multilingual world, with language all around us. We
deal with many languages daily. We speak in our native tongue, and use and
listen to second languages.
But what is language? How do we learn meaning in a new language? What is
easy and hard about learning another language? What do we know about effective
teaching for language learning?
This free online course from the University of Southampton and the
British Council will ask these questions and suggest some answers. You’ll find
out what makes the teaching and learning of a language effective.
The course takes place over four weeks. It will introduce you to some of
the latest ideas in research and practice in language learning and teaching. We will:
- Explore second
language learning and what it means to learn language
- Consider language
classrooms and how teaching affects our language learning
- Look at the use of
technology in teaching, and its benefits and challenges for language
learning.
Finally, we will investigate the case of English – the most widely
learnt and taught language in the world. How has English achieved this
position? What are the implications of the spread of English for policy,
teaching and other languages?
The course includes quizzes, activities, discussions and videos filmed
around the world. The videos feature experts such as British Council teachers,
and staff and students at the University of Southampton.
During the course, you will hear different voices sharing their ideas
and opinions – and we want to hear yours too. How do you use language in YOUR
life? What is YOUR experience of language learning and teaching? Join us – to
discuss effective language learning and teaching.
The course will give you a taster of some of the ideas covered in the MA in English Language Teaching – a joint online
course from the British Council and University of Southampton which offers
postgraduate study in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching.
If you would like to join in and contribute to conversations about this
course on social media, use the hashtag #FLLanguage and follow our Twitter account @UoS_FLLanguage.
REQUIREMENTS
This course is aimed at graduates with an
interest in the development of languages and language teaching. However, no
prior knowledge is required to take part in the course and we welcome anyone
who is curious to know more about language learning and teaching.
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