The Art of Teaching Foreign Languages to Young Learners

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Free Online Course: The Art of Teaching Foreign Languages to Young Learners provided by FutureLearn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 4 weeks long, 3 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from FutureLearn. The Art of Teaching Foreign Languages to Young Learners is taught by Susana Liruso.

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 learn about the pedagogical foundations and methodological considerations that underpin teaching languages to children.

    You’ll understand the developmental traits of children between the ages of four and twelve.

    With the theory under your belt, you’ll start planning lessons, design tasks and resources for children.

    The course is aimed at teachers who want to include foreign languages in their lesson planning. It will also be of interest to anyone interested in teaching languages to young people.

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