Second Language Acquisition Myths: Applying Second Language Research to Classroom Teaching

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Second Language Acquisition Myths: Applying Second Language Research to Classroom Teaching

Course Overview:

Dive into Second Language Acquisition myths, an sixteen-week course led by Sergio Pantoja. Explore how research in second language acquisition can enhance classroom practices, debunking prevalent myths in the process.

Core text for this course

About the book:
Second Language Acquisition Myths: Applying Second Language Research to Classroom Teaching is grounded in the latest research and pedagogy, providing a solid foundation for understanding key concepts in SLA. Authored by Steven Brown, co-author of the introductory applied linguistics textbook “Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Variation,” along with Jenifer Larson-Hall, this book challenges prevalent myths surrounding language learning and offers practical insights for educators.

Participants are expected to have a copy of this book before the beginning of the course and be prepared to read one chapter every two weeks in preparation for our live sessions.

How long is the course?

This is an 8-hour course

From January, 2025 to May, 2025 (8 live sessions – 1 hour per week)

Live session dates

Thursday evenings from 20.00 to 21.00 (Brasilia time)

January 30
February 13, 27
March 13, 27
April 10, 24
May 8

Course program

Session 1: Myth 1- Children learn languages quickly and easily while adults are ineffective in comparison.
Session 2: Myth 2- A true bilingual is someone who speaks two languages perfectly.
Session 3: Myth 3- You can acquire a language simply through listening or reading.
Session 4: Myth 4- Practice makes perfect.
Session 5: Myth 5- Language students learn (and retain) what they are taught.
Session 6: Myth 6- Language learners always benefit from correction.
Session 7: Myth 7- Individual differences are a major, perhaps the major, factor in SLA.
Session 8: Myth 8- Language acquisition is the individual acquisition of grammar.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Enrollment Confirmation:
- Your enrollment is confirmed once we receive your initial payment.
Refunds Before the Course Starts:
- Cancellations submitted in writing before the course starts qualify for a full refund of any installments paid.
No Refunds After 7 Days:
- No refunds will be issued for cancellations made more than 7 days after the course has begun.

Important Information

Group Size: 6–12 participants per group.
Google Classroom: Requires a Gmail account.
Session Recordings: Lessons are recorded and available for 7 days.

Course Fees

4 installments of R$ 142,50 via boleto bancário or credit card (January, 2025 to May, 2025)

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