Study Skills for ESL Learners

Study Skills for ESL Learners

Unlock Your Learning Potential to the Fullest

By the end of this course, you will not just be a better English learner – you will be a better learner in every area of your life.

Ready to become a more effective, confident, and independent learner?

What Will You Learn?

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Use Proven Strategies for Better Learning

  • Identify your learning style and preferences
  • Apply 12 research-based principles to any learning task
  • Build daily habits using habit stacking and the chain method

Boost Your Self-Efficacy and Motivation

  • Build confidence through mastery experiences
  • Develop a growth mindset and embrace challenges
  • Find your intrinsic “why” for learning anything

Improve Your Academic Skills for Success

  • Use previewing, skimming, and scanning to read faster
  • Evaluate sources using the CRAAP test to perform better
  • Write clear paragraphs using the PEEL structure

Course Content at a Glance

  1. Understanding How You Learn
  2. Memory and Retention Strategies
  3. The Twelve Principles of Memory
  4. Goal Setting Strategies
  5. Time Management and Organization
  6. Self-Efficacy and Motivation
  7. Reading and Note-Taking Strategies
  8. Critical Thinking and Deep Learning
  9. Test Taking and Stress Management
  10. Organizing Information and Essay Writing
  11. Metacognition and Self-Assessment
  12. The Growth Mindset and Lifelong Learning

What Makes This Course Different?

  • Practical, not theoretical content: Developing study habits and trying new strategies
  • Balanced skills: Reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary
  • Course Duration: 12 weeks (approximately 48–60 instructional hours)
  • Assessment: Pre-assessment, module-based tasks, and post-assessment
  • Format: Online, with weekly trainer-led sessions
  • Target CLB Level: 6-7