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Unit 3 encompasses not only the understanding of the main theories, methods and techniques for Language teaching, but also the ESA (Engage, Study, Activate) method created by Jeremy Harmer for language teaching. This unit helps us understand the process and transformations to which language teaching approaches and methods have been through during the past hundreds of years. We can see how language teaching has evolved from a more grammar-translation based approach to a more student-centered scope with emphasis on communication and fluency, sort of eclectic in nature. We also take a look at other factors essential to teaching/learning such as culture, age, levels, among others. Overall, it can be said that this unit is a strong introduction to the ESA method, which is the basis for the entire TEFL course.
