Potential and current EFL/ESL teachers can identify, summarize, evaluate, and compare 7 basic language learning paradigms through engaging stories and metaphors. The foundational principles of motivation, risk-taking, learning modes, and balance in the teaching profession will all be covered. The principles of teacher talk, looking ridiculous" to lower the affective filter and networking are all explained to learners. These foundational principles will help ESL/EFL teachers to examine common assumptions regarding language learning and compare them with research-based core principles.