Lexical and Semantic Fields in Teaching English Vocabulary
TOPIC 11: Lexical and Semantic Fields in English
Socialization, Information, and Attitude Expression Vocabulary
Activities for Teaching and Learning Vocabulary
1. Introduction
While an image is often considered worth a thousand words, the inability to find the right words in another language can be incredibly frustrating. Linguists increasingly emphasize the importance of vocabulary acquisition in language learning. This emphasis is reflected in educational frameworks like the Organic Law of Education
Read MoreReading and Writing Processes in Language Acquisition
TOPIC 8: Written Language: The Reading and Writing Process
Comprehension Techniques: From Global to Specific Understanding of Texts. Writing: From Comprehension to Production.
1. Introduction
2. Written Language Skills
a. Distinctive Features of Written Language
b. Literacy
3. Reading Comprehension: From Global to Specific Understanding
a. Reading Approaches
b. Reading Stages
c. Reading Techniques
d. Activities and Materials
4. Writing: From Comprehension to Production
a. Writing Sub-Skills
b. Writing Stages
c.
Read MoreDeveloping Linguistic Skills in English: A Communicative Approach
TOPIC 3: DEVELOPING LINGUISTIC SKILLS: LISTENING COMPREHENSION AND EXPRESSION, WRITTEN COMPREHENSION AND EXPRESSION. COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN ENGLISH
1. Introduction
Over the years, the approach to language and communication has undergone various changes in terms of its concept and how it should be acquired and developed in students. The most recent model is based on the Communicative Approach, whose main aim is to make students communicatively competent. In this way, they should learn not about
Read MoreVerbal & Non-Verbal Communication in the Foreign Language Classroom
TOPIC 2: Communication in the Foreign Language Classroom
Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication, Extra-linguistic Strategies
1. Introduction
Due to globalization, relationships between individuals, countries, and agencies are more frequent, and communication among them has become a necessity. Therefore, acquiring a vehicular language is a must in order to make it possible.
For this reason, our Education System gives great importance to being at least competent in one foreign language, as it settles the
Read MoreCulture, Public Opinion, and Radio: A Deep Dive
Culture (Petit de Murat)
Looking for the development of man towards perfection, culture has a central shaft that drives its entirety. Based on religious events, culture is acquired, communicated, and transmitted across generations, nurturing the human soul. It encompasses ways of thinking, values, and virtues. As Petit de Murat states, “Culture is the work of intelligence, a tool to help you achieve perfection within the realm of human nature.”
Historically, culture (art and literature) and industry
Read MoreEnglish Grammar Exercises: Passive Voice
Passive Voice Exercises
Rewrite the following sentences using the passive voice.
Exercise 1
- They are going to carry out some experiments later this year. / Some experiments are going to be carried out later this year.
- The witness didn’t recognize the attacker because he’d shaved his head and facial hair / The attacker wasn’t recognized by the witness because he’d shaved his head and facial hair.
- They should have implemented those changes much earlier. / Those changes should have been implemented