Foreign Languages: Communication, Culture, and Global Understanding
The Value of Foreign Languages in Communication and Culture
A language is the expression of a whole culture; it is a way of understanding the world and organizing relationships among people. Hence, learning a foreign language means learning both a linguistic code and cultural elements. Foreign language teaching must introduce students to the most outstanding social and cultural aspects of a country and help them develop attitudes of tolerance and respect. As stated by Crystal, if a student perceives
Decoding Nonverbal Communication: Body Language Essentials
Decoding Nonverbal Communication
Channels expressive body language. In interpersonal communication, three sets of signs: The word is a vehicle of verbal communication. Writing: graphic expression. The gesture nonverbal communication channel. The non-verbal language can not receive an equivalent treatment to that received verbal language, since both are carriers of a particular specificity.
Differences Between Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
According to M. Mateu (1990):
- Verbal language moves in succession,
Boosting English Vocabulary with Physical Activity
The Power of Movement in English Language Learning
Abstract
This paper develops my Final Degree Project (FDP) as a Primary Education student. It focuses on the use of movement and physical activity as a reinforcement to improve English language learning, driven by a desire to explore successful tools for teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to students. It incorporates insights from the Total Physical Response (TPR) theoretical framework, observed during my school placement. This document
Read MorePrimary Language Skills & CLIL Integration
Primary Language Skill Development
Listening Skills Progression
Years 1 & 2 Primary
- Understand a tale told by the teacher with necessary interactional modifications.
- Understand a very simple dialogue (audio recording) with visual aid.
- Understand words and phrases (audio recording).
- Understand a song or chant (audio recording).
- Follow single instructions given by the teacher in English for general classroom management or specific tasks.
Years 3 & 4 Primary
- Understand a tale told by the teacher with
Language Acquisition & Effective Teaching Strategies
First Language Acquisition
Definition: It is the process whereby children become speakers of their native language.
Learning a language is not learning to read and write. You can speak, understand, and discuss in your language without reading or writing.
It is remarkable the speed at which it takes place.
Second Language Acquisition
Definition: Is the way in which people learn a language, different from their mother tongue, inside or outside a classroom.
In this process, it is important:
- Opportunities
Effective Listening Skill Assessment with ICT in Primary Education
Assessing Listening Skills with ICT Resources
Introduction to Listening Skill Evaluation
Assessing pupils’ listening skills using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources is a key aspect of modern education. This document examines the evaluation of oral receptive ability through technological materials. According to Donn Byrne, effective communication requires learners to possess a solid receptive base.
This document will first contextualize the issue within the relevant legal framework,
Read More