Mastering Oral Expression: Classroom Strategies
Teaching Oral Expression: Core Principles and Practices
Oral Expression Microskills
These microskills are tailored to the age and level of the students:
- Planning the Discourse: Analyze the situation and use written media to prepare the intervention, anticipating and preparing for the discussion and the overall presentation.
- Guiding the Speech: Manage the subject (e.g., selecting appropriate topics, initiating a topic, developing it) and guide the intervention (e.g., choosing the right time, utilizing
Engaging Christmas English Lessons for Primary Students
Engaging Christmas Activities for Primary English Learners
This document outlines engaging activities for teaching the topic of Christmas to sixth-grade primary education students. The primary aim is to propose effective activities for sixth-grade primary education during the Christmas period. To achieve this, the document first contextualizes the topic within the educational framework, then discusses the importance of culture in English language lessons. Subsequently, various activities are proposed,
Read MoreLanguage Teaching Methods Explained
Direct Method
We use this method because we speak in the language that we are learning. The teacher speaks in the target language. The aim is to teach students in a way that they acquire the target language similarly to how they acquired their first language. This method immerses the student in English. The teacher uses realia, visual aids, and demonstrations to teach English to students.
Advantages
- Actually teaches the language and doesn’t teach about the language.
- Introduced the use of teaching vocabulary
Key Linguistics Concepts and Terminology Explained
Conversation Analysis
An approach to the study of social interaction, embracing both verbal and non-verbal conduct, in situations of everyday life.
Contrastive Linguistics
A branch of comparative linguistics concerned with pairs of languages that are ‘socio-culturally linked’. These languages are often used by a considerable number of bi- or multilingual speakers, and/or a substantial amount of ‘linguistic output’ (text, discourse) is translated between them.
Language Assessment
A field of study
Read MoreCharacteristics of Scientific, Legal & Humanistic Texts
Scientific Texts
Communicative Characteristics
- Target: The primary communicative purpose is the transmission of knowledge.
- Communicative Situation: Determines the language used and discursive features.
- Transmitters and Receivers: Issuers are typically specialists knowledgeable about the subject matter. Receivers can be specialists or the general public.
- Theme: Limited to a specific field of expertise, such as chemistry.
- Code: Consists of general language combined with a specialized subcode featuring specific
Understanding Language Acquisition in Early Childhood
When Does Language Acquisition Start?
When children are 2 months old.
Learning How to Point: Importance for Communication Development
Gestures and eye contact are crucial for expressing desires and interests.
Can a Child Learn Their First Language from TV?
Yes, children can learn from TV, but not as effectively as through interaction.
What Kind of Words Do Children Learn First in Language Acquisition?
The first words are often “mom” or “dad.” Learning is gradual, with children acquiring 1 to 2 words per
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