Circuit Elements, Saussure’s Dichotomies, and Language
Circuit Elements and Parts of Speech
In this circuit, we can differentiate between an inside and an outside. The inside is divided between sender and receiver. We can also distinguish three types of completely mixed facts:
- Physical facts (embodiment of the line).
- Physiological facts (hearing, speech).
- Psychic facts (conceptual aspects).
We also distinguish between active and passive parties. The sender is active, and the receiver is passive. However, the receiver is also active in their own way, although
Read MoreLanguage Teaching Methods: Suggetopedia to CLT
Language Teaching Methodologies
Suggetopedia: Theory of language: Rather conventional, although memorization of whole meaningful texts is recommended. Theory of learning: Learning occurs through suggestion when learners are in a deeply relaxed state. Baroque music is used to induce this state. Learner roles: Learners must maintain a passive state and allow the materials to work on them. Teacher role: The teacher’s role is to create situations in which the learner is most suggestible and present material
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Unit 15. Tales, Stories, and Other Genres
Didactic Applications of Literary Texts
This essay explores appropriate authors and genres for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and classifies different types of texts. It provides a historical background, a textual typology, conclusions, and a bibliography. The legal framework for foreign language learning is the Organic Law 2/2006 of Education, modified by the Organic Law for the Improvement in Educational Quality (LOMCE) 8/2013. Section XII
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English-Speaking Countries: Geography, History, and Culture
Unit 5: Geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of English-speaking countries. Didactic application of the most significant geographical, historical, and cultural aspects.
This essay aims to study the most important English-speaking countries, providing the reader with a geographical, historical, and cultural outline of each one. First, I will deal with the United Kingdom. Second, I will concentrate on the United States. Then, I will
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Second Language Acquisition Stages
Language Acquisition (LA) suggests that learners go through 5 stages. It is of great importance to know the learners’ current stage. Help from teachers is fundamental to lead the students to the next stage. The teacher should be aware of this «ZONE OF PROXIMAL DEVELOPMENT»
Stage 1: Limited Vocabulary
The learner understands only a few words, has a very limited vocabulary, does not produce any utterances, and uses body language only.
Stage 2: Basic Comprehension
The
Read MoreELT, SLA, TESOL: Key Concepts and Language Teaching Methods
Key Concepts in Language Teaching
- ELT → English Language Teaching
- SLA → Second Language Acquisition
- TESOL → Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- ELTL → English Language Teaching and Learning
- FLT → Foreign Language Teaching
- CEF → Common European Framework
- TBL → Task Based Learning
- PPP → Present Production Practice
- CLT → Communicative Language Teaching
- TPR → Total Physical Response
- ESOL → English for Speakers of Other Language
- ALTE → Association of Language Testers of Europe
- CLL