Language Learning Principles: Affective and Linguistic Factors
Language Learning Principles
Affective Principles
Affective principles: involve emotions, feelings about self, relationships in a learning community, and emotional ties between language and culture.
6. Language Ego
As humans learn a second language, they develop a new way of thinking, feeling, and acting—a second identity. This new language ego, intertwined with the second language, can create fragility, defensiveness, and inhibitions in the learner.
7. Self-Confidence
Learners’ belief in their ability
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Essential Morphosyntactic Elements in English: Elementary Communicative Structures
This essay aims to study the concept of morphosyntax. In order to do so, I will first develop the essential elements of morphosyntax. Second, I will focus on the elementary communicative structures. The third part of the essay will study the progressive use of grammar categories to improve oral and written communicative competence. In this way, I will emphasize how to teach grammar. In the last part, a section is dedicated
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Programming in the English Language Area: Lesson Plans
Introduction
This essay will first reflect on the importance of planning our teaching based on the knowledge of our group of students. Then, we will study the main elements of didactic units. Secondly, the criteria for sequencing objectives, key competences, and contents will be explained and based upon the most relevant language learning theories. Next, some methodological considerations will be provided regarding learning and teaching activities
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The Power and Nuances of Language
Spanish boasts a rich history and widespread use, making it a powerful language globally. It is the official language of 21 countries and has a geographically compact distribution. Its influence is further amplified by a rapidly expanding population.
Understanding Language in Use: Pragmatics
The field of pragmatics delves into how language is used to communicate effectively. It goes beyond the literal meaning of words and considers the speaker’s intent, the listener’
Read MoreMastering /p/ and /b/ Sounds in English: A Phonics Lesson Plan
Phonics: Mastering /p/ and /b/ Sounds
This essay addresses the pronunciation of sounds, the most universal and natural medium for language transmission. Gimson defines the phoneme as the “smallest contrastive linguistic unit which may bring about a change of meaning.” First, I will discuss the importance of pronunciation in the English language. Second, I will relate this issue to the framework. After that, I will analyze different activities related to the pronunciation of /p/
and /b/
sounds.
Read MoreEnglish Phonological System: Sounds, Stress, Intonation
The present essay aims to study the English phonological system. In order to do so, the topic will be divided into five different parts. The first part will deal with the distinction between phonetics and phonology. The second part will describe the segmental and suprasegmental features. Next, I will introduce the importance of a model of pronunciation. Then, I will focus on how to teach and learn pronunciation. Finally, some problems for Spanish speakers will be presented. To conclude, I will compile
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