Teaching Vocabulary to Children: Strategies and Techniques
Teaching Vocabulary to Children
4.1 What Do Children Need to Know?
Issues to take into account:
4.1.1 Meaning
Two objectives:
- Meaning in context: Words frequently have more than one meaning (that appears in the dictionary), so students will have to look at the context to select one meaning.
- Sense relations: Sometimes words have meanings in relation to other words and the context, for instance: general and specific words (word families), synonyms, antonyms, etc.
4.1.2 Word Use
- Metaphor and idiom: Word meaning
Language Teaching Methods & Approaches: A Comprehensive Overview
Language Teaching Methods & Approaches
Key Concepts in Language Teaching
Definitions:
Methodology: Pedagogical practices in general. All things that are engaging into “how to teach” questions are methodological, whatever the considerations take into accounts.
Approach: Theoretically well-informed positions, assumptions, thoughts, notions, and beliefs concerning the nature of language.
Method: A generalized set of specifications in the classroom for achieving linguistic objectives.
Curriculum/Syllabus:
Read MoreA Comprehensive Guide to Language Learning Approaches for Preschool Children
1. Approaches to Language Learning
1.1. What are the 3 main approaches to language learning?
The 3 main approaches to language learning are:
- The Behavioristic Approach: Based on imitation.
- The Innate Approach: Claims children are born with the ability to speak.
- The Interactionist Approach: Based on learning the language through its social use.
2. Benefits of Early English Learning
2.1. Why is it recommended for children to learn English in preschool?
Learning English in preschool (ages 0-6) is beneficial
Read MoreDeveloping the Intercultural Dimension in Language Teaching
A Practical Introduction for Teachers
List of Contents
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ‘the intercultural dimension’ in language teaching?
- What knowledge, skills, attitudes and values are involved in intercultural competence and what is the relevant importance of each?
- How do I teach the intercultural dimension if I have never left my country?
- Do I need to be a native speaker?
- How do I use a study visit or exchange?
- How can I promote the intercultural dimension if I have to follow a set curriculum or
A Delicious Dinner and Wedding Preparations at New York Burger
Miriam and Claudia’s Dinner at New York Burger
Catching Up
Miriam: Hi Claudia, how are you? I haven’t seen you in a long time.
Claudia: I know! I’m fine, and you?
Miriam: Good, working and taking care of the children non-stop.
Claudia: Yes, I can imagine. How is your little one?
Miriam: He’s getting so big! How time flies.
Claudia: It’s beautiful.
Ordering Dinner
David the Waiter
David: Welcome to New York Burger. My name is David, and I’ll be your waiter. How many people are in your party?
Claudia: A table
Read MoreEnglish Grammar and Vocabulary Guide
Phrasal Verbs & Expressions
take out (sacar) run up (ejecutar hasta) find out (averiguar) make up (hacer) hack into (obtener info ilegal) sort out (resolver problema) run up (a bussines) Spite of = a pesar de, take into = tener en, get = obtener, drop out of = abandonar la, offer a broad range of = ofrecer una amplia gama de, set = establecer, be faced with = se enfrenta con, Where someone/something stands = to be in certain position; stand back = to maintain distance, either literally or figuratively;
Read More