... for the significance of language learning strategies inlanguage teaching. Firstly, by examining the strategies used by secondlanguage learners during the language learning process, educators ... all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) or on one or more language modalities (listening, speaking, reading, writing or some combination of these). However, in this ... researchers can gain insights into the metacognitive, cognitive, social, and affective processes involved inlanguage learning. The second reason supporting research into language learning strategies...
... Teachers In order to make the language learning process a more motivating experience instructors need to put a great deal of thought into developing programs which maintain student interest ... are interrelated when learning a second language. Unlike other research carried out in the area, Gardner's model looks specifically at secondlanguage acquisition in a structured classroom ... English in Japan is complex. One cannot simply observe input, in terms of the amount of time spent studying the language and then output, expressed as linguistic performance when investigating language...
... to teaching literature and provides a rationale for an integrated approach to teaching literature in the languageclassroom based on the premise that literature is language and language can indeed ... Integrated Approach to Teaching Literature in the EFL Classroom Christine SavvidouThis article considers the reasons why teachers often regard literature as inappropriate to the language classroom. ... Model for Teaching LiteratureAccording to Duff and Maley (1990), the main reasons for integrating these elements are linguistic, methodological and motivational. Linguistically, by using a wide...
... to re-learn, in the new language, what they already know in their native language. Understanding a concept in the rst language requires only a re-labelling of terms in the secondlanguage and ... continue to gain experience and input in their rst language at home (Cummins, 1981).The role of the rst languagein the acquisition of the second one is a very important factor to bear in mind, ... than the positive one in L2 writing. Also, L1 always interfered in L2 writing, and the way of thinking in L1 in uenced the pattern of the text organization in L2 writing (James, 1980). Many...
... (1980). Kinesics and paralinguistic: A neglectedfactor in second- language research and teaching. Canadian Modern Language Review, 36(2), 225–237.Wennerstrom, A. (1998). Intonation as cohesion in ... learners’listening comprehension. English (1982) examined the effect ofdifferent types of instruction using a videotaped lecture. One666 Language Lea rning Vol. 55, No. 4 into the room during recording. ... Koudansha InternationalPublisher.Kellerman, S. (1992). ‘‘I see what you mean’’: The role of kinesic behaviour in listening and implications for foreign and secondlanguage learning.Applied Linguistics,...
... the TextEncoding Initiative (TEI).1 IntroductionLearner corpora have been playing an increasinglyimportant role in both SecondLanguage Acquisitionand Foreign LanguageTeaching research (Granger,2004; ... Stance as Reflected in Feedback on StudentWriting: An Empirical Study of Secondary SchoolTeachers in Five Countries. International Review ofApplied Linguistics inLanguageTeaching 45(1): 69-94.Sylviane ... Regarding form,some argue that direct feedback (providing correc-tions) are more effective in improving the quality ofwriting than indirect feedback (pointing out an er-ror but not providing...
... b) creating learner autonomy. Increasing the Learners' Self-confidence In an inherently face-threatening context, as the languageclassroom is likely to be, it is important to find out ... foreign language learning has a significant impact on the social being of the learner, since it involves the adoption of new social and cultural behaviours and ways of thinking. As was hinted ... thinking effectively and meaningfully about learning experience and learning goals. It is a question of applying positive thought patterns and belief structures so as to optimise and sustain...
... happened in the role play and what they have learned. In addition to group discussion, an evaluation questionnaire can be used. Teaching Culture Main Approaches to TeachingCulture Teaching culture ... making up a successful role play and examines role play in preparing learners for intercultural communication. IntroductionThere are different ways of teaching second/ foreign language (L2) culture. ... Role Play inTeaching Culture: Six Quick Steps for Classroom ImplementationMaria A. Kodotchigova AbstractAs language and culture are interrelated, language cannot be taught without culture, ...
... non-native speakers, remind them that in today's global society, the chances are that they will find themselves conversing, doing business, or otherwise interacting in English with other non-native ... best aspects of multi-lingual classrooms is that the widely varying cultural, linguistic and personal backgrounds of the students provide a constant source of interesting conversational material. ... you can do so tactfully, you can use a multilingual conversational exercise to point out the difference between what a student thinks he is saying and what his classmates actually hear. ã...
... speaking their first language. Supporting Children Learning English as a SecondLanguagein the Early Years (birth to six years)22Provision of inclusive environmentsSetting up and maintaining ... language through the dimensions of listening and speaking. Children learning English as a secondlanguagein early childhood settings also demonstrate early out-comes in reading and writing. ... of language for young children 8Partnerships with parents 8The importance of maintaining the first or home language 9Why is it important to be bilingual? 9Maintaining the first language in...