Mastering Effective Listening for Better Communication
Listening Skills
Effective listening is only accomplished through constant effort. Most people aren’t willing to put out the effort required to become a truly effective listener. We might spend more energy on this skill if we realize its importance.
According to research, we understand only about one-half of what we hear. After a period of two months, we recall only about one-quarter of what we heard. This is particularly discouraging when we realize that we spend 70 percent of every day in verbal
Read MoreSecond Language Acquisition in Children: Key Factors
**Language Development in Children**
Immediately after birth, children distinguish their language from others. Babies need to learn to communicate in their social context: they start to learn languages they hear in interactions with other humans. They unlearn in order to learn the language they need.
- Underextension is when a child learns a word for something, without extending it to other things in the same category.
- Overextension is when a child would learn that the family pet is a dog, but mistakenly
Effective English Language Teaching Strategies for Children
Understanding Children as Language Learners
How Children Learn:
- They develop quickly as individuals.
- They learn by watching, listening, imitating, and doing.
- They don’t understand complex grammatical rules.
- They use non-verbal cues to understand situations.
- They use their mother tongue to process new information.
- They imitate sounds and adult speech accurately.
- They are naturally curious and love to play.
- They enjoy routines and repetition.
- They have short attention spans and need variety.
Effective Teaching
Read MoreTeaching English to Young Learners: Key Principles
Multiple Choice Questions
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Which of the following is not a “listen and make” activity?
c) Simon says. -
Language acquisition requires:
d) All of the above: (a) meaningful interaction in the target language, (b) natural communication, (c) students to produce the language when they are ready). -
According to Krashen:
c) Comprehensible input is important for language acquisition. -
Young learners:
d) B and C (b) are comfortable with routines and enjoy repetition, (c) have a short attention span and need
Benefits of Happiness Education in Schools
Should Schools Teach Happiness?
Introduction
Happiness is a universal pursuit. But should schools teach it? This essay argues for integrating happiness education into the curriculum, emphasizing its positive impact on students.
Emotional Well-being
Teaching happiness equips students with emotional tools to navigate life’s challenges. Traditional education often prioritizes intellectual development over emotional growth. Skills like gratitude, resilience, and emotional self-management empower students
Read MoreEnhancing Language Learning with Songs, Rhymes, and Chants
Why Use Songs, Rhymes, and Chants?
A Linguistic Resource
- They allow new language to be introduced, and structures and vocabulary to be reinforced and recycled.
- They present familiar language in new and exciting forms and in a rich, imaginative context.
- They provide for lots of natural and enjoyable repetition.
- They can be used to develop all skills in an integrated way.
- They help improve all aspects of pronunciation.
A Psychological/Affective Resource
- They are motivating and fun and help develop positive