Self-Access Language Learning Centers: Benefits and Types
Self-Access Language Learning Centers
Self-Access Language Learning Centers are educational facilities designed for student learning that is self-directed (Synonyms: learner-centered approach, learner autonomy, or self-directed learning). They exist in Asia, Europe, and North America. Proper use can result in a feeling of empowerment and better learning outcomes, but getting to the point where students and teachers can exploit them well can be problematic. For this reason, the structure of established
Read MoreEffective Classroom Management Strategies for English Language Teachers
This discussion centers on managing for success, based on the chapter of the same name from The Practice of English Language Teaching by Jeremy Harmer. This chapter focuses on classroom management, as depicted in the accompanying picture.
Comparing this chapter to an older version reveals some key differences. The title and subheadings have changed, and the word “success” appears more prominently in the newer version. This suggests a shift towards a more positive perspective. While acknowledging
Effective Writing: Profiles, Teaching, and Approaches
The Good Writer vs. The Apprentice
Profile of a Good Writer:
- Reading: Good writers are avid readers. Reading is a primary means of understanding written code.
- Audience Awareness: They consider their audience, spending more time thinking about their message and the recipient’s existing knowledge.
- Planning: They mentally outline the text, visualizing the content and objectives.
- Rereading: They reread written fragments to ensure they align with their intended meaning.
- Revising: They revise the text, making
English Language: Geographical, Historical, and Didactic Aspects
Topic 5: English-Speaking Countries
2. Geographical, Historical, and Cultural Framework
Old, Middle, Early, Modern, Late Varieties
2.1. Origin and Development of the English Language
2.2. English as a World Language
Smith (83): ‘Most Used’ ‘Lingua Franca’
2.3. The English-Speaking Countries
2.3.1. The United Kingdom (UK)
2.3.2. The Republic of Ireland
2.3.3. The United States of America
2.3.4. Canada
2.3.5. Australia
2.3.6. Other English-Speaking Countries
3. Didactic Implications of Geographical, Historical,
Read MoreEffective Language Learning Strategies: Comprehensible Input & Multilingualism
Comprehensible Input
According to comprehensible input theory, a language is learned when the message is understood.
That’s why the role of the educator is very important, and they must ensure:
Exolingual communication.
This is valid for both foreign language learning and immersion programs.
Speech-Related Strategies
To explain a concept, the teacher must enunciate correctly, using repetitions and pausing when necessary.
Interaction Strategies
To involve children in explanations, the teacher can use a child
Read MoreLinguistics & Language Teaching: L1 vs L2 Acquisition
Contribution of Linguistics to Foreign Language Teaching
For over 2,000 years, language has been an object of fascination and a subject of study. At the end of the 17th century, the subject began to emerge as a new field of scientific research, with language analysis as its focus. This subject is now called linguistics. Linguistics is the systematic study of language. Psycholinguistics is the study of the mental processes underlying the act of speech, and one of its most important outcomes has been
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