A Comprehensive Guide to Language Learning Approaches for Preschool Children

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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

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Developing the Intercultural Dimension in Language Teaching

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A Practical Introduction for Teachers

List of Contents

Frequently Asked Questions
  1. What is ‘the intercultural dimension’ in language teaching?
  2. What knowledge, skills, attitudes and values are involved in intercultural competence and what is the relevant importance of each?
  3. How do I teach the intercultural dimension if I have never left my country?
  4. Do I need to be a native speaker?
  5. How do I use a study visit or exchange?
  6. How can I promote the intercultural dimension if I have to follow a set curriculum or
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A Delicious Dinner and Wedding Preparations at New York Burger

Posted by on Aug 29, 2024 in Teaching & Education | 0 comments

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

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English Grammar and Vocabulary Guide

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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;

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Second Language Acquisition: Theories, Strategies, and Learners

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Second Language Acquisition (SLA)

Overview

What is Second Language Acquisition?

In second language learning, language plays an institutional and social role in the community. It functions as a recognized means of communication among members who speak some other language as their native tongue.

In foreign language learning, language plays no major role in the community and is primarily learned in the classroom.

The distinction between second and foreign language learning is what is learned and how it

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English Verb Tenses and Structures Overview

Posted by on Aug 28, 2024 in Teaching & Education | 0 comments

English Verb Tenses and Structures

Present Tenses

Present Simple

Use: Habits, routines, schedules

  • Affirmative: INF or INF + s/es (he/she/it)
  • Negative: DON’T or DOESN’T (he/she/it)
  • Interrogative: DO or DOES (he/she/it)

Present Continuous

Use: Actions happening at this moment

  • Affirmative: AM/ARE/IS + V + ING
  • Negative: AM NOT/AREN’T/ISN’T + V + ING
  • Interrogative: AM/ARE/IS + S + V + ING

Past Tenses

Past Simple

Use: Completed actions in the past

  • Affirmative: V in 2nd Column (Past Simple Form)
  • Negative: DIDN’T + INF
  • Interrogative:
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