References: (1) Swan‚ M. And Smith B.(2001) Learner english Cambridge University Press (2) AbiSamra N
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Developing a Learner Profile For the purposes of this assignment I used the Bridge Mills Handout: An Extract by Ian Thompson entitled ‘Japanese speakers’- taken from the book ‘Learner English’ Swan and Smith Pages 296-309. This book is referred to in the following assignment as (Thompson: Followed by the page number). Part One Needs Analysis The student I interviewed was Japanese. Her name was Emiko. Emiko learned English in secondary school and she found it quite difficult. After leaving
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This essay will discuss learner motivation in relation to planning for teaching. A brief definition will be outlined along with the importance of motivation in relation to planning‚ teaching and learning. In order to better understand they why’s and the how’s of learner motivation and its importance‚ discussion will be given to intrinsic and extrinsic motivation‚ it will then move on to examine why each of these are important for teachers to understand. Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory
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Gaite’s El cuarto de atrás and Rosa Montero’s Te trataré como a una reina. How do they influence identity (and specifically gender identity)? Carmen Martin Gaite and Rosa Montero are two female Spanish writers that grew up under the Francoist regime and who where part of the ‘feminist boom’ of Spanish writing that appeared in the ‘transition period’. They concentrated on those traditionally marginalised by society‚ particularly women. The themes concentrated on female issues such as motherhood
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CELTA Pre-course task sheet Section 1 – Learners and teachers‚ and the learning and teaching context A – Teaching and learning contexts Task 1 1. Lesson in groups‚ Multilingual & Open groups‚ full time course‚ mixed ability & gender groups‚ day classes‚ smaller classes‚ teachers with English speaking background 2. One to one lessons / lessons in groups‚ monolingual groups‚ closed / open groups‚ fulltime / part-time course‚ mixed / similar ability groups‚ mixed / same gender groups
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Time Management for the Adult Learner Robert Jacobs Foundations of Online Learning American Military University Maureen Horowitz Time management is one of the most important skills an adult learner needs to have. Even as an adult that is not a student or as child student we all need to have good time management skills in order to make sure that we are able to progress through life and be able to finish all of the tasks that are presented before us. Without good
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C. Write a short paragraph in Spanish describing your typical day. In your paragraph‚ use 5 of the verbs included in the chart listed below. Make sure that you put these verbs in the yo form‚ as you will be talking about yourself. Remember there are 2 parts to this verb: the pronoun (me) and the verb in the yo form. Included in your paragraph should also be your responses to 3 of the questions listed below. Be sure that your responses are in complete Spanish sentences‚ and form a logical part
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auditory learning style is one where a student learns through the process of listening and discussion. Auditory learners are able to retain information and gain a better understanding of things by being an active listener. Auditory learners sometimes give the impression that they are disinterested or disengaged during classroom conversations. However‚ they possess the ability to quickly recall any information that was discussed if necessary. Auditory learners do not do well with written exams and
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DESCRIBING LEARNERS * Age * The age of our students is a major factor in our decision about how and what to teach. * Different needs‚ competences‚ cognitive skills. * “Acquisition is guaranteed for children up to the age of six‚ is steadily compromised from then until shortly after puberty‚ and is rare thereafter” (Stephen Pinker‚ 1994) * Age- some beliefs * Adolescents are unmotivated and uncooperative and therefore make poor language learners; * Adults
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Chapter Focus Questions Directions: Answer the questions below and turn in by each due date. They should be written in ink (not typed). Chapter One: New World Beginnings 1. What was Native American society like before European contact? What similarities and differences existed? 2. What factors led to Europe’s increased exploration and to the discovery of the New World? 3. What was the role of conquistadores and encomienda in establishing a Spanish Empire in the New World? 4. What was the
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