Teaching methods Both the grammar translation method and communicative language teaching are teaching methods for acquiring a foreign language. Whereas the grammar translation method focuses on the translation of certain grammar rules and the translation of vocabulary‚ the communicative approach aims for acquiring the skill of communication for the learner Scrivener (2011). Both methods are effective in their own way‚ although the communicative approach focuses on the actual goal of language‚ namely
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THEORIES OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION. Over the last fifty years‚ several theories have been put forward to explain the process by which children learn to understand and speak a language. They can be summarized as follows: Theory Central Idea Individual most often associated with theory Behaviourist Children imitate adults. Their correct utterances are reinforced when they get what they want or are praised. Skinner Innateness A child’s brain contains special language-learning mechanisms at birth. Chomsky
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WOMEN IN BUSINESS: HOW SUCCESSFUL WOMEN LEAD By: Romaine Chiara S. Fermin Ena-Chiara R. Pamintuan Lovelyness J. Salamo Department of Business St. Scholastica’s College January 2013 Thesis Statement: This research aims to study how successful women in business lead. Outline I. Introduction II. Background a. Nature of Women b. Factors Influencing Women’s Relative Status c. Women as Business Leaders III. Conclusion IV. Research Questions
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Exploring Body Language as Generative Art Interface using Kinect XBox Pro Project Development - A1314198 Ricardo Leon Game and Interaction Design • KADK • 7th Semester • December 09‚ 2013 Table of Contents Preface! 3 Abstract 3 Problem Formulation 3 Method & Tools 3 Success Criteria 4 Introduction! 5 Background! 7 Creating Interaction 7 The Natural User Interface 11 Human Computer Interaction and Motion Data Visualization 12 Summary 15 Design & Implementation! Concept
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Paraphrasing 1. What is paraphrasing? - A (more or less) free rewording of an expression or text‚ as an explanation‚ clarification and translation. “Paraphrasing‚ or translation with latitude‚ where the author is kept in view…but his words are not as strictly followed as his sense” (John Dryen‚ preface to his translation of Ovid‚ 1680) - An act or result of rewording (Ex. Simplified version of a legal document) - To make a paraphrase: to translate or define loosely
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Outline: 1. Transformational Generative Grammar 2. Constructional grammar 3. Communicative grammar TRANSFORMATIONAL-GENERRATIVE GRAMMAR “Transformational Generative Grammar Theory” was presented byNoam Chomsky. This theory is about structure (Syntax) of sentences ina language. This theory tells us how syntax is formed and learned. Syntax: The study and organization or arrangement of sentences in alanguage is called Syntax. T.G.G theory explains this arrangement and organization
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Similes The simile is a figure of speech that describes something by comparing or establishing its similarity to something else‚ using ‘like’ or ‘as’. This device makes the description more emphatic. Similes are written in the following forms: 1. [subject] [verb] AS [adjective] AS...[noun] The athlete was AS nimble AS a cat. 1. [subject] [verb] LIKE...[noun] This food tastes LIKE garbage. He drives LIKE a maniac. Here are some common examples of similes‚ with their meanings: ...as
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Ethological Theory stresses that behavior is strongly influenced by biology and is tied of evolution characterized by critical or sensitive periods. these are specific time frames during which‚ according to ethologists‚ the presence or absence of certain experiences has a long-lasting influence on individuals. Konrad Lorenz (1903-1989) • European zoologist • helped bring ethology to prominence what is ethology? 1. study of the behaviour of animals in their normal environment (Collins
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Assignment about Systemic functional grammar(SFG) & its process. “Alice in Wonderland” Systemic functional grammar (SFG) is a form of grammatical description originated by Michael Halliday. Michael Halliday (born 13 April 1925) is a British linguist who developed the internationally influential systemic functional linguistic model of language. His grammatical descriptions go by the name of systemic functional grammar (SFG). Halliday describes language as a semiotic system‚ "not in the sense of
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S991026&S981037 Christie& Flora Compare Grammar Translation and Direct Method Grammar Translation Direct Method Comparison Teaching/learni 1. Teachers point out the grammar rules such 1. Teachers give students some 1. In Grammar Translation‚ ng process as S. O. Adv. V. Students remember the sentences which have the same teachers use deductive ways to rules and use them to realize some similar grammar rules. help students remember rules. sentence. Students
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