role of the English language in the world nowadays‚ we should question what kind of teaching would be most appropriate to the learning of English as an International Language. McKay (2002:12)‚ based on the ideas of Smith (1976)‚ summarizes some important aspects that should be considered to the teaching of an international language. 1) As an international language‚ English is used both in a global sense for international communication between countries and in a local sense as a language of wider communication
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The use of first language or second language (L1/L2) is still used in teaching English classroom as a Foreign Language. Actually‚ the term of using L1/L2 in EFL classes is ongoing debates in some occasion by looking some consideration between pro and contra of using L1/L2 in EFL classes. In any cases‚ the term of first language is the first language that the students got from their mother and they may continue to use it in the rest of their life and second language is a language that the students
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TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND TESTING OF ESL PROFICIENCY OF STUDENTS OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Introduction Like all other disciplines in teaching‚ English Language Teaching has also become a separate discipline and specific subject worldwide. Thanks to the advent of Computers in the field of education‚ everything has been changed positively and has a new dimension. English has become a linqua franca of many nations. English‚ the international communicative language‚ plays a key role
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Teaching Readers of English “A book of this kind is long overdue. . . . It is a giant contribution to the field. With its emphasis on a socioliterate approach to reading and literacy‚ it nicely captures the prevailing view of academic literacy instruction. Its extremely skillful and well-developed balancing act between theory and practice allows it to appeal to a wide variety of readers. Pre- and in-service teachers‚ in particular‚ will benefit immensely.” Alan Hirvela‚ The Ohio State University
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English GCSE Media Coursework 1. How does advertising reinforce gender stereotypes? Today in the late 1990’s we can not escape advertising it bombards us from all types of media and every aspect of our lives. It is a multibillion-pound industry that stereotypes genders and tells us what we could become if we use certain products. Men being portrayed as cool‚ tough‚ athletic and stylish reinforce the gender stereotypes. One advert I have studied which reinforces the male stereotype
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of integration and globalization‚ English becomes a golden key to open the door of many fields such as commerce‚ communication‚ science and technology throughout the world. Therefore‚ to meet the demand of the society‚ it is very necessary to teach English in schools at all levels. And the highest target is to get well in communication. If one wants to get successful in communication‚ he must be good at pronunciation: “a threshold level of pronunciation in English such that if a given non-native speaker
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A Detailed Lesson Plan in English (Grade 2) Prepared By: Yvonne T. Bautista I. Objectives At the end of a 30-minute period‚ the Grade II pupils will be able to: 1. Identify the use of the Three Degree of Comparison of Adjectives. 2. Describe persons‚ animals‚ places or things using The Three Degree of Comparison. 3. Appreciate the differences of every individual or thing in their daily lives. II. Subject Matter Three Degree of Comparison of Adjectives Reference/s: Teacher Angelyn
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Participation in Advanced Language Learning A. LANE IGOUDIN‚ M.A.‚ PH.D. Published in 2008 by The CATESOL Journal‚ 20 (1)‚ 27-48. ADULT ESL STUDENT MOTIVATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN ADVANCED LANGUAGE LEARNING 1 Abstract In recent years‚ TESOL has called for the study of the social and cognitive factors that affect adult English learners’ participation in formal language learning. This research project investigated the motivational processes of 10 adult immigrant English learners which led
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Using Drama Activities and Techniques for Teaching English What is Drama? Drama is a unique tool to explore and express human feeling. Drama is an essential form of behavior in all cultures‚ it is a fundamental human activity. In this site we are investigating the benefits Drama can have on child development when applied functionally within a primary classroom. Drama has the potential‚ as a diverse medium‚ to enhance cognitive‚ affective and motor development. A high degree
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INTRODUCTION Background English plays an important role at this area of globalization. People need to be proficient in English in order to compete on an international platform. Based on the resolutions of MELTA (Malaysian English Language Teaching Association) National Colloquium on the Role of The English Language In National Building held on 22nd of April 2003 at Sheraton Subang Towers and Hotel‚ Subang Jaya Selangor‚ "English Language plays a significant role in the enhancement of the economy
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