I strongly believed that languages were learned mainly through imitation. Unfortunately‚ after discussing this proposition with my classmates and teacher‚ we concluded that this statement was false. In my experience as a helper of teachers in ESL classes‚ I saw that‚ the Audio-lingual Method gave very positive results. On one hand‚ this method was designed to develop the ability of oral fluency in a second language in 9 months‚ which was also supported by a number of American linguists (Ellis R.
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Age Factor in Second Language Acquisition Introduction There are many factors that affect second language acquisition (SLA). For example‚ SLA is affected by the role of the mother tongue‚ the role of gender differences‚ the role of personal differences and the role of age differences. The role of age differences is one of the most important factors that affect SLA. It is often claimed that children learn faster than adults. The younger the learner of a foreign language‚ the more effective
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feedback in SLA Corrective Feedback in Second Language Acquisition Mounira El Tatawy Teachers College‚ Columbia University ABSTRACT Over the last few years‚ the role played by corrective feedback in language acquisition has become a highly controversial issue. In the field of First Language Acquisition (FLA)‚ researchers express strong reservations concerning the effect that negative evidence has on FLA‚ if there is any at all. In the field of Second Language Acquisition (SLA)‚ however‚ there appears
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Rachel A. Hattaway SPLP 4044 July 2‚ 2013 Relevance of Linguistics to English as a Second Language The characteristics of linguistics in relation to English as a Second Language (ESL) are varied and particularly focused. Some of the areas crucial to this field include language variation (bilingualism‚ multilingualism‚ and dialect variation)‚ phonology‚ morphology‚ semantics‚ syntax‚ and pragmatics. Each of these areas signifies some important detailing in the makeup of the ESL curriculum and
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(1) What is meaning of following declaration? int(*ptr[5])(); (a)ptr is pointer to function. (b)ptr is array of pointer to function (c)ptr is pointer to such function which return type is array. (d)ptr is pointer to array of function. (e)None of these Ans: (b) Explanation: Here ptr is array not pointer. (2) What is meaning of following pointer declaration? int(*(*ptr1)())[2]; (a)ptr is pointer to function. (b)ptr is array of pointer to function (c)ptr is pointer to such function which return type
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populations speaking in myriads of languages. Most countries today‚ because of increasing urbanization‚ international commerce‚ tourism‚ business travel‚ and modern technology have begun to embrace the concept of a society that is multicultural. And evidently‚ a globalized multicultural society would have to also be a society that is multilingual. Even though the US regards itself as the world’s melting pot‚ it has very low levels of proficiency in learning a second language. Most students usually study
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as second language at schools Done by: Soumaya Shaitou Translation student April 28‚ 2013 Table of contents Abstract ---------------------------------------------------------page 3 Introduction------------------------------------------------------page 4 Can adults learn a new language better than children? ----page 4 Body--------------------------------------------------------------page 6 Methods of learning a new language-------------------------page 6 How English as second language
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Learning a second language. To most people‚ second language acquisition is a lengthy and exhausting/strenuous process. A general approach taken by most learners is to learn vocabulary and memorize grammar rules. They contend that language speaks for itself and the meaning of language lies in the language itself. In my opinion‚ a language goes beyond its literal/unvarnished/plain/original meanings and delivers different messages as situations change. The cultural context and background of a language
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Theories of First and Second Language Acquisition There are various theories that have been put forward to describe first and second language acquisition. This paper outlines similarities and difference between first and second language acquisition. Additionally key theoretical points on second language acquisition have been identified. Finally‚ an explanation of how I intend to use my understanding of language acquisition theory to inform my teaching practice will also be included. Similarities
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Small “t” The Importance of Storytelling in Second Language Literacy Mary P. Kalsbeek BBE 526 July 17‚ 2014 INTRODUCTION The tradition of orality‚ or thought and verbal expression for communication‚ is a “patterned” one (Ellis‚ 1988). Storytelling is a form of orality and is a tool of communication and education. Jane Yolan(1986) has explained that storytelling is one of the oldest of arts and has been used as a necessary tool for cultural education and sustainment. Because storytelling
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