Motivation in foreign language learning is a very complicated and important phenomenon. One can define it in two ways. Firstly‚ learners will be motivated to learn second language if they want to fulfill their professional ambitions or if they are forced to communicate‚ using the second language in a lot of social situations. Secondly‚ if students like and respect native speakers of the language‚ they will want more contact with them. A teacher`s positive attitude can motivate learners‚ inspire
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A room designed for learning foreign languages and equipped with tape recorders‚ videocassette recorders‚ or computers connected to monitoring devices enabling the instructor to listen and speak to the students individually or as a group is called a language laboratory. It is an audio or audio-visual installation used as an aid in modern language teaching. They can be found‚ amongst other places‚ in schools‚ universities and academics. The language laboratory is very useful for assessing students’
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Language is seen as mans most important gift. It is the basics of all creative thought. Without language‚ there will be no progress‚ no civilization and no culture. English is important in Nigeria because it is the language that builds a bridge across the barriers created by the existence of many languages. Irrespective of its significance in our educational system‚ the English language‚ to all intents and purposes‚ appears indispensable in all aspects of our national development. Politically‚ it
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Language Development Observation Number: 1 Observation Date: 19/11/12 Method Used: Narrative Media Used: Pen + Paper Start Time: 14:30 Finish Time: 14:45 Number of children present: 4 Number of adults present: 2 Permission obtained from: Father of child Setting: The observation took place in the child’s home. The child’s home is a semi-detached house in a housing estate Immediate Context: This observation took place in the kitchen. TC is seated at the kitchen
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The Power of Language Bob Jones 11-19-96 period 3 Mrs. Fox Of all possible human qualities‚ the one that wields the most power is the ability to use‚ understand and communicate effectively through language. A proficient use of language allows us to clearly communicate an exact idea from one person to another person or group of people. This precise science of being able to convey exactly what you want equates to the acquisition of power. An important link between
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Video Viewing Guide for “Acquiring the Human Language-Playing the Language Game” (in the Human Language Series) (Preview these questions before you watch the film. Take notes as you watch the film‚ then answer on a separate paper.) 1. What arguments in support of language as an innate ability are brought up in the film? This video is about a great mystery; how do children acquire language without seeming to learn it and how do they do so many things with so little life experience. 2
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Gay Language on the English Proficiency of Freshmen Students Angela Paula Quiboloy BSEd – English Student University of the Immaculate Conception‚ Davao City INTRODUCTION Language is the most important aspect in the life of all beings. We use language to express inner thoughts and emotions‚ make sense of complex and abstract thought‚ to learn to communicate with others‚ to fulfil our wants and needs‚ as well to establish rules and maintain our culture. Language can
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Communicative Language Teaching and Audio-Lingual Method: Definition Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is an approach to the teaching of second and foreign languages that emphasizes interaction as both the means and the ultimate goal of learning a language. It is also referred to as “communicative approach to the teaching of foreign languages” or simply the “Communicative Approach.” The Audio-Lingual Method‚ or the Army Method‚ is a style of teaching used in teaching foreign languages. It is based
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong Faculty of Education (2011-12‚ 1st Term) Master of Arts in English Language Teaching ENLT 6704 Psychological and Social Perspectives on Language Assignment 2 A Critical View on Using L1 to Teach L2 in Local Hong Kong English Classrooms Student: Leung Chi Kit‚ Johnny Student no.: 1009036200 Course Instructor: Prof. Barley Mak Date of submission: 30th December‚ 2011 I declare that the assignment here submitted is original except for source material explicitly
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PSYCHOLINGUISTIC THEORIES OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND THE SAUDI LEARNER OF ENGLISH Jasser Abdulrahman Al-Jasser‚ Ph.D ABSTRACT This study seeks to determine the relevance of the behavioristic and cognitive approaches for Saudi learners’ acquisition of English as a foreign language (EFL). A special attention is given to learners in EFL programs at the University level. It also assesses the effectiveness of these approaches on student in translation
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