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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ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND ICT BY BANDELE ADEBOYE SOGBESAN SENIOR LECTURER IN ENGLISH‚ DEPT OF LANGUAGES‚ TAI SOLARIN UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION‚ IJEBU ODE. INTRODUCTION Language has been described by various scholars over the years according to the perceived roles it plays in different circumstances. Sapir (1921) sees it as a system of arbitrary vocal signs and symbols used for the purpose of communication. It can also be seen in the light of Christophersen’s (1981) view as a conventional
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Direct method Innovation in foreign language teaching began in the 19th century and‚ very rapidly‚ in the 20th century‚ leading to a number of different methodologies‚ sometimes conflicting‚ each trying to be a major improvement over the last or other contemporary methods. The earliеst applied linguists‚ such as Jean Manesca‚ Heinrich Gottfried Ollendorff (1803-1865)‚ Henry Sweet (1845-1912)‚ Otto Jespersen (1860-1943) and Harold Palmer (1877-1949) worked on setting principles and approaches
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INTERACTIVE METHODS OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES Oksana Siutkina (Kyiv‚ Ukraine) A wide variety of foreign language teaching methods developed in the 20th century. This fact strongly influenced the process of second language teaching and learning. Teachers choose the method that seems to them the most convenient and appropriate. However‚ it is a quite subjective and individual process. Basic teaching methods can be classified into the following categories: 1) structural methods: the grammar-translation
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ABSTRACT ii The purpose of this presentation is to determine the use of NLP in language teaching. In this study‚ in the first part‚ some background information was given about what Neuro-Linguistic programming (NLP) is‚ and whether NLP was used in language teaching before. To put forward whether NLP is effective in language teaching‚ general questions related to NLP are to be asked to language teachers in questionnaires and interviews. The collected data were analyzed in tables and graphics
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changing. I believe that this change requires students to be equipped with a high level of literacy skills to enable them to become critical thinkers and creative problem-solvers who continue to expand their skills‚ and use them independently and collaboratively. Throughout this report‚ I have explored the theoretical influences that have impacted the way I view the teaching and learning of Australian English literacy education. Through the examination and analysis of didactic‚ authentic‚ functional and
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Quiz 1 Chelsie Goodwin What is the logic for an integrated approach? Why is it recommended (3 pts)? An integrated approach is an effort to keep the class as unified as possible throughout the year. Although there are spaces for the children to go when extra help is needed‚ the goal of an integrated approach is to have as many kids in the regular classroom setting as possible. The integrated response is important for a least restrictive environment for all students. RTI’s three tier layers provide
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Amit Joshi Research Scholar Teaching Language through 4F Approach Following more than sixty years of independence‚ the status of English language in rural India‚ predominantly in Rajasthan‚ is poor. Even after a decade’s learning in school‚ students are not able to bring into play English aptly to meet up their requirements. Various reasons can be accommodated for this apologetic state however my concern stretches out with the discovery of best possible way out which serves as a step forward
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School Talisay City‚ Negros Occidental‚ Philippines Subject : Current Trends in Teaching English Instructor: Mrs. Liezl May C. Tortogo Student: Adoracion Aileen Ayn E. Hilado Reaction to Comprehension Based Approach in Teaching Language A. Summary of Comprehension Based Approach The Comprehension Approach refers to several methodologies of language learning that emphasize understanding of language rather than speaking. It is a pedagogical/instructive principle‚ which can be found
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The role of Video in foreign language teaching Nowadays‚ the first video (or just moving pictures) celebrates its 117th birthday. Do you remember the first movie by Lumière brothers? Which one shocked and impressed the unprepared audience? “The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station” What was the main aim of this video? Yes you are absolutely right … just to impress and to entertain. But today‚ Im going to speak about another aim which one is closely connected with the sphere of education
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