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Reciprocal Teaching In Reading Comprehension, Reongrudee Naranunn
Reciprocal Teaching In Reading Comprehension, Reongrudee Naranunn
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As the definition of reading has progressed from a perception of an accumulation of isolated skills to a whole process of interrelated skills and strategies, readers are assumed to become more active during reading. That is, they do not only
Assessment Of Language Proficiency, D. E. Ingram
Assessment Of Language Proficiency, D. E. Ingram
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Proficiency is the single most important concept in language teaching and learning. Whatever else one aspires to do in a second or foreign language learning programme, proficiency or the ability to use the language for some purpose is always an important, generally the most important, aim. Even where it is not considered the central focus of the course, as it may not be, for example, in a traditional literature course, it will determine the extent to which the other aims can be realised.
Error Treatment Strategies Used By Ns And Nns Esl Writing Teachers, Ruja Pholsward
Error Treatment Strategies Used By Ns And Nns Esl Writing Teachers, Ruja Pholsward
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The paper reports on an exploratory study of error treatment strategies used by NS and NNS ESL writing teachers at four Thai universities. In the study, the researcher investigated two important issues for ESL writing teachers: (a) how and to what extent they should tackle errors in students' work, and (b) how they can make their error treatment strategies sufficient to facilitate students' self-correction while not disparaging the latter with heavy marking or editing. Empirical data was collected from 32 university writing teachers by means of interview and questionnaire2. The findings reveal teachers' attitudes toward errors—part of the learning process …
Self-Directed Learning Through The Internet And Intranet Pedagogy : A Choice For Language Teachers, Kanchana Prapphal
Self-Directed Learning Through The Internet And Intranet Pedagogy : A Choice For Language Teachers, Kanchana Prapphal
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This article proposes "Self-Directed Learning through the Internet and Intranet Pedagogy" as a choice for language teachers to use to enhance students' language skills, cognitive and academic abilities, computer literacy and self-actualization needs. Before introducing the method, information about students' needs and wants as well as computer background needs to be assessed. A questionnaire on "the Use of Computer in Teaching and Learning English" as an informal classroom inventory is provided.
Addressing The Grammar Gap In Content - Based Insruction, Jack C. Richards
Addressing The Grammar Gap In Content - Based Insruction, Jack C. Richards
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Common to various approaches to the implementation of content-based instruction is the assumption that learners will acquire the grammar of the target language as a bi- product of studying content through the medium of a second language.
Reading Comprehension: An Active Engagement Or A Passive Experience?, Malinee Chandavimol
Reading Comprehension: An Active Engagement Or A Passive Experience?, Malinee Chandavimol
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As most teachers of English in Thailand will admit, Thai students all too often fail to comprehend English texts. How often have we heard them complain "This is too difficult!" This is a very real problem in a world where English is increasingly becoming a global language, a command of which is vital in virtually every field of human endeavour.
Media-Assisted And Content-Based Promotion Of Intercultural Education In The Esl Classroom, Alex Sharma
Media-Assisted And Content-Based Promotion Of Intercultural Education In The Esl Classroom, Alex Sharma
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Eastern and Atlantic Canada's growing involvement in East Asian and Southeast Asian development is increasing the need for educational institutions to promote intercultural communication and understanding among the stakeholders of tomorrow - the young people in our schools, A media-assisted and content-based lesson for secondary learners shows special promise for integrating language skills as well as relating development themes to learners' personal concerns.
Cross-Cultural Strategies And The Use Of English In International Business Correspondence, Kulaporn Hiranburana
Cross-Cultural Strategies And The Use Of English In International Business Correspondence, Kulaporn Hiranburana
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An exploration of the nature of intercultural communication and the use of English in international business correspondence is the principal aim of this study. Different aspects of intercultural communication in a sample of business correspondence consisting of letters, faxes and telexes in English written by business communicators from varied cultural backgrounds are investigated. These aspects include the deviation of linguistic features and expressions, the rhetorical structure of moves and steps with their linguistic exponents, the exchange structure of interaction and negotiation strategies, the organisation of message or information, and theme and theme structure. The implications for teaching are suggested in …
Literature In Language Classroom: An Overview, Punchalee Wasanasomsithi
Literature In Language Classroom: An Overview, Punchalee Wasanasomsithi
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There is an on-going concern among researchers and educators in both the ESL and EFL programs regarding how to balance a focus on form or linguistic properties with a focus on meaning or communication in the target language. A focus on form and a focus on meaning are not a dichotomy. Instead, based on a review of existing research literature and teaching experience, what seems to work best is an integrated teaching approach in which the development of language learners' grammatical knowledge and communicative competence are equally supported.
Is Cheewajit English Terminology?, Annabel Bhamani Kajornboon
Is Cheewajit English Terminology?, Annabel Bhamani Kajornboon
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The word 'cheewajit' is unfamiliar to many English language speaking people. As an ESL professor, a number of foreigners, as well as native speakers have asked me what this word means. Cheewajit has become a phenomenon such that one cannot be certain if cheewajit is a fad or faith. Hence, this paper will discuss some of the terminology used in the cheewajit philosophy to help clarify both to foreigners and Thais who would like a clearer understanding of these lexical items. Then they can decide for themselves if cheewajit is a fad or faith.