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A Case For An Ecological Approach And Against Language Commodification In Elt, Vinicius O. Souza
A Case For An Ecological Approach And Against Language Commodification In Elt, Vinicius O. Souza
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This paper aims to provide an alternative approach to the English language education practiced in many developing countries which can help reverse their current low-proficiency status, as revealed by standard international examinations such as the PISA scores and others. The author argues that this can be best accomplished by adopting an ecological approach to teaching which promotes language learning as emergent and socially situated phenomena, two concepts largely neglected by current teaching methods. In fact, many of these countries have long been dominated by an extremely commodified and cognitivist ELT market, where business interests have taken precedence over pedagogical considerations. …
A Handbook For Teaching Technical English, Kathleen Bogue Caissie
A Handbook For Teaching Technical English, Kathleen Bogue Caissie
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In this paper are discussed, first, the unique problems facing the teacher who finds himself teaching technical English. Second, ways in which that teacher can prepare himself to most effectively deal with these problems (used here in the sense of tasks to be mastered) are offered, together with practical strategies for establishing and maintaining his professional and emotional equilibrium. Finally, specific suggestions are made for presenting technical terminology to ESL students, as well as improving their general English language proficiency.
In addition, three appendices are provided. The first delineates examples of the special problems connected with teaching technical English. The …
A Resource And Idea Book ( For Teachers Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages ), Eleanor C. Boone, Rick Gildea, Pat Moran
A Resource And Idea Book ( For Teachers Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages ), Eleanor C. Boone, Rick Gildea, Pat Moran
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This is a resource manual for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Those teachers who should find the manual most useful are Peace Corps EFL teachers in host country secondary schools.
This manual is divided into two parts. The first part consists of seven chapters, the first six of which deal specifically with resources (teaching ideas, techniques and suggestions) for HOW to present, develop and reinforce Pronunciation, Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing and Conversation. There is an additional chapter on games as techniques for reviewing the language skills already taught.
The second part of the manual, the appendices, contains …
Space, Time And Movement: The Context For Spoken Language, Nancy Leach
Space, Time And Movement: The Context For Spoken Language, Nancy Leach
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No abstract provided.
The Application Of Proverbs To The Teaching Of Foreign Languages, Cesar Romero Borrome
The Application Of Proverbs To The Teaching Of Foreign Languages, Cesar Romero Borrome
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No abstract provided.
Strategies With The Rods, Joseph Barrett
Strategies With The Rods, Joseph Barrett
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Silent Way is an intriguing approach to ESL teaching. Dr. Caleb Gattegno and Educational Solutions have developed a wide range of materials to accompany the techniques they suggest for helping people learn languages. Prior to my student teaching, however, I recognized the need to prepare myself to use these materials effectively. This report is a summary of my self-preparation.
And What Did The Dr. Say? Readings, Exercises, And Activities For The Foreign Physician, Karen Kale
And What Did The Dr. Say? Readings, Exercises, And Activities For The Foreign Physician, Karen Kale
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An Adaptation Of Reading Materials For Students Of Science In English As A Second Language, Susan Maguiro
An Adaptation Of Reading Materials For Students Of Science In English As A Second Language, Susan Maguiro
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This project is an udating of the reader Scientific English Practice. Its purpose is to substitute outdated subjects, and expand others with more recent scientific information.
Vocabulary lists, comprehension questions, and grammar exercises were written to accompany several substituted essays. Vocabulary lists and exercises thereof were developed for the remaining essays, some of which were expanded upon.
A Workbook On Advanced English Vocabulary For Portuguese Speakers, Rosana Pereira Lima
A Workbook On Advanced English Vocabulary For Portuguese Speakers, Rosana Pereira Lima
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Two_Word And Three Word-Verbs, Toshihiro Umehara
Two_Word And Three Word-Verbs, Toshihiro Umehara
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A Report On Classroom Use Of The Poly Training Tape Material (English Level Ii, Units I-X), Judith L. Keen
A Report On Classroom Use Of The Poly Training Tape Material (English Level Ii, Units I-X), Judith L. Keen
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Language Games, Cindy Chwang
The Hierarchy Of Vocabularies In The Study Of Foreign Languages, Manju Bhushan
The Hierarchy Of Vocabularies In The Study Of Foreign Languages, Manju Bhushan
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Cross-Reference Of Grammatical Structures, Margretta A. Winters
Cross-Reference Of Grammatical Structures, Margretta A. Winters
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