what is ESL‚ EFL and EIL. English as a second language (ESL) is the use or study of English by speakers with different native languages. English as a Foreign Language (EFL) indicates the teaching of English in a non–English speaking region. Meanwhile English as an International Language (EIL) is the concept of the English language as a global means of communication in numerous dialects‚ and also the movement towards an international standard for the language. Back to the question above‚ at times it’s
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Government College University‚ Faisalabad‚ Pakistan * E-mail of the corresponding author: webmumtaz@gmail.com Abstract The present research is basically a qualitative study using also quantitative methods which involve the role of culture in English language teaching (ELT) mainly focusing on Pakistani context. The research makes hypothesis that the Pakistani learners of English (especially from religious and rural cultural background) are demotivated to learn English because the textbooks developed for them
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An Action Research Study of Promoting Students’ Confidence in Speaking English Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education (Ed.D) School of Education Faculty of Arts‚ Education and Human Development Victoria University By Montha Songsiri B.A. (Suansunundha Teachers’ College) M.A. (King Mongkut’s University of Technology‚ Thonburi) March 2007 Declaration of Authorship I‚ Montha Songsiri‚ formally declare that the Doctorate of
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Using Drama Activities and Techniques for Teaching English What is Drama? Drama is a unique tool to explore and express human feeling. Drama is an essential form of behavior in all cultures‚ it is a fundamental human activity. In this site we are investigating the benefits Drama can have on child development when applied functionally within a primary classroom. Drama has the potential‚ as a diverse medium‚ to enhance cognitive‚ affective and motor development. A high degree
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ORAL PROFICIENCY OF GUJARATI MEDIUM STUDENTS AT UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL IN ENGLISH MEDIUM ABSTRACT Oral proficiency in English language plays a vital role in effective communicative behaviour. Oral proficiency in English facilitates speaker to express the thoughts very clearly. With globalization‚ the world has become very closer and therefore the demand of people‚ having the proficiency in English has increased at global level. Business English world also requires proficient people in English.
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for Staff Developing and Refreshing WARM-UP ACTIVITIES AT ENGLISH LESSONS Course paper presented by a fourth year student of Humanities and Sciences Faculty Supervised by Associate professor of the Department of Foreign Languages for the Humanities LVIV - 2012 Content Introduction……………………………………….………………………………3 Chapter I The structure of the English lesson. The place of warm-up activities….5 Chapter II Warm-ups activities as the motivations of pupils…………………
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| | |Class is all-boys‚ low-ability with 18 students. Language study mandatory at Year 9 and students are streamed. | | |Students are active with English language background except one Thai boy with low-level English proficiency. | | |This is their first year as Spanish learners although many have had an
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Hanoi National University University Of Languages And International Studies -----(((((----- [pic] RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ASSIGNMENT 1 Group 7: Đỗ Thùy Dung Nguyễn Thị Giảng Lương Thị Bình Minh Class: QH2010F1.E3 Research problem: The participation in in-class group work in English speaking lesson of University of Language and International studies (ULIS)’ first year students. I. Problem statement and rationale:
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other words to make sentences. Grammar is divided into phonology (systematic organization of sounds in languages)‚ morphology (the study and description of how words are formed)‚ syntax (the study of the principles and processes by which sentences are constructed)‚ semantics (the ways in which sounds and meanings are related) and lexicon (the mental dictionary of words). Without grammar‚ language will cease to exist. It will also be extremely difficult for students to speak English proficiently without
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achieve such a way of expression the poet does not have any other material at his disposal except language. However in poetry‚ this language itself‚ turns out to be the goal of the poet rather than only an instrument for communication. Her/his way of expressing ideas and emotions summarises the poets craftsmanship and creativity. What the poet does is that he/she illustrates and exemplifies how language can be used to achieve the most effective way of expression. Poems deal with universal themes
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