Learning a second language. To most people‚ second language acquisition is a lengthy and exhausting/strenuous process. A general approach taken by most learners is to learn vocabulary and memorize grammar rules. They contend that language speaks for itself and the meaning of language lies in the language itself. In my opinion‚ a language goes beyond its literal/unvarnished/plain/original meanings and delivers different messages as situations change. The cultural context and background of a language
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LEARNING ENGLISH MORPHOLOGY FOR EFL LEARNERS Generally‚ we can mention that EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners are those who learn English tend to achieve the particular purpose. For example‚ they can use English when travelling or to communicate with other people from whatever country‚ who also speak English. We can classify the students of English department into EFL learners‚ too. So‚ they need to be able to speak English well. One of the foremost aspect in speaking English is we have
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ESSAY Helping English Language Learners in the Classroom Learners from different background and surroundings have different perceptions towards learning English. Their surroundings contribute to their more or less of understanding of towards English language learning. From urban to rural settings‚ most schools are in charge for educating English language to students. In relation to that matter‚ teachers of English language in schools are also facing several difficulties in teaching English
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system and thus stress-related vowel reduction phenomenon does not arise in Korean. Moreover‚ ’/ə/’ and ’/ɨ/’ that are similar to English unstressed vowels ([ə]‚ [ɨ]) exist as full vowels in Korean. This different prosodic system provides Korean learners of English with difficulty to accurately produce English unstressed vowels (McAllister‚ Fledge‚ & Piske 2002). The aim of this paper is three fold. The first is to see whether English unstressed reduced vowels spoken by Korean speakers are different
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The New Adult Learner Integration with Technology "Modem" is thus a very temporary state. My own assessment is that the half-life of current practices is about a decade. Malcolm Knowles‚ 1980
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TEACHER´S VERSUS LEARNER´S ROLES Jaroslava Kunstová‚ ČR Abstract: The article describes the roles of teachers and learners in the educational process. It introduces a basic terminology‚ presents teacher´s and learner´s roles‚ competences in the educational process as well as some other factors which influence their roles. Key words: teacher‚ learner‚ roles‚ competences‚ relationship‚ interaction‚ individualization. Introduction The relationship between teacher and learner is forming
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The Problem Faced By Beginning Online Learner Introduction Distance learning is a process of creating and provides access to learning when the source of information and the learner are separate by distance and time. Green Berg (1998) defines contemporary distance learning as “a planned teaching/learning experience that uses a wide spectrum of technologies to reach learners at a distance and is designed to encourage learner interaction and certification of learning. Desmond Keegan (1995) gives the
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Self-Assessment and Reflection of a Visual Learner Marcia Weaver COM/516 May 6‚ 2012 Denise Corso Abstract In this paper‚ I take the reader through my search and the processes I went through as a visual learner to decide on my choice of instruction‚ online or traditional. I identify my strengths and highlight how I have used them in this course; uncover my weaknesses‚ and present strategies on what to adjust to accommodate them. I also analyze the sources of my preconceived notions about
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activities are in almost every classroom. Students are learners that are more active and the teacher becomes a facilitator rather than a formal authority. Teachers are no longer the only source of information in the classroom. It is no doubt that the change of technology leads to a change in learning. More students are becoming autodidactic or Self-directed Learners (SDL). Technology-based activities have not only impacted SDLs‚ but also impacted learner preference and readiness. Impact of Technology-based
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The Characteristics of adults and young people as learners In this article we will consider the characteristics of young people and adults as learners. We will touch on the three main theories of teaching‚ identify and expand on three factors that have been identified as motivating adult learners and which the savvy teacher can use to increase the motivation of the learner. We will briefly consider five barriers that can affect a learner’s participation and or learning‚ looking at three of them
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