Sociological Principle of Language Teaching and Language Learning Speech Act Theory A theory of language based on J. L. Austin ’s How to Do Things with Words (second edition‚ 1975)‚ the major premise of which is that language is as much‚ if not more‚ a mode of action as it is a means of conveying information. As John Searle puts it‚ "All linguistic communication involves linguistic acts. The unit of linguistic communication is not‚ as has generally been supposed‚ the symbol‚ word‚ or sentence
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Research Project- Language input and learning in the Foreign Language Classroom Abstract: This article examines the differences between native and non-native English speaking teachers‚ in an Italian Primary school classroom. It uses recordings of four language classes and analyses the teachers’ lexical input‚ alongside the lexical output of the learners. It examines the types of interaction which take place‚ and the teachers’ use of the L1 comparing it to the second language acquisition theories
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Introduction Computers can be tremendously useful tools for English language instruction. They process data quickly and integrate voice‚ music‚ videos‚ pictures and text into lessons. They can be programmed to tailor instruction and test for each individual learner. They can even used to make students feel more comfortable and willing to take risks‚ because of their “untiring‚ unjudgmental nature” (Butler-Pascoe 1997:20). While there are many potential benefits to be derived from these “machines”
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Many linguists and teachers have been debating about two major instructional approaches to learning to read. These approaches are the phonic approach and whole language approach. The phonic approach to literacy instruction places emphasis on the bottom up processing of reading. Teachers who believe that bottom-up theories fully explain how children become readers often teach subskills first: they begin instruction by introducing letter names and letter sounds‚ progress to pronouncing whole words
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community the importance of errors in language learning process. Corder (1967) mentions the paradigm shift in linguistics from a behaviouristic view of language to a more rationalistic view and claims that in language teaching‚ one noticeable effect is to shift the emphasis away from teaching towards study of learning. Corder further argues that in L1 we interpret child’s ‘incorrect utterances’ as being evidence that the child is in the process of acquiring language and that for those who attempt to
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Second Language Learning Assignment 2: Motivation and L2 Learning UP:16/03/2012-01:02:06 WM:16/03/2012-01:02:18 M:LG227-5-FY A:11a2 R:1003600 C:FCFD7C01F07C19DE4FCFB1F2C59A2C5B2D7C79E6 1. Introduction The first part of this essay will discuss the definition of ‘motivation‚’ according to second language learning‚ delving into the issues in relation to the subject as well as highlighting motivational strategies and techniques. I will research into two studies based on motivation and L2 learning and
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DISADVANTAGES OF LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGE By Rebekah Richards Learning a foreign language has some obvious benefits: you can learn about other cultures‚ improve your job prospects and travel through foreign countries more easily. However‚ learning a foreign language has some disadvantages‚ too‚ such as the cost of language courses and the time it requires. Weighing the costs and benefits can help you decide whether learning a foreign language is the right choice for you. Learning foreign language study isn’t
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Benefits of learning a foreign language. General purpose: To inform. Specific purpose: To inform my audience about benefits of learning a foreign language. Central idea: Learning a foreign language is extremely beneficial to us with several aspects of our life. I. Introduction: Hello everyone. I’m Quoc from KV10. Before beginning my topic today‚ I would like to ask you an easy question. Do you know how good learning a foreign language is for us? Thanks for your answer. Learning a foreign
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Benefits of learning second language. The need for learning second language cannot be gainsaid and its need has been felt more now than before. This situation is especially so in our country. Malaysia is a multi-racial country. We have Malays‚ Chinese‚ Indians and the natives. They speak a variety of languages. It is important that they should be able to communicate with each other. Besides that‚ learning a second language can also bring us many benefits. Learning a second language gives
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disagree with the idea of foreign language instruction in kindergarten. Knowing the fact that learning foreign language such as English is must to compete and communicate internationally. But‚ I believe educators should not take foreign language instruction that serious to begin it in kindergarten. The educators should realize that emphasizing on a foreign language instruction will make learning tougher for kindergarten level students. Reason why foreign language should not begin in kindergarten:
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