Teaching English as a foreign language

Critical Thinking and Language Teaching As mentioned above, one of the advantages of critical thinking is its flexible and multifaceted nature, which allows for adaptation of critical thinking nearly in every educational discipline. Language learning, in this regard, has open spaces for critical thinking, especially in learning second languages. In fact, there is a huge number of single empirical studies supporting the positive effects critical thinking has on second/foreign language learning,…

Mi Amigo Luis: Learning English in America Luis Camacho majoring in civil engineering at Saint Martin’s University. He was selected as one of ten for the Benedictine Scholarship program at this University. It is not uncommon to spot Luis roaming down the halls of any dorm on campus singing and strumming his guitar. Welcoming to anyone, Luis’ spirit boomerangs off the walls. With energy and excitement there is never a quiet time with Luis. He is also one of my closest friends. In my process of…

standard to evaluate a learner’s English level. Without adequate vocabulary knowledge, a second language learner’s conversational fluency and reading comprehension will meet difficulties. Vocabulary is the foundation of a language. In language learning and teaching, vocabulary has always been a neglect and weak point. Therefore, the advances of computer-assisted language learning in educational applications have offered a new resource of authentic language input for language classrooms. The…

bilingual at a tender age. In this paper, I wish to draw attention to the current, growing trend of dual language Immersion programs. Early childhood is a critical period for a child’s linguistic and cognitive development. Despite the well-documented benefits of multilingualism, the current educational practices in the United States reflects the deeply held belief that English should be the sole language of instruction. This belief was codified into law in the state of California via the 1998…

GOMATHI1, Dr. M. RICHARD ROBERT RAA2, Dr T.S.GEETHA3 1 Assistant Professor (Selection Grade), Department of English, Velalar College of Engineering and Technology, Erode District, Tamil Nadu, India, Email: gomathirkv@gmail.com 2Assistant Professor (SG), Department of English, Rathinam College of Arts and Science (Autonomous) Eachanari Coimbatore – 641 024. 3Associate Professor, Department of English, J.K.K.Nataraja College of Arts and Science, Kumarapalayam, Namakkal Dt., Tamil Nadu, India…

Literature Review Overview Since the purpose of my study is to examine how multimodal storytelling affect the writing experience/outcomes of ELLs in a US college Intensive English Program (IEP) and how these multimodal practices implemented by these ELLs affect their identity construction while living and studying in a foreign culture, I am interested in finding out the writing difficulties ELLs have experienced and the non-traditional strategies and interventions that have been implemented on…

Learning a second language (L2) is a difficult process for children and adults. Learning English as a child is different from learning it as an adult. Both ages have different reasons to learn and different ways therefore, teachers should have different approaches to teach them in order for them to learn and acquire the English as a second language. From their earliest age, children are capable of acquiring a first or a native language (L1) and a second language. Although they do not have any…

aspects that a second language teacher should take into consideration regarding the student they are teaching. Smith encourages teachers to take their students background into the teaching process; noting that it plays a key factor in aiding in the process of learning. He also wants to make clear that there is no prototype as to how a second language student should behave. Therefore, it is not in the best interest of the students to expect the same rate and level of progress in language…

Film is one of media in English language teaching. Actually still has many media in English language teaching but film it is proofed affective just than any media due to it has audio visual’s character, where students not only hear but they can show or watch directly. According to statistic young people between 15 – 24 are active media consumer,more than 50% young people 9 – 24 like watching ( Nordicom – Sweden, 2009) From eyes student can memorize something quickly than hearing (Jane Sherman,…

to study abroad is the search for a better life. Getting a degree from foreign universities will boost the chances of getting a good job, students believe, and also the advantage of gaining a qualification in English. According to Chhapia and Ullas (2012) -“In between 2000 to 2009 Indian students increased by 256% to abroad”. Although, India had better standard of education some multi-national…