(SKKN HAY NHẤT) USING CURRENT EVENTS ON VOICE OF AMERICA’S NEWS WORDS TO IMPROVE VOCABULARY AND DEVELOP LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR THE STUDENTS OF CLASS 11a4 AT TO HIEN THANH HIGH SCHOOL IN THANH HOA CITY

SỞ GIÁO DỤC SỞ VÀGIÁOĐÀODỤCTẠOVÀTHANHĐÀOTẠOHÓATHANH HÓA TRƯỜNG THPT TRƯỜNG QUANSƠN THPT TÔ HIẾN THÀNH SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM USING CURRENT EVENTS ON VOICE OF AMERICA’S NEWS English WORDS -LANGUAGE TOIMPROVE SHORTVOCABULARYFIMS AND USING DEVELOP LANGUAGE SKILLS FORTHE Todevelop listening andspeaking STUDENTS OF skillsfor the studentsCLASS 11A4ofclassATTO11A1HIEN THANH HIGH SCHOOL atQuan Son IN THANH HOA CITY high school in Quan Son, Thanh Hoa Eqweqws,.vdb.nbvbbEqweqws,.vdb.nbvbbfasdnaljhcvcfkjbivb,fg.; Ngi thc hin: Lê Thị Hµ Chức vụ: Giáo viên SKKN thuộc lĩnh vực: Ngoại Ngữ THANH HÓA NĂM 2021 TABLE OF CONTENT 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com PART I: INTRODUCTION………………………………………………… 1.1 Rational…………………………………………………………………… 1.2 Aims of the study…………………………………………………… 1.3 Subjects of the study…………………………………………………………2 1.4 Methods of the study……………………………………………… PART II: CONTENT… …………………………………………………… 2.1 Literature review……………………………………………………… .3 2.1.1 Current events 2.1.2 Voice of America's News Words ……………………………………… 2.1.2.1 Voice of America………………… ………………………………… 2.1.2.2 VOA- Learning English…………………………………………………4 2.1.2.3 News Words- VOA Learning English………………………………… 2.2 The reality of the students's vocabulary and language skills in the study of English at To Hien Thanh High School……… …………………………….6 2.3 The produce of using current events on Voice of America's News Words to improve vocabulary and language skills for the students of class 11A4 at To Hien Thanh High School in Thanh Hoa city…………………….……… 2.3.1 Time and Measurement……… ………………………………………….7 2.3.2 The ways of using Voice of America's News Words videos in English language classrooms …………………………………………………….8 2.3.2.1.Preparation Stage……………………….……………………………… 2.3.2.2 Presentation Stage……………………………………………………….8 2.3.2.3 Production Stage……………………………………………………… 2.3.3 Some suggestions in News Words videos selection……………………….9 2.3.4 Some illustrating examples for using current events on Voice of America's News Words to improve vocabulary and language skills for the students of class 11A4 ……………………………………………………………………….9 2.3.2.1 News Words: Coronavirus…………………………………………… 10 2.3.2.2 News Words: Participate……………………………………………….13 2.4 Results and Findings…………………………………………………….…16 PART III: CONCLUSION 3.1 Conclusion………………………………………………….…………… 18 3.2 Suggestions……………………………………………………………… 19 REFERENCES APPENDIX DANH MỤC CÁC SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM ĐƯỢC XẾP LOẠI CẤP SỞ GD& ĐT THANH HOÁ (LIST OF THE EXPERIENCED INITIATIVES RANKED C BY THANH HOA EDUCATION AND TRANING DEPARTMENT) 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com (An attached CD with Voice of America’s News Words videos used in the study, some students’ speeches and photos of the class) PART I: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Rationale Nowadays, with the development of science and technology people in general and students in particular are surrounded by information from several sources and reaching information becomes more and more important English is the language of the international business, technology, science, travel and the ability to communicate in English can be kind of a linguistic power While English language is widely used for communication, the competence in English is considered as an added potential Current events are said to be extremely important in today’s world with so many changes happening across the global It is more important than ever that all students are aware of what is happening both in their own country and beyond Using current events will probably attract their attention, then improve their English vocabulary and develop their language skills Moreover, current events are often captured on the news Voice of America’ News Words is a news videos series which is not only engaging but also authentic; it offers important events happening in the world now and real use of living language Through these news videos, teachers can bring the world into the classrooms and bring language learning alive For students, news videos bring back a lot of vocabulary and meanwhile language skills are also developed The four basic English language skills consist of listening, speaking, reading and writing skill However, it can be said that vocabulary, listening and speaking are really necessary for effective communication in any language throughout the world The ability to speak in English fluently internationalizes the outlook of the people in comparison to other languages used for communication There is a fact that learners of a new language face exciting challenges in developing their abilities to speak, listen, read and write Generally speaking, students often feel nervous or shy when they try to speak English They even struggle to understand what someone is saying to them despite years of study They are embarrassed about their pronunciation or worried that they speak too slowly Despite the fact that they have vocabulary and grammar, it is difficult for them to actually to use their English to speak Besides, there are more and more innotivate approaches helping students in improving the students’ English vocabulary and developing speaking and listening skills For high school students, “News Words” videos (Voice of America Resource) are both easy to listen and short to remember Teachers can bring news happening all around the world into the classrooms and bring language learning alive through the news 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com Therefore, there are a large range of benefits teachers have for using current events through news in English language classrooms This makes it one of the best and most motivating resources in the classroom, regardless of the age or background of the students For these above reasons, I would like to choose the topic: “USING CURRENT EVENTS ON VOICE OF AMERICA’S NEWS WORDS TO IMPROVE VOCABULARY AND DEVELOP LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR THE STUDENTS OF CLASS 11A4 AT TO HIEN THANH HIGH SCHOOL IN THANH HOA CITY” in the hope of motivating the students of class 11A4 at To Hien Thanh High school in studying English in general and improving their English vocabulary as well as developing their language skills though Voice of America’s News Worlds videos on VOA Learning English I also expect that news on this site as authentic materials are possible to increase the students’ interest in the study of English at school and help them use their knowledge in their daily lives It is hoped that both students and other teachers will find some useful reference for their learning and teaching in this study 1.2 Aims of the study The study is aimed to help the students: - Learn English words or phrases used in real situations, then improve vocabulary and catch authentic languages - Become familiar with English sounds, their pronunciation and intonation patterns as well as recognize the sounds they hear, imitate them and then develop their language skills as well - Create an enjoyable asmophere - Increase the students’ interest in the study of English 1.3 Subjects of the study The study is carried out with 47 students of the class 11A4 who have been learning English for years even years( years at lower secondary school, more than one year at high school and even years at primary school) These students study at To Hien Thanh High School in Thanh Hoa city Among 47 students who take part in the study, many of them are not good at English, they only remember and speak some simple words or sentences However, they have mobile phones which can be connected by wifi or 3G everyday 1.4 Methods of the study In order to achieve the above aims, the teacher uses “News Words” videos on Voice of America as authentic materials not only to improve the students’ vocabulary but also develop their language skills in the study of English as a second language Students will have time to watch these videos and study vocabulary After listening news in a period of time, they will gradually improve their vocabulary and develop their English skills, copy or imitate the pronunciation and enjoy learning English more 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com In this study, theory study, observation, data collection, analysis, discussion as well as evaluation are mainly used to achieve the aims of the study PART 2: CONTENT 2.1 Literature review 2.1.1 Current events 2.1.1.1 Definition of current events https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/current-events According to this website, current events( especially North American English; also current affairs in British English) are events of political or social importance that are happening now Besides, on Cambridge dictionary (https://dictionary.cambridge.org/vi/dictionary/english/current-events), current events are political news about events happening now or important political or social events that are happening in the world now In other words, current events are defined as events in the present concerning important people, places, things or ideas Current events are often captured in the news and the world media is often used in talking about current events News is a report of current events , information, people or things and often recorded in print, radio, tgelevision or online while media is the industry and people that produce news and mass communication content 2.1.1.2 Benefits of using current events in English language classrooms * Linguistic benefits The use of current events in English language classrooms has numerous advantages The benefits of using current events in English classes are obviously linguistic, since they help students to distinguish different phonemes and stress parterns and favour the unconscious acquisition of otherwise difficult issues such as pronunciation and intonation; they build language ability in listening, reading, writing, speaking skills and vocabulary They also offer endless topics that connect to all areas of a cirriculum and grammatical structures therefore easily absorbed in their mind; and they introduce lexical items in context, which facilitates the correct use of such items in their future utterances * Psychological benefits Psychological benenits like motivation, social participation, confidence building or memory development also deserve being mentioned as an important part of the learning process They also can be achieved from the use of current events on news in English language classrooms Current events keep students aware of events happening locally, nationally and internationally, promote critical thinking and inspire students to become active in their communities Because of their linguistic and psychological benefits, current events can also be an extremely useful tool for English classes They contain authentic language, are easily abtainable, provide vocabulary, grammar and cultures aspects and are current for students They provide enjoyable speaking, listening, 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com vocabulary and language practive both in and out of classroom Therefore, current events on news are considered as a regular part of the classroom activities 2.1.1.3 Where to access current events In today’s world, social media has actually become a really great way to learn about current events because with mobile phones or in smart phones people are in places where news or interesting things happen Current events are on/in: + Internet + Newspapers + Magazines + Television + Radio + Social media + Podcasts 2.1.2 Voice of America’s News Words 2.1.2.1 Voice of America( https://www.voanews.com/) According to Wikipedia, Voice of America (VOA) is an American international broadcaster funded by the United States Congress It is the largest and oldest U.S funded international broadcaster VOA produces digital, TV, and radio content in 47 languages which it distributes to affiliate stations around the globe It is primarily viewed by foreign audiences, so VOA programming has an influence on public opinion abroad regarding the United States and its people VOA was established in 1942 to provide comprehensive information and news to audiences worldwide It is accessible online from mobile phones, social media, satellite, cable, FM/MW Radio 2.1.2.2.VOA- LearningEnglish https://learningenglish.voanews.com https://www.youtube.com/user/voalearningenglish VOA- Learning English is the branch of Voice of America It is VOA’s multimedia source of news for English language learners So it is accessed primarily online It offers abundance of excellent resources 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com VOA- Learning English began in 1959 It has grown to include not just news but also educational teaching tools as well It is read by English language learners, teachers, publishers and anyone interested in the news Content drawn from world of news, business, science, life, popular culture, etc Texts, MP3, videos and photos are free to the public 2.1.2.3 News Words- VOA Learning English “News Words” are videos: + one minute long on VOA Learning English + introduce a new vocabulary word in the news + show the word in context ( https://www.youtube.com/user/voalearningenglish) 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com Videos make learning exciting and easy One way to really enhance language development in the classrooms or at home is the use of knowledge and images/photos together One of the great benefits of using news videos is that it helps students understand where the words are in the sentences When listening, even if students guess one word or phrase in a sentence, understanding that one word helps us piece together the rest of the sentence Do not need to understand for everything When listening with videos, students only concentrate on the word and the context it is shown When students have a chance to use their vocabuary and language skills themselves, it makes that connection to the language even stronger If the students are not yet familiar with the word given, try to introduce the vocabulary with pictures, objects, or flashcards When using flashcards, introduce the card, say the word together and then have the students make a sentence for that word The teacher migh need to help them but it together Make sure that words selected are not too complicated because there may not be time to explain them Keep the words given simple and easy to remember 2.2 The reality of the students’ English vocabulary and language skills in the study of English at To Hien Thanh High School Although students who are in grade 11 have been learning English for years or even years(3 years in primary schools), they still feel that English is a very difficult subject, especially the listening and speaking skills Many students not receive sufficient exposure at home They have many difficulties in recognizing sounds, understanding English sentences as well as using English to communicate with others because of the lack of knowledge on sentence pattern, grammar knowledge, poor vocabulary and even wrong pronunciation Additionally, the students who study at To Hien Thanh High School in Thanh Hoa city not have much opportunities to use English outside classrooms Thus, with periods at school, they find it difficult to remember English words, the pronunciation as well as the usages Those are the reasons why their English are not good, even there are many students who not know anything about English For these students, learning English as a foreign language is a really boring and uninteresting task Students used to work on grammar exercises on their own and learn enormous lists of vocabulary by heart, which lacked any communicative sense All this turned this subject into something horrible and boring to tears Besides, it is not difficult to meet foreingers living and working in Thanh Hoa city They mainly use English to communicate with local people However, many students can not communicate in English, even they can not hear and understand what the foreigners are saying as well as how to reply 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com Therefore, motivating students, improving their vocabulary and developing their language skills are really necessary and important in their English learning and in their daily lives as well 2.3 The produre of using current events onVoice of America’s News Words to improve vocabulary and develop language skills for the students of class 11A4 at To Hien Thanh High School in Thanh Hoa city 2.3.1.Time and Measurement 2.3.1.1.Time The study is carried out at the beginning of English lessons This warm- up last minutes, the students of class 11A4 have four English lessons per week at class but using” News Words” videos as warm-up activites are applied twice a week with one video- one word Every video is repeated three times Students watch again at home( videos are up on the group of the class on Facebook or on Youtube) The study lasts nearly months ( from March 8th 2021 to April 30th 2021) In this study, there are News Words videos 2.3.1.2 Measurement Assessment of the students’s vocabulary and language skills in the study of English is based on their language development and motivation they have Their language development here is mainly about oral language Oral language must focus on a student’s ability to interpret a conveying meaning for authentic purpose in interactive context Giving students a mark for speaking is challenging job Evaluating speaking is difficult as there are many things to pay attention at the same time One possible solution for this is to pay attention on one or two aspects at a time For an example a particular speaking activity or task the teacher can focus on marking the vocabulary they used and their pronunciation Then, the teacher can pay attention to intonation and linking sounds In this study, I myself evaluate the students’ vocabulary and language skills through the definition of the word given on “News Words” videos, their understanding about the word and the news, as well as their speaking skills Moreover, my observation about their improvement compared to their level at the beginning to see whether the students are able to listen and recognize sounds better, minimize errors, use new words and phrases that they learnt when they speak, speak confidently, speak clearly or organize ideas Table 1: Measurement scale Level Level Level UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com from the the full m Level Students definitio there Level Students with som sentence Level Students definitio Moreover, I also have discussion with my students and my colleages working with me at To Hien Thanh High School on using current events on News Words videos series on VOA Learing English and evaluate it 2.3.2 The ways to use Voice of America’s News Words videos on English language classrooms For students in class 11A4, the teacher choose words that are very familiar, realistic and easy to understand to help them listen and understand easily They understand mostly from what they listen, that is to say, through hearing or situations rather than from explanation Some principles on using News Words videos on VOA Learning Engish are to improve the students’ English vocabulary and develop their language skills This proceduce is divided into three stages: + Preparation + Presentation + Production 2.3.2.1 Preparation stage ( Teacher’s preparation before the lesson) - Step 1: Select vocabulary word on “ News Words” It can be said that students are interested in a lot of current events topics such as world politics, the global economy, local news, science and technology, local or global education stories, art and entertainment, ect However, the teacher selects vocabulary words that are familiar in their study or lives - Step 2: Prepare activities for vocabulary words - Step 3: Design follow-up activities at home for students Make sure that vocabulary words are not too complicated because there may not be time to listen and understand Keep the news simple and easy to understand 2.3.2.2 Presentation stage Step 1: Teacher’s Presentation 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com Officials from North and South Korea held talks for the first time since 2015 in January They agreed that 22 North Korean athletes as well as musical and other performers would participate in Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Participate means to be involved with others in doing something or to take part in an event with others Participate is a verb and is usually followed by the word “in” For example, they want to participate in the Olympic Games - Step 2: Activities for vocabulary words + Activity 1: First of all, students writes PARTICIPATE in the centre of the board Participate Activity 2: The teacher elicits the word from students and guides them to what they listen + - Word analysis - Wordform Participate - Definition - word related + Activity 3: The teacher plays the video After listening to the news the first time, they are asked to speak whatever they listened( focusing mainly on the definition of the vocabulary word and its example on the news) Participate means to be involved with others in doing something or to take part in an event with others Example: They want to participate in the Olympic Games + Activity 4: Students listen again Step 3: Follow-up activities at home for students Students are asked to: - Create a list of vocabulary from News Words: Participate they listen - Put students in groups of four and have them find a news article that use Participate - Have each group create a short presentation about this word (concluding the definition, their short new story that uses this word) The representatives of two groups will be chosen to speak in front of the class at the beginning of the next English lesson * Presentation stage Step 1: Teacher’s Presentation - Activity 1: First of all, have students write vocabulary word in the centre of the board Participate 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com Activity 2: Elicit vocabulary word from students and guide them to what they listen - Participation Verb Participate Take part in …in involve - Activity 3: The teacher plays the video After listening to the news the first time, they are asked to speak whatever they listened Definition: Participate means to be involved with others in doing something or to take part in an event with others Example: They want to participate in the Olympic Games - Activity 4: Students listen again Step 2: Students’ Presentation Ater the news presentation, the students give the definition of the word, its example correctly and fluently and give some more words or information related to the news Participate means to be involved with others in doing something or to take part in an event with others Example: They want to participate in the Olympic Games Vocabulary/ Word phrases: officials to be involved performer hold talks * Production stage( At home/ Outside class) Students are asked to: - List vocabulary words from News Words: Participate officials to be involved performer hold talks - Put students in groups of four and have them find a news article that use this vocabulary word The news Article: THE HISTORY OF ASIAN GAMES (https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1059784/history-of-asian-games) New Delhi 1951 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com The first edition of the Asian Games was held in New Delhi in March 1951 The aftermath of the Second World War meant Japan were barred from the 1948 Olympics in London They were not invited to the founding meeting of the Asian Games Federation in 1949 but the country was allowed to compete in the inaugural Asian Games South Korea did not participate, however, due to the Korean War, which had started the previous year and would last until 1953 The Games were officially opened by Indian President Rajendra Prasad at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium - Short presentation about PARTICIPATE Participate means to be involved with others in doing something or to take part in an event with others Participate is a verb and is usually followed by the word “in” The first edition of the Asian Games was held in New Delhi in March 1951 South Korea did not participate, however, due to the Korean War ( Presentation of Group 6: Uyen, Quynh, Quynh Anh, Duong-11A4) The representatives of three groups will be chosen to speak in front of the class at the beginning of the next English lesson.( Using peer and teacher feedback) 2.4 Results and Findings After using current events on Voice of America’s News Words videos at the beginning of two lessons per week during nearly two months, the teacher recogized that students were eager to wait for the vocabulary word and using English with the news the teacher selected Another finding is that the students became familiar with English pronunciation and accent at the same time as they knew more about the vocabulary and developed their language skills as well as shared a good moment with their classmates According to the measurement scale( table 1), the level students received when they had listened many Voice of America’s New Words was determined by their confidence, ability to speak out loudly, the number of accurate words in the sentences and reading and writing skills as well The students were asked to the same trial test at the first lesson and last lesson of the study The result had changed dramatically The trial test/ last test: The teacher asked students to listen to a Voice of America News Words video in one minute and then wrote down words or phrases they heard and spoke Table : The result of the trial test of the students in class 11A4 at the beginning and the end of the study in comparision with measurement scale 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com Level Level Level Level Level Level At the beginning of the study( the 1st lesson) students 14 students 13 students 10 students student As can be seen from the table, with the trial test in the first lesson before the study, the majority of the students (27) students) were in level and level and they even felt shy to talk in front of the class After 15 warm- up lessons with Voice of America’ News Words videos at school and having more time to practise at home to read news and write a short new story using the vocabulary word, many students in this class ( 28 students) are able to recognize most of the sounds, listen clearly, use the word in a short story and present it ( up to level and level 5) Meanwhile they can speak more easily, fluently and naturally than they did at the first time with the same trial test In other words, there was a link between the students’ vocabulary with the development of language skills in general and the listening and speaking skills in particular The more they listen and improve vocabulary, the more their English skills develop From the result of the study, it can be clearly seen that using current events on Voice of America’s News Words not only improve the students’ vocabulary but also develop their language skills Moreover, after having informal discussion with the students of class 11A4 and other teachers, most of them agreed that the use of current events on Voice of America ’s News Words as authenti c material is an interesti ng approac h compare d with the printed material s used more often in tradition al classroo m They believe that this will be a good experien ce for them as well as a good opportun ity to develop the student’s language skills while listening the news They are eager to 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com PART III CONCLUSION 3.1 Conclusion Having completed this study, I believe that using current events on Voice of America’s News Words is one of the most useful ways to improve the students’ English vocabulary and develop their language skills I have had to make a choice of what I thought most important in terms of theory, the benefits of using current events in English language classrooms and the possible appications of Voice of America’s News Words at the beginning of the English lesson in order to improve vocabulary and develop language skills for the students in their English study This study is aimed at cultivating English vocabulary and developing English language skills through Voice of America’s News Words for the students of class 11A4 at To Hien Thanh High School in Thanh Hoa city It can be clearly seen that increasing the students’ language skills is the process that takes times Through News Words videos, the students listen, speak, read and write step by step, finally they will feel easier to develop skills what they want in English They won’t feel worried and have difficulty when they are asked in English Therefore, short videos such as News Words on Voice of America could become an instrument to practise the four basic English skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing Voice of America- Learning English with huge short videos should be dedicated to teaching vocabulary, grammatical structures and pronunciation, while simultaneously arousing students’ interest in the study of English as a second language According to the result of the study, this techniques may help students in general and high school students in particular enjoy learning English more, developing their English language and their confidence in English communication as well Additionally, with the development of information technology and modern devices, the students can easily find and study with other current events on Voice of America’ News Words outside classrooms to have positive effect on both improving vocabulary and developing English language skills Considering the benefits of current events and short videos on the development of English language, it can be suggested that further - study on different resources of Voice of America with appropriate aims should be considered This is my own experience in teaching English to the students of class 11A4 this school year at To Hien Thanh High School in Thanh Hoa city With the requirement of learning English now, I believe that the students will use English better, have more confidence in English communication when their language skills are developed Finally, I hope to receive ideas from other teachers so as to have the better study 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com 3.2 Suggestion I myself think that the development of students’ language skills in the study of English as a second language by using current events on Voice of America’s News Words will increase if somedays, we are able to utilize technolygy in English language teaching and students have more chance to use modern technology in English language study Moreover, I suggest that more training classes for English teachers, even online courses should be held regularly so that teachers can have more knowledge related to the subject they are teaching and more opportunities to meet and share their experience in their teaching Besides, high schools need to be equipped with advanced technology and other conditions to have an positive effect on teaching and studying a language Lastly and even more importantly, a new textbook has been published in stead of the current one However, many students not have opportunity to study it Although the current textbooks has been changed much in order to meet with the need of the students as well as the society, the contents of skills parts are not really suitable to the requirement of today’s life In addition, high school students not have chances to practise much in the real life so they are easy to forget Therefore, The Ministry of Education and Traning should have plans to edit the textbooks and cirriculum which are more suitable for the changes of both the students and the society In summary, the ability of a teacher in teaching English, the changes in the content of the textbook and the use of advanced technology in the English classrooms would make the quality of teaching and learning English at high schools better in the future XÁC NHẬN CỦA HIỆU TRƯỞNG Thanh Hóa, ngày 10 tháng 05 năm2021 Tôi xin cam đoan SKKN viết, khơng chép nội dung người khác Lê Thị Hà 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com REFERENCES https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/2509226/quizzes/6909337? module_item_id=417861 PL14_V10_Teaching Tips from AE - Teaching Current Events with Voice of America Resources https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/2509226/quizzes/6908026? module_item_id=41779484 PL08_V01_ AE Live 7.3 - Using Brain-based Strategies and Critical Thinking to Maximize Vocabulary Acquisition https://dictionary.cambridge.org/vi/dictionary/essential-american-english/ current-events https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_of_America https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/2509226/modules https://dictionary.cambridge.org/vi/dictionary/essentialamerican-english/current-events Hoàng Văn Vân( Chủ biên), 2007 Tiếng Anh 11 Nhà xuất giáo dục Việt Nam Ellis, R 1985 Understanding second language acquisition, Oxford University Press Hedge,T 2000 Teaching and Learning in the Language Classroom Oxford University Press Harmer, J 2001 The Practice of English Language Teaching Longman Numan, D 1991 Language Teaching Methodology A text book for teachers 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com APPENDIX News Words: PANDEMIC On March 11, the World Health Organization described the spread of a new coronavirus disease, called COVID-19 PANDEMIC COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic Pandemic is not a word to use lightly The Director General said: More than 100 countries have reported cases of the virus and it is spreading A pandemic is an event in which a disease spreads very quickly, affecting a large number of people in many countries on several continents The WHO describes a pandemic as the wordwide spread of a new disease Definition: A pandemic is an event in which a disease spreads very quickly, affecting a large number of people in many countries on several continents Vocabulary: Pandemic Spread 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com Be characterized asReported cases News Words: INFODEMIC Use of this news word has grown during the time of Covid-19 INFODEMIC Mental health experts are studying a link between dependance on social media as a source of news and a belief in false information related to COVID-19 They say an understanding of the link will help fight an infodemic An infodemic is a period of growing and fast-spreading information, some true and some false An infodemic can lead to widespread misunderstanding about a problem and slow efforts to solve it Definition: An infodemic is a period of growing and fast-spreading information, some true and some false Vocabulary: Infodemic Dependance(n) on Misunderstanding Mental health News Words: JOURNEY Kaavan, a captive elephant, arrived in Cambodia from Pakistan early this week 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com JOURNEY Kaavan lived in a Pakistani zoo and showed signs of mental and physical suffering With help from animal rights activists, his journey was a well- planned operation After landing in Cambodia, he was given gifts before the final journey to the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary The literal definition of journey is a triptravel from one place to another However, it can also mean a process of change and development over a period of time Definition: Journey is a trip-travel from one place to another It can also mean a process of change and development over a period of time Vocabulary: Journey Signs of mental and physical suffering Captive Activist 4, News Words: UNIQUE Pineapples are not just for eating Soon, you might be wearing a pineapple-in some form UNIQUE Carmen Hijosa created a material called pinatex from the fibers of pineapple leaves Pinatex has been used by hundreds of fashion manufacturers to make clothing and shose Altiir is a clothing company that makes jackets with the material, giving them a unique look and feel Unique means that someone or something is not like anyone or anything else It is something or someone singular, without equal Definition: Unique means that someone or something is not like anyone or anything else Vocabulary: Unique 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com Material/ pinatex Fiber DANH MỤC CÁC ĐỀ TÀI SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM ĐÃ ĐƯỢC SỞ GD&ĐT XẾP LOẠI C Họ tên tác giả: Chức vụ đơn vị công tác: Giáo viên Trường THPT Tô Hiến Thành TT Tên đề tài SKKN Một số hoạt động bổ trợ để dạy” Sử dụng ngôn ngữ” (use of language), Tiếng Anh 12 hệ năm Ứng dụng phương pháp Phonics số qui tắc phát âm để nâng cao kả tự đọc Tiếng Anh học sinh lớp 11A2 trường THPT Quan Sơn Teaching paragraph writing through Process approach to the students of class 12A1 at Quan Son secondary school in Quan Son, Thanh Hoa Teaching the students of class 11A3 to speak english naturally through “Effortless English” method at Quan Son upper- secondary school in Quan Son, Thanh Hoa Teaching communicative situations in English tests through some typical structures for the students of class 12A3 at Quan Son High School in UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com Quan Son, Thanh Hoa Using English- languge short films to develop the listening and speaking skills for the students of class 11A1 at Quan Son High School in Quan Son, Thanh Hoa Using gestures and movement together with Super Simple Songs to increase the students’s interest in the study of English in class 10A3 at Quan Son Secondary and High School in Quan Son, Thanh Hoa 19 UAN VAN CHAT LUONG download : add luanvanchat@agmail.com ... STUDENTS OF CLASS 11A4 AT TO HIEN THANH HIGH SCHOOL IN THANH HOA CITY? ?? in the hope of motivating the students of class 11A4 at To Hien Thanh High school in studying English in general and improving their... 2.3 The produre of using current events onVoice of America’s News Words to improve vocabulary and develop language skills for the students of class 11A4 at To Hien Thanh High School in Thanh Hoa. .. important in terms of theory, the benefits of using current events in English language classrooms and the possible appications of Voice of America’s News Words at the beginning of the English lesson in