Topic 4 Question 1 Look at the description of the following learner Imagine you are hisher teacher, analyze how the following characteristics might influence the way they learn English and the way yo.
i Topic 4: Question Look at the description of the following learner Imagine you are his/her teacher, analyze how the following characteristics might influence the way they learn English and the way you should teach them You should write no longer than 500 words Nation Vietnam Age 14 Learning style Auditory, kinaesthetic, group Motivation for learning English Likes English and Science Question What learning strategies should learners use if they want to develop reading skills? You should write no longer than 500 words ii Question The Constitution of Vietnam stipulates that Vietnamese is the national language of Vietnam Nevertheless, English is an officially taught foreign language subject in the national education system and is also studied or used by many classes of people in the trade, increasing the demand for learning English (Nguyen, 2016) Typically, the English centres continuously open new branches However, it is necessary to group learners with criteria such as age, learning style and their English-learning motivation to develop effective teaching solutions for each group Firstly, suppose the 5-12 years old period is the time to develop thinking and form the first background knowledge In that case, the 14-year-old stage of "Teenagers" is the time to receive, build and supplement strong knowledge for future cognitive development (Kemper and Verschuur, 1981) However, the age of 14 is also a period of many changes in physiological and emotional aspects Children often have mood swings and are easily irritable, stressed, and anxious, but sometimes very confident At this age, students tend to be curious to learn more about nature, culture and society (Miller, 2007) Therefore, English lessons are integrated with this knowledge, stimulating learning ability and excitement for young learners From there, they will be more active in seeking new information and knowledge Secondly, each student has their strengths in the learning process Although listening skills in English are tricky for learners, the popularity of songs and movies from the US-UK has greatly inspired auditory learning in Vietnam Since they receive information better by listening, several measures improve learning efficiency, such as letting children read aloud to themselves and listen to audiobooks and music while studying Along with that, with the trend of learning combined with practice, kinesthetic learners have more and more opportunities to develop their abilities Teachers and parents should make time for children to alternate with learning for children in this group Some simple ways can include organizing extra-curricular sessions, having children study at a standing desk or even learning on foot Children often lose focus and conflict when studying in groups because each group member will have different views and personalities However, team-based learners will be motivated to learn, develop multi-dimensional views, reduce pressure and practice effective teamwork Thirdly, the students who like English and Science will be more interested in lectures related to nature, society, maths and applications Therefore, the most effective way to keep students interested is to combine Science and English by introducing more English vocabulary to science and introducing students to video channels about science Such as HowStuffWorks, NASA Discovery, LiveScience and ScienceDaily In summary, to develop effective teaching solutions for each group, it is necessary to group learners based on age, learning style, and English-learning motivation criteria For 14-year-old students who are auditory, kinaesthetic and teambased learners, it is advisable to organize extra-curricular sessions and watch science videos in English to supplement their learning at school Question Listening, speaking, reading and writing are four skills anyone learning English needs to develop Additionally, reading is described as a means of communication, and the primary goal of reading is to make sense of printed or written materials According to Robert Lado (1972), the role of reading in foreign language learning is as follows: learners can practice the language they have learned through listening and speaking and vocabulary gained from reading can be reused in writing English learning strategies can help students distinguish between critical and irrelevant information These strategies are usually related to the acquisition, interaction or focus on form, which will be explained in the following paragraph: The language acquisition theory of professor Stephen Krashen asserts that it is necessary to understand how the human brain absorbs languages to teach foreign languages effectively Interaction in second language learning focuses on the character of the interaction between a language learner and those with whom he or she interacts and how such communication aids in second language acquisition (Kemper and Verschuur, 1981) Furthermore, focus on form (FonF) is a language education approach in which participants are made aware of the grammatical form of language functionalities they are already capable of using (Bühler, Goodwin and Eschbach, 2011) From these theory bases, this essay discusses some strategies for English learners to improve reading skills effectively; specifically, learners should apply strategies related to language acquisition theory, such as: Increase vocabulary: According to the acquisition principle, the more words students know, the faster they will read (Čičak and Sicherl, 2018) Therefore, before improving their reading speed in English, readers need to hone their vocabulary They should buy or download a new word learning app Flashcard and form a habit of learning new words every day Following the FonF approach, besides learning vocabulary, learners should learn the meaning of prepositions and adjective phrases that go with common prepositions or basic grammar rules so they not waste time looking up this content High Concentration: Fast reading with deep comprehension requires intense concentration Readers must find a reading location where little noise or distractions disrupt reading While reading, pay close attention to the text, avoid losing focus, and read without paying attention to the content Understand the gist: Watching the trailer before watching the movie will provide a brief overview of the content and the ability to judge whether this movie is appropriate Likewise, skimming before serious reading helps learners sketch out the basics of the text Before reading any text, readers should read quickly from beginning to end, paying attention to the main heading, subheading, or information highlighted from the usual, such as bold, stylized font If the text has a table of contents or the book has an introduction on the back of the cover, readers should read it before going through the full text and considering any available images or graphs English learning strategies are typically associated with acquisition, interaction, or a focus on form However, because of the characteristics of reading skills, the interaction theory in learning has not been applied to provide strategies However, using the theory of language acquisition and a focus on form, this study proposed strategies to improve reading skills, such as increasing vocabulary, maintaining high concentration and understanding the gist REFERENCES Bühler, K., Goodwin, D and Eschbach, A., 2011 Theory of language Amsterdam: John Benjamins Pub Co Kemper, H and Verschuur, R., 1981 Errata of: Maximal Aerobic Power in 13and 14-Year-Old Teenagers in Relation to Biological Age International Journal of Sports Medicine, 02(04), pp.21-22 Kemper, H and Verschuur, R., 1981 Maximal Aerobic Power in 13- and 14Year-Old Teenagers in Relation to Biologic Age* International Journal of Sports Medicine, 02(02), p.12 Lado, R., 1972 Evidence for an Expanded Role for Reading in Foreign Language Learning Foreign Language Annals, 5(4), pp.451-454 Miller, C., 2007 Tales from a 14-Year Old (and Growing…) Application Part 1: Setting the Stage NIR news, 18(4), pp.20-22 Nguyen, N., 2016 Thirty Years of English Language and English Education in Vietnam English Today, 33(1), pp.33-35 ... learning English Likes English and Science Question What learning strategies should learners use if they want to develop reading skills? 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