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SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM
SOME HELPFUL SKILLS FOR STUDENTS TO STUDY ENGLISH
EFFECTIVELY
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SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM
SOME HELPFUL SKILLS FOR STUDENTS TO STUDY ENGLISH
EFFECTIVELY
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(4)The name of The creative teaching experience: SOME HELPFUL SKILLS FOR
STUDENTS TO STUDY ENGLISH EFFECTIVELY
I The reason for choosing the subject
In learning English, all learners want to speak it fluently, If so they must master the four skills such as reading, writing, listening and speaking, however, they always find it difficult to speak, to write or to listen even a statement or a phrase in English In high school, most students cannot speak English although they understand what a word or a sentence means They can’t write a complete sentence either Moreover, a student who graduated from high school could not find a job only because they could not answer the questions “How you do? what’s your qualification? Or What salary you want to get? ”in an interview As a result, it is necessary for our teachers to study some effective methods to help students learning English effectively in class or out of class so that they can communicate in real life
In a word, to give students helpful skills to learn English effectively is one of the topics that I’ve been attracted for a long time because I think that it’s useful for students not only at class but also on their own
That is the reason why I choose this topic
II The advantages and the disadvantages 1)Advantages
The Headmaster always supports and helps the teachers with physical materials
Some students are interested in learning English Teachers are always enthusiastic in teaching
Getting much valuable experience from colleagues and reference books
2)Disadvantages
Students’ capacity is much limited and of different levels Some of them are quite deficient in the base of learning English
Some students pronounce habitually wrongly Students are lacking in vocabulary and structures
The majority of students are lacking in self – confidence to present ideas, perform sentences before the others
(5)3) Statistics
At the beginning of the school year (2010-2011), our center had about 22% of the grade 10 students that couldn’t read English correctly and about 64% of them couldn’t speak out a complete sentence
III The content 1 Logical base
Of all the thousands of languages in the world, English is one of the most difficult to learn but it is important for people who can use it
It is true that English is the most popular language in the world We can communicate in every part of the world if we know English Billions of people on this earth are crazy to improve their Spoken English
Some helpful skills for students to study English effectively:
It sounds simple doesn't it? But over the last ten (plus) years I've taught lots of students who say they want to learn English, but really they just want to "know" English They have little or no intention of actually learning it I ask them it’s simply to start soon or they never finish Yes, simply start!
I often tell them If they don't start, they'll never finish, and the longer they put it off, the more likely they are to give up
So I urge them to start! To find an English class
To find some English learning software or books To join an English learning forum
To begin learning the English alphabet (ABC) and numbers (123) To learn the vocabulary for their hobbies or interests
To something or to anything Once having started – not stopping
(6)in a class, on their own, or with language teaching software, there are certain things that they can to make sure that they learn the language effectively So, here are a few skills or tips to keep in mind that will help them on their journey towards learning the English language
Being Sure they WANT to Learn
One of the first tips that can help them out if they want to know how to learn English effectively is to make sure that they really want to learn this language If they really don’t want to learn, there is no book, no class, and no tips that are going to make it simpler for them Make sure that they ask themselves whether they really want to learn English If not, then it’s not for them However, a real desire to learn the language can go a long way
Learning to Learn
Students never finish learning, nor they ever finish learning how to learn
They should think and work independently not to depend only on their teacher or trainer
They ought to develop a love of learning and have a vision that motivates them They should participate in any related activities, help others to learn
They must know to learn from their mistakes and failures They should keep a sense of humour and never to give up! Figuring Out What Motivates them
If they want to learn English effectively, they need to figure out what their motivation is Why they want to learn English so badly? Do they want to improve their current learning, get a better job, attend university, or enjoy their lives in an English speaking country? No matter the reason they are motivated to learn this language, they need to understand what motivates them so they can use it as encouragement as they learn the language
Deciding On Some Goals
It is very important that they have goals in mind if they want to know how to learn English effectively
Setting goals will help them to know where they want to be and it will motivate them to actually see their progress as they learn the language as well Decide what their goals are, whether they want to improve their vocabulary, pronunciation, or even if they want to comprehend when they’re listening better Once they know their goals,they will be sure that they are working to achieve them
Taking Responsibility For One’s Own Learning
(7)So, what is the difference? Well, once they've been presented with new English words or vocabulary, it's up to them to use them, review what they've learnt, even play with it It's the only way they'll get it to actually stick in their brain, start to make sense of the structure of English and develop a feeling for the language Being Sure to Practice
Practicing is probably one of the most important tips if they want to know how to learn English effectively The more they practice their English skills, the better they will become at it they can practice by reading English, by writing emails and letters, by listening to television or the radio in English, or even by taking time to speak to other people who speak the English language The more they practice, the fewer mistakes they’ll end up making over time, and they’ll become more effective with their English skills
Of course, reading is one area a student in how to learn English well, but this is something he/she can learn on his/her own quite effectively, outside of the classroom or even around other people He/She just Keeps a dictionary with him/her so that he/she can look up unfamiliar words Then, he/she can write these words down in a notebook and use them in a conversation so that when he/she try to use them again, they will come to him/her much more easily
Newspapers, magazines and books all help him/her learn English well If he/she’s just starting out, try reading children's books to start This is especially helpful for people just starting to learn English There are some books specifically written for people just starting to learn English; the words are quite simple and yet effective enough that if he/she use them, you can learn to speak simple English quite quickly
If his/her English is more advanced, he/she can try reading from magazines books and newspapers With these sources, English is more difficult, but they will challenge him/her if his/her English is advanced enough that he/she needs more interesting things to read
When he/she first begin to read English, I ask them not to try to understand every word Instead, simply try to get a general idea of what he/she is reading; other words in the sentence will help him/her this If he/she doesn’t understand the first time he/she reads something, he/she can always go back later and use his/her dictionary to look up the words he/she doesn't quite know
Another idea in how to learn English well is with writing When a student writes, he/she can practice his/her English as effectively as he/she does when he/she reads, only more so This is because he/she reinforces his/her understanding of the language by writing it, which is a physical movement For best practice, I advise him/her to write something every day in English, even if it's a letter to a friend, or a simple message He/she can also keep a diary, and use his/her English skills to write down what happened to him/her during his/her day And that he/she just starts with simple sentences at first and as he/she gets better, makes sentences longer and more complicated
(8)writes, he/she can also take another look at words he/she has learned in the past, and use them in sentences to make sure he/she knows them well
One of the best ways in regard to how to learn English well is to speak One must Speak as much as he/she can in English, even though he/she may be uncomfortable at first Pronunciaction with a whole series of activities to practise individual sounds, minimal pairs, tongue-twisters and dictation is probably the best way to improve his/her English quickly He/she can listen to sample dialogues from everyday situations and get the chance to practise and they can help him/her improve his/her language as well As he/she practices, his/her English will improve
The student should surround himself/herself with English- speaking people every day so that he/she has no choice but to learn the language This will also help him/her begin to think in English, which in turn will improve his/her speaking and other English language skills As he/she gets better, he/she willl no longer have to translate from his/her language to English or vice versa as he/she speaks Even if he/she is not sure, he/she can use sentences that sound right to him/her These are most often the right ones to use; if his/her English is not quite right sometimes, and that he/she shouldn't worry His/her English-speaking friends will help him/her and correct him/her if he/she asks them to And he/she shouldn't worry about being embarrassed; his/her English-speaking friends will understand that he/she is doing his/her best to speak their language, which is quite an accomplishment For example, he/she can find English speaking people on the internet, look for people with the same interests as him/her to get development in natural friendships based on his/her hobbies etc.Eventually he/she will make friends and they will be much more likely to give him/her correction/guidance.He/she can also join an English club or conversation group The atmosfhere is friendly and fun here Or he/she can join in voive chat rooms on internet as well
And listening is also one of the most skills a student needs when we speak about how to learn English well If the student is in a country that speaks mostly English, of course he/she is going to be listening to it all day long In turn, this is going to help him/her learn to speak the language effectively, because he/she will learn to adapt to the speech and language around him/her He/she can then turn this into written language skills as well; oftentimes, listening to everyday English conversations categorized from easy to difficult is the best way to learn If the student is a silent listener at first, he/she can then gain his/her confidence and begin to speak it when he/she feels that he/she understands it well
Of course, simply watching English-speaking television or listening to music and main news stories in Real Audio format along with well-illustrated text versions in the English language is also going to help him/her learn It is really good to listen to a collection of authentic listening passages at three levels All they will also help him/her learn English well,get pronunciation correct and speech patterns down the right way as well
(9)even easier, and so on The more he/she speaks English, the better he/she'll become, and that he/she isn’t afraid, and that he/she should speak out, and pretty soon, he/she'll be speaking English easily and will wonder what he/she were ever worried about
Talking to Onerself
Talking to oneself is no longer the first sign of madness - it's the first sign of excellence
"Self-talk" can help someone who learns English becomes more fluent And the great thing is – he/she can it anywhere: in the bath, in the street, while he/she’s taking the dog for a walk As long as he/she tries to put a regular time aside every day when he/she can talk to himself/herself in English Talk about what he/she did yesterday, what he/she is doing, about interesting things which have happened to him/her and the things he/she’s planning to in the future
Speaking without Fear
The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear They worry that they won’t say things correctly or that they will look stupid so they don’t talk at all I always tell my students not to this The fastest way to learn anything is to it – again and again until they get it right Like anything, learning English requires practice They mustn’t let a little fear stop them from getting what they want
I suggest them
To speak more slowly (not louder!)
To keep it simple Use common words For example, if they want to say cat, don't use the word feline
To use only basic sentence structures (subject/verb/object)
Not to worry about pronouns, instead use the names of people they are talking about
To use a lot of hand gestures "Do you mean up?" they raise up their hands to help the person understand the word
To use sound effects They may feel silly, but if they are trying to tell someone that something exploded, using the sound "Ka Boom!" will get their point across!
To read short stories out loud and try to see, say and hear the words to reinforce their memory Record themself and play it back later.
Learning from One’s Own Mistakes
(10)your life?' is a useful answer here Children learn to walk because they get up when they fall, not because they stay down This means that when practising our English, we ourselves or others sometime have mistakes in speaking, we see those mistakes and next time we will correct ourselves from them
Surrounding Oneself with English
The absolute best way to learn English is to surround themselves with it They should take notes in English, put English books around their room, listen to English language radio broadcasts, watch English news, movies and television Speak English with their friends whenever they can The more English material that they have around them, the faster they will learn and the more likely it is that they will begin "thinking in English."
They should make friends with native English speakers
They take chance to learn about the cultures of English-speaking countries
They learn English by reading, listening, studying, and asking questions; practice what they learn by speaking and writing
They ought to dictation is an excellent way to improve their listening and spelling skills They should have a friend read a few paragraphs from a book or a newspaper and write down what they think they hear, then they compare what they have written with the actual text
If they can dream in English, this means that they have succeeded in becoming a fluent English speaker
Working on Vocabulary Development
No matter what language a student’s learning, a large vocabulary is going to be very important This is especially important when he/she is learning the English language One of the best ways to learn new vocabulary words is to start reading and he/she can also learn more by listening to the radio or watching television Playing word games and doing word puzzles can also help him/her out when he/she is trying to enhance his/her English vocabulary
Yes, it’s true
Linking a new word to a picture is a good way of remembering it For example: To learn the words about animals in Unit 10 of English 11 and English 12 To search for the word "rhinoceros, leopard, parrot, lizard so on " in Google Images and he/she'll find lots of pictures of rhinoceros, leopard, parrot, lizard
He/She can even print out the best one he/she find Then he/she stick it on a flash card - picture one side - word the other That way we can test himself/ herself later Learning a word won't help very much if students promptly forgets it Research shows that it takes from 10 to 20 repetitions to really make a word part of his/her vocabulary
(11)They also should read 10 words from their English dictionary daily as well
After they've read them, they had better try writing two sentences using all 10 words It's not easy, but it can be fun
I often encourage studnets If they find it difficult to remember the meaning of a word, they just write it on a card – then they look it up in Wiki or Google and copy out (with pen and paper on the other side of the card) a few sentences that they can find relating to the word
For example: squirrel
On Wikipedia - One well-known trait of some species of squirrel is the gathering and storing of nuts for the winter
On Google - Squirrel is the common name for rodents, and can sometimes be used to describe someone who is a 'goof' or 'clown'
Students should incorporate English into their daily life
They ought to see if they can name everything they come into contact with, from getting up in the morning, until they go to bed at night
Learning words in context
Research shows that the vast majority of words are learned from context Why should we learn new words in context?
Some learners try to improve their vocabulary by having a list of words to learn for the day We have known some that even try to learn words from the dictionary, starting from the letter ‘A’! It is possible to learn some words if we use this
approach, but it certainly is not the best way to learn “Is there any other way?”, we might ask As a matter of fact, there is…we call this as ‘learning in context’
“What does that mean…we might ask? Well, learning in context means learning a new word when we are reading or listening.There are many advantages for this way of learning
1 Students have a NEED to know the meaning
If A student happens to come across a new word in the middle of a story or an article, He/she really wants to know the meaning of it Otherwise, he/she cannot fully understand or follow the story This creates a desire or interest in finding out the meaning of the word He/she wants to find out the meaning of the word, at any cost Learning that takes place under such conditions is long lasting and effective Imagine a student came across the simple word ‘patient’ in the middle of the story Example: in an exercise in the exercise book of English10 published by the Youth Press
“Lily was a patient when she met Dr Fred He came across as a genuinely caring person, who truly sympathised with her in this situation Her broken leg gave her an opportunity to think about the things that really matter in life”
In the example, the student wants to know the meaning of all of the words in these sentences, because he/she really wants to understand the story and the characters in the story
(12)If a student has a good dictionary, try flipping through the pages of the dictionary and he’s sure to find that there are many meanings listed under most of the words Some words even have 25 different meanings! Can we believe that? Maybe that makes we say, “Oh, my God! How can I learn so many words?” Well, like anything difficult, he/she should approach it step-by-step The best way to get through all of the meanings is to learn them in their context When he/she learns them in context, he/she can know the meaning of the word in that sentence In the above sentences, the word in context, meaning of the word patient is, someone who is ill in hospital
3 Students should get an example sentence of how to USE it
Just learning words separately, doesn’t help them to learn how to use the word After all, that is the reason why a student wants to learn new words in the first place When he/she learns in context, this problem is solved, because he/she gets a given example sentence, right in front of his/her eyes If he/she wants to be a good learner, then he/she will write down his/her new sentence and the example in his/her vocabulary notebook, to be practised later
4 Students can also try to guess the meaning of the new word which is a good way to approach learning a new word
He/She can also learn to guess the meaning of the word this way, by reading or listening around the word he/she doesn’t know In the example, we can guess the meaning from the phrase ‘her broken leg’ and from the name of one of the
characters, Dr Fred When he/she tries to guess first and then looks up the meaning in a dictionary, the time he/she is spending with the word increases, which helps him/her to remember the word better Also, this method of learning a new word helps you to learn the word faster, because your brain becomes more active in the learning process
Studying on a Regular Basis
If you plan on learning a language, you are going to have to make studying a priority It’s not just something you every now and then, but it should be done every single day When you study each day it is easier to retain the new things that you learn You’ll also find that you can review easier every day and you’ll definitely remember what you learn a lot better as well So, if you want to know how to learn English effectively, then you need to make studying a priority
Reflecting on what one’s learning
Students should try to recall what they have learnt as they are taking a class as well as afterwards They ought to try different ways of studying the material then think about applying these new concepts to their work situation From time to time, review the classes they have completed as a refresher They need to some of the exercises they did a few months ago, and see if they’ve improved their score Making it Enjoyable
(13)puzzles and to play games, even if it does seem a bit childlike They really can help you as you learn English and provide you with excellent practice
For example, after finishing the reading part of a unit in which introduce about a special man, an invention or an important event, I hold a game in groups or in pairs to motivate students to speak in English and to revise the knowledge they learnt I take this as an example, the reading part of unit English 10 - “People’s background” talks about Marie Curie To consolidate the information about her, teacher holds a reminding game - “talking about Marie Curie”
- teacher asks students to work in groups (2 groups) - let time for students to finish the task
- Call up one student of each group to present the information The group gives more information will win the game
Teacher says Group 1 Group 2
The topic is “talking about Marie Curie” (Teacher gives some
questions as
suggestion)
1 When was she born? Which school did she go to?
3 What did she want to be?
4 How did she reach her dream?
……
She was born in Warsar on November7th, 1876 She studied in local school and got scientific training from her father
Marie harboured the dream of a scientific career
To save money for a study tour abroad, she had to work as a private tutor
In 1891, Marie, with very little money to live on, went to Paris to realize her dream at the Sorbornne
She earned a degree in Physics with flying colours She met Pierre Curie in 1894 and they got married a year later
After her husband’s death, she took up his position and was the first woman in France to be a university professor
(14)the first woman to receive a PhD
Nobel Prize in chemistry for determining the atomic weight of radium Teacher remarks and gives the score for each group
Another game can also be taken
“What's the Question?” Level: Any Level
Type of Activity: listening and speaking
Purpose: review question forms previously studied in class Procedure:
Form two teams (three will work, but two seems to add just the right amount of competitive tension)
Explain the game, with a few examples of answers in search of questions Ask, 'What's the question?', and get students to correctly say the corresponding questions for your answer
Have two players one from each team come to the front Style it like a game show if you like, with the students standing side-by-side If you have access to bells or buzzers, it's even more fun
Next, read an answer to a question and say, 'What's the question?' The fastest player to respond wins a point for her/his team New contestants come to the front for a new round
Race Sentence
A game can be taken
Level: Any Level (for writing)
A good game for large classes and for reviewing vocabulary lessons Prepare a list of review vocabulary words
Write each word on four small pieces of paper That means writing the word four times, once on each paper
Organize the pieces like bundles, bundles, sets of identical words Divide the class into teams get them to make creative team names
Distribute each list of words to four teams Every student on each team should have a paper Four teams have the same words
When you call a word, students should stand up, one from each team The students must then run to the blackboard and race to write a sentence using their word
(15)This is always a hit with kids For more advanced students, use tougher words Submitted by: Thomas D J-B
IV The Result
After giving students of differernt levels practice again and again with the presented techniques, I found my students get improving day by day Now they can not only put questions and give answers rather correctly but also strongly give ideas present some information in front of class and self-study by themselves at home At the end of this school year, there were more students could speak and present some complete sentences and some certain ideas that they want to perform ( The students of class 12N1, 12N2 and 11N )
V The Drawing Lesson
- Teacher regularly motivates and encourages students to prepare and learn their lesson well
- Teacher creates and lets students practice in a comfortable class atmosphere - Students are more zealous in taking part in the activities during the class time - Students are more self-studying by themselves with interest
VI The Conclusion
Learning English to use it in real life effectively is a long time of finding and practicing A student has to learn ways to learn it He/she ought to find English is so interesting and useful that he/she must master it
And it’s true with the above helpful skills many many students find their ways to get in English well and they are making in progress in learning English
I think the above tips are practical skills that are necessary for students who really want to learn, to use English So, the teacher as well as the students should find out which are the best ways to learn to practice English in all possible classroom situations It can be taught or learnt in a very natural way by means of short questions and answers, or through games or a short discussion At the beginning we find it hard to practice, but if we try, we'll have very good long term results Moreover, this not only helps the teachers improve the methods on teaching but also helps the students feel self-confident in using English now and in future They can hopefully answer any questions in an interview
VII The References
1 The Text books and Exercise books of English 10,.12
(16)3 Long M.H & Richards, J.C (1987) Methodology in TESOL USA: Heinle&Heinle
4 Nunan D (1991) Language Teaching Methodology UK: Prentice Hall International (Chapter two & three)
5 Tanner R & Green.C.(1998) Tasks for teacher education UK Addisson Wesley Longman Ltd
6 By Greg and Ivy Cook on May 19, 2008 7 Tim’s games (2010)
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Tên sáng kiến kinh nghiệm: SOME HELPFUL SKILLS FOR STUDENTS TO
STUDY ENGLISH EFFECTIVELY
Họ tên tác giả: Dương Thị Thới Hòa Đơn vị (Tổ): Xã hội Lĩnh vực:
(17)Quản lý giáo dục Phương pháp dạy học môn: Phương pháp giáo dục Lĩnh vực khác:
1 Tính mới
- Có giải pháp hồn tồn
- Có giải pháp cải tiến, đổi từ giải pháp có
2 Hiệu quả
- Hoàn toàn triển khai áp dụng tồn ngành có hiệu cao - Có tính cải tiến đổi từ giải pháp có triển khai áp dụng tồn ngành có hiệu cao
- Hồn toàn triển khai áp dụng đơn vị có hiệu cao
- Có tính cải tiến đổi từ giải pháp có triển khai áp dụng đơn vị có hiệu
3 Khả áp dụng
- Cung cấp luận khoa học cho việc hoạch định đường lối,
sách: Tốt Khá Đạt
- Đưa giải pháp khuyến nghị có khả ứng dụng thực tiễn, dễ thực dễ vào sống: Tốt Khá Đạt
- Đã áp dụng thực tế đạt hiệu có khả áp dụng đạt hiệu phạm vi rộng: Tốt Khá Đạt
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THỦ TRƯỞNG ĐƠN VỊ
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