... a foreign language because they are attracted to the culture of one ofthe TLCs (see (c) above). They learn thelanguage becausethey want to know more about the people who speak it, the places ... than they were when the first edition of this book waswritten.Despite all these additions and changes, however, the structure of The Practice of English LanguageTeaching remains essentially the ... users of a language are proficient in a range of language skills, though not all of them have the same range of sub-skills.It will be our responsibility to see that the students' language...
... Journal of Science, Foreign Languages 24 (2008) 167-174 170as for the purpose of meaningful communication, and language as the means for that purpose. The focus oflanguage teaching, therefore, ... culture, and society. 2.2. The imperialism ofcommunicativelanguage teaching To begin with, I would like to focus on the development of CLT. Communicative language teaching can be regarded ... though their salary ranks the second in the list after military officers. However, the salary is not enough for their living, let alone their teaching career. Teachers’ salary varies from the...
... think the researcher wants to read rather than their real feelings. Moreover, the number ofthe subjects is small which may influence the implications ofthe thesis to some extent. The results of ... approach in their teaching. The main goal ofthe research is to identify factors which will facilitate or inhibit the implementation ofcommunicativelanguageteaching approach in teaching oral ... the end in themselves. If students are required to procedure and use language, they will select items oflanguage appropriate to the purpose of communication. By doing so, their knowledge of...
... TheCommunicativeLanguageTeaching ApproachAll the methods described so far are symbolic ofthe progress foreign language teaching ideology underwent in the last century. These were ... language. (2) The introduction of authentic texts into the learning situation.(3) The provision of opportunities for learners to focus, not only on thelanguage but also on the learning process ... say that if there is any one umbrella approach to languageteaching that has become the accepted "norm" in this field, it would have to be theCommunicativeLanguage Teaching Approach....
... Advantages ofthe use of games in vocabulary teaching and learning teaching and learning 1.5. Advantages ofthe use games in 1.5. Advantages ofthe use games in vocabulary teaching and ... Ineffective vocabulary learning1.2.3. The status of vocabulary in current1.2.3. The status of vocabulary in current language teaching and learning language teaching and learning Some adviceSome ... Application of games in vocabulary3.3. Application of games in vocabulary teaching and learning teaching and learning 1.What do you think ofthe games your 1.What do you think ofthe games...
... ScienceDating the EarthOne ofthe greatest scientific triumphs of the last two centuries has been the discovery of the vast expanse of geologic time. Earlymethods of calculating the age ofthe earthrelied ... out of thesematerials makes possible the formation of aspecial form of rock that contains a record of the earth’s past.Consider the case of a river with asource in the mountains. As the watermoves ... shows how evolutionary theoryis related to other areas of biology.• The second dialogue, Teaching About the Natureof Science,” follows the threeteachers as they engage in a teaching exercisedesigned...
... toshow the relative positions and movements of the sun, planets, and moon as they cir-cled the earth. As the center ofthe uni-verse, the earth was a sphere in the center of the orrery. The other ... of the last two centuries has been the discovery of the vast expanse of geologic time. Earlymethods of calculating the age ofthe earthrelied on measures ofthe rate of sedimenta-tion or the ... movements ofthe planetsgiven the laws of motion that Newtonderived. As a result ofthe steady accumu-lation of evidence, the theological interpre-tation of celestial movements gave way tothe...
... shows how evolutionary theoryis related to other areas of biology.• The second dialogue, Teaching About the Natureof Science,” follows the threeteachers as they engage in a teaching exercisedesigned ... communities alsoprofoundly affect weather and the move-ment of water among the oceans, atmos-phere, and land. Much ofthe rainfall in the forests ofthe western Amazon basin consists of water that ... the characteristics of their common ancestors.Evolution also explains the great diversity of modern species. Populations of organisms Teaching AboutEvolution and theNatureof Science2• Investigations of...
... four centuries. The central feature of this revolution has been the abandon-ment of one notion about stability afteranother: that the earth was the center of the universe, that the world’s living ... AboutEvolution and theNatureof Science6• Scientists examining the head of Chasmosaurusmariscalensis hone theirunderstanding of nature by comparing it againstobservations ofthe world.Clockwise ... Tyrannosaurus rex. More than 99percent ofthe species that have ever livedon the earth are now extinct, either becauseall ofthe members ofthe species died, the species evolved into a new species,...
... the rest ofthe class period, the stu-dents investigate the fossils. They soonrealize that the number of ribs is related to the size ofthe fossils, so the groups focuson measuring the lengths ... understanding of: • Science as a human endeavor• Natureof science• History of science The guidance accompanying this standard offers the following discussion of these issues: Nature of ScienceScientists ... recognizing the causes and effects of phenomena. Thus, scientists develop expla-nations for the changing ofthe seasons, the movements of heavenly bodies, the struc-ture of matter, the shaping of mountainsand...
... separate functions. The expression of functional language is only possible through the use ofthe Grammar ofthelanguage Firstly, teaching grammar helps students understand how thelanguage works. ... enhancing the effectiveness in teaching this subject.2. Aims ofthe study The major aims ofthe study are:- to affirm the role of grammar in teaching and learning English.- to emphasize the importance ... understanding ofthe lesson.PART III CONCLUSION 1. SummariesIn summary, the study deals with the theories ofthe role of grammar, students’ motivation, and the application of games in teaching...
... placing the responsibility of learning on the usersfor most ofthe time and constantly monitoring them to see whether they have successfully achieved the goal. Moreover, thenatureof computer-human ... language lab under thecommunicative framework? The study presents two types of communication in the multimedia lab from the perspective of the CLT teaching. First, the CLT teaching in the multimedia ... situation. computer software. The student's difficulty in the manipulation ofthe software usually undermine the students' interest in the class. The computer software is completely...