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Learner Autonomy. Learner autonomy is "a capacity for detachment, critical reflection, decision making, and independent action" (Little 1991:4). Even in this simple definition it is clear that "autonomy" is not any one specific thing - it is a capacity, and like any other capacity, it will grow with practice, or be lost through inactivity.
characteristics of ESP courses. the meaning of the word 'special' in ESP. Key issues in ESP curriculum design are suggested: a) abilities required for successful communication in occupational settings; b)content language aquisition versus general language aquisition; c) heterogeneous versus homogenous learner group; and d) materials development.
Fortunately, with the advent of technology, a new view of language learning and teaching has emerged; attempts to integrate computers as tools in language classrooms and facilitate the learning have been made. This paper suggests language corpora can enhance the quality of vocabulary teaching and learning in second or foreign language classrooms.
Creative and Critical Thinking in Language Classrooms By Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan; Learner Training for Learner Autonomy on Summer Language Courses By Ciarán P. McCarthy; Encouraging Students to Become Stakeholders in the ESL Classroom By Karen Bordonaro; Motivation in the ESL Classroom By William T. Lile. Music and Songs. Music and Song in ...
The following section will therefore consider some of these potential benefits and advantages of incorporating such technology in language courses. The Internet has been used by some language instructors in creative ways - one of these innovations being use of electronic mail (e-mail), a specific feature of the Internet.
Michael Lessard-Clouston. z95014 [at] kgupyr.kwansei.ac.jp. Kwansei Gakuin University (Nishinomiya, Japan) First published in Essays in Languages and Literatures, 8, at Kwansei Gakuin University, December 1997. This article provides an overview of language learning strategies (LLS) for second and foreign language (L2/FL) teachers.
According to the U.S. Census data, of the 26.4 million immigrants in the U.S., almost 80 percent are adults (Starr, 2001). Consequently, English as a Second Language (ESL) has become the fastest growing segment in federally funded adult education programs (Pugsley, 1998). Many of the adult ESL learners do not have much schooling in their home ...
Games in the ESL and EFL Class. Angkana Deesri. a_deesri [at] yahoo.com. Khon Kaen University, (Khon Kaen, Thailand) One useful strategy to encourage language acquisition is using language games. When using games in the classroom, it is beneficial for teachers to have a complete understanding of the definitions of games, which usually are ...
This article is intended to help teachers who are interested in developing and encouraging critical thought in their language classrooms. First I will explain briefly how I define critical thinking and why I feel it is important, relevant, and highly applicable to the EFL/ESL teaching context. Then I will look briefly at what I feel are two key ...
Download the Free PowerPoint Viewer. This is for running slide shows on computers without PowerPoint. PowerPoint Viewer for Macintosh. PowerPoint Viewer for Windows. A Free Series Lessons in PowerPoint for Students of English as a Second Language (ESL).
