Learning of a foreign language
What are the advantages of an early learning of a foreign language?
unintentional learning, pronunciation, overall cognitive development, communicative and contextual learning
What is Grammar Translation Method and give an example
The Grammar-Translation method had been defined and described as follows: A way of teaching in which students study grammar and translate words into their own language. They do not practise communication and there is little focus on speaking.
What methods and techniques are suitable for pre-school and younger-school-age children? Just name them.
multisensory learning, total Physical Response (TPR), songs and rhymes, story telling, game-based activities
What didactic tools, devices and teaching materials can we use? Just name them.
text materials, original items, models, visual aids, auditory aids, audio-visual aids, multimedia aids
What are the disadvantages of an early learning of a foreign language?
low ability of abstraction, low capacity of short-term memory, children can´t cooperate
What is the Direct Method?
The direct method is also known as the natural method. It was developed as a reaction to the grammar-translation method and is designed to take the learner into the domain of the target language in the most natural manner. The main objective is to impart a perfect command of a foreign language.
What various functions can hold songs and rhymes?
like a warm up activity, motivatioín to a new topic, exercise or language repetition
What includes in text aids?
textbooks, worksheets, books and periodicals
How many skill we have to teach in teaching English and how many levels does English have according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for languages)?
4 istening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
6 levels
What is CLT (Communicative Language Teaching)?
Communicative language teaching (CLT) is also called the communicative approach, which focuses on teaching language through communication. This approach looks at communication as both a goal and a method for English language learners (ELLs), who are students whose first language is not English.
What improves the story telling in children?
listening skills, comprehension skills, concentration
What is authentic materials?
Authentic material is any material written in English that was not created for intentional use in the English language classroom. Using this content to teach the English language can make the learning process even more engaging, imaginative and motivating for students.
What activities to do to improve pronunciation?
tongue twisters, shadowing tecnique and etc
Project Based learning? Give an example
Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging, and complex question, problem, or challenge.
What is CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning)? and give an example
Content Language Integrated Learning. Teacging Subject based topics in language lassroom.
Is multimedia aids good for children?
Various didactic programmes and the internet can be benefical for children.
Why is game/playfulness a big advantage in learning?
Children can learn and enjoy at the same time.
What is Audio Visual method?
Audiovisual education or multimedia-based education (MBE) is an instruction where particular attention is paid to the audiovisual or multimedia presentation of the material with the goal of improving comprehension and retention.
Describe the TPR (Total Physical Response) method.
The child does not speak at first, but only follow instruction given by the teacher, we have to controlle if he or she understand.
What is auditory aids?
CDs (Compact Disc) - with songs, spoken, word, dialog records, ..