Aspects of Language Development in an Intensive English Program

Aspects of Language Development in an Intensive English Program
Author: Alan Juffs
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2020-03-02
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1351691171

While there is much in the literature on ESL development, this book is the first of its kind to track the development of specific language abilities in an Intensive English Program (IEP) longitudinally and highlights the implications of this particular study’s findings for future IEP implementation and practice and ESL and SLA research. The volume draws on many years’ worth of data from learners at an IEP at the University of Pittsburgh to explore selected aspects of language development, including lexical, grammatical, speaking, and writing abilities, in addition to placement assessment practices and student learning outcomes. A concluding chapter points to the ways in which these findings can be applied to decision making around IEP curriculum development and the future role of IEPs in higher education more broadly. With its focus on students in IEP settings and the concentration on data from students evaluated over multiple semesters, this volume offers a unique opportunity in which to examine longitudinal developmental patterns of different L1 groups on a variety of measures from the same learners and will be key reading for students and researchers in second language acquisition, English for Academic Purposes, language education, and applied linguistics.

Routledge Intensive Dutch Course

Routledge Intensive Dutch Course
Author: Gerdi Quist
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 613
Release: 2015-06-03
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1136762027

This intensive foundation course in Dutch is designed for those with no previous knowledge of the language. It is lively and fast-paced, providing students with a wide range of activities, and drawing on an impressive selection of source material from many different media. Audio materials are presented on accompanying CDs, to be purchased separately. Taking students from beginner to intermediate level in one year, the Routledge Intensive Dutch Course develops a thorough working knowledge of the structures of Dutch and practises the four key skills of language learning: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Guidance for tutors as well as links to related sites is available on the Routledge website.

Intensive Exposure Experiences in Second Language Learning

Intensive Exposure Experiences in Second Language Learning
Author: Carmen Mu?z
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1847698050

This volume brings together studies from learning contexts that provide intensive exposure to the target language: naturalistic immersion (immigration and study abroad), intensive instruction, and informal intensive environments in foreign language settings. Its chapters yield much needed evidence on the role of context of acquisition and highlight the unique role of intensive exposure in second language learning.

Learn English Visually - Mind Maps and Chunks

Learn English Visually - Mind Maps and Chunks
Author: English Mind
Publisher:
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2018-11-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781728789309

Learn English Visually is a collection of books where you will find numerous visual materials that teach English in an innovative way.Easily and fast you will learn plenty of new vocabulary, collocations, grammar and speaking phrases. The visual method used in the book focuses on chunks and mind maps to help you stimulate the brain and make learning as easy as possible.You will learn like children - the whole expressions and bits of language in context. It also means you do not have to study grammar to speak fluently. Instead, learn chunks and use them in your conversation naturally.Learn English Visually is a combination of a vocabulary builder, conversational grammar, speaking trainer and exercise book at the same time.It is perfect for pre-intermediate to advanced students as well for teachers to get inspired and introduce new methods of learning in the classroom.It is enough that you will focus on one page a day and after two weeks time, you will see better results than after a month course in a school.This book will inspire and motivate you to learn English.Inside you will find:--mind maps-chunks-collocations-dioms & phrasal verbs-confusing words-pronunciation differences-speaking phrases-conversational grammar-practical exercises The answers and further exercises: www.englishmind-online.com

Intensive vs. Extensive Approaches in Foreign Language Teaching

Intensive vs. Extensive Approaches in Foreign Language Teaching
Author: Carmen Neagu
Publisher: Carmen Neagu née Eni
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2023-01-22
Genre: Education
ISBN:

The purpose of this theoretical and experimental paper is to clarify the influence of an extensive learning program on high school students' language comprehension and attitude towards reading. The experiment was administered throughout a school semester with a control group following the intensive approach and an experimental group subject to the extensive approach. The intervention of the experiment was represented by the two teaching approaches (extensive vs. intensive), whereas the measured outcome consisted in the learners’ changes in language proficiency and attitude towards reading. Since both intensive and extensive approaches are necessary in order to prepare students for college tasks, the senior high school period is an ideal moment to start introducing extensive language programs as a means of achieving and not substituting the communicative competence. Furthermore, the reading habit will outlast and accompany students as a lifelong second nature.

Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning

Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning
Author: Michael Byram
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1083
Release: 2002-09-11
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1134809301

The Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning is an authoritative handbook dealing with all aspects of this increasingly important field of study. It has been produced specifically for language teaching professionals, but can also be used as a reference work for academic studies at postgraduate level. It offers a comprehensive range of articles on contemporary language teaching and its history. Themes covered include: methods and materials assessment and testing contexts and concepts influential figures related disciplines, such as psychology, anthropology and sociolinguistics. It covers the teaching of languages, in particular Japanese, Chinese and Arabic, as well as English, French, German and Spanish. There are thirty-five overview articles dealing with issues such as communicative language teaching, early language learning, teacher education and syllabus and curriculum design. A further 160 entries focus on topics such as bilingualism, language laboratories and study abroad. Numerous shorter items look at language and cultural institutions, professional associations and acronyms. Multiple cross-references enable the user to browse from one entry to another, and there are suggestions for further reading. Written by an international team of specialists, the Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning is an invaluable resource and reference manual for anyone with a professional or academic interest in the subject.

Language!

Language!
Author: Pheriba Jane Fell Greene
Publisher:
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2005
Genre: Language arts (Elementary)
ISBN: 9781593183714

Providing the opportunity to master the literacy skills needed to succeed in classroom instruction at their grade level and to learn the structure and function of the English language.