scholarly journals Academic English as a Component of Curriculum For ESL Students (Foreign Experience)

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-43
Author(s):  
Olesia Sadovets
Keyword(s):  
Great Britain ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Active Listening ◽  
Academic English ◽  
Esl Students ◽  
Work Requirements ◽  
Academic Texts ◽  
The Usa

AbstractIt has been substantiated that Academic English must be an integral component of ESL students’ study at foreign languages departments to achieve success as professionals and be ready to realize themselves in a demanding world of today. We have defined the main problem on the way to it, namely the insufficient provision of the Academic English discipline in curricula of foreign language departments or its absence. The necessity to elaborate a syllabus for Academic English discipline being taught throughout all the course of study has been substantiated. Educational programs of Academic English in a number of foreign educational establishments of Great Britain, the USA, Canada and Australia have been analyzed and their defining features have been outlined. Strategies and conditions for effective teaching of Academic English have been characterized. It has been defined that in general, in spite of slight differences in the topics covered by different EAP programs, all of them are aimed at: developing strategies and vocabulary for reading and understanding academic texts; finding, understanding, describing and evaluating information for academic purposes; developing active listening and effective note-taking skills; building on language skills to describe problems and cause-and-effect; gathering a range of information, using the skills learned, to integrate it into a written report; engaging in peer-to-peer feedback before finalising one’s piece of academic work. Requirements for students’ achievements at the end of the course have been determined. As a basis for Academic English syllabus elaboration has been chosen a course by M. Hewings and C. Thaine (upper-intermediate and advanced levels). On its basis we have defined units to be covered by the course as well as skills to be developed. Recommendations as to better and more efficient teaching of the discipline have been outlined.

scholarly journals Wirklichkeitsnah oder stereotyp? Das Bild von Dänemark und den Dänen in ausgewählten deutschen Lehrbüchern für Dänisch als Fremdsprache

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-104
Author(s):  
Józef Jarosz
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Communication Situations ◽  
Successful Transfer

Abstract The contemporary teaching of foreign languages assumes the development of the ability to use a foreign language in different communication situations. Apart from language competence, also the cultural competence is developed as it is a necessary component of communication. A successful transfer of knowledge and language skills in the process of foreign language learning is determined by a textbook (in addition to other factors). The goal of this article is to analyze the content and assess three Danish textbooks, which were published in Germany in the years 2008-2010. The textbooks are examined in terms of knowledge about Danish life and institutions, the transfer of intercultural competence and the presence of stereotypes. The textbooks were studied based on the list of criteria and it resulted in stating that the textbooks fulfill the objective of providing the knowledge about the country to a great degree. The intercultural component and the issue of stereotypes are dealt with in a different manner.

Effective Usage Of Game Activities, Dialogues And Role-Plays In Communicative Language Teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
pp. 72-79
Author(s):  
Fotima Abduvosiyevna Rafikova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Educational System ◽  
English Language ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Communicative Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Foreign Language Skills

At present, the English language is being taught by adapting world standards of Common European Framework Reference (CEFR) for teaching foreign languages to our national educational system. According to the Uzbek national standard the knowledge of the foreign language competence from the first to fourth grade is defined as A 1- for the beginner level. This article will disclose the formation and development of primary school learners’ foreign language skills through communicative competence.

Zur Bedeutung der Didaktik der nichtlinguistischen Disziplinen im FSU

2021 ◽  
pp. 37-53
Author(s):  
Petra Besedová ◽  
Karolína Soukupová ◽  
Kristýna Štočková
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Foreign Language Teachers ◽  
Teaching Learning

IMPORTANCE OF THE DIDACTICS OF NON-LINGUISTIC DISCIPLINES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING Learning does not mean anything but learning with all your senses and feelings. The young generation lives nowadays in a complex media world to which foreign language didactics also has to respond. Educators and teachers should use numerous materials that do not only develop language skills, but also conveycultural approaches. The teaching of non-linguistic disciplines plays a key role in foreign language teaching, and foreign language teaching is currently very modern in its cultural context. The paper attempts to outline the existence of the so-called didactics of non-linguistic disciplines in foreign language teaching in the Czech Republic. On the basis of a questionnaire survey among foreign language teachers, the extent to which foreign language teachers are confronted with the content of didactics of non-language subjects was examined. The authors were also interested whether there are differences between teachers of different foreign languages (English, German, Russian, French), and which preferences teachers of these foreign languages manifest when choosing their teaching material. We believe that the content of the didactics of non-linguistic disciplines is an essential part of foreign language teaching and can greatly enrich this field.

scholarly journals Electronic language Portfolio in bilingual education as the latest method of presenting a pupils' foreign language activities

2021 ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
Mariya Vynarchyk
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Bilingual Education ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Scientific Article ◽  
European Language ◽  
Present Stage ◽  
Education Development

The scientific article explores the problem of using the electronic language Portfolio in bilingual education as the latest method of presenting a pupils' foreign language activities. Its importance at the present stage of education development is substantiated. The role of the electronic platform in the educational bilingual process is analyzed, as with the development of the latest digital technologies there have also been changes in its organization. It is established that the electronic Portfolio is used in bilingual education as the latest method of storage and presentation of the works carried out by the pupils. It presents feedback, recommendations of teachers regarding foreign language activities of the student. It is a kind of platform for discussions, as the Portfolio can serve in the educational environment to connect the pupil and the teacher, to present the achievements and successes of the pupil in foreign language activities. It is established that in the context of bilingual education, the European language Portfolio offers clear, systematic descriptors of pupils' knowledge and skills in mastering foreign languages, and is also used to assess student achievement. This motivates them to work better, allows them to identify gaps in their learning. In the context of bilingual education, the Portfolio can be used to compare and evaluate the level of foreign language skills of the pupils, which allows the teacher to adjust their intervention in the bilingual educational process. It is stated that in today's conditions the electronic language Portfolio is especially effectively used in bilingual education, as it provides interaction between peers, serves as a means of communication between the pupil and the teacher, the teacher and the parents. The use of electronic language Portfolio in bilingual education promotes the integration of positive experience of foreign language activities, encourages pupils to implement its practical aspects, establishes the foundation for professional development.

scholarly journals Kemampuan Menggunakan Bahasa Indonesia Baku Siswa di Sekolah, Diiringi masuknya Bahasa Inggris Sebagai Pengantar Pembelajaran

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Firda Nurul F.
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
National Language ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Primary Language ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia ◽  
State Language

Language is used to convey messages and thoughts to the other person. Indonesian is used as a national language as well as a unifying language. In accordance with the mandate of Article 36 of the 1945 Constitution, "State Language is Indonesian". In addition, the position of Indonesian as a National Language was made on October 28, 1928 on the day of the "Youth Oath" which had functions as: a symbol of national identity, a symbol of nationality, communication tools and a unifying tool of different tribes; religion; race; customs and culture. In the current era of globalization, we must master languages other than Indonesian to communicate with other nations, and support our language skills in learning. But we must be able to preserve Indonesian as our primary language, a language that must be used frequently in relationships. Not infrequently foreign languages are more favored than using our own language. Most teenagers are even more proud of using foreign languages fluently. In the use of a foreign language, it certainly has an influence on the existence of Indonesian language, besides that, the quality of learning that exists in Indonesia. Each influence will certainly produce positive and negative impacts.

scholarly journals MAKING­A­TARGET­LANGUAGE­YOURS­BY­THINKING­IN­IT

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-81
Author(s):  
ANI MANUKYAN
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
World View ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
The World ◽  
Basic Understanding ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
To Come ◽  
Main Thing ◽  
General Communication

The fact that the knowledge of foreign languages ??contributes to the emotions of a positive and positive business man, as well as changes his worldview, is discussed Niyu does not fall under. This article deals with the research of scientists, who, according to certain foreign languages, think differently than those who do not own them. Moreover, the level of knowledge of a foreign language does not have a meaning, the main thing is general communication in this language. According to the notes, when studying a foreign language, one should not only pay attention to the language and language skills of the language, but also try to come close to the present language of thinking about thinking. This explains the fact that the world view of foreign foreign languages ??is different. The latter are perceived by different world cultures according to ben no mo free. Scientists argue that studying foreign languages ??contributes to the basic understanding of their own culture.

scholarly journals PENGARUH MEMPELAJARI BAHASA ASING TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN OTAK ANAK

GANEC SWARA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 332
Author(s):  
FURQANUL HAKIM ◽  
SARASWATI HAYLIAN CHIANI
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Brain Growth ◽  
Good Decision ◽  
Printed Media ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
High Intelligence ◽  
Foreign Language Skills

   Children's intelligence shows how we stimulate their brains. At present, all parents are actively looking for the best stimulus for their children's brain growth. But most parents still use traditional methods in stimulating the brains of their children. For example, parents usually use the instant method by giving their children some brain enhancing drugs. Some experts believe that this method is not an effective method to be used.   This study aims to determine the correlation of learning foreign languages with the growth of children's brains, and to find out the benefits of learning foreign languages for the growth of children's brains   This research is conducted at a course called 24 English College Bima NTB, with direct observation methods and conducted interviews based on questionnaires to respondents who are determined by techinique random sampling, then the results of the study are analyzed qualitatively and supported by references (books, printed media or electronically related to the problem).  The results of the study show that: (1). By learning foreign languages such as English, Spanish, French, etc. Can stimulate children's brain growth effectively, and intelligence on children also depends on what type of stimulus they get. (2). The benefits of mastering a foreign language are (a) it maximizes children's brain performance, (b) Children with good foreign language skills have high intelligence and creativity, (c) can decrease senile dimensions, (d). have better cognitive flexibility, (e). delay Alzheimer's disease, (f). Children are able to solve problems if they use a foreign language, (g). Good decision makers. People who think in other languages tend to make rational decisions

scholarly journals EFFECTIVE FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC STANDARD PROGRAMS USED IN TEACHING ENGLISH

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gulden Akbayeva ◽  
Saida Саиможа
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Practical Work ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Present Stage

In the modern world, the study of foreign languages is very relevant. Because thanks to this, a person acquires many opportunities and a chance to succeed. This is especially true for English language skills. Which is not only one of the necessities for a modern, successful person, but also one of the factors of competitiveness and the quality of education of the whole country. Therefore, at the present stage, special attention is paid to teaching English. And as practice shows, one of the most effective ways to learn a foreign language is the use of various standard programs in teaching English which were analyzed. At the same time the results of experimental and practical work were presented

Language activities as a platform for second/foreign language learning : its relevance and challenges

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Ying Soon Goh ◽  
Nasirin Abdillah ◽  
Noor Aileen Ibrahim ◽  
Raja Mariam Raja Baniamin
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Stratified Sampling ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Preliminary Attempt

This study seeks to identify the relevance and challenges faced in conducting language activities to help foster second/foreign language learning at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Terengganu. This is also aimed at assisting the organization to review practices of having language activities, hoping this may further cultivate and generate enthusiasm among students to learn second/foreign languages. This research also offers some possible ways to improve students' activities so as to help enhance their second/foreign language learning. In other words, this research may serve as a preliminary attempt aiming at providing reflections and insights on how students' participation in language activities conductedmay be usefulfor them in learning second/foreign languages. The research employs quantitative methodology in which random stratified sampling technique is used Samples consist of Bumiputera students taking English (as a second language) and Mandarin, French, and Arabic classes (as foreign languages). Generally, students are ofthe opinion that language activities can become a significant platform to project andshow their language skills and competency during presentations/performances. Nevertheless, as one ofmany recommendations suggested in the findings of this research, wefound that there is still a needfor evaluation andfo//ow-up work after having participated in the language activities.

scholarly journals Foreign language skills and employment status of European natives: evidence from Germany, Italy and Spain

Empirica ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 713-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Gazzola ◽  
Daniele Mazzacani
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Conditional Correlation ◽  
Economic Concept ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Adult Education Survey ◽  
Foreign Language Skills

Abstract This article examines the relationship between foreign language skills and the employment status of natives in Germany, Italy and Spain. Using a probit model and data from Eurostat’s Adult Education Survey 2011, this article studies the conditional correlation between knowledge of English and French as foreign languages, and the probability of being employed, comparatively, for men and women. The results reveal that skills in English increase the probability of being employed for men in the three countries, respectively, by 3.4, 4.3 and 5.2%. Knowledge of English increases the probability of being employed for women in Germany and Italy—respectively, by 5.6 and 5.7%—but not in Spain. The results also show that very good skills are associated with a higher probability of being employed than sufficient or good skills. The conditional correlation between knowledge of English and employment status for men is larger in countries where skills in this language are less common among the population, and where the unemployment rate is higher. This is consistent with the fundamental economic concept of scarcity. Estimates for French are not statistically significant.

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