scholarly journals Teachers' Perception on Postmethod Pedagogy in EFL Classes of Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-57
Author(s):  
Pitambar Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Research Design ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Phenomenological Research ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Quality Changes ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design

Discussion on the use of method and postmethod in teaching English has become a debatable issue in Nepal. Many methods emerged as reaction to others claiming each of them as the best one but questions of their practicality and utility led to the development of postmethod pedagogy. This pedagogy empowers teachers' autonomy in the classroom and encourages them to design the best alternative way from the choices on the basis of their experience, knowledge and the context. However, the inclination to method is also on the rise. Supports claim that no practice will be method free. In this context, this study attempts to explore the teachers' perception on postmethod pedagogy in English as Foreign Language (EFL) classes of Nepal. In order to achieve the designated objective, the descriptive phenomenological research design was used and 12 teachers who are teaching English at different schools in Pokhara were purposively selected. The data revealed that teachers have a positive and hopeful experience towards postmethod pedagogy and want to open quality changes in English language teaching, developing context and culture sensitive pedagogy.

scholarly journals Level teaching of the English language in schools of Kazakhstan: perception and understanding of the reform by teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 100 (4) ◽  
pp. 136-144
Author(s):  
A Litovkina ◽  
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D Zhorabekova ◽  
A Issabekov ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
General Education ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
International Standards ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
School Level ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Quality Of Teaching

This article is devoted to the analysis of the current state of level teaching of the English language in schools in Kazakhstan. The introduction of the Common European Framework of References for Languages in the process of foreign language education in Kazakhstan entailed significant changes that made it possible to im-prove the quality of teaching English, bring it closer to international standards, and ensure its competitiveness at the global level. However, research has shown that in order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to take into account the awareness and opinion of teachers. This article is an exploratory study examining the application of CEFR in the English language teaching system in general education schools in Kazakhstan, with emphasis on the knowledge and opinions of teachers. The article also provides a brief overview of world experience in the practical application of the principles of CEFR in teaching English. This study used a survey for English teachers as the primary data collection method. The results of the study showed that there are difficulties at the school level that affect the final result of proficiency in English language teaching. Nevertheless, thanks to the adopted language policy, the country is undergoing a progressive development of foreign language ed-ucation and purposeful work is being carried out to ensure the quality of teaching English, which is reflected in almost all program documents for the development of education.

Use of Interactive Training Methods in English Language Teaching

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
Рольгайзер ◽  
Anastasiya Rolgayzer
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Interactive Methods ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Interactive Training ◽  
Language Communication

In the article relevance of the use of interactive training methods in teaching English language is considered. The main interactive methods applied in foreign language communication teaching are analyzed, advantages of each method are emphasized.

scholarly journals REIMAGINING LITERATURE IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING CONTEXT IN THE RUSSIAN AND ARMENIAN HIGHER EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Vol XII (35) ◽  
pp. 137-155
Author(s):  
Mariana S. Sargsyan ◽  
Evgeniia V. Zimina
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
University Departments ◽  
Teaching Context ◽  
Reading Activities

The paper aims to discuss the role of literature in teaching English as a foreign language. The interest in the topic is caused by the growing need to improve the content and approaches to teaching English as a foreign language at university departments that train teachers, linguists and philologists. The underlying argument is that the inclusion of literature in the language-teaching syllabus, the careful choice of the material and the appropriate means of its teaching may facilitate the assimilation of the language knowledge and enhance cultural knowledge. Further, the paper argues that the use of literature may be beneficial in terms of increasing the functional literacy of language learners. Translation and visualization are discussed as highly productive means of helping students fight the feeling of disorientation in text. To enhance the efficiency of the use of literature in class the authors offer a number of approaches to reading activities. The discussion and our observations can be helpful for all those specialists who face the dilemma of including literature in teaching English as a foreign language or are reconsidering their techniques of teaching literature by adapting it to the needs of learners

scholarly journals THE SIGNIFICANT FEATURES OF PRONUNCIATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

2020 ◽  
pp. 189-196
Author(s):  
Rano MARDONOVA
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
English Vowels ◽  
English Pronunciation ◽  
Correct Pronunciation

This article deals with the issue of the features of pronunciation in teaching English specifically on the pronunciation difficulties of Uzbek learners. An important aspect in learning a particular language is pronunciation. Based on the explanatory Dictionary of Contemporary English Longman, pronunciation is a particular person’s way of pronouncing a word or words. In English language, there are not one-to-one correspondence between the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they represent. It is the aptness in pronunciation that makes our language comprehensible to others. Therefore, apart from grammar and spelling, one has to concentrate on pronunciation as well. There are some problems for foreign learners like age and perception as well. Very often students mispronounce the words, distort the pronunciation because they are not involved into the conscious approach of practicing sounds, words and sentences, instead, they are simply made to parrot out sounds and words without realizing what they are doing. In fact, training English pronunciation is necessary from the very beginning of learning a foreign language. Otherwise, it will be quite difficult to correct and make up for the fixed errors. Everyone faced the problem of pronunciation in the initial stages of language learning. It is important from the beginning of training to master sound speech, to learn how to pronounce sounds like native speakers do. In addition, the article considers the problem of interference and notes the most typical mistakes made by Uzbek learners when pronouncing English vowels and consonants. The goal of this article is mainly aimed at teaching and mastering the simplest and easiest ways of correct pronunciation of the studied language.

scholarly journals LEARNING FUNCTIONAL GRAMMAR IN ESP CLASS

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Dian Arsitades Wiranegara
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Background Knowledge ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Functional Grammar ◽  
Related Field

<span class="fontstyle0">Learning functional grammar for ESP class is aimed to improve students<br />of non-English language department to understand how English works<br />effectively, appropriately, and accurately. Teaching ESP cannot be<br />separated by the use or the implementation of functional grammar as it is<br />clear that teaching English as a foreign language in ESP class is also<br />concerned with the language as an instrument of social interaction rather<br />than as a system which is viewed in isolation. Teaching functional<br />grammar for ESP students, in this matter, students of non-English<br />language department, can result such a hard working effort for teachers in<br />order to help them understand the-so-called functional grammar. As a<br />matter of fact, ESP can combine subject matter of the related field of<br />study and English language teaching. Therefore, learning functional<br />grammar has actually been conducted in ESP class since the students are<br />also involved with the use of their background knowledge of the field of<br />study.</span>

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF WEBSITES AND INTERNET IN ENGLISH TEACHING

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ainur Keldibay ◽  
Roza Zhussupova
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Internet Resources ◽  
Online Tools

The article is dedicated to using educational Internet resources for teaching English online. This article examined the concepts and essence of educational Internet resources, what criteria teachers should follow when choosing Internet resources, what features of using a foreign language with the help of Internet resources should be considered. The аrticlе fоcusеs оn thе usе оf intеrnеt rеsоurcеs to English language teaching. The information technology has played an important role in English language teaching and it has offered a better tool to explore the new teaching method. The purpose of the article is the use of information technology in increasing the effectiveness of teaching English, developing students' creative abilities at English lеssons. There given various available online tools in the Internet for the students and recommend the mоdern tools for English teachers.

scholarly journals Foreign Language Teaching and Development of Language skills :A Pakistani Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Syeda Naureen Mumtaz ◽  
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Dr.Uzma Quraishi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
English As Foreign Language

The study was attempted to explore as to what extent English language teaching in Pakistan has been able to develop language skills among the target learners. The researcher intended to evaluate the limit to which the textbook helps in generating competence of all four integrated skills, especially as laid down in the standards of the National Curriculum (2006). The purpose of this study was to create pragmatic awareness among learners, teachers and educational professionals, working in the field of English as Foreign Language. By method , it was a qualitative study, semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were the tools used to elicit the data. The participants of this research were selected from public sector schools and organizations including, teachers, policymakers, curriculum developers, subject specialists, and students to examine the effectiveness of grade VIII’s English language textbook on students’ performance . For data analysis themes were developed, coded and summarized in a descriptive mode. The findings of this study reflected that the relevant textbook does not cater to the target learners’ future academic and professional language needs. As a solution to the problems while teaching and learning English as foreign language in Pakistan; this study also offered a model to be followed by the policy makers and practitioners in order to make the existing English language textbook more effectives in terms of foreign language teaching and learning and language skill development.

Fads and fashions in English language teaching

English Today ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching English

The evolution of the syllabus in teaching English as a foreign language.

scholarly journals Integrating Online Services into English Language Teaching and Learning: The Case of Voki

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Yurievna Aikina ◽  
Olga Mikhailovna Zubkova
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Online Application ◽  
Internet Technologies ◽  
Classroom Activities

The article deals with teaching English as a foreign language with the use of modern Internet technologies. The emphasis is upon the online application Voki and beneficial ways to implement it in the classroom. The article also presents an overview of classroom activities using Voki aimed at developing students’ communication skills.

scholarly journals Perceptions of EFL teachers towards using intercultural approach in ELT

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 94-106
Author(s):  
Arjun Singh Negi
Keyword(s):  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Course Development ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Content Selection ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design

Teaching English has shifted from teaching literature to teaching language in cultural contexts. Teaching English in a cultural context improves intercultural competence but also needs to incorporate the local culture of the learners to enhance awareness and eliminate ethnocentricism. Intercultural approach tries to develop intercultural competence in the learners. Intercultural competence means following one's own culture and respecting others' cultural viewpoints. I have used phenomenological research design to find out perceptions of EFL teachers towards using intercultural approach in English language teaching. The finding indicates the need of practicing intercultural approach in English language teaching though the implementation is not quite easy. This research has also indicated that there is the hegemony of western culture in the course development and content selection. Still there are many problems in promoting local cultures and developing intercultural competence. To implement intercultural approach successfully, there should be radical changes in policy level, practice level, and pedagogical level, for the policy making, course development, content selection, classroom delivery and even in evaluation scheme.

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