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Download full textWu, Yan – International Education Studies, 2013
This paper explores a pedagocial approach to teaching oral English---Conversation Analysis. First, features of spoken language is described in comparison to written language. Second, Conversation Analysis theory is elaborated in terms of adjacency pairs, turn-taking, repairs, sequences, openings and closings, and feedback. Third, under the…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Interpersonal Communication, Oral English, English Instruction
Direct linkBennett, Jessica G.; Gardner, Ralph, III; Leighner, Ross; Clancy, Shannon; Garner, Joshua – American Annals of the Deaf, 2014
The Effects of the Language for Learning curriculum (Engelmann & Osborne, 1999) on through-the-air (i.e., signed and/or spoken) English skills for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) were examined by means of a single-subject, concurrent-multiple-probes-across-participants design. Four 11-year-old participants varied in auditory…
Descriptors: English Instruction, Teaching Methods, Deafness, Partial Hearing
Chen, Zan; Goh, Christine – Teaching in Higher Education, 2011
This paper investigates difficulties that teachers encounter in teaching oral English in higher education in the English as a foreign language (EFL) context. Open-ended question surveys and semi-structured interviews were used to elicit data. There were 331 EFL teachers from 44 universities in 22 cities across China that responded to the survey…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Interviews, Foreign Countries, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Raymond, William D.; Healy, Alice F.; McDonnel, Samantha; Healy, Charlotte A. – Language and Cognitive Processes, 2009
Morphological systems have been pivotal in exploring cognitive mechanisms of language use and acquisition. Adult English definite article form preference seems to depend non-deterministically on multiple factors. A corpus study of adult spontaneous speech revealed similar patterns of variability. In an experiment, article variant preferences of…
Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Form Classes (Languages), Language Acquisition, Speech Communication
Moores-Abdool, Whitney; Yahya, Noorchaya; Unzueta, Caridad H. – Online Submission, 2009
Like many countries building up human and technological resources, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has embarked on the goal of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to its citizens. One goal for the KSA Ministry of Education is increasing acceptance rates at teacher colleges for both genders specializing in English, in addition to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Females, English (Second Language)
Whipp, Leslie – Elem Engl, 1969
Descriptors: Child Language, English Instruction, Language Ability, Oral English
DINSMORE, CYRENA B. – 1967
ENGLISH SPEAKING, LEVEL I, IS INTENDED TO BE USED AS A TEACHING GUIDE FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING ADULTS OR TO INTRODUCE THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE. THE OBJECTIVES ARE TO TEACH STUDENTS BEGINNING ORAL FACILITY AND TO TEACH THEM TO READ AND WRITE WORDS IN UNDERSTANDABLE SENTENCE PATTERNS. THE SOUNDS OF ENGLISH ARE TAUGHT WITHIN THE…
Descriptors: English Education, English Instruction, English (Second Language), Non English Speaking
BRENGLEMAN, FREDERICK H.; MANNING, JOHN C. – 1966
THIS STUDY WAS DESIGNED TO DETERMINE WHETHER A LINGUISTICALLY ORIENTED PROGRAM OF ENGLISH LESSONS DESIGNED FOR KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN WITH SPANISH-SPEAKING BACKGROUNDS COULD SIGNIFICANTLY ACCELERATE PUPIL CONTROL OF ENGLISH. THE STUDY OBJECTIVES INCLUDED--(1) IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF ADEQUATE TESTS MEASURING SUBJECT'S COMMAND OF ENGLISH…
Descriptors: English Instruction, Kindergarten Children, Linguistics, Mexican Americans
Peer reviewedMinkoff, Harvey; Katz, Sharon – College Composition and Communication, 1973
The authors note the existence of a passive'' grammar, similar to a passive vocabulary, and urge teachers to develop their grammar in the speaking and writing of their students. (MM)
Descriptors: College Instruction, English Curriculum, English Instruction, Grammar
Peer reviewedNunez, Elizabeth – Black Scholar, 1974
Educators insure that black students will never learn to write as well as they can by convincing them of the myth that, as a people, the strength of blacks lies in oral communication. (EH)
Descriptors: Black Education, College English, English Instruction, Language Proficiency
COOPER, JAMES G. – 1962
A 4-YEAR LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAM WAS BEGUN ON GUAM USING TWO NEW APPROACHES. IT WAS FELT THAT THE PRIMARY GRADES LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAM SHOULD INCLUDE (1) A YEAR OF CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH, FOLLOWED BY THE USUAL READING ACTIVITIES IN GRADES TWO AND THREE AND (2) ONE-HALF YEAR OF CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH FOLLOWED BY THE USUAL READING ACTIVITIES. IT WAS…
Descriptors: Elementary Schools, English Instruction, Language Arts, Language Handicaps
Loban, Walter; And Others – 1966
In response to a study group concerned with the spoken word and the integrity of English instruction, Walter Loban traces speech and its development, examines oral language proficiency, discusses one study of oral language, discusses language and social class and language and learning, and concludes by commenting on the neglect speech instruction…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, English Instruction, Language Acquisition, Language Role
Wilson, Velez H. – 1973
Black Americans have inherited a rich store of oral literature (folk music, folk tales, folk customs, and superstitions). When approached from the point of view of the students' experience, this oral tradition can be an effective springboard for discussion, reading, and writing in the classroom. Brass band funeral processions can be viewed as a…
Descriptors: Black Culture, Black History, Black Literature, English Instruction
Stewig, John Warren – 1975
This paper argues that storytelling needs to be reexamined in light of the changing nature of the elementary school. The problems of storytelling are discussed and five teaching procedures are offered: it is important for the teacher to read several stories before selecting one; the story must be divided into units of action; those sections of the…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, English Instruction
Delves, Tony – 1972
Reflecting changes in Australian education which in some instances have led to the eradication of "English" from the timetables, this book stresses the idea that what happens in the schools is more important to the language learning of the students than what happens in the English classroom. The teacher's concern should be the context…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Dramatics, English Instruction, Individual Needs
