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Download full textChrisman, Roger – 1996
A discussion of spelling instruction for learners of English as a second language (ESL) looks at writing systems, the literature of ESL instruction, and the literature of English language arts in general. It begins with a typology of writing systems, examining how they represent both grammatical and phonological features. The nature of English…
Descriptors: Alphabets, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, English (Second Language)
Odisho, Edward Y. – 1996
It is argued that a more comprehensive, systematic understanding of the nature of the alphabet, its three identities (letters/graphemes, letters/nomenemes, sounds/phonemes), and their specific functions in the teaching of various language skills and subskills should be an integral part of the language arts curriculum and instructional plan,…
Descriptors: Alphabets, Classroom Techniques, Definitions, English
Papazian, Elaine; Ray, S. B. – 1983
This guide is designed for Hindi language training of Peace Corps workers in agriculture in India and reflects daily communication needs in that context. It consists of notes on Hindi phonology and pronunciation and a series of lessons on description, common phrases, and grammatical constructions. The 41 lessons are presented in four sections,…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Alphabets, Conversational Language Courses, Daily Living Skills
Amraa, J.; And Others – 1993
The textbook for Mongolian is designed for the language training of Peace Corps volunteers serving in Mongolia, and intended for use with an instructor. Each lesson is based on a specific language use competency, and lessons are organized according to ten themes. Lessons contain a dialogue, vocabulary, grammar notes, supplementary vocabulary in…
Descriptors: Alphabets, Classroom Communication, Community Services, Daily Living Skills
Vartanian, Vartan; Vartanian, Margaret – 1992
The instructional materials for Armenian are designed for the language training of Peace Corps volunteers in Armenia. They use a competency-based approach focusing on content, cultural context, and communication purpose simultaneously. Some are closely tied to work tasks, others to daily communication needs. A brief introductory section gives an…
Descriptors: Alphabets, Armenian, Behavioral Objectives, Communicative Competence (Languages)
Peace Corps, Almaty (Kazakhstan). – 1995
This guide is designed for Kazakh language training of Peace Corps workers in Kazakhstan, and reflects daily communication needs in that context. It consists of an introductory chapter and a series of 10 theme-based competency-based language lessons. The introduction contains background information on the language, its alphabet, the Kazakh people,…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Alphabets, Competency Based Education, Contrastive Linguistics
