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Wu, Wen-Chi Vivian; Lin, I-Ting Doris; Marek, Michael W.; Ou Yang, Fang-Chuan – SAGE Open, 2021
Employment of idioms is essential to reach higher English expressive levels, especially for English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners. However, English idioms are challenging for both instructors and learners because the complex content of idioms depends on understanding their cultural context. Most mobile language applications are for vocabulary…
Descriptors: Figurative Language, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Lange, Christopher; Costley, Jamie; Han, Seung Lock – Issues in Educational Research, 2016
This study examines the effect of group work scaffolding on participation. The procedural scaffolding of two cooperative learning techniques, Numbered Heads Together and Think-Pair-Share, are compared based on levels of participation, learning, and satisfaction they elicit. Aspects of participation that are examined include levels of group…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Cooperative Learning, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Teaching Methods
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Butler, Geoffrey; Heslup, Simon; Kurth, Lara – English Teaching Forum, 2015
Curriculum design and implementation can be a daunting process. Questions quickly arise, such as who is qualified to design the curriculum and how do these people begin the design process. According to Graves (2008), in many contexts the design of the curriculum and the implementation of the curricular product are considered to be two mutually…
Descriptors: Units of Study, Curriculum Design, Student Needs, English (Second Language)
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Brown, Joan Lipman – Hispania, 1986
Presents a technique devised to help intermediate Spanish students master the art of communication over the telephone and outlines the specific learning and testing activities and pedagogical rationale behind them. The technique can also be used to test oral competence and aural proficiency. (SED)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Conversational Language Courses, Higher Education
Colvin, Ruth J. – 1976
Prior to setting forth recommended classroom procedures, this guide discusses the needs and characteristics of the student of English as a second language (ESL) as well as the requirements for successful ESL tutoring. The principles of ESL testing are set forth, and an informal placement pre-test and post test are included. The units of…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communicative Competence (Languages), Conversational Language Courses, English (Second Language)
Kohonen, Viljo, Ed.; Nummenmaa, Liisa, Ed. – 1976
This special issue consists of the following seven articles on communicative competence: (1) "Psycholinguistics and Language Teaching," by Elisabeth Ingram; (2) "Current Trends in Language Teaching at the C.R.A.P.E.L.," by Philip Riley; (3) "Who Needs a Teacher? - An Alternative to the 'Conversation Class'," by Ken…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Skills, Audiovisual Aids, Communicative Competence (Languages), Conversational Language Courses
Kulakow, Allan M. – 1968
Features of Peace Corps language training programs are described with special emphasis on new approaches. The structure of a typical, minimal 300-hour program (4-6 hours per day) is contrasted with a new and very intensive program of instruction 8 hours a day. The increased need for two-language programs is explained. All programs require…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Conversational Language Courses, Course Content, Federal Programs
Iodice, Don R. – 1961
Guidelines for evaluating, establishing, and administrating classroom and laboratory language programs are offered in this report. Attention is focused on the language laboratory, with sections on its use, scheduling, materials and texts, preparation of audio materials, preparation of tests, supervision, discipline, and maintenance. Briefer…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Conversational Language Courses, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Equipment
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Marin, Jose – 1976
This manual outlines a beginning course in Spanish based on audio-visual-lingual methodology. Each lesson plan states the objectives, the activities to be performed, the materials to be used, and the method to use in evaluating the student's mastery of the lesson. Some examples of lesson topics are: greeting each other using Spanish names;…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction, Conversational Language Courses, Course Content
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Spada, Nina M. – Applied Linguistics, 1987
Classroom observation of three adult English as a second language classes and pre- and post-testing of students for proficiency were used to investigate the relationships between instructional processes and learning outcomes. The observation scheme, Communicative Orientation of Language Teaching, and the various results are described in detail.…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages)