THE NATURE OF LANGUAGE
Language helps us understand others’ wants, needs, and desires. Language can help create connections, but it can also pull us apart. Language is so vital to communication. Imagine if you never learned a language; how would you be able to function? Without language, how could you develop meaningful connections with others? Language allows us to express ourselves and obtain our goals.
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STRESS AND INTONATION
Stress and intonation are important elements of speaking that can greatly impact how a message is perceived by the listener. Stress refers to the emphasis placed on particular syllables or words, while intonation refers to the melody or pitch changes used in speech to convey meaning.
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WHAT MAKES A TEACHER SPECIAL : PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Numerous studies have shown that teachers with strong PCK are more effective in delivering content in a way that makes it accessible and understandable to their students, ultimately leading to better learning outcomes (Magnusson, Krajcik, & Borko, 1999).
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METALITERATE LEARNER CHARACTERISTICS
The metaliterate learner figure shows that metaliteracy places an emphasis on the whole person, how we learn, what we understand, how we are constantly changing through learning activities, how we translate our learning into action, and how we reflect on our own learning as a continuous process.
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CREATING A SOCIAL IDENTITY
Social identity explains that people are drawn to the social groups with which they have a lot in common. For instance, people identify themselves based on their religion, race, or ethnicity. A person's social identification stems from their experiences during various interactions, which create a sense of who they are.
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COMPUTER-AIDED LANGUAGE LEARNING
Computer-assisted language Learning (CALL) is an approach to teaching and learning in which the computer and computer-based resources such as the Internet are used to present, reinforce and assess material to be learned. It usually includes a substantial interactive element.
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DIGITAL MARKETING
A digital marketing strategy allows you to leverage different digital channels–such as social media, pay-per-click, search engine optimization, and email marketing–to connect with existing customers and individuals interested in your products or services.
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TRENDS IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Educational technology is a term used to describe a wide array of teaching-and-learning software and hardware that’s increasingly being used in college and university classrooms. The ultimate goal of educational technology, also referred to as Ed Tech, is to enable an improved learning environment, which in turn is meant to boost student outcomes. It has also been proven to increase student engagement and participation in class. Educational technology isn’t meant to replace an educator’s instruction. Instead, it’s meant to supplement their instruction by making lectures more collaborative and interactive.
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'FAKE NEWS" Explained: How disinformation spreads
Lots of things you read online especially in your social media feeds may appear to be true, often is not. False information is news, stories or hoaxes created to deliberately misinform or deceive readers. Usually, these stories are created to either influence people’s views, push a political agenda or cause confusion and can often be a profitable business for online publishers. False information can deceive people by looking like trusted websites or using similar names and web addresses to reputable news organizations.
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ALLOPHONES
In order to understand allophones and how they function, it helps to have a basic understanding of linguistics, the study of language, and phonology (or how sound functions within a language). One of the basic building blocks of language is phonemes. They are the smallest sound units capable of conveying a distinct meaning, such as the s in "sing" and the r of "ring."
Allophones are a kind of phoneme that changes its sound based on how a word is spelled.
Substituting one allophone for another allophone of the same phoneme doesn't lead to a different word, just a different pronunciation of the same word. For this reason, allophones are said to be noncontrastive.
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WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEACHER?
Being a good English teacher requires more than just being able to speak the language fluently. You’ll also need a comprehensive knowledge of English grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary, combined with excellent communication skills. Teachers of young learners will also need to have an understanding of how to teach engaging, effective classes to children.
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PHONETICS vs PHONOLOGY
Phonetics and phonology are two subfields of linguistics that study the sounds of language. While both fields are concerned with the sounds of language, they differ in their scope and focus.
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INTERNATIONAL PHONETIC ALPHABET (IPA)
The IPA is the major as well as the oldest representative organisation for phoneticians. It was established in 1886 in Paris. 2016 marked the 130th anniversary of the founding of the IPA, and 2018 marked the 130th anniversary of the first publication of the International Phonetic Alphabet and the formulation of the principles. The aim of the IPA is to promote the scientific study of phonetics and the various practical applications of that science. In furtherance of this aim, the IPA provides the academic community world-wide with a notational standard for the phonetic representation of all languages - the International Phonetic Alphabet (also IPA). The latest version of the IPA Alphabet was published in 2015, and IPA charts are re-issued annually.
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ESL Classroom : Inquiry-Based Learning
Inquiry-based learning is a learning process that engages students by making real-world connections through exploration and high-level questioning. It is an approach to learning that encourages students to engage in problem-solving and experiential learning.
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ESL Classroom : Situated and Embodied Learning
The theory of embodied cognition underlines the connections between the mind and body as being an integral part of the ecosystem. Cognition is the outcome of attributes such as physical actions, sensations, and sentiments. When the value of what is learnt is based in physical movements and perception, this is referred to as embodied learning.
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ESL Classroom : Blended Learning
“Blended learning, also known as hybrid learning, is an approach to education that combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online with traditional place-based classroom methods.”
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ESL Classroom : Mobile Learning
Mobile learning, also referred to as mLearning, is a way of accessing learning content through mobile devices. This method empowers learning at the point of need, enabling users to access content whenever and wherever suits them.
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ESL Classroom : Gamification
In our modern world, technology is naturally a driving force behind learning and the development of curricula. To achieve better results from learners, today’s educators are increasingly utilizing cutting-edge digital tools and strategies in their teaching methods. Gamification for learning is one of these strategies used increasingly by teachers around the world. Using gamified elements can positively impact student engagement and collaboration, allowing them to learn more efficiently as a result.
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Is an English Degree Worth it?
An English major will develop close reading and critical writing skills while examining literature's connections to culture, history and other fields of study. In addition to studying notable works, English majors spend time building their own voices. To complete their degrees, students will consider influential ideas as they analyze novels, poems, films and more from across the world.
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