This research was carried out to explore the role played by the first language (L1) in young learners’ processing and storage of English vocabulary in English as a foreign language (EFL) context.
The 25 Best Online Master’s in English Language Learning Programs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that graduate degree holders have higher employment rates than those with only a bachelor’s degree. Earning a master’s in ESL is a great way to increase your salary as an English language instructor, and to qualify for more diverse and lucrative job opportunities. With the number of English language learning students on the rise in the United States, the need for qualified instructors is also growing, making right now an ideal time to begin a TESOL master’s program.
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Literature in EFL ESL Classroom
PDF #87 – Mohammad Khatib – Literature in EFL ESL Classroom
This paper is a review of literature on how literature can be integrated as a language teaching material in EFL/ESL classes. First, it tracks down the place of literature in language classes from the early Grammar Translation Method (GTM) to Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) era. The paper then discusses the reasons for the demise and resurrection of literature as an input for language classes. After that the reasons for and against the use of literature in EFL/ESL classes are enumerated and discussed. For so doing, the researchers draw upon recent ideas on language teaching practice and theories. Finally in a practical move, this paper reviews the past and current approaches to teaching literature in language teaching classes. Five methodological models for teaching literature are proposed.
ESL Degree Programs
According to recent studies, the number of students at US public schools who speak English as a second language is rising. As such, the need for teachers who focus on teaching English as a second language (ESL) is also steadily increasing, putting qualified K-12 teachers of English as a second language in high demand, as the field is a designated shortage area in many regions in the US. During the 2016-2017 school year, for example, 30 states and Washington DC reported statewide shortages of ESL (also commonly known as English to speakers of another language (ESOL), English as a new language (ENL), teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), and teaching English as a second language (TESL)) teachers. Learn more about this topic reading on TeacherCertificationDegrees.
Teaching Linguistics in the Second Language Classroom
Linguistics enjoys a paradoxical place in second language teaching. Unlike students majoring in Linguistics who see it as “study of the mind”, those who take it as part of a language degree see it as relevant as far as it supports language learning. I address the need to revise the place of linguistics in second language curricula.
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MA Programs in TESOL in Europe 2020
TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and many programs focus on three main principles. These are applied scientific research, theoretical linguistic knowledge and the practical use of both research and theory. View all Masters of Arts in TESOL in Europe 2020.
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Second Language Attrition
PDF #85 – M S Schmid Second Language Attrition
Language attrition is a process which many – linguists and nonlinguists alike – appear to find interesting. Many people feel that, at some point in their lives, they have lost of forgotten some of the competence that they once had in a language, be it a foreign language learned at school or through a sojourn in the country where it was spoken, or a first language which has fallen into disuse for some reason.
Master’s in ESL Program Guide
English as a second language (ESL) is an essential subject in the United States, where more than one million immigrants became legal permanent residents in 2016. Learning English may benefit these residents in their pursuit of citizenship, employment, and general communication. Aspiring English language teachers might also consider pursuing a TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) certificate or an ESL master’s program. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, English language learners (ELL) represented approximately 4.6 million learners in public schools in the 2014-15 academic year, not accounting for adult learners who are learning English. For this reason, ESL master’s graduates are in high demand in the United States. Learn more about this topic reading on BestColleges.
Corpora in Language Teaching
PDF #84 – John Flowerdew – Corpora in Language Teaching
Interest in corpus-based approaches to language teaching has developed quite rapidly in recent years, so that now there is a wealth of literature and, although less, still considerable application in this area.
Master’s in English Language Learning Degrees
How Much Money Can I Earn Working in English Language Learning?
English Language Learning professionals can pursue a number of different careers, primarily in middle school and secondary educational settings. They can work directly with students as teachers in the classroom, commanding a median salary of just under $60,000 and 8 percent project job growth in the next decade.
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