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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.

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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.

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Teaching Linguistics in the Second Language Classroom

PDF #86 – Maite Correa – Teaching (Theoretical) Linguistics in the Second Language Classroom. Beyond Language Improvement

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.

After reading “Learning an L2 in a troubled world” you can check important issues for ESL teachers on the section PDFs, and visit my YouTube channel.

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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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After reading “Learning an L2 in a troubled world” you can check important issues for ESL teachers on the section PDFs, and visit my YouTube channel.

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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.

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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.

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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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After reading “Learning an L2 in a troubled world” you can check important issues for ESL teachers on the section PDFs, and visit my YouTube channel.

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Top Schools for ESL Teaching

Read about English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, which prepare elementary and secondary school teachers to meet the language needs of their students. Learn about the degree options at four high-ranking universities, and find a list of other schools in the U.S. that provide training for ESL teachers. Learn more about this topic reading on Study.