Most Popular ESL Teaching Methods – English hasn’t always been the popular choice. Once upon a time those who were considered “cultured” learned Latin and/or Greek. Soon after French was the popular choice where second languages were concerned.
English as a second language gained importance not so long ago, in the mid nineteenth century. Before the late nineteenth century, second-language instruction followed what was called a Classical Method of teaching.
Latin and Greek lessons were based on repetition drills and students were asked to read translations of ancient texts. Since the 1940s, communicative skills gradually became more and more important to those who wanted or needed to study other languages and that’s when many of the different Theories of second-language acquisition began to appear.
Which Method or Approach is the Best?
It is hard to say which method or approach is the best. Different students and needs may require you use more than just one, even at a time. The trend has been toward combining different methods and approaches, and this is probably the healthiest approach for it accommodates many styles of learning. Also, it allows teachers to decide which elements are most effective and which of them really work in the classroom. If you combine methods, you take the best that each has to offer, after all, teaching languages is not easy. In the end, its all about providing our students with the tools they need to function in the target language.
How helpful would it be to find teaching methods that are so clever, they just stick with you all the time?
Imagine having handy teaching hints constantly on recall, similar to the manner in which the melody to “Sweet Caroline” is never more than two seconds away from your mind’s reach.
The difference being, these methods are actually helpful. Caught in a communication conundrum? Grab a visual! Frustrated that your students don’t seem to be getting it? Recall those ever-important stages of language acquisition!
Prepare to have all these, and more, permanently imprinted on your brain. Just for the time being, clear your mind of the lyrics to “Yellow Submarine” and make some space for five ESL teaching methods that’ll rock your world!
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ESL teaching methods have come a long way in the past 60 years. Before the 1950s, the emphasis, at least in the United States, was placed entirely on reading ability and not at all on communicative ability.
This was mostly because the American people at that time had little opportunity or reason to communicate with people of different language backgrounds. It was not until the U.S. entered World War II that the government realized how vital oral and aural abilities were in foreign language education, and it was out of this realization that many of the ESL teaching methods used today were born.
English hasn’t always been the popular choice. Once upon a time those who were considered “cultured” learned Latin and/or Greek. Soon after French was the popular choice where second languages were concerned. English as a second language gained importance not so long ago, in the mid nineteenth century. Before the late nineteenth century, second-language instruction followed what was called a Classical Method of teaching.
Latin and Greek lessons were based on repetition drills and students were asked to read translations of ancient texts. Since the 1940s, communicative skills gradually became more and more important to those who wanted or needed to study other languages and that’s when many of the different Theories of second-language acquisition began to appear.
How helpful would it be to find teaching methods that are so clever, they just stick with you all the time?
Imagine having handy teaching hints constantly on recall, similar to the manner in which the melody to “Sweet Caroline” is never more than two seconds away from your mind’s reach.
The difference being, these methods are actually helpful. Caught in a communication conundrum? Grab a visual! Frustrated that your students don’t seem to be getting it? Recall those ever-important stages of language acquisition!
Prepare to have all these, and more, permanently imprinted on your brain. Just for the time being, clear your mind of the lyrics to “Yellow Submarine” and make some space for five ESL teaching methods that’ll rock your world!
Teaching a foreign language can be a challenging but rewarding job that opens up entirely new paths of communication to students. It’s beneficial for teachers to have knowledge of the many different language learning techniques so they can be flexible in their instruction methods, adapting them when needed.
Keep on reading for all the details you need to know about the most popular foreign language teaching methods. Some of the ones covered are the communicative approach, total physical response, the direct method, task-based language learning, sugguestopedia, grammar-translation, the audio-lingual approach and more.
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The number of English language learners (ELLs) in U.S. public schools reached 4.8 million in 2015, up 1 million since 2000, according to the National Center for Education Statistics’ page about English Language Learners. As the number of students who speak English as a second language continues to grow, so does the need for teachers and educators who are certified to teach them. Learn more about this topic by reading on UniversityOfSouthernCalifornia.
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ESL Teachers work with students whose first language is not English and are responsible for helping them improve their vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing. A well-written resume example for ESL Teacher emphasizes duties like preparing students for exams, assisting immigrants, assigning papers, grading tests and monitoring progress. Based on the most successful resume samples, those seeking to secure this type of position should demonstrate instructional skills, patience, and sensitivity to cultural differences. Required education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in teaching English as a Second Language. Learn more about this topic by reading on JobHero.
Arabic is the official language of Algeria, but to teach English in Algeria is a possibility. Another language used there is French, which is considered the lingua franca. It is spoken by a large percentage of the population, been used in the later years of high school.
Most of the population is Arab-Berber, practicing Islam and using the official languages of Arabic and Berber.
A continuing series of protests throughout the country started on 28 December 2010, inspired by similar protests across the Middle East and North Africa.
Teach English in Algeria – Politics
On 24 February 2011, the government lifted Algeria’s 19-year-old state of emergency. The government enacted legislation dealing with political parties, the electoral code, and the representation of women in elected bodies.
In April 2011, Bouteflika promised further constitutional and political reform. However, elections are routinely criticized by opposition groups as unfair. International human rights groups say that media censorship and harassment of political opponents continue.
The port city of Oran
On 2 April 2019, Bouteflika resigned from the presidency after mass protests against his candidacy for a fifth term in office.
The new Algerian authorities have an ambitious structural reform plan. They want to simplify regulations concerning companies, improve governance and transparency. Also, reform the investment legal framework and modernize the financial sector. President Tebboune has announced that Algeria will not turn to external borrowing. Or increase the money supply as a solution to deal with its financial needs amid the sharp drop in oil prices. In this context, the Algerian political system understood the need to diversify the Algerian economy and become less dependent on the oil and gas industry, which still accounts for 96% of the country’s exports.
Teach English in Algeria – Economy
Algeria’s climate is very diverse, and it is often refer to as the land of cherries and dates. Algeria is the 10th largest producer of oil and 4th largest of natural gas. These exports often find there way to Western Europe.
Algeria is a regional and middle power. It has the highest HDI of all non-island African countries. It is also one of the largest economies on the continent, in fact its industry is largely based on energy exports.
Algeria is classified as an upper middle income country by the World Bank. Algeria’s currency is the dinar (DZD). The economy remains dominated by the state. In recent years, the Algerian government has halted the privatization of state-owned industries. And imposed restrictions on imports and foreign involvement in its economy.
The situation in Algeria
This are some of the comments left by people on the ground:
“Teaching English in Algeria is very difficult. Teachers face many problems, such as large classes and class management. Absence of communication, lack of teaching materials. Not only is the atmosphere not appropriate to teach English, but the actual program does not satisfy the teaching aims and learners’ needs.”
“English teachers in Algeria need training. They need to improve their own level of English and learn more modern methods of teaching. Especially with regards to teaching large classes. The biggest problem is: the teachers’ mistaken belief that the problem is the system and the students’ behavior. The reason students misbehave is because their teachers are not good enough. Teaching is helping children to find out how they learn best, and to encourage individual growth. Ongoing professional teacher’s training together with advanced language learning/practice is the ONLY solution. This can be accomplished by the teachers themselves. They can organize workshops, invite English native speakers, teaching professionals to join them. And, visit this website!”
“I want to say that English teachers in Algeria are doing their best to improve teaching English but they are facing a lot. They don’t receive any training or scholarships. Other languages like French fare encouraged by France but English is left to teachers who were poorly educated. We need real training!”
How to Begin Teaching in Algeria
The largest country in Africa, Algeria is a country of UNESCO heritage sites, beautiful colonial architecture, ancient Roman ruins, gorgeous beaches and the Sahara desert. The sheer size of the country means that there are various different geographical regions in the country, from the coast to the mountains to the desert.
With such a diverse landscape, there are a range of activities that can be done to suit every traveller’s tastes: spend time in the capital city of Algiers, a quaint town with a touch of French colonialism; visit the city of Ouargla in the south of the desert, an ochre-coloured town known as ‘the golden key to the desert’; hike around the vast volcanic plateau of TassiliN’Ajjer; soak up the sun on the Turquoise Coast; tour the Sahara by camel; or visit the historic and holy town of Beni-Isguen. Whatever you fancy, rest assured you will find something to do in Algeria.
Arabic is the official language of Algeria and though French is considered a lingua franca and is spoken by a large percentage of the population and is even a medium of instruction in the later years of high school, it is not an official language.
As people moving across territorial borders continues to drive globalization, our society needs to reflect on the linguistic identities of students who are learning English and French, Canada’s two official languages.
In language classrooms, where English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL) programs reflect Canada’s bilingual mandate, how we teach languages has not evolved much from the traditional grammar-based mode of instruction. Learn more about this topic by reading on ThorOldNews.
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Teaching English online is growing in popularity and it looks like it’s here to stay. Classroom learning has many benefits but the perks of online learning are undeniable – no travelling, extremely convenient and a limitless number of students. But how to find the work? Here we outline exactly how and where to find teaching work online.
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