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What is the primary goal of using authentic materials in language learning?
Which of the following is an example of a communicative activity for teaching grammar?
What is the purpose of considering the difficulties learners may encounter when learning grammar?
What is the focus of grammar examination in language learning?
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Which of the following is an example of digital authentic material?
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What is the benefit of using contextualized activities to teach grammar?
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What is the main characteristic of authentic visual materials?
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Why is it important to consider the learners' mother tongue when teaching grammar?
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What is the benefit of using problem-solving activities to teach grammar?
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What is the purpose of using storytelling as a communicative activity in language learning?
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Study Notes
The Goal of Language Teaching
- Communicative competence is the ultimate goal of language teaching, which consists of four components: linguistic, sociolinguistic, discourse, and strategic competence.
What is Grammar?
- Grammar is a set of rules that govern a language, not the rules of a language.
- It explains how words create limitless meanings and expressions to describe and make sense of the world.
- According to David Crystal, "Grammar is the business of taking a language to pieces to see how it works."
Teaching English
- Prioritize meaning-making alongside grammar.
- Ensure students can express themselves and understand others.
- Choose teaching methods based on students' level and needs.
- Select and develop appropriate materials to support learning.
- Regulate activities to discourage rote learning and memorization.
Criteria for Selecting Materials
- Age and level of the learners.
- Extent to which methodology meets learners', teachers', and educational culture expectations.
- Context and co-texts used to present grammar areas.
- Nature of grammatical areas in terms of form, meaning, and usage.
- Language presented for grammar examination should reflect realistic language use.
Materials for Teaching Grammar
- Online resources: English Grammar Guide, One Stop English, Perfect English Grammar, Materials for Teaching Grammar.
- Online grammar tests: EF SET exam, Online English Grammar Test.
- Advanced grammar skills: Quill Connect.
- Contextualized writing: Story Bird, Pixtoon, Make Beliefs Comix, Education Cartoons.
- Collaboration and sharing: Padlet.
- Inspirational talks: TED ED.
- Designing visual materials: Canva, Piktochart, Venngage, Visme, Infogram, Snappa.
Teaching Listening and Speaking Skills
- Involve understanding "what" and "how" to communicate, as well as "when" to speak and listen.
- Conscious listening is crucial, as people spend 70-80% of their time communicating, with 40-45% spent listening and 30-35% speaking.
- Activities should encourage learners to produce meaningful language that resembles real-life utterances.
Teaching Grammatical Structures
- Communicative and contextualized activities such as role-playing, storytelling, analytical activities, and problem-solving.
- Authentic materials: exposure to real language and use in its own community.
Authentic Materials
- Audio and video materials: radio broadcasts, TV shows, documentaries, movies, telephone conversations, etc.
- Visual materials: postcards, pictures, art works, stamps, signages, street signs, picture books, posters, cartoons, infographic, etc.
- Printed materials: brochures, comics, directories, greeting cards, invitation cards, journals, magazines, maps, restaurant menus, newspapers, notices, and bulletin boards.
- Digital materials: blogs, vlogs, podcasts, and digital tools.
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Description
Learn about the importance of mastering grammar rules in English language teaching, including linguistic competence and its components.
