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What do learners with a linguistic background bring to their learning of English grammar?
What do learners with a linguistic background bring to their learning of English grammar?
- Familiarity with English vocabulary
- Familiarity with grammatical forms in their home language (correct)
- Exposure to English literacy skills
- Basic understanding of linguistic theories
What determines the degree of influence of linguistic knowledge from one language on another?
What determines the degree of influence of linguistic knowledge from one language on another?
- The frequency of language use
- The similarity between grammatical features of the home language and English (correct)
- The age of the learner
- The learner's motivation
What is one way a chart like the one shown can help you?
What is one way a chart like the one shown can help you?
- Teach grammar in a language besides English
- Determine the student's home language
- Anticipate and understand possible student errors in syntax, parts of speech, or verb tenses (correct)
- Prioritize time for reading and writing in English
What is one way a student's knowledge of grammar in a language besides English can impact their learning?
What is one way a student's knowledge of grammar in a language besides English can impact their learning?
What is a key factor in EAL/D learners' developing knowledge of grammatical forms in English?
What is a key factor in EAL/D learners' developing knowledge of grammatical forms in English?
What is the main idea of Dr. Valeria M. Rigobon's session?
What is the main idea of Dr. Valeria M. Rigobon's session?
What determines the amount of influence of linguistic knowledge from one language on another?
What determines the amount of influence of linguistic knowledge from one language on another?
Why is it necessary to consider features of non-English languages?
Why is it necessary to consider features of non-English languages?
What is the name of the article referenced for further reading?
What is the name of the article referenced for further reading?
What is the purpose of referencing 'Difference or disorder: Understanding speech and language patterns in culturally and linguistically diverse students'?
What is the purpose of referencing 'Difference or disorder: Understanding speech and language patterns in culturally and linguistically diverse students'?
What is the affiliation of Dr. Valeria M. Rigobon?
What is the affiliation of Dr. Valeria M. Rigobon?
What is one way a teacher can support EAL/D learners?
What is one way a teacher can support EAL/D learners?
What is the author of 'An exploration of Mandarin Chinese'?
What is the author of 'An exploration of Mandarin Chinese'?
What is one way a teacher can use a chart like the one shown?
What is one way a teacher can use a chart like the one shown?
What can make it difficult for students to get used to different sets of syntax and grammar rules in speaking and writing?
What can make it difficult for students to get used to different sets of syntax and grammar rules in speaking and writing?
What can influence the use of correct grammar in spoken and written English?
What can influence the use of correct grammar in spoken and written English?
Why might EAL/D learners misapply knowledge of grammar from non-English languages?
Why might EAL/D learners misapply knowledge of grammar from non-English languages?
What can make it difficult for EAL/D learners to apply grammatical rules consistently?
What can make it difficult for EAL/D learners to apply grammatical rules consistently?
Why is it important for EAL/D learners to be familiar with grammatical forms in English?
Why is it important for EAL/D learners to be familiar with grammatical forms in English?
What can affect the use of correct grammar in spoken and written English?
What can affect the use of correct grammar in spoken and written English?
Why might EAL/D learners find it difficult to adjust to different grammatical structures and rules in English?
Why might EAL/D learners find it difficult to adjust to different grammatical structures and rules in English?
What can make it difficult for students to learn grammatical rules in English?
What can make it difficult for students to learn grammatical rules in English?
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Study Notes
Applying Knowledge of Language Differences
- Applying knowledge of differences between home language and English grammar can help anticipate and understand possible student errors in syntax, parts of speech, or verb tenses.
- This knowledge can be used to plan for the best use of small group or additional time/practice in grammar lessons.
- Prioritizing time for more opportunities for students to practice writing and speaking in English with different grammatical forms is crucial.
The Influence of Linguistic Background
- Knowledge of or exposure to grammar in a language besides English can impact an EAL/D learner's developing knowledge of grammatical forms in English.
- The amount of influence of linguistic knowledge from one language on another varies depending on the similarities between grammatical features of the home language and English.
Importance of Considering Non-English Language Features
- Many grammatical forms in English are structured differently in other languages, so EAL/D learners might misapply knowledge of grammar from non-English languages to English.
- Lack of exposure to speaking, hearing, and reading certain grammatical forms in English can make it difficult for students to get used to using different sets of syntax and grammar rules in speaking and writing.
- Use of correct grammar in spoken and written English can be influenced by what students already know about grammatical structures in primary/native/home language(s).
Considerations for Mandarin Speakers
- Mandarin speakers may face specific challenges in English grammar due to differences in grammatical structures between Mandarin and English.
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