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What is a primary reason for the failure of the communication activities in English teaching?
What is a primary reason for the failure of the communication activities in English teaching?
- Teachers lack the necessary training.
- Students do not want to participate.
- They are too similar to real conversations.
- The activities are often unnatural. (correct)
What does the hidden curriculum primarily teach students, according to the content?
What does the hidden curriculum primarily teach students, according to the content?
- Effective time management skills.
- The importance of collaboration among peers.
- Passivity in the learning process. (correct)
- Active learning through participation.
How does the education system affect kinesthetic learners specifically?
How does the education system affect kinesthetic learners specifically?
- They often struggle in traditional classroom settings. (correct)
- They perform better in high-energy group activities.
- They are given more opportunities to stand while learning.
- They are taught to take detailed written notes.
What is a major consequence of student passivity highlighted in the content?
What is a major consequence of student passivity highlighted in the content?
What activity do students mostly engage in during traditional classes?
What activity do students mostly engage in during traditional classes?
What is one method schools used to combat boredom with the grammar translation method?
What is one method schools used to combat boredom with the grammar translation method?
Why is speaking English considered an active process?
Why is speaking English considered an active process?
What happens to students' concentration when they sit for long periods?
What happens to students' concentration when they sit for long periods?
What was the primary emotion expressed regarding the student's learning experience?
What was the primary emotion expressed regarding the student's learning experience?
What convinced the author that traditional English language education was ineffective?
What convinced the author that traditional English language education was ineffective?
According to Stephen Krashen, how is language acquired?
According to Stephen Krashen, how is language acquired?
What significant step did the author take to improve their understanding of English teaching?
What significant step did the author take to improve their understanding of English teaching?
What did the author find was common among successful English speakers who learned as adults?
What did the author find was common among successful English speakers who learned as adults?
What was a notable change in students when the author utilized new teaching strategies?
What was a notable change in students when the author utilized new teaching strategies?
What phrase best describes the author's approach to teaching English after experimentation?
What phrase best describes the author's approach to teaching English after experimentation?
What was the author's view on the choice of teaching methods made by many teachers and students?
What was the author's view on the choice of teaching methods made by many teachers and students?
What role does the 'right fuel' play in the process of learning a language?
What role does the 'right fuel' play in the process of learning a language?
How can negative emotions impact language learning?
How can negative emotions impact language learning?
What does the Effortless English™ system primarily rely on for effectiveness?
What does the Effortless English™ system primarily rely on for effectiveness?
Which analogy is used to describe effective language learning methods?
Which analogy is used to describe effective language learning methods?
What is emphasized as a crucial component for effective language learning?
What is emphasized as a crucial component for effective language learning?
What can result from using ineffective methods in language education?
What can result from using ineffective methods in language education?
What is the equation provided in the content for success in language learning?
What is the equation provided in the content for success in language learning?
What is a consequence of having a weak psychological state while learning a language?
What is a consequence of having a weak psychological state while learning a language?
What impact do inefficient vocabulary learning methods have on motivation?
What impact do inefficient vocabulary learning methods have on motivation?
What is the recommended action when learning the phrase 'to proclaim'?
What is the recommended action when learning the phrase 'to proclaim'?
What percentage of vocabulary can be remembered one year later using effective learning methods?
What percentage of vocabulary can be remembered one year later using effective learning methods?
How did the students in Vietnam practice new vocabulary during the seminar?
How did the students in Vietnam practice new vocabulary during the seminar?
What type of learning system is Effortless English™ described as?
What type of learning system is Effortless English™ described as?
What was assigned as homework to the students after the seminar?
What was assigned as homework to the students after the seminar?
What is the relationship between physical movement and vocabulary learning?
What is the relationship between physical movement and vocabulary learning?
What additional strategy was used in the Mini-Story lesson to promote vocabulary retention?
What additional strategy was used in the Mini-Story lesson to promote vocabulary retention?
What is a characteristic of a strong goal?
What is a characteristic of a strong goal?
Why are test score goals considered weak?
Why are test score goals considered weak?
How can individuals find their true purpose for learning English?
How can individuals find their true purpose for learning English?
What does a great goal function like, according to the content?
What does a great goal function like, according to the content?
What is the ultimate internal goal when learning English, as highlighted in the content?
What is the ultimate internal goal when learning English, as highlighted in the content?
What type of goals does the content suggest we should aim to develop?
What type of goals does the content suggest we should aim to develop?
What emotional effect does a powerful goal have on an individual?
What emotional effect does a powerful goal have on an individual?
What does asking 'why' repeatedly help uncover?
What does asking 'why' repeatedly help uncover?
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Study Notes
Conventional English Language Education
- The author found that most schools use ineffective English teaching methods.
- Grammar translation method is not effective.
- "Communication activities" such as reading dialogues or answering from worksheets in pairs or groups are also unnatural.
- Many students find these methods boring.
Hidden Curriculum of English Education
- Students are trained to be passive and not active learners.
- Sitting in chairs, listening to lectures, taking notes and memorizing is the norm.
- This does not promote active engagement.
- Speaking English requires active engagement and interaction.
Energy Issues in English Education
- Sitting for long periods leads to low energy and reduced concentration.
- Kinesthetic learners require physical movement to learn effectively.
- English learning needs physical movement to improve.
The Fuel For Speaking English: Success Psychology
- Existing English learning methods are like cars needing fuel to run.
- The right method with proper fuel is key to English fluency.
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) can be used to improve success psychology.
- Traditional methods may create fear, stress, and doubt of speaking English.
- The right psychology/motivation is needed to apply any method.
Learning Vocabulary Through Motion
- Action vocabulary method enhances vocabulary learning.
- Combine strong physical movements with new vocabulary.
- This method creates deeper and longer-lasting memory of the meaning.
- For example, "to proclaim" - move hands to mouth and shout loudly.
- This method achieved impressive results in seminars in Vietnam.
Powerful Goals for English Learning
- Powerful goals create positive obsession, positive emotions, and motivate action.
- Weak goals result in weak results.
- Powerful goals are not focused on external markers like high TOEFL scores or better jobs.
- Find your “why” for learning English to discover powerful internal goals.
- This will motivate you to continue learning and achieve success in spoken English.
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