Teaching English as a Foreign Language

  ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING Some Basic Concepts to Keep in Mind. Stages of Acquisition There are six stages of acquisition of a language: Pre-production, Early production, Intermediate production, Advanced production, Fluent production:  The pre-production stage is the first stage of language acquisition, during which children are learning to form basic rules of grammar and syntax. There are a variety of ways people learn languages. Some people study grammar rules, others focus on vocabulary, and still, others engage in conversation to practice their skills. Some factors that influence how easily someone learns a new language include motivation, absorption capacity, and innate talent. There are many reasons why it is important to learn a new language. . First, by learning a new language you become better educated in the world around you. Not only will you be able to communicate with people from other countries more easily, but also your own country will benefit becau...

  Academic Content Area Teaching   Content Area teaching requires the English language teachers to effectively address the linguistic challenges faced by their students. Teachers should have an appropriate understanding of the language of the content areas such as Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Computers.                                Implications of using academic content This knowledge will facilitate comprehension of language specific to the subject matter, as students build their content knowledge through this medium. For many students, addressing language barriers is very challenging. A Mathematics teacher should be able to explain to English Language students the algebraic equation solution or Pythagoras Theorem, and likewise, a science teacher should be able to understand why students might be having a tough time writing their conclusion on various theories about atomic s...