They learn paradigms such as verb conjugations, and they learn the native language equivalents of vocabulary words. ... If we compare the areas of language emphasised we can see that in the Grammar-Translation Method vocabulary and grammar are more important and reading and writing are the primary skills. ... In the Direct Method vocabulary is the most significant and as for the skills, speaking is the main one although reading, writing and listening also occurs from the start. ...

• Word Count: 1851
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Describe what you understand by four of the concepts listed below: Code-mixing Dialect Context of situation Native speaker Lingua franca New Englishes In this essay, I will attempt to describe what I understand about native speaker, lingua franca, context of situation and code-mix...

• Word Count: 1672
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School

In the 21st century second language acquisition has become a necessity, and with the growing number of companies demanding it as a basic requirement, many educational institutes have resorted to integrating it into the school curriculum. In addition to this the English language which is the number o...

• Word Count: 1590
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Advantages and disadvantages of being a non-native English speaker teacher (NNEST). How often do you think that teachers can change the world? Take one minute and think. When I entered this English program, I had classes with someone who teaches me the importance of the educational field and how ...

• Word Count: 1822
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate