unit1 Language and Language Learning

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A course in English language teaching

Why should we learn this course? What shall we learn from it? How to learn it well?

Teach in order not to teach. Learning VS. Teaching (teaching vs. learning) Practice, presentation…

Unit1 Language and Language Learning Unit2 Communicative Principles and Task-based Language Teaching Unit3 The National English Curriculum Unit4 Lesson Planning Unit5 Classroom Management Unit6-8 Teaching Pronunciation/ Grammar/ Vocabulary Uint9-12 Teaching Listening/Speaking/ Reading/ Writing Unit13 Integrated skills Unit14 Moral Learning Uint15 Assessment in Language Teaching Unit16 Learner Differences and Learner Training Unit17 Using and Creating Resources Uint18 Evaluating and Adapting Textbooks

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Unit1 Language and Language Learning

Aims of the unit 1. How do we learn languages? 2. What are the common views on language? 3. What are the common views on language learning?

1.1 How do we learn languages?

The way teachers teach

influence

The way Students learn

Task 1 Interview -- how teaching methodology can ensure successful learning by all the learners

1.2 Views on languageThe Nature of LanguageBrainstorming

What is language?

Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication.1. Language is a system. 2. Language is arbitrary. 3. Language is vocal. 4. Language is for human communication.Textbook Appendix1 P307

Views on languageStructural view Functional view Interactional view

Structural view:Language is a linguistic system made up of various subsystems: phonology, morphology, lexicology and syntax. To learn a language is to learn its vocabulary and structural rules.

Ferdinand de Saussure (1857-1913 )

Functional view:Language is a linguistic system as well as a means for doing things. Learners learn a language in order to be able to do things with it (use it). To perform functions, learners need to know how to combine the grammatical rules and the vocabulary to express notions that perform the functions.

Interactional view:Language is a communicative tool to build

up and maintain social relations betweenpeople. Learners need to know the rules of

a language

and where, when and how it isappropriate to use them.

AttentionYour view of language determines your way of teaching.

What will be your focus in teaching? Structural view– knowledge: vocabulary and grammar (sentence patterns) Functional view– communicative categories, communicative ability (to be able to communicate) Interactional view– to communicate appropriately (communicative strategies, cultural awareness, etc.)

1.3. Views on Language Learning and Learning in General