My supposed 7 minute presentation from TM MFL Plymouth. However, I went on a bit... it's a subject I'm passionate about- handing over control to our students!
The document discusses various aspects of learning English, including:
1. The importance of English in today's globalized world and sectors like education.
2. Reasons why English is commonly used as the medium of instruction, such as finding jobs and communicating internationally.
3. Tips for learning English pronunciation and grammar effectively, as well as overcoming the fear of speaking English.
4. Examples of basic English functions and phrases for daily interactions like greeting, introductions, shopping, expressing opinions, and making reservations.
The document provides tips for improving English writing skills. It states that English writing is an essential skill for global business and careers. It recommends practicing English writing daily, on topics of interest, to gradually improve. The document also suggests expanding vocabulary through reading, having others review writing, using a dictionary, varying topics, carefully proofreading, corresponding with English-speaking friends, and not being afraid to make mistakes in order to improve English writing abilities over time.
This document discusses the importance of English language proficiency and provides tips for improving English skills. It notes that English is the dominant language globally for electronic information, mail, and internet communication. Good English skills are necessary for better jobs, higher education abroad, research, and passing exams. It then offers advice on practicing reading, writing, speaking, listening, and vocabulary building consistently over time using various resources like newspapers, books, movies, music and internet tools. Regular practice of all aspects of English is emphasized for achieving proficiency.
This document provides tips for how to learn English. It recommends setting goals for why you want to learn English and making a commitment to regular study. It suggests balancing practice of the four key skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Tips are given for how to improve each skill, such as listening to audio daily, having conversations, reading books and articles, and doing grammar exercises. Online resources are also listed for learning activities, exercises and practice in each area.
The document discusses Business English and its importance. Business English refers to using English in a business context, such as in meetings, presentations, communications, and negotiations. It aims to develop skills needed for business communication, including vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and presentation skills. Mastering Business English is important for interacting with international colleagues and clients, representing companies abroad, and participating in the social aspects of business. It enables careers in commerce and understanding international business mechanisms.
The document provides guidance on writing a leaflet and speech to give students advice on improving their English skills. It includes subheadings for the leaflet on reading English newspapers daily, listening to English songs, and doing grammar exercises. For the speech, it suggests watching English television, talking to native English speakers, and reading English novels. Sample sentences and paragraphs are provided under each section to help complete the tasks.
The document outlines 6 main steps to improve English: 1) discipline, 2) listening, 3) reading, 4) writing, 5) speaking, and 6) not making excuses. It provides examples for listening like streaming movies/shows on websites and podcasts. For reading, it recommends books, articles, newspapers and advertisements. Writing suggestions include blogs, social media, diaries and forums. Speaking advises practicing frequently. Discipline means changing habits like using English on devices and websites more.
I have achieved varying degrees of fluency in 15 languages, and look forward to learning more. To me, there are three natural stages in language growth, which I outline here.
Visit my blog for more tips, advice, and motivation.
http://blog.thelinguist.com/
This document provides tips for improving English skills. It discusses why English is important, common problems people face, and how to improve the four main language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. For each skill, it offers specific strategies like speaking to native English speakers, reading aloud, watching movies with subtitles, and practicing pronunciation. Resources for free online English learning are also provided. The overall message is that regular practice across all skills is key to improving English ability.
How to Improve English Some Tips & Tricks.Junaid Amjad
The document provides tips for improving English skills, beginning with remembering that language acquisition is a gradual process, as with babies. It recommends reading children's books and magazines to build vocabulary without dictionaries, practicing speaking wherever possible, joining online forums, thinking in English rather than translating, watching movies in English, not being afraid to make mistakes, speaking at a natural pace, and learning English gradually without pressure.
If you understand how English is important for you, then there is the next question: HOW can you improve your English skills? Check this presentation to find out the 10 best ways of making your English better.
Here are 3 golden rules for effective communication:
1. Improve pronunciation and diction by focusing on vowel sounds and consonant articulation, singing songs aloud, watching news programs, and using pronunciation resources.
2. Spruce up writing skills by reading widely from magazines, books on interesting topics, and learning basic grammar rules for emails and attached documents.
3. Practice oral communication daily by pretending to be a newscaster, focusing on national newspapers, looking up unknown words, using them in conversation, and speaking English with friends and family.
This document outlines 8 reasons to improve one's English skills. It states that English is an effective language that opens up opportunities for career growth and learning about new technologies. Knowing English can improve memory, ability in other languages, chances of studying abroad, understanding of English literature and media, and make travel more enjoyable by allowing communication with more people worldwide. It encourages the reader to share their own motivations for learning English.
The slides will help the learn to learn English by understanding the basic problem. Also, will let the learner understand the easy methods for overcoming fear of learning English. Speaking skill and writing skill enhances the learning process.
This document provides 10 reasons why learning English is beneficial. It states that English is the most widely spoken language, being an official language in over 60 countries, and is used for diplomacy, business, and academia. Learning English opens up opportunities for travel, employment, higher education at top international universities, access to literature, movies, music, conferences and more knowledge online. While English has some challenges like irregular rules, mastering it allows one to engage with global culture and builds important life skills.
This document provides tips for improving English skills. It recommends having fun with learning and finding the right approach for the individual. Some tips include improving learning skills by knowing yourself and your learning style, motivating yourself by understanding your needs and setting achievable goals like taking a course, doing homework, reading regularly, learning new vocabulary, and practicing listening skills. The overall message is that regular, enjoyable practice is the best way to improve English over time.
Write letters to english friends or relatives orranatahan
ENGLISH WRITING IS THOUGHT TO BE AN ESSENTIAL SKILL FOR SUCCESS IN THE MODERN GLOBAL ECONOMY. MANY EXPERTS WOULD GO AS FAR TO SAY THAT WITHOUT CERTAIN KNOWLEDGE
This document provides 11 tips for improving English skills: (1) Speak without fear and practice; (2) Use all available resources like the internet and language schools; (3) Surround yourself with English by taking notes and consuming English media; (4) Listen to native English speakers as much as possible to learn pronunciation and flow; (5) Watch English films and TV with subtitles to expand vocabulary; (6) Listen to English music and read lyrics to practice listening and reading; (7) Study grammar, vocabulary, and do exercises often; (8) Do exercises and tests to track your progress; (9) Record yourself speaking to compare your progress over time; (10) Listen to English radio and audiob
English language skills are important for success on competitive exams. Mastering English vocabulary is key, as verbal ability makes up an important part of many exams like banking, civil services, and teaching exams. The best way to improve vocabulary is through regular practice reading, listening, and using new words in conversations. Learning words in groups or "families" related to a topic, like airport terms, helps make them easier to remember and use naturally. Practicing with a dictionary and games also helps strengthen vocabulary over time.
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The document defines business English and discusses its importance. It provides definitions of business English as the language used for business situations, correspondence, and communication skills needed for work. It notes business English focuses on vocabulary used in commerce, trade, finance, and politics. The document also discusses why business English is important for career growth, the internet, and respect. It provides tips on how to improve business English such as being a good language student, broadening skills, increasing vocabulary, and setting SMART goals. Finally, it lists problems that can be lessened with strong business English skills like miscommunication, limited ideas, and professional failure.
This document provides guidelines for creating a podcast on presentation speaking style concepts. It includes sections on what podcasts are, determining the subject and focus, how to create the podcast, how to write the script, and concepts to cover, including vocal variety, rate of speech, diction, pausing, and exercises. The key points are that the podcast should be audio-only, focus on presentation speaking style concepts, and be under 3 minutes to explain some concepts and suggest exercises for developing an effective speaking style.
This document provides guidelines for creating a podcast that focuses on presentation speaking style concepts. It discusses what podcasts are, choosing a subject and focus, and how to create and write a podcast script. The podcast script should have an introduction, body with key points, and conclusion, and last 1-3 minutes. It then defines several presentation speaking style concepts like vocal variety, rate of speech, diction, and pause. The goal is to sound conversational and engaging while explaining these concepts to student peers within the time limit. Exercises are suggested to help improve areas of speaking style.
The document outlines the requirements for four reflection essays to be written by students over the course of a public speaking semester. Each essay must be at least 500 words and critique a different type of speech delivered by the student: informative, persuasive, poetry performance, and tribute. The reflection essays will discuss what the student learned from preparing and delivering the speech, their strengths and challenges, and how they have developed their public speaking skills over the semester. Guidelines are provided on speech delivery methods and components for students to consider in their reflections. An example reflection essay is also included that analyzes a student's informative speech and areas for improvement.
Effective writing & executive summary updated(1) (2)ddelpino
The document provides guidance on effective writing and executive summaries. It discusses the importance of writing ability for business success and introduces tools for writing cohesively. It emphasizes organizing writing through outlining and covers how to write effective executive summaries in 3 sentences or less that summarize the key points of a longer document for busy readers.
Preparatory Couse for International English Certificate Tests.pptxCoordenaoPedaggica95
This document provides tips for preparing for the writing section of the Cambridge English: First Certificate in English (FCE) exam. It discusses the different types of writing tasks, including essays, reports, reviews, articles and emails. It emphasizes the importance of following the task instructions, using an appropriate tone, organizing paragraphs well with linking words, and demonstrating a variety of grammar and vocabulary. Time management is also covered, recommending spending 10 minutes planning, 25 minutes writing, and 5 minutes checking for each of the two writing tasks. Overall, the document offers strategic advice to help students improve their writing skills and achieve a high score on the FCE exam.
The document provides tips for preparing and delivering an effective public speech. It recommends choosing a clear topic and main points tailored to the intended audience. The speech should have an introduction stating the problem, a body explaining the main points with examples and details, and a conclusion restating the main points. Speakers should practice and use an outline to help repeat main points throughout in a way that reinforces the message. Good delivery involves speaking clearly and slowly, using visual aids, engaging the audience, and practicing to avoid nerves. The overall goal is to communicate the key ideas to listeners.
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The document discusses the writing process and pre-writing techniques. It explains that the writing process typically involves pre-writing, writing a first draft, and revising and editing. Several pre-writing techniques are described such as free writing, questioning, listing ideas, clustering concepts, and outlining. Outlining helps organize ideas in a coherent structure. The first draft is where the writer fleshes out the essay with a cohesive body. Revising and editing improves the draft by developing content and fixing errors.
Tutorial 3 (pre writing & process essay format)AdeleLu
The document discusses the writing process and pre-writing techniques. It explains that the writing process typically involves pre-writing, writing a first draft, and revising and editing. Several pre-writing techniques are described such as free writing, questioning, listing ideas, clustering concepts, and outlining. Outlining helps organize ideas in a coherent structure. The first draft is when the writer fleshes out the essay with content. Revising and editing improves the draft by refining content, structure, and mechanics.
The document discusses the writing process and pre-writing techniques. It explains that the writing process typically involves pre-writing, writing a first draft, and revising and editing. Several pre-writing techniques are described such as free writing, questioning, listing ideas, clustering concepts, and outlining. Outlining helps organize ideas in a coherent structure. The first draft is where the writer fleshes out the essay with a cohesive body. Revising and editing improves the draft by strengthening content and fixing errors.
The document discusses the writing process and pre-writing techniques. It explains that the writing process typically involves pre-writing, writing a first draft, and revising and editing. Several pre-writing techniques are outlined, including free writing, questioning, listing ideas, clustering concepts, and outlining. The importance of outlining to organize ideas before writing a first draft is emphasized. Revising and editing are presented as important steps to further develop and refine a draft.
Language world thoughful contexts, thoughtful learners webChris Fuller
This document provides guidance and ideas for teaching foreign languages more creatively and engagingly. It discusses potential topics to cover such as house and home, daily routine, and holidays. It offers suggestions for incorporating intercultural understanding, linguistic creativity, spontaneity, and skill development into lessons. Some example lessons are provided, such as one about the Chilean earthquake covering house and home. The document encourages generating vocabulary lists and using word mats in lessons. It discusses exploiting dual language texts and using videos to add cultural context. Homework ideas involve continuing online debates.
This document provides guidance on writing for prompts. It discusses the different types of prompts (narrative, expository, persuasive) and gives examples. It outlines a 5-step process for analyzing and preparing to write for a prompt: 1) carefully read the prompt, 2) underline key words, 3) restate the prompt, 4) brainstorm ideas, and 5) choose a main idea. The document provides sample prompts and shows how to apply the 5 steps. It emphasizes answering what is specifically asked while using your own experiences and opinions.
This document provides information and tips for becoming a creator on the Omnicourse platform. It discusses the benefits of using audio content to share expertise and grow an audience. It outlines two types of content that can be created - Learnbites that are 5-15 minutes and answer a specific question, and Courses that have multiple episodes to explore a topic in-depth. The document provides guidance on choosing a topic, preparing the content, and recording audio content. It also includes tips tailored for different types of professionals on how they can leverage their expertise on Omnicourse.
Omnicourse is a subscription-based mobile audio learning platform where experts get paid by the minutes listened.
Omnicourse continuously grows its audio learning catalog with experts on every category; its recommendation engine gets smarter with every user interaction. Learn with audio while commuting, running, or doing housework.
This document provides tips for oral exams, including prepared presentations and discussions. It recommends being prepared by researching the topic, structuring the presentation clearly with an introduction, main points, and conclusion. Language should be varied using synonyms and grammar checked. For discussions, anticipate questions and use phrases like "I think" and "in my opinion." The key is to speak clearly, stay calm, ask for clarification if needed, and speak as much as possible to demonstrate oral skills.
Going Pinternational: Bringing Pinterest to 32 languages in under a yearSadia Latifi
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Presented at Confab Europe on Sept. 30, 2014.
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Localizing your product or website is a huge challenge that can take months and months of time and effort. At Pinterest, localization is especially tough because our business is all about being personal and relevant. People come to Pinterest to discover things that are tailored to their interests, whether that’s motorcycles or DIY party planning. How do you make things personal and relevant on a global scale?
I'll talk about how to:
-Train remote translators on voice & style while making adjustments for culture.
-Create low maintenance processes and documents for localizing content.
-Test translation quality among users quickly and effectively.
Tools mentioned: Smartling, oDesk, Google Drive
This document provides guidance on completing the writing section of an English exam, which consists of two non-fiction writing tasks worth 16 and 24 marks respectively. It outlines the timing, structure, and content of the tasks, and offers tips for planning, developing ideas, using language effectively, and structuring writing to achieve a high grade. Key points include spending 25 minutes on the shorter task and 35 minutes on the longer one, aiming for 3-4 paragraphs on the first and 5-6 on the second. Advice is given on creating topic sentences, linking paragraphs, openings, endings, using similes, metaphors, emotive language and statistics.
The document provides guidance on formal speeches and presentations. It discusses that a formal speech aims to inform, persuade, entertain or stimulate action on a topic of community concern without visual aids. It emphasizes using colorful language, poetry, quotations, humor and imagery. It also outlines four logical steps to prepare a speech: determining the purpose, writing the purpose clearly, researching the topic, and outlining main points. Additionally, it provides tips for interesting an audience, making meanings clear, opening and closing a speech effectively, and delivering a speech with good posture, eye contact and vocal variation.
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1. Why do we still introduce new
language from a board?
- because it aids memorisation?
- because we’ve got an interactive
whiteboard?!
- because that’s what we’ve
always done?!?!
4. En mi opinión soy muy simpática, y
probablemente soy un poco aburrida.
Pero antes, en la escuela primaria, tenía
más confianza. Mi mejor amigo es muy
divertido pero era tímido
My favourites:
Running dictations
6. Your end of unit project this half term will
be to create a blog post on your attitude to
addiction and drug legalisation.
Obviously, the best blog posts aren’t just
text- what else might yours include?
Spend 5 minutes with a partner discussing…
a) What your post might include
b) What words you might need?
My favourites:
setting a project
7. You have 25 minutes to…
Create a vocab list of at least 20 words for yourself on
the topic of “health”- not just drugs!
Write the Spanish and the English
This must include…
• 5 infinitives (AT LEAST)- words that in English
begin “to…” eg “to drink”
• In Spanish these end in –ar , -er or -ir
• 5 opinions eg “healthy”
I have a list of 9 words- if you get more than 3 of
them you get 2 merits
My favourites:
create own word list
9. ¿Se debe legalizar las drogas?
DEBATE
Drug dealer Parent
Anti-drugs
campaigner
Politician-
wants money
Drug user 17 year old
Exploiting word mats:
Debates
10. Things to describe
• Who he is
• Who he is with and
what they’re like
• Where he is
• Is he healthy or not?
• His opinion on drug
legalisation
1) Create a creative description of the picture
2) Add your description to the Voicethread at
http://bit.ly/drogasopinion
3) Leave follow-up 2 stars and a wish comments on other
descriptions
My favourites:
Reading images