Learning English As A Language Of Teaching And Learning

Learning English As A Language Of Teaching And LearningThe number of people studying English as a language of teaching and learning continues to increase every year. In the past, most students took up teaching in the English speaking countries of Europe and North America, but as globalisation has become a reality, more people are taking up careers teaching in English speaking countries. In fact, even those who originally intended to go into teaching as a career now see it as a way to get into a fulfilling occupation, helping to develop language skills in foreign languages.There are many options open to people who want to start a career as an international teaching professional, although they may be tempted to think that their chosen career would be easy. For example, a very common misconception is that when a teacher learns a foreign language, he/she will automatically learn the language's grammar. This is not necessarily the case, although it can give you a good foundation in learni ng the language. It is actually more important to develop your reading and writing skills because of the language's strong emphasis on understanding written and spoken language, even when reading a foreign text.Language can also be used in several other ways, including as a teaching tool. An effective approach to use in this scenario is to involve students in some of the discussion process. For example, rather than having a one-on-one teaching session, include your students in the translation process or in discussions with the group.Another helpful aspect of using English as a language of teaching and learning is that the English language itself offers advantages such as being one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. The ability to converse with people from many different cultures around the world and to talk about how people from different countries view each other can be very educational.Another advantage is that there are plenty of students from different backgrounds who will share and explore unique perspectives. This can be an exciting challenge for educators and a great way to broaden a student's horizons, as well as to gain a better understanding of the different cultures and experiences a student will encounter.Language immersion also provides another benefit. As students can learn in a safe environment, it can help them to gain confidence and to progress at a faster rate in their studies.Overall, it can be an excellent way to expand one's horizons, learn a new language and gain a deeper understanding of the world. Not only is it beneficial in the classroom, but you will also be able to take advantage of many other opportunities that might be available to you.

Five Trusted Exam Prep Tips for All Students

Five Trusted Exam Prep Tips for All Students Few students love studying for tests but knowing how to do so effectively can transform their academic career. Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center says that there are certain practices that make exam prep of all types more productive and successful. Some students freeze up when it comes to test preparation, even if they actually understand a subject, says Huntington. There are several things students can do when studying to consistently improve their performance on exams and prove their knowledge. She offers these exam prep tips taught by Huntington: Its essential that students make a plan to study smart by allocating their study time appropriately. Reviewing areas that they know well and ignoring those they dont is likely to result in a grade thats lower than it could have been. The best approach is to use any review sheet or overview of what will appear on the test as a starting point. Create a study schedule. The single-most important exam preparation tip from Huntington: be consistent with study time. The best way to do this is to create a detailed schedule leading up to an exam date. This deters procrastination, spaces out studying, and keeps students focused on material that will be covered on their test. A study schedule helps students maximize study time and minimizes stress. Prepare the space and the mind. To study effectively, students must get into the right mindset and prepare their space for studying. This means removing any distractions, getting comfortable and flipping that switch to study mode. Students should print out the study schedule and gather any needed supplies (e.g. highlighters and sticky notes) while setting goals for each study session on what to cover. Use practice exams whenever possible. Taking practice tests is one of the best ways for students to get familiar with question types, test length, and material. If available for practiceas in an SAT or ACT exam prep course, for examplestudents should take advantage. Dont shortchange the sleep. Busy students often forgo sleep for studying when theyve got a big test coming up, but sleep deprivation can lead to worse academic performance. Late-night/all-night cram sessions make it hard for students to focus well and recall information. Huntington explains that preparing for tests and quizzes does not come naturally to all students. We see often that even bright students struggle with exam prep because of the inherent pressure that it brings, she says. Its important to correct those poor test preparation habits early so that by the time students get to college, theyre better equipped for success. To learn more about how Huntington helps students of all ages adopt essential study skills, including effective exam preparation, call Huntington at 1-800 CAN LEARN

GCSE Spanish tips for the speaking exam

GCSE Spanish tips for the speaking exam GCSE Spanish tips for the speaking exam by Max W As the GCSE speaking exams are fast approaching, we have got one of our top Spanish tutors to offer his top tips for how to prepare for the dreaded Spanish oral test… Get comfortable with the language! The amount of people who have language degrees but can’t really speak the language is staggering. A great way to manage the language and learn to listen is to try to convert everything you do into Spanish. Start with the TV, switch it off and instead go online to this link.  Select the news show or any Spanish programme that sounds interesting to you and spend a few minutes each day listening in on the world and improving your Spanish at the same time! Get comfortable saying the words. Reading out loud is a great way to start recognizing the sounds and get your tongue used to pronouncing words that can be a real struggle. Also try talking to yourself in Spanish. This will help you use the language in a natural manner. Get comfortable expressing your thoughts. Here, you are trying to train your brain to pluck words from your memory with the same fluidity that you manage with English. In Spanish, there is not just one way to say something. The English language has one of the largest vocabularies in the world because we have single words that describe a single situation, feeling, sensation or thought. In Spanish things are more fluid, more relaxed and more emotive. Try not to confine yourself to learning Spanish in a scientific manner:   have fun, play around with the words and enjoy talking! Practice, Practice, Practice!  The more you practice speaking Spanish, the more natural it will come to you. Make sure you understand the format of your Spanish speaking exam and practice every element of it, whether that be a presentation, answers to questions on different conversational topics, role-plays, or anything else. Try and get someone to speak with rather than just speaking to yourself because this will allow you to really understand the language and develop a conversation, which is what you want to replicate in the exam. Finally, you must try to relax! The last few minutes before your oral exam can be almost painful. Keep calm and remember that all you are doing is going into a room and having a conversation with someone. Breathe deeply, drink some water and remember that the examiner is not trying to catch you out. He or she wants you to be comfortable enough to answer their questions in a natural manner. Good luck! Fancy booking a lesson with Max? Click here to see his profile page. Or you can search Tutorfair using your postcode to find fantastic Spanish tutors in your area. Illustration from  www.clickmediaagency.com   CC-by

Best free apps for learning a new language

Best free apps for learning a new language When teaching abroad, although it's not usually necessary to speak or understand the language, having a basic grasp of key phrases will certainly make your day-to-day life much easier, more enjoyable and will definitely win you friends!  For teachers interested in picking up the local language, there are some great free apps available for tablets and smartphones. Apps are a convenient, flexible way to get a taste of speaking another language and make it easy to regularly practice your skills. Here are our picks of the most user-friendly:DuolingoOne of the most popular, free, language learning apps available, Duolingo is a fun, game-based encourages users to learn new words and practice phrases every day with frequent, motivational reminders. It also incorporates website translation to allow for practical learning experience.Google TranslateMany of us have ordered food in a restaurant abroad but have no real idea about what the waiter will actually be serving us. Not only does Google Translate allow you to make simple translations and hear the correct pronounciation of phrases in hundreds of world languages, but it's highlight feature is a 'photo translator.' Take a snap of a menu in a restaurant or a sign you just can't understand and let the app do the hard work for you.BykiThis flashcard style app is well suited to learners who have a fast memory and prefer rote-style learning. Working through words and phrases at speed encourages users to absorb what they've seen and heard at a quicker pace.BusuuDuring the first stages, Busuu focuses learning around a basic flashcard and task methods. Once learners prove they have grasped all the basic principals, they can move on to community-based learning, through which they can connect with other learners and native speakers who are able to share feedback and advice.

Honour Killing In Pakistan Sparks A Larger Movement

Honour Killing In Pakistan Sparks A Larger Movement www.dawn.com We live in a time where being yourself is becoming a danger, even though a majority of the population knows this shouldn’t be the case. The Pakistani social media star began speaking out against the conservative nation, appearing on TV to promote female empowerment and breaking the norm by dressing in “revealing” clothes. Her career started when she auditioned for Pakistan Idol, but it was her social media presence and video posts that sent her fame skyrocketing in the country. Her last post before her death, posted on July 4  to Facebook, said, “I am trying to change the typical orthodox mindset of people who don’t wanna come out of their shells of false beliefs and old practices.” Her Facebook page has nearly 800,000 fans, so the message was heard loud and clear. Still, she was killed in cold blood in what has been deemed another “honour killing.” Waseem Azeem, Baloch’s brother, claims to have killed his sister “for honour” and has “no regrets,” as he stated during a press conference with his face covered. Baloch’s father, Mohammed Azeem, filed a case against Waseem, and has also testified against his other son who reportedly encouraged his brother to carry out said killing. Though both sons went missing when news of the killing hit the media, Waseem was arrested by officials after they found him while on the run. Baloch, whose real name was Fauzia Azeem, was 26 years old at the time of her death. According to Nabila Ghazzanfar, the Punjab Police spokeswoman, she most likely died of asphyxiation, as her mouth and nose were pinned shut before she died, completely blocking her airways. This, of course, hasn’t been the first honour killing, and it likely won’t be the last. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, an Oscar winner for a film on this topic, calls such killings an “epidemic.” In response to the killing, she stated, “I’m very shaken up today. Activists in Pakistan have been screaming hoarse about honour killings; it is an epidemic, it takes place not only in towns, but in major cities as well What are we going to do as a nation?” She suggests an anti-honour killing bill needs to be passed. In her words, “It’s upon the lawmakers to punish these people. We need to start making examples of people. It appears it is very easy to kill a woman in this country and you can walk off scot-free.” She went so far as to bring up examples from her own experience, citing the screenings of her more recent documentary, Girl in the River. In the film, a father attempts to kill his daughter. During screenings of this film, during this scene, some crowd members were heard cheering for the father. She’s absolutely right when she says, “It is a mindset we have to change.” Baloch starred in a music video recently, which prompted her ex-husband, Aashiq Hussain, to reveal the more intimate details of their relationship with the nation. She was then strongly scrutinized in the media, despite her public cries of abuse and torture she suffered at the hands of Hussain. Radio show host Fasi Zaka described Baloch as “the most self-exposed person, and what was different about her is that she was from a poor background. She did all this on her own. She is much more than Kim Kardashian, she went against the norms of society and went on to do what she wanted, on her own terms.” And even conservatives condemn this murder, as that’s truly what it is. According to Mufti, Naeem, a conservative cleric, “Her personal life was her business, and killing someone is haram [not permissible in Islam] … The brother must be punished we cannot have any more murders in the name of honour.” Senator and women/minority advocate Sherry Rahman called to the national assembly, asking for an anti-honour killing bill. She stated: “Assuming that Qandeel Baloch’s brother will probably be arrested and punished for murder because of the high-profile [nature] of the case, the fact remains that an essentially right-wing government is sitting on vital amendments in the Pakistan Criminal Procedure Code that would disallow justice to be privatized for crimes against women.” According to Natasha Ansari, who helped organize one of the vigils for Baloch, “In a country where lives are easily at risk, media has responsibility to protect them instead of making tabloid issues out of them.” Erum Haider, a PhD student at Georgetown University and a Pakistani native, claimed that, “she was killed because she said and did things that made people feel uncomfortable and angry…We feel that there is no value to a woman’s life if she doesn’t live in a particular way…in the bounds of what a conservative, patriarchal society expects of you. We’re here to protest that.” According to Nida Kirmani, a sociology professor at Lahore University, Baloch was “a woman who was living life on her own terms, she wasn’t afraid … she was fun, loud, bold, brash and beautiful we would like to drown out those voices who think she deserved it because of the way she was behaving.” All around the world, oppression in all forms needs to be stopped, and hopefully Baloch’s death won’t be in vain. Hopefully, her message will continue to spread, even after she’s gone. Hopefully, no one else will have to die due to oppressive, normative views. Hopefully, Baloch’s unjustified death will be the last. It’s time to take a stand.

STOP Bullying. Its NOT Cool - ALOHA Mind Math

STOP Bullying. It’s NOT Cool We all have experienced bullying in some way but with time this has only gotten worse. Some stats that I came across estimates that about 160,000 children miss school every day due to the fear of attack or intimidation by other students and a shocking ratio of 1 in every 7 students is a victim or a bully(Source: National Education Association).Hasntthis got bad enough? Bullying creates an irreparable impact mentally and sometimes physically also. This activity also leads to very serious health issue and whose effects last well into adulthood. As always said Prevention is better than Cure. It’s time all parents protect their kids from this as we don’t want to regret when the damage is irreparable. Prevention efforts can strengthen protective factors in a child’s life. You could probably start focusing on some factors like: The child’s individual characteristic: It’s very important to recognize and reinforce your kid’s accomplishments and abilities as self-esteem, competencies, and skills are characteristics that “protect” a child. Close parent-child relationships: When families can talk openly, kids can talk about their problems more easily. Building discipline: It’s vital to build clear, consistent discipline and without being too extreme or physical. This helps kids understand that certain behaviors, like bullying and substance use, are unacceptable and that there are consequences for those actions. Parent supervision and involvement: It is very important for a parent to get to know their children’s friends, as this can surely help kids avoid behavioral problems by making wise decisions about the company he or she keeps. As you start I am sure you can add to the list above but we need to bring about a change in this and deal with the issue and there is no better place to start than your own home. If any of you would be interested there are many conferences and training session held across the country you must check them out. To conclude I would like to share with you’ll interesting site I would follow

Math Class In School For Vampires

Math Class In School For Vampires Are you tired of struggling with math? School can be really tough sometimes, lets face it. TutorZ has a perfect solution for you more than 6 thousand highly qualified math tutors. You can ask them any question and theyll explain it a 100 different ways until you get it, with a smile. So, If you have  problems with math, dont hesitate to hire a tutor.