YOU WERE BORN TO LEARN NEW THINGS STAGE 2: RECOGNISE YOURSELF We're very similar you and I. While I was studying for my Leaving Certificate (the final and most important school examination in Ireland) it was of great comfort to me to hear about the stresses and strains all my classmates were under. I'm not a masochist. I really don't enjoy the suffering of others. But when I realized that I was no different to them it calmed me greatly. Likewise you will be happy to hear that no matter where
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The time spent at each stage may vary greatly, but the process is as predictable as the ticking of a clock. You can contact us any time for more information on how ULearn integrates the learning path into your English course in Dublin. Stage I: Pre-production Active vocabulary = 500 words This is also called “the silent period.” Sounds scary doesn't it? But unlike the term suggests it doesn't mean that you won't be speaking. Students here have a receptive vocabulary. Through contextual cues and activities communication will take place.
However, learners at this stage are not really producing language but are parroting. The importance of parroting is enormous and goes back to the importance of mental rehearsal. Imagine yourself mentally rehearsing the phrases you hear in class 20 times as you walk to the green grocers. This type of mental rehearsal, above anything else, will move students from this stage faster. Teachers at this level focus attention on listening comprehension activities and on building a receptive vocabulary.
The social environment is crucial at this stage. Stage II: Early production Active vocabulary = 1000 words This stage may last up to six months. During this stage, students can usually speak in one- or two-word phrases. This phase is where we begin to develop methods for assimilating language quickly. Trial and error is a slow way to learn. Wouldn't it be better to first develop the skills needed to learn and organize new vocabulary and manipulate new grammar ideas? Doing this makes learning easier and speed.
Although production of language maybe low here, your rate of learning is very rapid indeed. Stage III: Speech emergence Active vocabulary = 3000 words Students can communicate with simple phrases and sentences. They will understand easy stories read in class with the support of pictures. They will also be able to do some content work with teacher support. Here are some tasks they can complete: · Read short, modified texts in content area subjects.
· Match vocabulary words to definitions. · Study flashcards with content area vocabulary. · Participate in duet, pair and choral reading activities. · Understand teacher explanations and two-step directions. · Compose brief stories based on personal experience.
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