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PDF pending restorationGarrott, Carl L. – 1983
The development, testing, and classroom use of an instructional module for teaching French intonation patterns to beginning students are described. The module begins with the "accent tonique," the simplest of French intonation patterns, which the student must learn to detect and imitate in progressively more difficult combinations before going on…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Objectives, French, Intonation
Download full textSample, Barbara – 1998
A classroom activity for teaching vocational English as a Second Language to adults and focusing on development of listening comprehension is described. The exercise is based on the principles for development of workplace skills offered by the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), and addresses specific competencies…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques
Wong, Rita – 1987
A discussion of pronunciation instruction in English as a second language begins with comments on preparing for pronunciation work in the classroom and goes on to examine the rhythm of English and the characteristics of intonation. The chapter on preparing for pronunciation work focuses on: accounting for learner variables, motivating learning,…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Articulation (Speech), Class Activities, Classroom Techniques
Anderson-Hsieh, Janet; Dauer, Rebecca M. – 1997
It is argued that slowed-down speech is a useful tool for teaching both listening comprehension and pronunciation to students of English as a second language. For listening comprehension, introduction of more, and longer pauses at grammatical boundaries allows more time for processing speech. The greater number of accented words and shorter…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Articulation (Speech), Classroom Techniques, English (Second Language)
Clark, Melvin G. – 1990
This guide is designed for teachers of multilevel classes in English as a Second Language (ESL) at the adult level. The first section discusses principles, methods, and techniques for classroom instruction, including student grouping, appropriate ESL teaching methods (audiolingual, vocational, language experience, natural approach,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Bilingual Education, Classroom Techniques
Byer, Jennifer; And Others – 1986
The guide for teachers presents ideas and procedures for using newspapers in classroom instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL) in elementary and secondary education. It proposes that the newspaper offers not only material for classroom use but also information for students about the local community and the larger world. An introductory…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Education
