"The ability to analyze various
domains of language (e.g. phonological, lexical, grammatical and pragmatic) in
relation to adult learner language development and to apply these
understandings in adult English language teaching”
According to APLNG 802, the focus of this course was on exploring and understanding English language in several domains (e.g. phonological, lexical, grammatical, pragmatic/discourse) in relation to adult learner language development. Moreover, the course focused on how to apply the knowledge of the domains of English language to teaching and pedagogical solutions.
Throughout this course, I had learned and
composed many blog entries related to how I analyzed several domains of English
language.
Samples
of my blog entries
"I have heard the word “so” many times from Asian News,
American series and conversation among friends and family members. Many people
use the word “so” for different purposes. Some people use the word “so” as a
transition word, an intensifier or a filler word. Some use “so” to introduce
their thoughts, emphasize their ideas, and attract listeners."
2. Analysis and Suggestions of Modals for ELLs
"From my teaching experience, these
challenges about teaching modal verbs occur because unlike English language,
Thai language does not have a lot of modal verbs used in different meanings,
and Thai language does not have modal verb forms in different tenses."
3. Analysis of Words and Word Formation
"From my teaching experience, I begin teaching word
forms by prioritizing and grouping the words because I think it is almost
impossible to teach every word with its prefixes and suffixes. Therefore, I
choose words and their word forms which fit with my students’ needs and goals."
4. Analysis of Word Parts
“Learning
word parts in English therefore will help L2 learners have educated guess in
English vocabulary and strengthen their vocabulary skills. Word parts include
root words and affixes (prefixes and suffixes).”
“I have found that Thai students usually have
problems in pronouncing some contrasted sounds such as /ð/ (these) and /z/
(Zs). The most problematic is /θ/ (thick) because Thai language does not have
any words pronounced /θ/. Thus, most of Thai students, especially in the
beginning level of English, usually pronounce /t/ or /d/ instead of /θ/.”
6. Glossary of Terms for the Description of the English Sounds
I
then applied these understandings of various domains of English language into
teaching.
5. Word Stress
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