Review of Modules 1-3

We finished our TKT Coursebook and I can say that I understand every single unit. I had certain points in which I needed some help but we reviewed those problematic areas with our teachers and with each other.

Module 1 is the longest but the easiest. In Module 2 I faced some points that I didn't understand at the beginning but once I asked my teachers and my colleagues everything became very clear. Module 3 is simple I fully understand what it is all about.

I am going to plan a study timetable for me to get full prepared for the real test.

Correction of Errors

The two websites discuss and highlight crucial aspects of error correction. It provides a considerable amount of information that should help teachers who desire to improve their skills as far as error correction is concerned. Some of the areas which these websites cover are, attitudes to error correction, categorising errors, a model for correcting writing, the role of planning, practical techniques and ideas for correcting writing. All these areas of error correction are discussed with details.

I will refer to these websites whenever I want to get further information about error correction.

Units 32 and 33 practice questions

Choose the appropriate terms:

1) repeating what a learner says with rising intonation.

A) sef-correction
B) ignoring errors
C) echo correction

2) correctig the error without without drawing the learner's attention to the error.

A) recasting
B) reformulating
C) echo correction

Choose the odd sentence

1) In learner's dairy feedback students can

A) use L1.
B) write their learning preferences
C) complete exercises

2) in peer feedback students can

A) give feedback to their classmates
B) improve their autonomy.
C) write feedback to the teacher.

Unit 23 Practice Questions.

#Choose the letter which does Not complete the statement correctly.

1- A picture dictionary can help teachers to
A) show the meaning of some compound nouns.
B) explain new words to starters.
C) revise abstract vocabulary with starters.

2- A learner's grammar book can help teachers to
A) learn how to teach structures.
B) find simple ways of explaining uses of grammar.
C) check their own knowledge of grammar.

3) A book about interference from different first languages can help teachers to

A) Identify false friends.
B) find ideas for motivating learners
C) design e exercises

# Match the letters (A, B, C) with the suitable answer (1-5).
(A) Grammar books. (B) Dictionaries. (C) Teacher's books.

1- Designed for different levels to give essential information about grammatical structures.
2- give information about the form and the use of words.
3- help to find out how how to use the materials in your course book.
4- help to anticipate certain language problems.
5- help us to find out different procedures on how to teach grammar.

# Choose the ODD one out.

1- References about learners errors:
A) help us anticipate language problems.
B) help us explain language problems and find out solutions.
C) can help us in language awareness.

2- Language awareness references help us:
A) develop our understanding of the Language.
B) develop our language teaching.
C) finding out how to use materials.

Lesson planning, key points.

Today I am going to write some points that I find crucial and relevant to my students.

1- planning helps you to be confident in the classroom because you always know your next step.

2- you should specify your goals according to students need. They should be involved in the planning.

3- It is always a good idea to plan for your lesson with another teacher this would be inspiring.

4- you should be ready to change you aims of any lesson according to the circumstances (zero option).

5- It is not always important to stick to the written form of your plans. Students sometimes have other aims that they want to achieve and as teacher you should take that into special consideration.

Best regards,

Yahya.

Units 19 & 20 Reflection

Key points from today's sessions.

Unit 19

In order to identify and select the most appropriate aims for a particular group of learners, we need to consider what will help them to take the next step in their learning. This may be revision of of language they have met before but are not using it confidently or accurately.

Unit 20

The main components of a lesson plan show us what the lesson is for, what the teacher and the learners will do during the lesson and how they will do it. Other components of the plan, for example, the timing of different stages or the profile of the group, help us to think about possible problems and remind us of things we need to remember about the learners.

My test reflection.

My mock test was good in many sides. My mark was 70 out of 80 which is a good one. Also, I have a clear image of what the real test would be like. Yet, had five mistakes in some units which I need to focus on and study very well. Stupidly, I skipped the five questions and my mark could have been better. This showed my how important concentration is. I will work on my mistake and let will keep doing the good work.

Lexical approach, review

LEXICAL APPROACH.

We studied to with teacher Sam some important information about lexical approach. And in this blog I will write some of the new stuff That I learned today.

Vocabulary is the most important aspect of language. It consists of individual words and different types of chunks such as collocation, idioms and fixed expressions.

Language is learnt by learning chunks as whole and complete units. Chunks need to be noticed by learners in order to be learnt.

I list some practices that can be applied in the classroom.
1- Learners work with authentic written or spoken texts in the classroom.
2- Learners are given activities which encourage them to notice chunks in texts such as underlining g them.
3- After noticing chunks, learners are asked to carry out tasks which will involve them in using the chunks.

Today's lesson reflection

Today we discussed some important topics. one of these topics is differences between L1 and L2 learning process. When we learn the first language we are likely to learn it in a different context and in different ways from when we learn a second language. We are also likely to be a different age. L1 learning starts when the learner is a baby, continues through the early years of childhood and lasts into adolescence for some kinds of language skills, e.g academic writing. L2 learning usually starts in primary school and/or secondary school. It may also start or continue in adulthood.

we also came across many several differences such as cognitive skills, motivation, learning style and interaction. we also discussed the difference between abstract and concrete language.

it was a very interesting issues to address and I benefited a lot from today's lesson.

Best regards, 

Yahya.. 

A good website for pronouciation, review.

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/apps/sounds-right

Today we always refer to the internet to get any kind of information we are looking for. It is becoming more and more authentic and reliable. So, learning pronunciation online is a very helpful way to improve one's phonology. As language Learner, one must make use of the sources availble easpecially if they were accessable and reliable. There are several good websites to enhance one's pronouciation and this one above is not an exception.

There are many good features in this website. It is the British Council's first pronunciation chart for learners and teachers worldwide. Pure vowels are arranged the same way as in the IPA chart: according to mouth shape (left to right, lips wide / round - top to bottom, jaw closed / open). Diphthongs are grouped in rows according to their second sound. There are also many other helpful features such as the chart to which you can listen just by a click on any phoneme exercises and tests. 

I strongly recommend new learners of English to visit this website and get the best of it. 

English vocabulary in use.. Review.

English Vocabulary in Use

In order to improve our skills in the language learning process we need to have some good references. English Grammar in Use is a very good book one should have as long as vocabulary improvement is concerned. this book is self-study reference. So, you probably will not need the help of anyone to study the book. Words are listed and discussed and many exercises are give to practice these words and to consolidate the information you acquired. you can check for the right answers at the end of the book and correct your mistakes if you have made some.

I studied this book at the university and it was a very fruitful experience. I highly recommend this book for any learner of English. 

A review of English Grammar in Use

every single learner of any language in the world must have good references that help him and promote his or her linguistic skills. As long as grammar is concerned, there are several excellent books and the Cambridge English grammar in Use is one of them. It is the world's best-selling grammar book. It is a self-study reference and practice book for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners of English Language. a learner is able to teach and train him or her self as it is a very clear and well-illustrated grammar book. Learner do not need teacher (to some extent) when dealing with this book. Grammar rules are explained briefly and directly in a way that is understood by everyone. After that, excesses are given and the answer is found at the end of the book. I studied this book when I was at the university and it was a very helpful and fruitful experience.

I strongly recommend any learner of English to have this book and get the best of it.   

A review for the BBC English learning website.

• Visit these grammar websites (digital exercises) and spend some time looking at what they offer.  Which one do you prefer?  Why?  Write a REVIEW blog post telling your colleagues which one they should also visit when they have time. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/

many learn English nowadays. they have different ways to learn and to approach resources. And visiting a website is one of them these ways. As long as grammar is concerned, this website I posted above is an excellent and comprehensive resource to learn and practice grammar. it is well-organised and provide several activities and exercises. no only students are taken care of but also teachers as they can find helpful tool and procedures to use with their students.

this website also provides videos to sustain grammar. many videos are found there to deal with different kinds of grammar. pronunciation and vocabulary are also handled in the website. Many videos and audio recordings are given in order to promote and enhance these two skills. whenever something new s learned there are quizzes and tests for implementation and practice.

there are some social life activities as well as news are given there. so, one can enjoy his time and read news too.

 

 I strongly encourage English language students to use this website and get the best of it.