Download or read book Developing the Writing Skill in Spanish for Native Speakers of English written by Thomas Wendell Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Developing Writing Skills in Spanish written by Javier Muñoz-Basols and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing Writing Skills in Spanish is designed to be used as a classroom text, self study material, or simply as a resource on writing. It provides intermediate and advanced level students of Spanish with the necessary skills to become competent and confident writers in the Spanish language.
Download or read book Developing Writing Skills in Spanish written by Javier Muñoz-Basols and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-04-27 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing Writing Skills in Spanish provides intermediate and advanced level students with the necessary skills to become competent and confident writers in the Spanish language. With a focus on writing as a craft, Developing Writing Skills in Spanish offers a rich selection of original materials including narrative texts, expository essays, opinion pieces and newspaper articles. Each chapter covers a specific kind of writing and is designed to help tackle the material in small units. The book aids students in crafting clear, coherent and cohesive manuscripts by means of guided practice and step-by-step activities. Key features: Guidance on how to structure a variety of texts: narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative, academic, journalistic, legal and scientific. Sequenced exercises on style, writing conventions, word choice, syntax and grammar. Reference lists and tables with specialized vocabulary, transition words and other useful expressions. Strategies and tips for planning manuscripts, brainstorming ideas, vocabulary enrichment, editing and proofreading. Includes original samples, as well as fragments from newspapers, well-known literary works and essays by notable Hispanic authors and journalists. Website with additional activities to reinforce the content of each chapter and a teacher's guide with valuable support materials at: www.developingwritingskills.com Designed as a classroom text, self-study material or simply as a resource on writing, Developing Writing Skills in Spanish is the ideal supplement for all intermediate to advanced students of Spanish.
Download or read book Heritage Speakers of Spanish Learning to Write in Their Heritage Language written by Clara Salto-Weis Azevedo and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As more heritage Spanish-speaking students enter universities across the country and more specific language courses are offered to them, the more instructors know about how heritage speakers write in Spanish the better they can meet their students' language needs. This dissertation study examined writing skill development in heritage speakers (HS) of Spanish. Heritage speakers tend to have well-developed oral skills, but limited writing skills. While previous research has indicated that HS writing is different than second language (L2) writing (Camus & Adrada-Rafael, 2015; Sánchez Abchi & De Mier, 2017; Silva, Sánchez Abchi, & Borzone, 2010) and others have defended that it has some similarities with native speaker (NS) writing (Spicer-Escalante, 2003, 2005, 2007), much of this research was done based on learners writing one text. The current study offers a longitudinal perspective by following four HS college students over the course of a semester and analyzing assignments they wrote for a Spanish for heritage speakers course during their early stages of learning to write in Spanish. To give a wider viewpoint of the learning process, participants were interviewed three times along the way. They shared their perspectives about their own learning process as well as the writing elements they thought would be easier and more challenging to achieve in that process. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were applied to investigate the following three research questions: (1) Over the course of a one-semester, college-level Spanish for HSs course, how does learners' writing develop in terms of syntactic complexity, accuracy, and fluency, and in terms of structure? (2) What do HSs see as challenges and what do they see as easily achievable writing components in the process of learning how to write in Spanish? (3) To what degree are these challenges and easily achievable writing components reflected in the writing samples that learners completed as course requirements during the semester of observation? Results showed that participants used the language tools available to them from being bilinguals and having previous writing experiences, that is their writing English skills and applied them to their Spanish writing practices. This can be seen in the syntactic complexity levels they all produced from the very first text they wrote. The more Spanish-specific writing elements such as accent marks and spelling were sources for error as they pertain only to written Spanish and, therefore, the HSs' oral experience with the language did not help them. During the interviews, participants tended to express expectations that global writing characteristics would be easier when learning to write in Spanish, as they were counting on their English writing skills. However, L1 transfer happened more at the local level of sentence structure and words and less at the global level of discourse structure and register. Many factors seem to affect HSs' writing skills, and assumptions should not be made about their writing proficiency based on their oral proficiency.
Download or read book Yo Se Espa ol Requetebien written by Beatriz Espitia and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Question: What happens if I use Language Experience Approach to teach reading and writing in a Spanish class for native speakers? Research Activities: All the students who enrolled in Spanish for native speakers' class already speak Spanish as their first language, but often these students have had few opportunities to acquire written abilities in Spanish. These bilingual students typically enroll in Spanish for native speakers classes at the high school level, where they are taught about the grammar of Spanish, and how to write for personal as well as expository purposes. This inquiry research focused on an approach that teaches writing which draws from students' background to develop their written ideas. This way of teaching writing is called Language Experience Approach (LEA). The Language Experience Approach is an approach that uses students' oral language to develop their reading and writing skills. The purpose of the study was to analyze how using a version of the Language Experience Approach helps students improve their reading and writing skills in Spanish. The intervention was conducted with a small group of four students at different proficiency levels in Spanish, two high performing and two average performing. There were three different data sets collected: two surveys, three writing samples and several observational notes in the course of three weeks. The focus of the research was to examine the individual performance of each student using the LEA. The sub-questions were: What is the difference between their writing and reading of LEA and the textbook we use in the class? How will the production and comprehension differ between the two texts, LEA and the classroom textbook? Students writing and reading skills improved greatly from the first LEA story to the third LEA story, since they were able to incorporate their personal experiences to develop their literacy skills. Compared to textbook material, students engaged in and improved their sentence structure and descriptive detail with LEA activities. Grade Level: Secondary, 9-10. Subject: Spanish. Project Descriptor: Survey-Attitude, Observation-Field notes, Observation-Student Engagement, Writing Samples, Language Experience Approach.
Download or read book The Grammar Devotional written by Mignon Fogarty and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of fans around the globe punctuate properly and communicate clearly thanks to Mignon Fogarty's practical and easy-to-remember advice about writing style and word usage. Her first book, Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing, hit the New York Times bestseller list, and her weekly grammar podcast has been downloaded more than 100 million times and hailed by USA Today as "authoritative but warm." Now, in tip-of-the-day form, Grammar Girl serves up 365 lessons on language that are sure to inspire. Filled with new, bite-size writing tips, fun quizzes and puzzles, and efficient memory tricks, The Grammar Devotional gives you a daily dose of knowledge to improve your writing and also serves as a lasting reference you'll use for years to come.
Download or read book How to Learn Spanish written by Maria Blanco and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Learn Spanish is a comprehensive guide for students of Spanish. It teaches powerful language learning principles and strategies for:Expanding and memorising vocabulary.Setting up good pronunciation habits.Learning grammar effectively.Optimising the development of speaking, writing, listening and reading.Selecting appropriate resources and incorporating fun language learning activities.Setting language learning goals and action plans.The principles and strategies are informed by current research into language learning, cognitive psychology, and educational neuroscience, as well as the author's more than 20 years experience as a teacher.FORMATEasy to read: written in simple and clear colloquial English (no technical terms).Inspirational: it includes real-life stories of language learning challenges and successes.Dual coding design: explanations of key principles and strategies sup- ported by illustrations.Action oriented: students are helped to reflect on their language learning strategies, needs and goals, in the sections titled "e;What about you?"e;
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Free Voluntary Reading written by Stephen D. Krashen and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2011-05-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book documents the latest research findings about the success of free voluntary reading in developing high levels of literacy"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book How to teach english to spanish speakers written by María Teresa Orlando and published by Colegio de Traductores Públicos de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although there are several teaching methodology books for teachers on the market, there is little if anything specifically focused on how to teach English to Spanish speakers. The large and growing Hispanic community in the United States that wants and needs to learn English along with the daily-increasing demand for English classes in Latin American countries underline the need for an instructional text such as this one. "How to Teach English to Spanish Speakers" is a comprehensive introduction to teaching . English to students with Spanish-language backgrounds. It provides practical step-by-step guidance for new teachers and offers fresh ideas for more experienced teachers. It is also ideal for English translators and native English speakers who wish to give English classes. his resource book examines straightforward teaching procedures, underlying pedagogy and fundamental principles of teaching English, and includes a considerable variety of classroom and research approaches for language instruction. It suggests practical pedagogic options while exploring various teaching methodologies, comprehensive strategies and effective methods for teaching and developing one's own distinctive teaching style. It analyzes the crucially important qualities of an effective English teacher. The most critical reason for this book is to look into what we teach, whom we teach, where we teach and, above all, how we can most successfully teach. Through valuable insights and personal experiences of working with different learning styles, predominant intelligences and different ways of building confidence, it discusses teaching and the learning process, classroom management and different ways to improve learners' listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. It also provides clear explanations as well as examples of class observations, lesson and unit plans, and offers reliable procedures, practical tips and activities for teaching Spanish-speaking children, adolescents and adults from beginning to advanced language levels.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aunque hay varios libros sobre metodología de enseñanza para profesores en el mercado, hay poco o nada que esté enfocado específicamente en cómo enseñar inglés a los hispanohablantes. La numerosa y creciente comunidad hispana en los Estados Unidos que quiere y necesita aprender inglés, junto con la demanda cada vez mayor de clases de inglés en los países de América Latina, incrementan la necesidad de este práctico texto. "Cómo enseñar inglés a los Hispanohablantes" es una introducción accesible para los estudiantes de habla hispana que quieren enseñar inglés; proporciona una guía práctica paso a paso para los docentes que recién se inician y ofrece nuevas ideas para los profesores con más experiencia. También es ideal para los traductores de inglés y los nativos de dicho idioma que quieran ejercer la docencia. Este libro de consulta examina los procedimientos, la pedagogía y los principios fundamentales de los diferentes métodos e incluye una variedad considerable de enfoques de investigación para la enseñanza/aprendizaje de la lengua. Sugiere opciones pedagógicas prácticas mientras explora diversas metodologías de enseñanza, estrategias integrales y herramientas efectivas tanto para desarrollar como para aplicar el estilo propio de cada docente. También analiza las habilidades indispensables para ser un profesor de inglés eficiente y eficaz. El propósito crucial de este libro no es solamente analizar qué, a quién, dónde y para qué enseñamos, sino sobre todo, cómo podemos enseñar con más éxito . Se abarcan todos los niveles, desde principiantes hasta avanzados, para el aprendizaje de niños, adolescentes y adultos de habla hispana.
Download or read book Beyond Bilingualism written by Jasone Cenoz and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information and advice for teachers on multilingual issues, including teaching multilingual students and promoting the acquisition of multiple languages
Download or read book The Changing Landscape of Spanish Language Curricula written by Alan V. Brown and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanish remains a large and constant fixture in the foreign language learning landscape in the United States. As Spanish language study has grown, so too has the diversity of students and contexts of use, placing the field in the midst of a curricular identity crisis. Spanish has become a second, rather than a foreign, language in the US, which leads to unique opportunities and challenges for curriculum and syllabus design, materials development, individual and program assessment, and classroom pedagogy. In their book, Brown and Thompson address these challenges and provide a vision of Spanish language education for the twenty-first century. Using data from the College Board, ETS, and the authors’ own institutions, as well as responses to their national survey of almost seven hundred Spanish language educators, the authors argue that the field needs to evolve to reflect changes in the sociocultural, socioeducational, and sociopolitical landscape of the US. The authors provide coherent and compelling discussion of the most pressing issues facing Spanish post-secondary education and strategies for converting these challenges into opportunities. Topics that are addressed in the book include: Heritage learners, service learning in Spanish-speaking communities, Spanish for specific purposes, assessment, unique needs for Spanish teacher training, online and hybrid teaching, and the relevance of ACTFL’s national standards for Spanish post-secondary education. An essential read for Spanish language scholars, especially those interested in curriculum design and pedagogy, that includes supporting reflection questions and pedagogical activities for use in upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
Download or read book Handbook of U S Latino Psychology written by Francisco Villarruel and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-07-29 with total page 961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emphasizing the importance of cultural sensitivity and competence in research and intervention approaches, this handbook offers unrivalled coverage of the psychology of all Latino groups in the United States.
Download or read book Learn Spanish written by Fernández Language Institute and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-27 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You Are A Step Away From Learning How To Start Reading And Speaking Spanish Fluently, Like A Pro And Native Speaker! Boasting of over 400 million native speakers, Spanish is the second most spoken language after Mandarin, with English following closely. It is also the second most used language for international communication and the most studied second language in US, with over 50% of students studying a foreign language opting to study Spanish! And with countries that predominantly speak Spanish having some of the most attractive tourist destinations, it makes perfect sense to make Spanish the next language to learn! So how exactly can you learn Spanish to a level where you can speak it and read it fluently, like a native? Is it even possible having lived all your life speaking another language? Where do you start in your journey to learning Spanish? What grammar rules will you need to learn as you learn Spanish? What words and phrases do you need to learn to start using Spanish in your everyday life? How do you move from having a robotic accent while speaking Spanish to having a natural native speaker accent? How can you pronounce Spanish vocabulary properly? How do you put what you've learned into practice? If you have these and other related questions about learning Spanish to a point where you can read, write and speak it seamlessly, like a native or pro, this book is for you so keep reading. This book consists of tips and guidelines that will develop your Spanish language skills that are essential for effective communication: reading, listening, speaking and writing. It will help you learn a wide range of vocabulary and ways to perfect your pronunciation to enable you to use Spanish in your everyday life. From simple regular verbs to do double object pronouns, this guide will cover all the aspects of the Spanish grammar that seem difficult or intimidating to remember. More precisely, the book will teach you: High-frequency vocabulary with time-saving panels that will ensure you don't have to look words up Ways to avoid common mistakes Various exercises to help you express yourself properly and effectively improve your comprehension prowess Everything you need to know to effectively learn Spanish A unique approach to mastering the essential parts of advanced grammar and sentences to help you become fluent in Spanish The grammatical rules and concepts that are clearly explained Ways to master the different tenses that are applicable, fun and practical Words, phrases and sentences that you can use in different scenarios to get you started and help you put what you learn into practice Powerful tips that will help you practice your Spanish And MUCH MORE! Indeed, this guide will impart in you the necessary skills you need to move from being a complete beginner Spanish speaker to an advanced, native level Spanish speaker! Even if you've never spoken a word in Spanish before, by reading this book, you will move from where you are to a level where you can converse in Spanish effortlessly! All you have to do is to take action! Are you ready to begin speaking Spanish? Click Buy Now to get started today!
Download or read book Research Anthology on Bilingual and Multilingual Education written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-10-29 with total page 1656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the boost in global immigration and migration, as well as the emphasis on creating inclusive classrooms, research is turning to the challenges that teachers face with the increasing need for bilingual and multilingual education. The benefits of bilingual education are widespread, allowing students to develop important cognitive skills such as critical thinking and problem solving as well as opening further career opportunities later in life. However, very few resources are available for the successful practice and implementation of this education into the curriculum, with an even greater lack of appropriate cultural representation in the classroom. Thus, it is essential for educators to remain knowledgeable on the emerging strategies and procedures available for making bilingual and multilingual education successful. The Research Anthology on Bilingual and Multilingual Education is a comprehensive reference source on bilingual and multilingual education that offers the latest insights on education strategy and considerations on the language learners themselves. This research anthology features a diverse collection of authors, offering valuable global perspectives on multilingual education. Covering topics such as gamification, learning processes, and teaching models, this anthology serves as an essential resource for professors, teachers, pre-service teachers, faculty of K-12 and higher education, government officials, policymakers, researchers, and academicians with an interest in key strategy and understanding of bilingual and multilingual education.
Download or read book Lexical Errors and Accuracy in Foreign Language Writing written by María del Pilar Agustín Llach and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2011-07-18 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lexical errors are a determinant in gaining insight into vocabulary acquisition, vocabulary use and writing quality assessment. Lexical errors are very frequent in the written production of young EFL learners, but they decrease as learners gain proficiency. Misspellings are the most common category, but formal errors give way to semantic-based lexical errors as proficiency increases, likewise, the direct influence of the L1 also reduces in favour of more elaborated transfer mechanisms and L2 influence. The different categories of lexical errors indicate the stage of learning. This book uses a study of young EFL learners to suggest that lexical accuracy is a crucial component of writing assessment, and that lexical errors are useful in predicting writing quality.
Download or read book Handbook of Writing Research written by Charles A. MacArthur and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2008-01-14 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of essays discussing the theories and models of writing research.
