Download or read book Foreign Language and Mother Tongue written by Istvan Kecskes and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000-06-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book that discusses the effect of foreign language learning on first language processing. The authors argue that multilingual development is a dynamic and cumulative process characterized by transfer of different nature, and results in a common underlying conceptual base with two or more language channels that constantly interact with each other. Language representation and processing are discussed from a cognitive-pragmatic rather than a lexical-syntactic perspective. This required the review of several crucial issues of L2 acquisition, such as transfer, vocabulary development, conceptual fluency, and pragmatic skills. The authors also reviewed a large body of literature touching on cognitive psychology, linguistics, psycholinguistics, SLA, philosophy, and education in order to explain multilingual development and the positive effect of foreign language learning on the first language. An important read for linguists and language educators alike, this volume: * attempts to explain multilingual development from a cognitive-pragmatic perspective, * argues that foreign language learning has a positive effect on the development and use of mother tongue skills, * relies on research findings of several different disciplines, * builds on the results of quantitative research conducted by the authors, and touches on a wide range of literature.

Download or read book Foreign Language and Mother Tongue written by Istvan Kecskes and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000-06-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book that discusses the effect of foreign language learning on first language processing. The authors argue that multilingual development is a dynamic and cumulative process characterized by transfer of different nature, and results in a common underlying conceptual base with two or more language channels that constantly interact with each other. Language representation and processing are discussed from a cognitive-pragmatic rather than a lexical-syntactic perspective. This required the review of several crucial issues of L2 acquisition, such as transfer, vocabulary development, conceptual fluency, and pragmatic skills. The authors also reviewed a large body of literature touching on cognitive psychology, linguistics, psycholinguistics, SLA, philosophy, and education in order to explain multilingual development and the positive effect of foreign language learning on the first language. An important read for linguists and language educators alike, this volume: * attempts to explain multilingual development from a cognitive-pragmatic perspective, * argues that foreign language learning has a positive effect on the development and use of mother tongue skills, * relies on research findings of several different disciplines, * builds on the results of quantitative research conducted by the authors, and touches on a wide range of literature.

Download or read book Teaching the Mother Tongue in a Multilingual Europe written by Witold Tulasiewicz and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2005-06-09 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a time when the increasing cultural diversity and population mobility of the continent calls for good communication skills, this fascinating book features a wealth of data and critical opinion on the topic of mother tongue education.In the first part of the book, the two editors address central cultural, political and educational concerns relating to the mother tongue, using some of the findings of their European Commission funded research on the changing European classroom. The second part presents case study articles by practitioners from nine countries which have significant regional or immigrant mother tongue populations. These include Welsh in Wales, Catalan and Galician in Spain, Turkish and Greek in Germany, Arabic and Corsican in France, and Belorussian in Poland, as well as critical accounts of the main first language situation in England, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland, post-Soviet Russia, and Spain. The concluding part of the book looks at language awareness as a possible approach to linguistic diversity. It examines the preparation of teachers at all levels, as experinced by the editors through their involvement in an in international language study group based in Calgary, Cambridge, Mainz and Bialystock.Teaching the Mother Tongue in a Multilingual Europe is packed with original information which will be of use to all teachers and educationalists concerned with language.

Download or read book Teaching of Foreign Language and Mother Tongue written by Mogens Jansen and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book How to Teach a Foreign Language written by Otto Jespersen and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-03 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the famous Danish linguist Otto Jespersen, this work has proved to be a valuable contribution to the English language and Linguistics. He presented theoretical considerations of language teaching in this book. As a professor of English at Copenhagen, he led a campaign for basing foreign-language teaching on the use of conversational speech rather than on the textbook study of grammar and vocabulary. He wrote several textbooks used in Denmark and other countries for English teaching. The modern techniques suggested by Jespersen make this work on didactics and pedagogy relevant even today for English teaching.

Download or read book How To Teach A Foreign Language written by Otto Jespersen and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How To Teach A Foreign Language by Otto Jespersen: Unlock the secrets of effective language instruction with How To Teach A Foreign Language by Otto Jespersen. Drawing on his extensive experience as a linguist and educator, Jespersen provides valuable insights, methodologies, and practical tips for language teachers seeking to enhance their teaching techniques and optimize student learning. Key Aspects of the Book “How To Teach A Foreign Language”: Offers a comprehensive guide to language teaching methodologies, emphasizing communicative approaches and learner-centered instruction. Explores the role of cultural awareness, context, and authentic materials in language learning, promoting a holistic and immersive learning experience. Provides practical strategies for lesson planning, classroom management, assessment, and addressing common challenges in language instruction. Otto Jespersen, a Danish linguist and author, made significant contributions to the field of linguistics, particularly in the study of phonetics and the history of the English language. Known for his meticulous research and analytical approach, Jespersen's works, such as A Modern English Grammar on Historical Principles, offered groundbreaking insights into language structure and evolution. His comprehensive analysis of linguistic phenomena, combined with his clear and concise writing style, established him as a leading authority in the field and paved the way for future linguistic studies.

Download or read book How to Teach a Foreign Language written by Otto Jespersen and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jespersen teaches, compares, and contrasts the Danish methods of foreign language teaching with English methods.

Download or read book Task Based Language Learning and Teaching and Students Use of the Mother Tongue written by Anja Hilsenbeck and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Pedagogy, Literature Studies, grade: 1,0, University of Bamberg (Lehrstuhl für Didaktik der englischen Sprache und Literatur), course: Task based language learning and teaching, language: English, abstract: Although it is undisputable that task-based language learning and teaching seems to be an interesting and varied methodology regarding language classrooms, there may arise some difficulties when trying to implement this approach. One of the most challenging issues within task-based approaches is considered to be the students’ use of the mother tongue. This term paper aims to examine how to deal with mother tongue use in a task-based classroom, how to encourage target language use and finally, how mother tongue use is compatible with task-based approaches

Download or read book The Foreign Language Teachers Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Bilingual Reform written by Wolfgang Butzkamm and published by Narr Francke Attempto Verlag. This book was released on 2009-04-29 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this book, change has come to foreign language teaching. The mother tongue taboo, which has been the perceived didactical correctness for so many years and in so many countries, is swept away. At the same time, this book combines theory with practice, advice and guidance to teachers. Since the mother tongue issue touches upon all the major domains of teaching – vocabulary, grammar, texts, communication, emotional aspects – a new synthesis of theory and practice has been developed. An invaluable resource both for the novelty and diversity of the teaching techniques presented and for the clarity of its writing.

Download or read book Effective Use of Mother Tongue in Foreign Language Teaching in Chinese Foreign Language Institutes written by Wen-jian Gao and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Teaching Foreign Languages in Schools written by Caleb Gattegno and published by Educational Solutions World. This book was released on 2010-07-30 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Gattegno introduces The Silent Way as a solution to the challenges of teaching and learning foreign languages. He explains how to maximize learning through the use of materials and the selection of subject matter. He argues that students can learn a new language without memorizing vocabulary or repeating after the teacher. Instead, by learning through real-world linguistic situations, students can gain relevant experiences in the new language.

Download or read book The Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages written by Henry Gibson Atkins and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Mother Tongue and Other Languages in Education written by G. E. Perren and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the second of two volumes of working papers produced by working groups of the National Congress on Languages in Education. The papers in this volume are concerned with the relationship between the acquisition and teaching of the native language and the learning and teaching of other languages. The papers included are the following: (1) "First and Second Language Learning," by V. J. Cook, J. Long, and S. McDonough; (2) "English as a Mother Tongue," by H. Rosen and L. Stratta; (3) "Languages and Minority Groups," by G. E. Perren; (4) "Language as a Curriculum Study," by E. W. Hawkins; (5) "Mother Tongue and Foreign Language Teaching in France," by C. E. Dawson; (6) "Mother Tongue and Foreign Language Assessment in North America," by C. Burstall; and (7) "The Education and Training of Teachers," by A. Spicer, W. H. Mittins, and C. E. Dawson. (AMH)

Download or read book The Teaching of Modern Languages written by Leopold Bahlsen and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Use of the Mother Tongue in Foreign Language Teaching written by Szabó Ernő and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book New Trends in Foreign Language Teaching written by Raúl Ruiz Cecilia and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Language teaching approaches, methods and procedures are constantly undergoing reassessment. New ideas keep emerging as the growing complexity of the means of communication and the opportunities created by technology put language skills to new uses. In addition, the political, social and economic impact of globalisation, the new demands of the labour market that result from it, the pursuit of competitiveness, the challenges of intercultural communication and the diversification of culture have opened new perspectives on the central role that foreign languages have come to play in the development of contemporary societies. This book provides an insight into the latest developments in the field and discusses the new trends in foreign language teaching in four major areas, namely methods and approaches, teacher training, innovation in the classroom, and evaluation and assessment.