Do you prefer to learn the language randomly or follow a fixed methodology for learning ?and why ؟
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I prefer both
With younger students, it is much better to have a fixed methodology, as you can make a routine in your classes and students know what to do and what they can learn each session. However, this can be flexible for adult students because their needs are entirely different, and we must teach them based on their needs and expectations.
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I give my students an opportunity to express how they understand what they are being taught, because every student is unique, some they prefer to first listen to how you present the lesson to them and others prefer to interact during lessons. So depending on the student’s needs I prefer both randomly and to follow a fixed methodology for leadning.
I prefer both, depending on the needs of the students
Everybody learns so differently,, some learn by listening first… then reading then writing… it’s how we learn our native language as children…it is so hard to define one that ay that is best! The best is a good teacher who recognizes the best way you learn!
Fixed methodoly will work best because you follow a syllabus and you get to understand and know grammar and other important structures and words to help you speak fluently.
I would prefer fixed methodology, reason being, you end up using words in the wrong context, saying a word or phrase that means quite the opposite when learning randomly. It must flow and I must grow.
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Not so genius, but this has worked with my Asian and Latino students: Substitute all "Th-" in words with a "D-", as it is an easier starting point e.g. instead of "The", ask them to say De(almost like a form of pidgin english: de boi VS the boy). Its a matter of throat to tongue, where sounds with "T" and "D" are easier to begin with and then you will gradually progress to the "Th-" sounds as the find confindence and comfort. You could always tell them to pretend they are blowing out candles on a birthday cake; and for the "Th" sound their tongue should gently touch their teeth, like in words like "Thin" or "This". Have them practice the not so elated soft "Th" sound-- its like their tongue is having a short siesta on their teeth! Such a mental jounery and lots of creativity will get you through a lot of pronounciation hurdles.
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The biggest challenge I faced while learning English was understanding and using different tenses correctly. It took time to get used to the various rules and exceptions.
