which is the most conducive environment to learn and understand english, In groups or individually?
The environment also helps to boast the students confidence and self-esteem
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Throughout my experience teaching English as a second language, I have come to realize that it is better to learn English in groups when you teach in person. However, it is better to conduct individual classes when you teach online.
It depends on the students and the purpose of learning English.
Learning in a group helps aid in understanding because you can give out a task to the students for it to be done amongst themselves by so doing understanding is made easy for each of then
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It totally depends on the students, the class environment, and the teacher.
Ultimately, the most conducive learning environment for learning and understanding English depends on the individual's learning styles , preferences and needs. Some learners may benefit more from groups , while others may prefer and individual environment.
i think students learn and understand english individually.
In groups, you get multiple ideas and can identify faults in different peoples answers to get one unique/original answer.
- MelitaI am currently doing my honors in applied linguistics and multilingual studies. Certified Teacher.
Individually.
- MelitaI am currently doing my honors in applied linguistics and multilingual studies. Certified Teacher.
individually
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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.
