5. As a result most students don’t develop oral skills.The combination is More than the Sum of its Parts As automaticity develops, it supports the development of the writing and reading skills. Reading interferes with listening skills. The use of text reduces or removes temporal tension. As a result of the Blended Modal, all four skills are developed. Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Where are you going? Skill Acquisition Path Chunking Conclusion Blended Modal Implications Conventional approach Automaticity This mental process is very fast. There isn’t time to think about word meaning, grammar structure or translations. Without automaticity, students are not able to use English effectively. To develop automaticity, students need practice. Traditional Language Learning Speak Listen Read Write Skill-based approach Read Write Speak Listen http://undraamn.blogspot.com/
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