What makes spoken English more or less formal?
Slide 28 Suggested Adjustments:
She just wanted to say, "Hey y'all!" = She simply desired to greet you.
That question is a no-brainer. = That query requires little thought to respond to.
Dude, what's up with that? = Sir, why are you doing that?
That's the boss-man calling for ya, buddy. = Your supervisor is calling you, my friend.
Suggested Adjustments for slide 29:
This vile medical concoction purportedly diminishes the required need for sleep. = This medicine is supposed to help you stay awake.
Dear Sir, I compose this letter in response to your previous solicitation via telephone. = I am writing this letter to respond to your phone call.
Madam, one might consider three potential destinations for your Caribbean excursion. = There are three options for your vacation.
Might one offer a beverage to the guests during this soiree? = Can I get a drink at this party?
Sociolinguistics is the study of language in society and how social factors such as culture, power, and identity influence language use. Researchers collect examples of natural language usage and study how different social groups use language, including differences in dialects, accents, and vocabulary. Sociolinguists also examine how standard languages are established and how attitudes toward language varieties can impact their form and influence.
Language is a complex system of communication that is unique to humans. It uses various systematic elements like sound and grammar to convey meaning. Sound patterns take on meaning when combined according to the rules of a language's grammar, where word order is critical. As a symbolic system, language evolves over time as new words are introduced and meanings of words change, allowing humans to articulate thought.
Reading is an important skill that is essential for both academic and professional success. There are various techniques that can improve reading skills, including skimming to get the main ideas, scanning to find specific information quickly, and active reading techniques like underlining and taking notes. Poor reading can result from an inability to understand words, sentences, or how information is organized; or from a lack of interest or concentration. Developing good reading skills involves using strategies like surveying, questioning, reading actively while annotating, recalling what was read, and reviewing the material.
Speaking involves the vocalized production of language in real time through the use of the speech organs. It is the hardest of the four language skills due to the limited time for planning. Speaking requires conceptualizing ideas, formulating them syntactically and lexically, articulating sounds, self-monitoring, and employing fluency strategies like pausing, fillers and prefabricated language chunks. Fluency depends on factors like speech rate, length of pauses, and use of fillers. Successful speaking also requires turn-taking skills and knowledge of genres, contexts, and social relationships.
Language deth, language shift, marker, micro/macro sociolinguisticsIqramushtaq1142
This document discusses key topics in sociolinguistics including language shift, language death, markers, and micro/macrosociolinguistics. It provides definitions and examples of language shift, where a community gradually abandons its original language for another, often occurring over 3-4 generations through a stage of bilingualism. Language death is the end point of shift when a language has no remaining native speakers. Markers are linguistic variables that correlate with social groups and speech styles. Microsociolinguistics examines language in relation to society at a small scale while macrosociolinguistics looks at larger societal behaviors and impacts on language.
The document provides an overview of linguistics and defines key terms. It discusses:
1. Linguistics is the scientific study of human language in general and how languages work. It aims to describe languages objectively rather than prescribe rules of correctness.
2. Descriptive linguistics observes how language is actually used, while prescriptive linguistics sets rules for proper usage.
3. A linguist is a scientist who studies all aspects of language including its structure, use, history, and role in society using scientific methods like observation and hypothesis testing.
The document discusses the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis of linguistic relativity, which proposes that the language we speak influences our thoughts and worldview. It provides a brief history of the hypothesis and its developers, Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf. Examples are given of how aspects like verb tenses, social relationships, and word order are structured differently across languages and thus shape perspectives in culturally unique ways. The implementation of linguistic relativity in language teaching and issues with translation between languages with differing thought patterns are also examined.
What makes spoken English more or less formal?
Slide 28 Suggested Adjustments:
She just wanted to say, "Hey y'all!" = She simply desired to greet you.
That question is a no-brainer. = That query requires little thought to respond to.
Dude, what's up with that? = Sir, why are you doing that?
That's the boss-man calling for ya, buddy. = Your supervisor is calling you, my friend.
Suggested Adjustments for slide 29:
This vile medical concoction purportedly diminishes the required need for sleep. = This medicine is supposed to help you stay awake.
Dear Sir, I compose this letter in response to your previous solicitation via telephone. = I am writing this letter to respond to your phone call.
Madam, one might consider three potential destinations for your Caribbean excursion. = There are three options for your vacation.
Might one offer a beverage to the guests during this soiree? = Can I get a drink at this party?
Sociolinguistics is the study of language in society and how social factors such as culture, power, and identity influence language use. Researchers collect examples of natural language usage and study how different social groups use language, including differences in dialects, accents, and vocabulary. Sociolinguists also examine how standard languages are established and how attitudes toward language varieties can impact their form and influence.
Language is a complex system of communication that is unique to humans. It uses various systematic elements like sound and grammar to convey meaning. Sound patterns take on meaning when combined according to the rules of a language's grammar, where word order is critical. As a symbolic system, language evolves over time as new words are introduced and meanings of words change, allowing humans to articulate thought.
Reading is an important skill that is essential for both academic and professional success. There are various techniques that can improve reading skills, including skimming to get the main ideas, scanning to find specific information quickly, and active reading techniques like underlining and taking notes. Poor reading can result from an inability to understand words, sentences, or how information is organized; or from a lack of interest or concentration. Developing good reading skills involves using strategies like surveying, questioning, reading actively while annotating, recalling what was read, and reviewing the material.
Speaking involves the vocalized production of language in real time through the use of the speech organs. It is the hardest of the four language skills due to the limited time for planning. Speaking requires conceptualizing ideas, formulating them syntactically and lexically, articulating sounds, self-monitoring, and employing fluency strategies like pausing, fillers and prefabricated language chunks. Fluency depends on factors like speech rate, length of pauses, and use of fillers. Successful speaking also requires turn-taking skills and knowledge of genres, contexts, and social relationships.
Language deth, language shift, marker, micro/macro sociolinguisticsIqramushtaq1142
This document discusses key topics in sociolinguistics including language shift, language death, markers, and micro/macrosociolinguistics. It provides definitions and examples of language shift, where a community gradually abandons its original language for another, often occurring over 3-4 generations through a stage of bilingualism. Language death is the end point of shift when a language has no remaining native speakers. Markers are linguistic variables that correlate with social groups and speech styles. Microsociolinguistics examines language in relation to society at a small scale while macrosociolinguistics looks at larger societal behaviors and impacts on language.
The document provides an overview of linguistics and defines key terms. It discusses:
1. Linguistics is the scientific study of human language in general and how languages work. It aims to describe languages objectively rather than prescribe rules of correctness.
2. Descriptive linguistics observes how language is actually used, while prescriptive linguistics sets rules for proper usage.
3. A linguist is a scientist who studies all aspects of language including its structure, use, history, and role in society using scientific methods like observation and hypothesis testing.
The document discusses the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis of linguistic relativity, which proposes that the language we speak influences our thoughts and worldview. It provides a brief history of the hypothesis and its developers, Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf. Examples are given of how aspects like verb tenses, social relationships, and word order are structured differently across languages and thus shape perspectives in culturally unique ways. The implementation of linguistic relativity in language teaching and issues with translation between languages with differing thought patterns are also examined.
Language Assessment - Assessing Reading Full Description with Picture and Cha...EFL Learning
There are four main elements of the reading process: the reader, the text, the reader's goal, and the result of the reading. Reading tasks can be categorized as perceptive, selective, interactive, or extensive based on whether they focus on bottom-up or top-down processing and form versus meaning. Common reading tasks include cloze, comprehension questions, ordering, and information transfer. Test design should consider the type of reading, length, focus, and processing involved.
The document provides information on effective speaking skills. It begins by defining speaking as a productive skill and listing the characteristics of effective speaking as including dynamism, informality, clarity, vividness, brevity, interest, audience orientation, lack of errors, authenticity, and organization.
It then lists qualities of effective public speakers such as confidence, passion, practicing instead of memorizing, speaking naturally, authenticity, brevity, connecting with the audience, storytelling, knowing the audience, and using appropriate energy.
Finally, it provides tips for teachers to help students speak more effectively, such as teaching specific strategies, focusing on pronunciation but not demanding native-like fluency, monitoring students, being sensitive when correcting,
The document describes study skills and types of reading. It begins by listing the students and course for "BSCS 2nd Semester Group-B". It then covers objectives and definitions of study skills, importance of study skills, techniques for natural study, habits for good study, and how to improve study skills. It discusses five types of study skills including gathering information, learning information, checking learning, refreshing learning, and improving learning skills. Finally, it defines reading, components of reading, and four types of reading: skimming, scanning, intensive, and extensive. It provides examples and differences between skimming and scanning and between extensive and intensive reading.
Listening is a complex process that involves hearing, choosing to focus attention, understanding meanings, and responding. It is important for school, relationships, work, and decision making. There are barriers like distractions, unfamiliar language, and beliefs that can interfere with listening. The steps in the listening process are receiving sound through hearing, paying attention, understanding meanings, remembering, evaluating messages, and responding. Factors like noise, barriers, and memory affect our ability to listen effectively.
The document discusses the concepts of code, language, dialect, and grammar from a sociolinguistic perspective. It notes that linguists take a descriptive approach, analyzing how language is actually used, rather than a prescriptive approach of dictating proper usage. A key difference is that descriptive grammars document variations that may be nonstandard but are still used, while prescriptive grammars promote one standard. The document also explores what constitutes linguistic knowledge for speakers and how this implicit knowledge can be characterized.
This document discusses teaching politeness strategies to English language learners. It covers the relationship between politeness and pragmatic competence, the consequences of pragmatic errors, and why pragmatics should be taught in the classroom. It also examines how requests, apologies, and compliments vary across cultures and languages, and recommends methodologies for teaching pragmatics, such as form-focused instruction, contrastive discussions, and role-playing activities.
The document discusses the universal features of language that are common across all human languages. It gives examples of four key features:
1. Rules are always structure dependent, not based on linear order or position. Questions are formed by changing the order of subject and predicate, not by reversing the last two words.
2. Nearly all languages have agreement rules where aspects of words must match, like number or gender.
3. All languages incorporate sound pattern rules called phonological rules.
4. Recursion, where linguistic units can be embedded inside other units in a branching pattern, is a property of all languages. Phrases can be embedded in other phrases.
These four features, especially structure dependence
Interlanguage refers to the language system that language learners develop as they learn a new language. This system is different from both the learner's native language and the target language. It is influenced by language transfer from the native language, overgeneralization of target language patterns, and use of known words and grammar to communicate. An interlanguage is systematic but dynamic, changing over time through a creative process as the learner interacts with the target language environment. It is also variable depending on context and reduced in complexity compared to the target language.
Communication is an integral part of human being. Without this life couldn't be easier. Here is some skills to develop and improve your communication for better presentation.
Pragmatics in the EFL classroom: An introductionJerry Talandis
Here are the slides from my presentation at the JALT 2013 national conference, in Kobe, Japan on October 27th. Here's the abstract:
If pragmatic competence is indeed a crucial part of successful communication (Murray, 2009), it follows that language learners need both instruction of pragmatic routines and awareness raising in order to achieve proficiency in a second language (Charlesbois, 2004). The field itself is quite broad, however, encompassing areas such as speech acts, discourse organization, sociolinguistics, and conversational structure, implicature, and management- all areas not traditionally addressed in language teaching curricula (Bardovi-Harlig & Mehan-Taylor, 2003). For English teachers in Japan largely unfamiliar with pragmatics yet interested in learning more, guidance is needed in exploring its many benefits for improving oral communication skills. This workshop will therefore aim to make pragmatics more accessible and practical by defining the field in lay terms, making a case for its inclusion within an oral communication curriculum for low-intermediate and above learners, and providing specific ideas on which aspects to focus upon and how to teach them. Participants will have an opportunity to experience and reflect on various activities that introduce, practice, and assess progress in building pragmatic competency. Space will also be included for participants to discuss their teaching contexts and exchange ideas on how to effectively introduce pragmatics to their students.
References:
Bardovi-Harlig, K. & Mehan-Taylor, R. (2009). Teaching pragmatics. English Teaching Forum 2003(41:3).
Charlebois, J. (2004). Pragmatics: The heart and soul of linguistic proficiency. The Language Teacher, 28(4).
Murray, N. (2009). Rethinking pragmatics pragmatics for the classroom: A deductive approach. PAC7 at JALT2008 Conference Proceedings.
This document discusses teaching speaking skills in a language classroom. It introduces the objectives of developing students' speaking competence, fluency, accuracy and complexity. Chapter 1 discusses theories of second language acquisition like comprehensible output hypothesis. It also outlines the key areas of speaking competence - phonological skills, speech function skills, interaction management skills and extended discourse organization skills. Chapter 2 focuses on developing fluency through tasks. Chapter 3 introduces an informed pedagogical model for developing accuracy in speaking. The overall goal of language learning is to communicate in fluent and accurate language.
This ppt. is all about the speaking skills along with the barriers that we faced during the speaking and how we can speak in public and what are the postures and gestures we should used during the speaking in public.
Here is a draft reply to Mr Bramble:
Dear Mr Bramble,
Re: Interview for MSc in Computer Science
Thank you for your letter of 15 June offering me an interview for the MSc in Computer Science program. I am pleased to accept the interview scheduled for 30 June at 2pm.
However, I would appreciate it if the interview could be arranged for one hour later, at 3pm, due to train times from my home. This would allow me sufficient time to travel to your university.
Please let me know if the later time is suitable. I look forward to discussing the program in more detail at the interview.
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
The document discusses various lexical semantic relationships between words including synonymy, antonymy, hyponymy, prototypes, homophones, homonyms, polysemy, metonymy, and collocation. It provides examples and explanations of each relationship, noting how words can be related through meaning, pronunciation, or common association. Understanding these relationships is important for analyzing how meaning is constructed in text.
1348942812.3077 the+silent+way.ppt from bookLama Albabtain
The silent way is a language teaching method that emphasizes student autonomy, self-correction, and minimal teacher intervention. Some key principles are that the teacher's role is to guide students' perceptions rather than provide translations or models, and that students learn through practicing structured exercises without repetition. The teacher remains mostly silent while students interact verbally with each other and use gestures to correct themselves.
Input, interaction, and second language acquisitionPe Tii
The document discusses input, interaction, and second language acquisition from multiple perspectives. It begins by defining input and noting three views on input in language acquisition: behaviourist, nativist, and interactionist. It then examines foreigner talk studies, discourse analysis, and input/interaction in classroom settings. Research on motherese and first language acquisition is also summarized. The document provides an overview of different frameworks for analyzing classroom interaction, including interaction analysis, classroom process research, and teacher talk analyses.
Part of 2012 EFLIS Primary InterSection Session With CALLIS & ICIS Friday, 30 March 2012 - PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING ACROSS CULTURES IN THE EFL CLASSROOM THROUGH CALL
1. The grammar translation method focuses on translating grammatical forms, memorizing vocabulary, and studying rules rather than spoken communication.
2. Key principles include using the native language for instruction, focusing on reading/writing over speaking/listening, and correcting errors by providing the right answers.
3. Techniques include translating passages, answering reading questions, finding antonyms/synonyms, applying grammar rules, and filling in blanks.
This document provides information about translation and interpreting as professions. It begins by defining the key differences between translation, which deals with written text, and interpreting, which involves spoken communication. It then discusses the skills required for each profession, such as understanding nuances, conducting research, and communicating effectively. The document also outlines various paths to careers in translation or interpreting, including university programs, and describes some of the settings where translators and interpreters may work, such as in the public or private sectors.
The document compares and contrasts the present perfect and past simple tenses in English. The present perfect is used to talk about past events connected to the present, while the past simple talks about finished events solely in the past. Examples are provided to illustrate proper usage of each tense. Mistakes to avoid, such as using the present perfect with specific past time references, are also explained. The differences between the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous are outlined.
This document provides guidance on pronouncing regular past-tense verbs ending in "ed" in English. It explains that regular verbs ending in a "t" or "d" sound, such as "want" or "land", add an "ed" that sounds like a soft "d" or "t" when making them past tense, like "wanted" or "landed". It also notes that most other regular verbs form the past tense by adding an "ed" sound to the end that sounds like a "d/t", such as "played" or "asked". It concludes by providing examples of common regular past-tense verbs to practice pronouncing.
Language Assessment - Assessing Reading Full Description with Picture and Cha...EFL Learning
There are four main elements of the reading process: the reader, the text, the reader's goal, and the result of the reading. Reading tasks can be categorized as perceptive, selective, interactive, or extensive based on whether they focus on bottom-up or top-down processing and form versus meaning. Common reading tasks include cloze, comprehension questions, ordering, and information transfer. Test design should consider the type of reading, length, focus, and processing involved.
The document provides information on effective speaking skills. It begins by defining speaking as a productive skill and listing the characteristics of effective speaking as including dynamism, informality, clarity, vividness, brevity, interest, audience orientation, lack of errors, authenticity, and organization.
It then lists qualities of effective public speakers such as confidence, passion, practicing instead of memorizing, speaking naturally, authenticity, brevity, connecting with the audience, storytelling, knowing the audience, and using appropriate energy.
Finally, it provides tips for teachers to help students speak more effectively, such as teaching specific strategies, focusing on pronunciation but not demanding native-like fluency, monitoring students, being sensitive when correcting,
The document describes study skills and types of reading. It begins by listing the students and course for "BSCS 2nd Semester Group-B". It then covers objectives and definitions of study skills, importance of study skills, techniques for natural study, habits for good study, and how to improve study skills. It discusses five types of study skills including gathering information, learning information, checking learning, refreshing learning, and improving learning skills. Finally, it defines reading, components of reading, and four types of reading: skimming, scanning, intensive, and extensive. It provides examples and differences between skimming and scanning and between extensive and intensive reading.
Listening is a complex process that involves hearing, choosing to focus attention, understanding meanings, and responding. It is important for school, relationships, work, and decision making. There are barriers like distractions, unfamiliar language, and beliefs that can interfere with listening. The steps in the listening process are receiving sound through hearing, paying attention, understanding meanings, remembering, evaluating messages, and responding. Factors like noise, barriers, and memory affect our ability to listen effectively.
The document discusses the concepts of code, language, dialect, and grammar from a sociolinguistic perspective. It notes that linguists take a descriptive approach, analyzing how language is actually used, rather than a prescriptive approach of dictating proper usage. A key difference is that descriptive grammars document variations that may be nonstandard but are still used, while prescriptive grammars promote one standard. The document also explores what constitutes linguistic knowledge for speakers and how this implicit knowledge can be characterized.
This document discusses teaching politeness strategies to English language learners. It covers the relationship between politeness and pragmatic competence, the consequences of pragmatic errors, and why pragmatics should be taught in the classroom. It also examines how requests, apologies, and compliments vary across cultures and languages, and recommends methodologies for teaching pragmatics, such as form-focused instruction, contrastive discussions, and role-playing activities.
The document discusses the universal features of language that are common across all human languages. It gives examples of four key features:
1. Rules are always structure dependent, not based on linear order or position. Questions are formed by changing the order of subject and predicate, not by reversing the last two words.
2. Nearly all languages have agreement rules where aspects of words must match, like number or gender.
3. All languages incorporate sound pattern rules called phonological rules.
4. Recursion, where linguistic units can be embedded inside other units in a branching pattern, is a property of all languages. Phrases can be embedded in other phrases.
These four features, especially structure dependence
Interlanguage refers to the language system that language learners develop as they learn a new language. This system is different from both the learner's native language and the target language. It is influenced by language transfer from the native language, overgeneralization of target language patterns, and use of known words and grammar to communicate. An interlanguage is systematic but dynamic, changing over time through a creative process as the learner interacts with the target language environment. It is also variable depending on context and reduced in complexity compared to the target language.
Communication is an integral part of human being. Without this life couldn't be easier. Here is some skills to develop and improve your communication for better presentation.
Pragmatics in the EFL classroom: An introductionJerry Talandis
Here are the slides from my presentation at the JALT 2013 national conference, in Kobe, Japan on October 27th. Here's the abstract:
If pragmatic competence is indeed a crucial part of successful communication (Murray, 2009), it follows that language learners need both instruction of pragmatic routines and awareness raising in order to achieve proficiency in a second language (Charlesbois, 2004). The field itself is quite broad, however, encompassing areas such as speech acts, discourse organization, sociolinguistics, and conversational structure, implicature, and management- all areas not traditionally addressed in language teaching curricula (Bardovi-Harlig & Mehan-Taylor, 2003). For English teachers in Japan largely unfamiliar with pragmatics yet interested in learning more, guidance is needed in exploring its many benefits for improving oral communication skills. This workshop will therefore aim to make pragmatics more accessible and practical by defining the field in lay terms, making a case for its inclusion within an oral communication curriculum for low-intermediate and above learners, and providing specific ideas on which aspects to focus upon and how to teach them. Participants will have an opportunity to experience and reflect on various activities that introduce, practice, and assess progress in building pragmatic competency. Space will also be included for participants to discuss their teaching contexts and exchange ideas on how to effectively introduce pragmatics to their students.
References:
Bardovi-Harlig, K. & Mehan-Taylor, R. (2009). Teaching pragmatics. English Teaching Forum 2003(41:3).
Charlebois, J. (2004). Pragmatics: The heart and soul of linguistic proficiency. The Language Teacher, 28(4).
Murray, N. (2009). Rethinking pragmatics pragmatics for the classroom: A deductive approach. PAC7 at JALT2008 Conference Proceedings.
This document discusses teaching speaking skills in a language classroom. It introduces the objectives of developing students' speaking competence, fluency, accuracy and complexity. Chapter 1 discusses theories of second language acquisition like comprehensible output hypothesis. It also outlines the key areas of speaking competence - phonological skills, speech function skills, interaction management skills and extended discourse organization skills. Chapter 2 focuses on developing fluency through tasks. Chapter 3 introduces an informed pedagogical model for developing accuracy in speaking. The overall goal of language learning is to communicate in fluent and accurate language.
This ppt. is all about the speaking skills along with the barriers that we faced during the speaking and how we can speak in public and what are the postures and gestures we should used during the speaking in public.
Here is a draft reply to Mr Bramble:
Dear Mr Bramble,
Re: Interview for MSc in Computer Science
Thank you for your letter of 15 June offering me an interview for the MSc in Computer Science program. I am pleased to accept the interview scheduled for 30 June at 2pm.
However, I would appreciate it if the interview could be arranged for one hour later, at 3pm, due to train times from my home. This would allow me sufficient time to travel to your university.
Please let me know if the later time is suitable. I look forward to discussing the program in more detail at the interview.
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
The document discusses various lexical semantic relationships between words including synonymy, antonymy, hyponymy, prototypes, homophones, homonyms, polysemy, metonymy, and collocation. It provides examples and explanations of each relationship, noting how words can be related through meaning, pronunciation, or common association. Understanding these relationships is important for analyzing how meaning is constructed in text.
1348942812.3077 the+silent+way.ppt from bookLama Albabtain
The silent way is a language teaching method that emphasizes student autonomy, self-correction, and minimal teacher intervention. Some key principles are that the teacher's role is to guide students' perceptions rather than provide translations or models, and that students learn through practicing structured exercises without repetition. The teacher remains mostly silent while students interact verbally with each other and use gestures to correct themselves.
Input, interaction, and second language acquisitionPe Tii
The document discusses input, interaction, and second language acquisition from multiple perspectives. It begins by defining input and noting three views on input in language acquisition: behaviourist, nativist, and interactionist. It then examines foreigner talk studies, discourse analysis, and input/interaction in classroom settings. Research on motherese and first language acquisition is also summarized. The document provides an overview of different frameworks for analyzing classroom interaction, including interaction analysis, classroom process research, and teacher talk analyses.
Part of 2012 EFLIS Primary InterSection Session With CALLIS & ICIS Friday, 30 March 2012 - PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING ACROSS CULTURES IN THE EFL CLASSROOM THROUGH CALL
1. The grammar translation method focuses on translating grammatical forms, memorizing vocabulary, and studying rules rather than spoken communication.
2. Key principles include using the native language for instruction, focusing on reading/writing over speaking/listening, and correcting errors by providing the right answers.
3. Techniques include translating passages, answering reading questions, finding antonyms/synonyms, applying grammar rules, and filling in blanks.
This document provides information about translation and interpreting as professions. It begins by defining the key differences between translation, which deals with written text, and interpreting, which involves spoken communication. It then discusses the skills required for each profession, such as understanding nuances, conducting research, and communicating effectively. The document also outlines various paths to careers in translation or interpreting, including university programs, and describes some of the settings where translators and interpreters may work, such as in the public or private sectors.
The document compares and contrasts the present perfect and past simple tenses in English. The present perfect is used to talk about past events connected to the present, while the past simple talks about finished events solely in the past. Examples are provided to illustrate proper usage of each tense. Mistakes to avoid, such as using the present perfect with specific past time references, are also explained. The differences between the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous are outlined.
This document provides guidance on pronouncing regular past-tense verbs ending in "ed" in English. It explains that regular verbs ending in a "t" or "d" sound, such as "want" or "land", add an "ed" that sounds like a soft "d" or "t" when making them past tense, like "wanted" or "landed". It also notes that most other regular verbs form the past tense by adding an "ed" sound to the end that sounds like a "d/t", such as "played" or "asked". It concludes by providing examples of common regular past-tense verbs to practice pronouncing.
The document discusses the differences between action and non-action verbs. It provides examples of verbs used in the continuous/progressive form (e.g. "is cooking") to illustrate action verbs, and examples without the continuous/progressive form (e.g. "hate") to illustrate non-action verbs. It also gives examples of verbs that can be either action or non-action depending on the context. Finally, it lists sentences containing verbs used incorrectly and asks the reader to find and correct the mistakes.
The document provides examples of different types of jobs, including restaurant jobs like waiter and chef, transportation jobs like taxi driver and pilot, home jobs like housewife and writer, outdoor jobs like police officer and farmer, and entertainment jobs like actor and singer. It then discusses the difference between the terms "job" and "work," noting that a job is a specific occupation that provides a salary while work is a more general term referring to efforts done to accomplish a goal.
This document discusses the difference between the simple past and present perfect tenses in English. The simple past is used for actions completed in the past, while the present perfect connects the past to the present by describing actions that began in the past but continue to the present day or may happen again. Examples are provided to illustrate when to use each tense and how the tense affects the meaning of a sentence.
The document lists various items found in and around a typical house under categories such as soft furnishings, furniture, household appliances, and other useful words. Soft furnishings include blankets, curtains, cushions, and towels. Furniture includes beds, desks, sofas and wardrobes. Household appliances consist of televisions, washing machines, irons and vacuum cleaners. Other useful words provide additional home items like bins, brooms, lamps and light switches.
1. The document provides exercises to practice the present perfect tense in English grammar. It includes irregular verbs in the past simple and past participle forms, sentences to complete using the present perfect tense, and questions to answer about different time periods using phrases like "since", "for", and "already".
2. There are examples of filling in sentences using the present perfect tense based on contexts and putting words in the correct order to form sentences.
3. The exercises cover a range of topics and scenarios to reinforce use of the present perfect tense, irregular verbs, and time expressions related to the tense.
The document outlines an agenda for an interactive communication course taking place from October 12 to December 8, 2012. The course will introduce students to how the digital world challenges traditional business and communication practices. It will consist of 8 assignments with feedback, as well as self-study, and be conducted fully online. Students will submit assignments via blog posts and other digital channels, and receive feedback on their work. The goal is for students to understand how to leverage digital tools and strategies in their marketing.
This document discusses effective conversation skills, including listening, understanding cues, having sequential discussions, reflecting others' perspectives, and managing conversation control. It emphasizes that a good conversationalist talks to others about themselves, exchanges views respectfully, and uses verbal and nonverbal signals to have engaging, mutually beneficial discussions. Key aspects of conversation control include recognizing topics, avoiding parallel discussions, summarizing discussions, and applying these skills in business settings like meetings, negotiations, and interviews.
The document outlines functions, examples, and important grammar for asking for, giving, and estimating directions. It includes examples of asking for directions such as "can you tell me how to get to...", giving simple directions using imperatives and prepositions of place, and estimating distance and time using phrases like "about five minutes from here". Grammatical structures highlighted include verb phrases, imperatives, prepositions, and questions about distance and time.
This document provides an overview of oral communication. It discusses the meaning and principles of oral communication, its features and characteristics of effective oral communication. It also outlines the advantages and disadvantages of oral communication. Some key principles of effective oral communication discussed include brevity, clarity, using precise words and avoiding jargon. Barriers to effective oral communication mentioned include status differences, halo effect, complexes and premature evaluation. The document is from a module on oral communication and seems to be teaching materials or a syllabus for a course.
This document outlines common phrases used for requesting permission and making requests in English. It provides examples of polite requests that use "would you mind", "do you think you could", and "can you" followed by a verb. For permission, it suggests using "may I", "could I", or "can I" followed by a verb or full sentence. Sample responses for both requests and permission are also given.
The document discusses the present perfect tense in English. It explains that the present perfect is used to talk about past events that occurred at an indefinite time or that have relevance to the present. It provides examples of using the present perfect to talk about life experiences, and contrasts it with the past simple tense. The document also discusses using the present perfect to give news, and the words just, already and yet in the present perfect. It concludes by explaining the difference between using for and since with the present perfect.
The document outlines the parts of a for and against composition. It includes:
1) An introduction paragraph to introduce the topic.
2) A main body with two paragraphs - one presenting points for and one presenting points against the topic, supported by justifications and examples.
3) A conclusion paragraph that can give an opinion or balanced consideration of the topic using opinion words.
This lesson plan teaches turn-taking processes in conversations. It is for a class of 40 students aged 17-18 years old and will last 15 minutes. The lesson will define turn-taking, adjacency pairs, and different conversation sequences. Students will learn about cultural differences in turn-taking and factors like eye contact, body language, and status that influence conversations. They will analyze example conversations and adjacency pairs, and consider why repair is sometimes needed in turn-taking. A test will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the lesson.
This document provides training on workplace communication skills for plumbers. It discusses the importance of communication in the plumbing industry and covers verbal, written, and visual communication. The key points covered include defining communication, the communication process, tips for effective verbal and written communication like avoiding slang, the use of signs and body language for visual communication, and emphasizing listening as important for good communication. The overall message is that communication is essential for safety and productivity in the plumbing industry.
- Education is compulsory in Britain until age 16 and can be provided through state schools, private schools, or home schooling.
- Children typically begin primary school between ages 4-5 and attend for 7 years until moving to secondary school around age 11.
- After secondary school, which focuses on subjects like math, English, science, and languages, students take GCSE exams at age 16 and optionally continue to take A-Level exams for university eligibility.
- The school year runs from September to July with holidays in December, February, April, and July and students typically attend school Monday through Friday.
This document provides instructions for writing an essay, stating to begin with an introduction stating the topic without opinion using only facts, then write two or three advantages in the first paragraph using expressions like "one advantage is" or "another benefit is", followed by two or three disadvantages in the second paragraph, and conclude by giving a personal opinion about the topic.
This document provides suggestions for language to use during an oral exam, including suggestions for giving opinions, asking for opinions from others, showing interest, explaining yourself, and using the correct verb tenses. Suggestions include phrases like "Let's...", "I think...", "What do you think?", "Really?", and explanations such as "This is a difficult question for me to answer." It encourages using vocabulary and grammar covered during the course.
Part 1 introduces the structure of the interview which includes an introduction, individual long turn, and two-way discussion. Part 2 focuses on the individual long turn where the interviewee will describe a topic using past, present, and future tense within a 2 minute speech. Part 3 involves a two-way discussion where the interviewer asks follow up questions and the interviewee is expected to speculate, express opinions, and discuss topics using third person perspective and modal verbs.
1. The document discusses basic counseling skills including listening skills, nonverbal communication skills, and response skills.
2. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on the client, paraphrasing, reflecting feelings, asking questions, and summarizing to facilitate the counseling process.
3. The document provides examples of using different counseling response skills such as reflection, minimal encouragers, paraphrasing, and questioning during a counseling session.
This document provides information and advice about Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking exam. It discusses the types of questions asked in Part 3, including opinion, evaluate, future, cause and effect, hypothetical, and compare and contrast questions. It provides grammatical structures and language to use for answering different types of questions, including opinions, evaluations, future predictions, and cause and effect explanations. Sample questions are included along with sample responses using appropriate language structures. Finally, techniques for developing answers, such as paraphrasing the question, explaining why, and providing examples, are recommended.
This document provides guidance on writing short messages for an English language exam. It includes examples of messages answering writing prompts, as well as lists of common greetings, language functions, and farewell expressions to use. Key points are to stick to the word limit, use clear and simple language, and focus on including all essential information from the prompts. Practicing similar tasks is recommended to improve writing skills for this part of the exam.
This document provides an overview and tips for a speaking test. It outlines the aims, criteria, general information, phrases and questions types that may be included. The test has 4 parts of increasing difficulty, lasting a total of 12 minutes. Part 1 questions last 30 seconds, Part 2 and 3 last 45 seconds, and Part 4 is a 2 minute answer. Tips include listening carefully, answering fully with details, using preparation time, and not worrying about mistakes.
This document provides an overview and tips for a speaking test. It outlines the aims, criteria, general information, phrases and questions types that may be included. The test has 4 parts of increasing difficulty, lasting a total of 12 minutes. Part 1 questions last 30 seconds, Part 2 and 3 last 45 seconds, and Part 4 is a 2 minute answer. Tips include listening carefully, giving details, using preparation time, and not worrying about mistakes.
The document discusses strategies for effective conversation as a second language speaker. It identifies 7 strategies: repairing breakdowns by repeating or revising unclear communication; repeating questions to buy time to think of an answer; expressing a lack of clear opinion if unsure; acknowledging others' ideas and opinions; clarifying by restating to confirm understanding; active listening and summarizing others' perspectives; and backchanneling with verbal cues to show engagement like "I see" and "OK". The strategies provide techniques for maintaining dialogue, overcoming challenges, and focusing on effective communication.
This document discusses six key listening and learning skills for counseling mothers on infant feeding: 1) using helpful non-verbal communication like maintaining eye contact and removing barriers; 2) asking open-ended questions; 3) showing interest through responses and gestures; 4) reflecting back what the mother says; 5) empathizing to show understanding of how she feels; and 6) avoiding judging words. The document provides examples of applying each skill and explains how these skills help counselors understand mothers' situations and feelings better to determine the best way to feed their infants.
Ever wanted your business communications to have more impact, and to result in action? Here's a simple structure that you can use. Find your communication preference to find out what areas of communication you might overlook, or areas you might labour! Become an effective communicator by using WHY, WHAT, HOW and WHAT-IF.
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This document provides a summary of chapters 5-7 from an interpersonal and small group communication lecture. It discusses key concepts around listening, verbal communication, and nonverbal communication.
The main points are: 1) Listening requires actively applying meaning to what is heard, while hearing is a physiological process. Common barriers to listening are discussed. 2) Verbal communication uses symbols like words that may not have consistent meanings across contexts and cultures. Examples are given around describing an unfamiliar fruit. 3) Nonverbal communication includes tone of voice, facial expressions, posture, and other cues that often work together with verbal communication and can also stand alone.
The document contains an excerpt from an English lesson for senior high school students in Indonesia. It includes activities to build knowledge about hortatory exposition texts, which aim to advise or persuade. The activities include reading comprehension questions, filling in vocabulary words, practicing dialogues, and analyzing speech functions and modal verbs. The lesson teaches students how to identify different parts of hortatory exposition texts, such as the thesis, arguments, and recommendation. It also includes a model hortatory exposition speech for students to read aloud and analyze.
This document provides guidance on improving self-care and self-worth. It includes exercises for participants to reflect on times they felt valued by others or made others feel valued. Participants are asked to identify incidents, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Examples are provided. The document also distinguishes between self-worth and self-esteem, noting self-worth is an inner sense of value while self-esteem relates to confidence. Suggestions are made for improving both, such as setting goals, helping others, and spending time with supportive people. Overall, the document aims to help participants better understand and appreciate themselves.
This document discusses various aspects of communication. It begins by defining communication and identifying some common barriers to effective communication, such as noise, visual distractions, speed of delivery, and body language. It then explores topics like using names to aid recall, the importance of non-verbal communication cues like appearance, body language, gestures, and voice tone. Additional sections provide tips for effective communication, including using assertiveness techniques and persuasive approaches. The document concludes with a group case study activity and formulas for responding to requests in both positive and negative ways.
This document provides an overview of Foundation Training 101 for building a business. It discusses the importance of passion, timing, and not working alone. It outlines a 6-step process for duplication, including mentoring others. Specific techniques are covered, such as making a "Million Dollar List" of contacts, using a 5-step phone script, and conducting effective 3-way calls. The importance of storytelling on social media and follow up is also emphasized. The overall message is on recruiting others, creating buzz, and leaving a positive impact.
Start of the 2nd half of the 12 month series, with a focus on Purpose, Self Talk and Seeing the Resources available for your personal aspirations of success!
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
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it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
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2. Here is an example:
What’s your favourite food?
Chocolate. Information only
This is only informative and very short.
So let’s try to make it sound a bit better.
3. Conversation strategies
There are some techniques you can
use to give yourself some time to think
about what you are going to say.
These are also strategies to expand
what you’re saying.
In class, we’ll try not to focus on
information only. Instead, we’ll give
more importance to communication.
4. Be Smart and
Pretend you haven’t understood the question :
-” Could you repeat the question, please?”
-“Sorry, I didn’t hear what you said. Could you
repeat? I’m a bit nervous.”
-”Pardon? Come again? I didn’t get that.”
Repeat the question:
-” Umm... What’s my favourite food? Well…”
5. Be smart and
Express lack of a clear opinion:
-“I’m afraid I don’t know much about it!”
-“It’s difficult to say!”
-“I have never really thought about it!”
-“I have mixed feelings about this”
6. Use a lot of CONVERSATION
FILLERS
EMMM…
WELL…
LET ME THINK…
I MEAN…
YOU KNOW…
SO…
ANYWAY…
BASICALLY…
IF YOU SEE WHAT I
MEAN…
IT’S LIKE…
ACTUALLY…
THE THING IS…
…YOU SEE…
FRANKLY…
TO BE HONEST…
7. So here is the difference:
What’s your favourite food?
Chocolate. Information only :/
What’s your favourite food?
- Ok, emmmm, so what’s my favourite food? Well, It’s
difficult to say, really… Let me see… You know, I think
my favourite food is probably chocolate, actually. I
have never thought about it, but the thing is that I
absolutely adore chocolate.
Information + communication :D
12. Apart from this, remember to use
a wide variety of CONNECTORS
AND
BUT
BECAUSE
ALSO
SO
FOR THAT REASON
THEN
IN SHORT
=AS WELL AS
=THOUGH /dou/
=GIVEN THAT
=BESIDES
=THEREFORE
=THAT IS WHY
=LATER
=IN CONCLUSION