domingo, 30 de octubre de 2011

Nice Websites

Here are some websites that could be useful for ESL teachers.
Check them out!!!

www.education.com
www.superteacher.com
www.starfall.com

sábado, 15 de octubre de 2011

Senses Song

By: Gloriela Jiménez Víquez



With my eyes I see
all the pretty things.
with my ears I hear
what you're saying to me.
With my nose I smell
the cake I baked.
With my mouth I taste
a delicious cheesecake.
With my hands I touch
everything I want.
With my senses I know
the big world I live in!!

Levels of Linguistic Analysis

Language Learning and Culture

"Learning to speak another's language means taking one's place in the human community.  It means reaching out to others across cultural and linguistic boundaries.  Language is far more than a system to be explained.  It is our most important link to the world around us.  Language is culture in motion. It is people interacting with people".

When teaching a second language many teachers often focus on teaching language patterns and grammatical rules. However, it is important to include cultural aspects of L2 so the students can identify themselves with the foreign culture and develop a sense of empathy towards the members of that society.  This way, the students will not only get more interested in learning the language, but also will help them understand how language is used in real context.