Types of EL practice
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Beginner |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
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EL is not really possible |
EL is possible |
EL should be a major aspect of language learning |
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* Controlled conversation practice is probably only possible * Bottom up listening skills * Word building * Matching sounds and spellings (phonics work can be helpful) so reading while listening is useful * They should learn the phonemic alphabet (e.g. /a/ /p/ /j/)
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* Listening to long graded texts (e.g. graded readers) * Watching easy movies with subtitles several times. * Listening to easy songs * Free conversation practice (possibly semi-controlled) * Listening to simplified lectures * Repeated listenings are important |
* Watching movies, TV (with subtitles if necessary) * Radio * Listening to songs * Lots of natural conversation
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