Technology Assisted Teaching Techniques


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The handbook presents a variety of second language teaching techniques, some old and some new, for use with technological equipment. Each chapter focuses on a specific piece of equipment or technology, or in some cases, two technologies that share some characteristics and can be used similarly. Each chapter begins with a brief description of the technology, its attributes and capabilities, and some general suggestions for use. Then three to five techniques designed to exploit that technology's characteristics are offered. For each technique, these are specified: title; purpose; materials needed; step-by-step procedure; variations; notes; and references and materials suggestions. Margin notes indicate which language skill(s) (listening, speaking, reading, writing) the technique emphasizes. The technologies included in the guide are: brown paper; overhead projector; opaque projector; slide projector; camera; filmstrip projector; 16mm and videocassette recorder; video camera; audiocassette tape recorder; music cassettes; language laboratory; telephone usage trainer; and microcomputer. Lists of sources for equipment and further information are appended. (MSE)




How to Use Lexicarry


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Lexicarry


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A collection of pictures designed to help language students build vocabulary. Includes an English word list.




The Whole World Guide to Language Learning


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An in situ or "on location" approach to language learning is presented for people going abroad for an extended period of time. The approach features two components: (1) the use of a mentor (native speaker who lives in the community and serves as a guide); and (2) the "daily learning cycle" of planning, practicing, communicating face-to-face, and evaluating. This approach gives the traveler responsibility for learning in real interaction situations with immediate feedback. Examples of topics covered include: benchmarks for evaluation; selection, communication with, and compensation for a mentor; hints for increasing interaction opportunities; language structures, nuance, and word clusters; cultural appropriateness; and getting a head start at home. Six detailed lesson plans are included for dining out, transportation, shopping, currency, medical needs, and figuring out meanings of unfamiliar words. Contains 49 references. (LB)




Index Card Games for ESL


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7 games, easy to prepare and play using photocopies and 3 x 5 index cards. Three of the games are new with the 3rd edition and the rest are up-dated and revised. Student-centered activities provide practice in: vocabulary building sentence/paragraph structure pronunciation & spelling questioning conversation The explanation of each game includes a brief description of the game and a statement of its purpose, instructions for playing the game both for the teacher and for the students (in the target language), variations, and a list of grammar, vocabulary, and conversation situations which can be practiced with the game. A "starter kit" of sample games at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels is given for each game. Once the target language samples are put on index cards and the class has fun using the game, the same techniques can be used to practice whatever language or cultural information the students need to work on. The possibilities are endless. Language games are useful pace breakers. But more than that, they build a spirit of cooperation and of shared learning. The games were developed by teachers at the School for International Training.




Action English Pictures


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Change a light bulb, take a rough bus ride, carve a jack o' lantern, this book puts words into action and action into words! The hundreds of reproducible lively illustrations carry out 66 picture sequences based on Asher's Total Physical Response (TPR) approach, just waiting to be used by beginning ESL students of all ages. The picture sequences are presented without text in step-by-step, clear tear-out pages to maximize flexible lesson planning and are grouped under the following units: AM-PM, Health and Safety, At Home, Going Out, Holidays and Leisure, At School, and Weather. The introduction outlines the TPR procedure and extension activities. Each proceeding unit has a model lesson, a reproducible exercise sheet, and verb lists, use them any way you want to achieve action-packed learning enjoyment.




Tools and Tips for Using ELT Materials


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This book provides effective and innovative ideas for busy teachers. resourceful ways. This resource aims to help instructors choose the most effective, appropriate, and flexible materials for their students and their programs. It addresses basic considerations in selecting and designing materials for classroom use. A variety of information is provided on how to use written texts from different genres (including teacher- and student-created texts), teacher-created resources, audio-visual aids, computers and the Internet, and how to provide community and service learning.




Answer Key for Alif Baa


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eBook answer keys are now available on VitalSource.com! Please visit their website for more information on pricing and availability. This answer key is to be used with Alif Baa: Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds, Third Edition. Please note that this answer key contains answers for exercises that are in the book. It does not contain answers for exercises formerly found on the Smart Sparrow Companion Website, which is no longer available after January 1, 2021.




SystemVerilog for Verification


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Based on the highly successful second edition, this extended edition of SystemVerilog for Verification: A Guide to Learning the Testbench Language Features teaches all verification features of the SystemVerilog language, providing hundreds of examples to clearly explain the concepts and basic fundamentals. It contains materials for both the full-time verification engineer and the student learning this valuable skill. In the third edition, authors Chris Spear and Greg Tumbush start with how to verify a design, and then use that context to demonstrate the language features, including the advantages and disadvantages of different styles, allowing readers to choose between alternatives. This textbook contains end-of-chapter exercises designed to enhance students’ understanding of the material. Other features of this revision include: New sections on static variables, print specifiers, and DPI from the 2009 IEEE language standard Descriptions of UVM features such as factories, the test registry, and the configuration database Expanded code samples and explanations Numerous samples that have been tested on the major SystemVerilog simulators SystemVerilog for Verification: A Guide to Learning the Testbench Language Features, Third Edition is suitable for use in a one-semester SystemVerilog course on SystemVerilog at the undergraduate or graduate level. Many of the improvements to this new edition were compiled through feedback provided from hundreds of readers.




Picture Stories


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Presents language and literacy activities for young adult and adult students with minimal literacy skills in English. Includes detailed teacher's notes and an answer key.