One of the most widely debated issues in applied linguistics is why adults rarely reach the same level of proficiency in a second language (L2) as those who embarked on their L2 learning journey in their childhood. The notion that children are better at foreign languages enjoys widespread support among lay people too and, as a result, there has been a push to lower the age of starting foreign language instruction in a number of countries.

"The Future Is Now"

12 March @ 10:30 am - 13 March @ 8:30 pm

Convention Programme

Herbert Puchta and Chris Jory launch OPTIONS, their brand-new international English course that helps all students to achieve their potential in unique ways. It has a special focus on mixed-ability learning, with differentiated texts and tasks (both receptive and productive).

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To get your learners’ eyes back into their vocabulary notebooks and to give them opportunities to speak ‘new’ words and phrases,  try a group revision activity, “From Letter to Word to Sentence”:

Prepare cards with an alphabet letter on each.  You can choose those letters which are frequently the initial letters of the vocabulary words that your learners have been presented.  You will need 3-4 letter cards for each learner or pair of learners you have in class.

ΑΠΑΝΤΗΣΗ: Θα το κάνουμε με ευχαρίστηση. Θα απαντάμε και σε ερωτήσεις καθηγητών/τριών όλων των άλλων ξένων γλωσσών, ακόμη και ελληνικών που διδάσκονται ως ξένη γλώσσα. Και βέβαια, και οι καθηγητές/τριες αγγλικών θα μπορούν να τις χρησιμοποιήσουν, γιατί όλοι ακολουθούμε τις ίδιες αρχές μεθοδολογίας στη διδασκαλία ξένων γλωσσών.

ΤΙΤΛΟΣ: "O Αγαπημένος μου αριθμός"

ΕΠΙΠΕΔΟ: Β2+

ΗΛΙΚΙΑ: 15+ (Έφηβοι - Ενήλικες)

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Answer:  The pair work speaking activity, DRAW 'N' SHARE,  works beautifully to give learners a chance for introspection and high-order thinking skills.  In addition, learners can interact and get to know each other better.

Title:  Draw 'n' Share pair work speaking activity 

Level: All levels from B1

Age:  12+