Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Foundations for How to Teach Spelling
teach specific sounds, patterns and meaningful parts
use a multi-sensory approach: students must feel how words are spoken and written
study patterns
memorize "No Excuse" words (sight words)
provide ample opportunities to practice
make the students accountable in their personal writing
Use spelling games for kids in your lessons
Read more: http://www.primary-education-oasis.com http://www.primary-education-oasis.com/how-to-teach-spelling.html#ixzz1v4374JKo
This link is you tube in Arabic language about all what is related to IELTS test.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O1TdG6se2c&feature=related
Monday, May 7, 2012
What is IELTS?
IELTS, the
International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the
language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the
language of communication.
IELTS is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia. IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment.
IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.
IELTS is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia. IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment.
IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.
Where
can I take IELTS?
More than 400 test centers around the world administer IELTS. Most test centers are run by the British Council, IELTS Australia, or universities and language schools. Some testing centers also offer off-site testing for large groups by prior arrangement with IELTS. Contact your local examination center or visitwww.iefts.org to find out where the nearest IELTS test center is located.Where can I find information about registering for the test?
You can contact your nearest examination center or visit the official IELTS website for more information about application procedures and the location of a test center near you.
More than 400 test centers around the world administer IELTS. Most test centers are run by the British Council, IELTS Australia, or universities and language schools. Some testing centers also offer off-site testing for large groups by prior arrangement with IELTS. Contact your local examination center or visitwww.iefts.org to find out where the nearest IELTS test center is located.Where can I find information about registering for the test?
You can contact your nearest examination center or visit the official IELTS website for more information about application procedures and the location of a test center near you.
The
Test Format
There are four sub-tests, or modules, to the IELTS test: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Students must sit all four sub-tests. While all students take the same Listening and Speaking tests, they sit different Reading and Writing tests, depending on whether they have selected the Academic IELTS test or the General Training IELTS test.
On the day of the test, the four subsections will be taken in the following order:
There are four sub-tests, or modules, to the IELTS test: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Students must sit all four sub-tests. While all students take the same Listening and Speaking tests, they sit different Reading and Writing tests, depending on whether they have selected the Academic IELTS test or the General Training IELTS test.
On the day of the test, the four subsections will be taken in the following order:
Total
Test Time
2 hours 45 minutes
2 hours 45 minutes
The
Speaking test may even take place a day or two later at some
centres.IELTS
listening test lasts
for about 30 minutes. It consists of four sections, played on cassette tape, in
order of increasing difficulty. Each section might be a dialogue or a monologue.
The test is played once only, and the questions for each section must be
answered while listening, although time is given for students to check their
answers.IELTS
Reading test lasts
for 60 minutes. Students are given an Academic Reading test, or a General
Training Reading test. Both tests consist of three sections, and in both tests
the sections are in order of increasing difficulty.IELTS
Writing test also
lasts for 60 minutes. Again, students take either an Academic test, or a General
Training test. Students must perform two writing tasks, which require different
styles of writing. There is no choice of question
topics.IELTS
Speaking test consists
of a one-to-one interview with a specially trained examiner. The examiner will
lead the candidate through the three parts of the test:
An introduction and interview, an individual long turn where the candidate speaks for one or two minutes on a particular topic, and a two-way discussion thematically linked to the individual long turn. This interview will last for approximately 11-14 minutes.
An introduction and interview, an individual long turn where the candidate speaks for one or two minutes on a particular topic, and a two-way discussion thematically linked to the individual long turn. This interview will last for approximately 11-14 minutes.
How to Teach English
How to Teach English
If you want to teach English, be sure
to focus on a certain area of concentration. Basic English entails reading,
writing, grammar, vocabulary, speech and spelling, no matter if the student is
a native speaker or not. Higher level English focuses on areas such as
diversity, philosophical and literary theory, text and subject analysis,
linguistics, rhetoric, writing and persuasion. Be sure to keep some additional
thoughts in mind if you want to teach English effectively.
Instructions
o 1
Develop
an overall and daily plan. To teach English you will need to formulate both an
overall and daily course plan to follow, so complete a planner for about a week
ahead of time. Some educators have been known to fill out their curriculum
schedules a month ahead of time, but this is somewhat problematic as schedules
can change periodically for a number of reasons. Each day, write out a daily
time schedule on either a chalk or white board for students to observe.
o 2
Focus
on the basics for starters. Depending on what age group you teach, be sure that
your students know basic English structure and grammar. Students will have to
know basic forms and language structure to progress to other grade levels, so
help them acquire more complex language efficiently.
o 3
Practice
spelling and vocabulary. Be sure to incorporate new vocabulary every week in
your lesson plans. Make a game of spelling by have students compete for
rewards. If you do not like the competitive approach have students work
cooperatively for their rewards.
o 4
Do
varied readings. Try to keep your lessons interesting by letting the students
pick some of the material they need to read. A good way to keep their interest
is by having them read news and feature articles. Children acquire much of
their language abilities by modeling what they see and hear.
o 5
Work
thematically. Take a thematic approach to learning by inviting other teachers
to work with you. Talk with a history teacher at your school and figure out a
strategy together. Student tend to perform better and retain information on a
more long-term basis if ideas and concepts are taught in relations to others.
If the history teacher is focusing on World War II, develop a strategy to teach
works by Charles Dickens or George Bernard Shaw, for example.
Tips &
Warnings
·
Use music and film to teach English concepts as some kids learn
more visually than others.
·
Make a sincere attempt to be culturally sensitive. Avoid ethnic
generalizations and stereotypes.
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