Teach English in Yuxin Zhen - Jiaxing Shi

This unit concentrates on vocabulary and grammar. Here we see four main factors to be followed by the learners. The learners must be exposed to the language, understand its meaning and how its constructed and be able ro practice facts. The beauty of a language depends on grammar,which acts like the base and vocabulary comes in to sopport. Grammar and vocabulary makes use of rhe ESA teaching method while function makes use of the Boomerang method. Teaching vocabulary is important for learners especially in rhe early stages. Its role also depends on rhe circumstances as well as level of students. Vocabulary follows similarities to English, apropriacy,spelling/ punctuation and similarities of students native language. We can equally consider frequency and covering of rhe lesson. Learners also need to know the meaning of words,when its used,how,grammar and punctuation. Techniques of teaching vocabulary is by using rhe ESA(Engage,Study,Activate) method. Engage by using mime,contrast,discussions Study by using gap fill exercise, crosswords Activate by holding open classes exercise,role play Introduction to grammar which is the core to English entails learners know,what the language means,grammatical forms to use,when and how its used(forms,pattern).The best technique is the Boomerang method (engage-activate-study-activate-study-activate) Engage consist of discussion, prompting Study consist of intonation, pronunciations, gap fill Activate consist of communicating games,role play Teaching language function consist of inviting, refusing, agreeing and disagreeing, formal and informal.,using straight patchway teaching method