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1. Choose the Correct Relative Pronoun

Do you know the girl who was sitting here?

• 1. b
• 2. a
• 3. c
• 4. b
• 5. a
• 6. c

2. Match Relative Pronouns to Sentences

Add a relative pronoun and match A to B to make sentences. (Note: There may be more than one possible answer.)

• 1. The Social Network is a film which / that – d
• 2. who – a
• 3. where – f
• 4. who / that – b
• 5. which / that – e
• 6. when / that – c

3. Complete Sentences with Relative Pronouns

Complete each sentence with a suitable relative pronoun. Tick (✓) the sentences in which the relative pronoun can be omitted.

1. Tuesday is the day that / when I have my dance class. (✓)
2. where
3. that / which (✓)
4. which / that
5. who / that
6. whose

Note: The relative pronoun can be omitted in sentences 1 and 3.

4. Combine Sentences

The Direct Method

Characteristics of the Direct Method

• It was a reaction to the restrictions of the Grammar-Translation Method.
• Translation was abandoned, and classes were conducted in the target language.
• New teaching points were introduced orally.
• Everyday English was taught through demonstration.
• Oral skills were taught inductively.
• Correct pronunciation and grammar were emphasized.

Teacher's Role in the Direct Method

• Teachers had to be either native speakers or have a very high level of the language.
• The teacher's skills were more important than the textbook.
• It was difficult for teachers to demonstrate everything with actions because translation was forbidden.

Student's Role in the Direct Method

• Students had to speak in the target language; the use

Dear Mr.

My teacher has informed me that you require someone to do the computer design of your pieces using SolidWorks. I have experience using this program from my internship, so I am proficient in most of its applications and can create a variety of pieces. I am eager to further specialize my skills through courses to become even faster and more precise in this role. I am a quick learner and can easily adapt to new programs.

Furthermore, I possess extensive knowledge of technical design and the mechanics of how things work, thanks to my practical experience in the field.

Technical Skills

• SolidWorks
• Technical Design
• Mechanical Design
• Manufacturing Processes

Experience

Dinumec, Alcala (Spain) - 02/2017-09/2017

• Utilized Solidworks to design and model

1. The Affective Filter Hypothesis

This hypothesis embodies Krashen's view that a series of affective variables plays a facilitating role in second language acquisition. These variables include: motivation, self-confidence, anxiety, and personality traits.

Krashen states that students with high motivation, self-confidence, a positive self-image, low anxiety, and extroversion are better equipped to succeed. Conversely, low motivation, low self-esteem, anxiety, introversion, and inhibition can raise the affective filter, forming a 'mental block' that prevents comprehensible input from being used for acquisition.

2. Understanding Comprehensible Input

“Comprehensible input” refers to language input that can be understood by students and is beneficial... Continue reading "Key Concepts in Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy" »

Linking with /w/ between vowels

Linking W takes place between vowel sounds. Examples of vowel-to-vowel linking with a linking /w/:

• /uː/ or /ʊ/ → how are you /hauw‿ə/
• /u/ → w‿ (vowel + w linking): e.g., go away /gəuw‿ə’wei/
• Other diphthongs involved: /əʊ/, /aʊ/

25. When does the process of assimilation occur? Types

Assimilation takes place when a sound is adapted to a neighboring sound. There are four types of assimilation. Below are the types with examples and phonetic notes.

Dentalization (alveolar → dental)

Example: an alveolar consonant becomes dental before a dental sound.

Alveolar + dental:

• t → t̪ before /ð/ or /θ/
• d → d̪ before /ð/ or /θ/
• n → n̪ before /ð/ or /θ/

Examples with transcription:

• in the: [ɪn̪ðə]
• on

Littlewood's Stages of Language Acquisition

Forming Questions: Interrogative Structures

Stage 1: Minimal Disturbance Questions

Learners form their questions with the minimum possible disturbance of the basic sentence structure.

• Yes/No questions: Declarative word order with rising intonation. No inversion.
• WH- questions: No inversion. Declarative word order. The WH- word is placed at the front of the sentence.

Stage 2: Emergence of Inversion

Inversion sometimes takes place but sometimes does not. It first occurs regularly with 'to be' and 'can'. The first use of inversion with 'do' is in routine expressions which have been learned as fixed phrases, such as 'Do you know?'. 'Do' first emerges as a kind of prefix attached to 'you', which produces both... Continue reading "Second Language Grammar Development: Questions & Negation Stages" »

Derivades

Limits

Communication Technologies

*Before the advent of computers and modern technology, people communicating over long distances used traditional means such as letters and the telephone. Nowadays, we have a vast array of communication tools that can complete this task, ranging from email to instant messaging and video calls. While the present and previous means of communication are similar in their general form, they differ in regard to their speed and the range of tools available.*

Similarities in Communication Forms

One similarity between current and previous methods of communication relates to the form of communication. In the past, both written forms, such as letters, were frequently used, in addition to oral forms, such as telephone calls. Similarly,... Continue reading "Communication Technology: Past and Present" »

Defining the Digital Native

Marc Prensky defines digital natives as individuals who were born or are growing up with technology as an integral part of their daily lives.

Benefits of ICT for Students

Integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) offers several advantages for students, including:

• International awareness
• Increased motivation
• Enhanced communication and presentation skills
• Audio-visual engagement
• Collaborative tasks
• Creativity and innovation
• Interactivity
• Lifelong learning and practice

Common Misconceptions

Is ICT the first concept developed regarding new technologies? No, this is false.

Addressing the Digital Divide

The statement, "Not all teachers and schools have computers in their classrooms," refers to the digital divide. This... Continue reading "Understanding ICT in Education: Digital Natives and Tools" »