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Assent vs Ascent - English Grammar - Teaching Tips
This video covers the difference between 'assent' and 'ascent'. As these two words have a similar pronunciation and spelling, their usage is often confused. Let's take a look at the two words individually. 'Assent' is a noun and describes an agreement or an approval of something. He nodded his assent and she continued. As you can see in the example, 'assent' indicates that he is agreeing. We could also say 'He nodded in agreement and she continued.' While the word 'ascent' is also used as a noun, it has a very different meaning. It refers to the action of rising or climbing up, for example: My legs were tired after I took the ascent to the cabin on the ridge. We could also say 'My legs were tired from the climb to the cabin on the... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - Pronunciation And Phonology/intonation - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Pronunciation and phonology in the EFL Classroom - Intonation
Whereas stress is typically concerned with one individual word, intonation is generally concerned with the variation in volume and pitch throughout an entire sentence. Intonation carries the message of a sentence. It's particularly important when questioning or agreeing, disagreeing and confirming statements. It's also very important when expressing emotions and feelings. The normal pattern for intonation is the rise-fall. Few examples would be ?I haven't seen him for a week,? or a simple word as ?okay?. With the falling intonation, we?re indicating that we're finished speaking. Again, ?I haven't seen him for a week? and ?okay?. A few more examples would be ?I'll see you at six then,? or a question of information ?How... [Read more]
Speech Impediment - How to Detect and Fix It - TEFL Blog
Fri, 26 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Speech Impediment - How to Detect and Fix It
"My sweater. I cannot find my sweater. Can you help me look for?"
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My Story
Problem
Working on the Solution
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I scratched my head. Sweater? I kicked myself for agreeing to help Rosa in the study hall. Our teacher, Mr. Randall, had told me she was struggling with basic grammar and thought I might be able to help since I had spent a lot of time in Mexico and had a good grasp of both English and Spanish. Now not only did we have to go over the nitty-gritty of grammar, but she also had a lisp or something. Great, as if the grammar wasn't enough.
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Moriah D.... [Read more]
A Simple Ice-breaker For Students to Build Rapport With Each Other
Sat, 15 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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A Simple Ice-breaker For Students to Build Rapport With Each Other
Building and maintaining a good rapport is one of the most crucial parts of a successful relationship. Cambridge dictionary defines rapport as – 'a good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them.'
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What is Rapport?
Teacher's Part in Rapport Building
Rapport Between Students
Way to Build Rapport For Students
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What is Rapport?
Rapport is a skill that... [Read more]