...A few tips from FOCUS A few tips from FOCUS Renting Advice: Normal Living Rules: Some limitations which were agreed to before moving in 2 weeks formal written notice if you are moving Curfew for noise when living with a number of people If a homestay, eating with the family and letting them know when you will be home is polite and appropriate Unacceptable Living Rules: Limited access to electricity Unreasonable access to bathroom <30 minutes and laundry < once a week Limited access to food and water It’s definitely not acceptable if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable REMEMBER: **Between you and your landlord, you need to have a written agreement** Transport www.131500.com.au Advice services: http://www.international.mq.edu.au International Student Advisers: e-mail iss@mq.edu.au Counselling and Health: UCHS, Lincoln Building, level 2 Career Services: Lincoln Building, level 2 Study Skills Support Unit: more info on uni website FOCUS contacts: Email: Info@focusmacuni.org Website: www.focusmacuni.org Australian Slang Definitions: G’day Mate - HelloRidgy Didge - RealBudgy Smugglers - Swimming suit Fair Dinkum -Are you sure?Sheila - Real Banana Bender - A person from QLDBloke - ManAnkle Biter - ChildArvo - AfternoonAmbo - AmbulanceBack of Bourke ...
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...from, but how you would like to be perceived. The use of language one uses sends out messages of how the speaker wants to be perceived by others or to the speaker him/herself. People can rapidly change their language depending on situation and context, in the public eye one will choose their language to create an identity or sell a point of view toward how they would like to be perceived. Language can be a determiner of your level of education or a locational marker but these ‘common traits’ are usually quite generalized and will change depending whether an individual is trying to achieve an overt or covert prestige within a group or greater public. Many Australians who have come from overseas speak in an ethnolect; the variety of English these people speak that promotes maintaining or increasing social distance and stresses common bonds, experiences and knowledge between the speakers. It is a way for these migrants to keep their accent and embrace their culture because this is how they would like to be perceived by their cultural groups and how the migrant themself wants to be perceived. A good example of this is the ethnolect variety “wogspeak” (term coined by Jane Warren) which is spoken mainly by ethnic groups of Lebanese and European. Jane Warren states that “Language plays an essential role in the development and expression of such bicultural identities..”. What this is saying is these ethnic groups feel the need to express both their Australian identity but also their...
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...[ACADEMIC VOCABULARY COLLECTED BY VIETNAMESE IELTS COMMUNITY] 1 ACADEMIC VOCABULARY TOPIC: EDUCATION 1. Curriculum /kəˈrɪkjʊləm/ (noun) : chương trình học => curriculums / curricula (số nhiều) • broad/wide/narrow curriculum. Ex: The literature curriculum for grade 9 is too wide. • design/develop/plan curriculum 2. Grade /ɡreɪd/ (verb): chấm điểm / xếp hạng • grade an exam/exercise/assignment • a grading system/structure => Synonyms: mark/ score/ categorize/ rank 3. Grade /ɡreɪd/ (noun): điểm • get/obtain/attain/achieve a grade • a good/high/low grade => Synonyms: mark/score 4. Campus /ˈkæmpəs/ (noun): khuôn viên trường • at/on campus. Ex: Private automobiles are not allowed on campus. • large/small/college/university campus 5. Discipline /ˈdɪsəplɪn/ (countable noun): ngành học • academic discipline • core/main/major discipline 6. Faculty /ˈfækəlti/ (noun): khoa • the faculty of something. Ex: the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences • the law/arts/english/science/medical,etc. faculty • join a faculty • prep: in a/the faculty • The Head of Faculty/Dean of Faculty: trưởng khoa => Nghĩa khác: ability. Ex: faculty of speech/hearing 7. Criterion /kraɪˈtɪəriən/ (noun): tiêu chí đánh giá, tuyển chọn • fulfill/meet/satisfy a criterion: đạt tiêu chí • criterion for: tiêu chí cho. Ex: The only criterion for being accepted on the course is that you should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant...
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...classroom environment * Vision problems * Lack of interest in the book * Hearing - Speech impedement, Hard of Hearing, or deafness * Lack of background knowledge * Lack of strong vocabulary base * Gender * Intelligence with the ability to 1) learn, 2) problem solve, or 3) see relationships in reading * Language differences/Dialect/Cultural difference | | In Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children, Snow, Burns, & Griffin (1998) presented a synthesis of research on the conditions that contribute to successful reading. The authors identified the following factors as predictors of success and failure in reading: Physical and Clinical Factors | Predictors of School Entry | Acquired Knowledge of Literacy | Family-based Risk Factors | Neighborhood, Community, and School-based Factors | Cognitive deficienciesHearing problemsEarly language impairmentAttention deficit/hyperactivity disordersVision problems | Acquired proficiency in languageVerbal memoryLexical and syntactic skillsOverall languagePhonological awarenessOral Vocabulary | Reading readinessLetter identificationConcepts of printPhonemic awareness | Family history of reading difficultiesHome literacy environmentOpportunities for verbal interactionHome language other than EnglishUse of a nonstandard dialect of English in the homeSocioeconomic status | Environmental risksLow performing schoolsLow expectationsLack of resourcesConflicting community valuesNegative peer pressure | http://faculty.scf.edu/sharric/lesson2/lesson2topic4...
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...Brianne Hart July 26, 2012 Module 3 Janice Norris Throughout the United States of America, teachers and also administrators have prolonged issues concerning appropriate coaching for English Learner's who have shown troubles with reading as well as studying. Educators often feel as if they are not as prepared as they should be to supply content material instruction because teachers are not sure whether their student is having a difficult time as result of a reading issue, learning disorder, lack of training on their part, or possibly limited English proficiency. Unfortunately, the result of this kind of distress has been under as well as over representation associated with English students withinside restorative as well as education lessons. Every state has their own formal as well as informal assessments that they use to determine the different proficiency levels of their students. The first thing we as educators must do is build background knowledge on our students. Doing this will allow us to see what our students already know about certain topics. Some ways that you can build background knowledge is by free recall, word association, structured questions, recognition, and unstructured discussion (NYSED Guidelines, 2012). Explicit instruction is another assessment used and is very useful when students are obtaining literacy. Under explicit instruction, the academics are split up into smaller sections that are more compliant for the students. Another...
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...Introduction The learners and teachers of English and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) textbooks are three major inter-related elements in the process of present day education. Hutchinson, 1994 cited in (Evaluating an EFL textbook - A new English Course) states that, “The textbook is an almost universal element of ELT teaching”. Therefore, a textbook can be mentioned as a useful instrument which serves as a guide or an instructional manual for studying a particular subject. Against the common belief that students are the key in this direction, many scholars hold the view that textbooks are the heart of education with regard to the fact that both teachers and students are to a large extent dependent on the books (Sarem, S. N., Hamidi, H., Mahmoudie, R., 2013).Therefore, it is clear that a textbook facilitates the teaching and learning process and thus, is helpful both for the teacher and the students. Textbooks are compiled and developed because they are the most convenient means of providing the structure that the teaching-learning system requires. Textbooks are a good solution to overcome the weaknesses in teaching materials. Ansary and Babaii (2002) cited in (An Evaluation of English Language Textbook 'Say it in English' for first year intermediate Grade in South Arabia, 2012) state that, “Although the textbook is not the only tool for the teaching and learning process, it is still of a significant impact for achieving the language learning objectives...
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...Verbal and Nonverbal Communication HCA/230 Doc March 25, 2014 Introduction When communicating to anyone, you use language, body movement, face gestures, or you can communicate through internet. There are many different uses for communication, but sometimes when communicating to another person, it can be rude when saying things that can hurt him/her. You need to watch out when communicating and you need to make sure that you are communicating correctly. Verbal and nonverbal communication is one segment of communication where you can see a lot as an everyday thing. Principles of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication There are many principles of verbal and nonverbal communication. The first one is that everyone speaks with a different language, like from France, Italy, Germany, Mexico, or any other region from the globe. Their grammar and pronunciation is different and everyone is unique because of that. The second principle is where all language is significant. Everyone isn’t perfect with language, but when you learn how each one is, it signifies that not one isn’t perfect. The third principle is that when you distinguish different variations on how spoken language is used across beliefs. When one speaks differently, the other who understands it, knows what the person is saying. The fourth principle is that you must know that everyone’s vocabulary doesn’t mean the same thing to others. An example can be when a Hispanic person from Puerto Rico is talking...
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...very important to write precisely and speak in a single word. Generally we speak or write in a garrulous way. But, it is seen that precise words are always understood easily by all. At times we become verbose but sometimes the verbosity is not required and we are required to talk or speak precisely. NEED That a learner of the English language (or, for that matter, any language) needs to have a good vocabulary at his command goes without saying. Appropriate words are highly elusive, especially when they belong to a foreign language. One word substitution is required for effective communication in English. Word substitution is basically to switch or to change a phrase (with a few words) to only one word. By substituting word, we can make a shorter and more precise sentence. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH We need to keep in mind the purpose of communication for effective communication in the English language. The purpose of communication Issue, receive, interpret, act on commands Maintain relations - personal and business Structure the environment – share information, defines jobs. The English language contains about 490,000 words plus about 300,000 technical words. It is doubtful if any individual uses more than 60,000 words. Written...
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...appeal, it is used to persuade the audience or reader of the authors creditability. The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes Ethos as “the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution”. Ethos is using language that appeals to the topic and to the readers by using the correct vocabulary. This makes the author more crediable and evenhanded so that the readers believe the writers point of view. Pathos principle, emotion, is used to win over a reader by using their emotional convictions. Merriam-Webster describes this one as using pity or compassion. The author tries to persuade the reader emotionally to feel the same way they do and to identify with the author’s opinion. The principle of Logos is logical; this appeals the reader’s logic and reasoning. The author uses ways to make the reader think of the explanation and agree because of the reader understanding and believing in the logical reasoning behind it. The author may identify with the readers self-interest and take advantage of this with common favoritism. The Henry George Liddell, Robert Scott, An Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon describes Logos as a Greek word meaning “The word or that by which the inward thought is expressed.”...
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...and lived realities. | FACULTY INFORMATION | Instructor : Academic : Office Location: Office Hours:Telephone: E-Mail: Website: | Dr Hatoon AL FASSIAssistant ProfessorWomen Campus, stair 3, # 213 (male students by appointment) MW 12.30-1.30 4403-4948 hatoon@qu.edu.qahttp://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/hatoon.alfassi | REFERENCES AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES | Required Textbook : All material will be posted on Black Board Useful Web Resources:: EWIC Online, Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures http://sjoseph.ucdavis.edu/ewic/EWIC_Online_Preview.pdfAvailable at the library.Musawah’s Wanted:http://www.musawah.org/wanted-equality-and-justice-muslim-family-english | Course Objectives | Course Student Learning...
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...when writing an essay that means something. As well as that, I know enjoy writing long pieces or even short essays. This semester taught me how to improve on being a writer, and how to open my mind to new things. While first proceeding through this class, I had no idea how I would feel writing essays every other day. I felt like I was going to be miserable and get behind fast. In the beginning, I knew I had to come up with a better attitude and put my mind into my work. When we first had an essay due, I was a little nervous because I did not know what you expected of us. Now, I write my papers the night before it is due usually and I do not hesitate to press submit. While in English 111/112, you have...
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...women that are homosexuals are loud and out. Although the LGBT (lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders) are now accepted by the Philippine society, they have come a long way of struggle to gain their freedom and rights. Gays in particular, have been a great subject to social discrimination, taunts, ridicules and mockery. One of the ways the discriminated gays thought of was to come up with a code that only they will understand in order to hide from the prying eyes and ears of the society they move in. But because of the everyday and frequent use of the code in parlors, sidewalks, comedy bars and other places where gays frequently hang out. Since 1960’s where an evolution of the Filipino language sprouted called Taglish or Tagalog-English where one of its steady sources has been gay language, which has generated so many words and idioms that have been inserted in the mainstream of the everyday Taglish. As the gays started to be accepted by the society, the language grew gradually adding more and more terms from different sources. Gay language has also influenced the way the society converses and is empowering the gays more, giving them an identity and a trademark. As this language continues gradual evolution and acquiring more words, more and more rules also come along. Gay language has now paved its way from the streets and parlors to classrooms, offices and even media. Gay language is today a widely...
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...Effect of Metacognitive Strategy Instruction Through Co operative Learning on Reading Comprehension among Secondary School ESL Students Author: Mrs. Jane Sequeira is a research scholar at St. Ann’s College of Education. She has served as a teacher for classes’ right from Kindergarten to 12th standard for two decades. She is passionate about trying innovative methods to make the process of teaching learning effective and enjoyable. At present she is conducting an experimental study under the guidance of Dr.Vijaya Kumari S.N. The author may be contacted at jane.r.sequeira@gmail.com. Abstract The present study titled “The effect of Metacognitive Strategy Instruction through Co operative Learning on Reading Comprehension among Secondary School ESL Students” is an Experimental Study. The pre test - post test control group design was adopted for the facilitation of which the researcher prepared instructional materials both in Metacognitive Strategic Instruction through co operative learning and Conventional Method and applied them on the experimental and control group respectively to find out their effect on the respective groups and compare them. A reading comprehension test prepared by the investigator was used as pre test and post test. The sample consisted of 112 ESL students of standard nine studying in Kannada medium. Descriptive statistics Mean and SD were calculated to find out the effect of the teaching strategies and Inferential statistics ‘t’ test was used to infer...
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...chỉ khi nào học rồi, bạn mới thấy rõ. Quyển này (nhà xuất bản TPHCM) đã hết bán rồi. Nên nếu bạn nào cần phôtô thì liên lạc Uyên Uyên: UyenUyen@englishtime.us Tuy nhiên mỗi tuần Bear vẫn sẽ post lên đây 20 từ trong quyển sách đó, để nếu bạn nào ở xa, vẫn có thể học được. Đương nhiên mỗi người có 1 cách học riêng và trí nhớ khác nhau. Có người nhìn qua là nhớ liền, có người nhìn hoài vẫn không nhớ, nên Bear suggest cách học này, bạn nào thấy thích hợp với mình thì áp dụng: 1/ Mỗi ngày học 3 từ: giống như ăn cơm vậy: sáng 1 từ, trưa 1 từ, tối 1 từ. Vui lòng đừng thấy cuốn sách quá hay mà học 1 ngày vài ba chục từ rồi ngày mai nhìn lại thấy ngán.. rồi.. bỏ luôn quyển sách hay này nhé. 2/ Làm sao mà trước khi đi ngủ, có thể đọc (hoặc viết) ra 3 câu ví dụ có chứa từ đó là xem như ok. Nhớ là đừng học...
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...Unlock your verbal edge for success Dr. J. Michael Bennett with Paul R. Scheele Million Dollar Vocabulary Million Dollar Vocabulary Playbook The course manual is for your personal use only and is to be used with the six audio recordings from the Million Dollar Vocabulary Personal Learning Course. All worldwide rights are reserved and exclusively owned by Learning Strategies Corporation. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in part or in whole in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Learning Strategies Corporation. Copyright 1999 by Learning Strategies Corporation “Paraliminal,” “Natural Brilliance,” “PhotoReading,” “EasyLearn,” “Personal Celebration,” and “Accelements” are exclusive trademarks of Learning Strategies Corporation worldwide. “Spring Forest Qigong” is a registered trademark of Chunyi Lin. “Diamond Feng Shui” and the Diamond Feng Shui Diamond are trademarks of Marie Vyncke-Diamond. ISBN 13: 978-0-925480-64-4 ISBN 10: 0-925480-64-9 FIRST EDITION June 1999 Printed in the United States of America For coaching and additional support, visit our online Discussion Forum at www.LearningStrategies.com Learning Strategies Corporation Innovating ways for you to experience your potential 2000 Plymouth Road Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305-2335 USA Toll-Free 1-888-800-2688 • 1-952-767-9800 Fax 1-952-475-2373 Mail@LearningStrategies.com www.LearningStrategies.com v042507 ...
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