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by Jonathan_fu
Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:39 am
Forum: Intensive English Programs
Topic: How to deal with a big class?
Replies: 6
Views: 16142

I'v looked through the information you provided. Thanks. I am really enlightened to some extent. But I have to stress that the problem I meet happens in the university. So lots of activities would be resricted for their age and intelligence. Especially how to keep the continuous high-level students'...
by Jonathan_fu
Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:16 am
Forum: Applied Linguistics
Topic: What does age contribute to L2 acquistion?
Replies: 16
Views: 10032

What does age contribute to L2 acquistion?

What does age contribute to second language acquistion? Is the critical period really important and absolute? Any friends can give some evidence or examples that some learners are not subject to critical periods? :? I am eager to be enlightened! :)
by Jonathan_fu
Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:03 am
Forum: Applied Linguistics
Topic: Mistake Vs. Error - definition
Replies: 20
Views: 52087

Difference between mistake and error

:idea: A mistake is a random performance slip, and can be really self-corrected, whereas an error is a systematic deviation made by learners who have not yet mastered the rules of the target language. For example, the word "forum" appears several times in a piece of writing, but "forom" shows twice ...
by Jonathan_fu
Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:44 am
Forum: Intensive English Programs
Topic: How to deal with a big class?
Replies: 6
Views: 16142

How to deal with a big class?

:) In the practical English teaching activities of our university, I am always puzzled by the large quantity of non-English major students in the classroom(100 Sts or so).Anyone can give me some advice how to effectively balance the relationship between the students-focused approach and teacher-focu...