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by NatalieGagnonULAVAL
Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:44 pm
Forum: TOEFL
Topic: Other helpful tools in a target language
Replies: 0
Views: 4820

Other helpful tools in a target language

Some of the greatest ways to develop an ease with the desired target language are simply the most basic and pleasant ones: television and music. Unconsciously, when listening to music in another language, we develop a phonetic adaptation to their pronunciation or intonations all while learning new v...
by NatalieGagnonULAVAL
Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:43 pm
Forum: Texts
Topic: Texts
Replies: 0
Views: 4514

Texts

Texts are important tools for teachers as well as for students. They are crucial elements, if well selected, to ensure students’ learning according to their language level, functional language, and interest for the topic. When students can relate to or feel familiar with the text, they develop an in...
by NatalieGagnonULAVAL
Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: Secondary School Education
Topic: Secondary School Education
Replies: 0
Views: 2210

Secondary School Education

Secondary school education is a very vast topic. However, what first comes to mind when I hear someone talk about secondary school is the diversity that teachers and students can bring to high school education. We all know that high school is a new adventure for all teenagers: new students; new subj...
by NatalieGagnonULAVAL
Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:41 pm
Forum: Intensive English Programs
Topic: Intensive English Programs
Replies: 3
Views: 10225

Intensive English Programs

I believe intensive English programs are a good option for schools to offer, especially at a secondary level. This type of education is the closest you can get to immersion when unavailable at an early age. Engaging in an all English environment certainly facilitates students’ learning since it allo...
by NatalieGagnonULAVAL
Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:41 pm
Forum: Bilingual Education
Topic: Bilingual education
Replies: 2
Views: 3521

Bilingual education

Bilingual education, for me, is one of the greatest advantages for a young child to grow up with. As a native bilingual myself, speaking English at home and French in the community, I believe that I was very lucky to have such an occasion of being raised as so. Just like some other people, at a very...