Grammar Translation Method

INTRODUCTION At one time The Grammar-Translation Method was called Classical Method. This method was used for the purpose of helping students read and appreciate foreign language literature. Through the study of the grammar, students would become more familiar with the grammar of their native language and that this familiarity would help them speak and write their native language better. It was thought that foreign language learning would help students grow intellectually. THE EXPERIENCE This is some observations a class where the teacher is using...

Teaching Writing

Writing is the act of expressing ideas, opinions, thoughts, feelings or emotions through written language. Writing is one form of linguistic competence realization which is expressed in form of written language application. Expressing ideas through written forms are not easy, because there are claimed the existences of thinking ability and many other interrelated aspects. For examples: the mastery of writing materials, the knowledge of written language, motivation etc. Furthermore, writing also can be interpreted as an activity to convey a message...

SPEECH FUNCTIONS, POLITENESS AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

We adapt our talk to suit our audience and talk differently to children, customers and colleagues. We use language differently in formal and casual contexts. The purpose of talk will also affect its form. One relevant factor is politeness. Polite is often a matter of selecting linguistic form which express the appropriate degree of social distance or which recognize relevant status or power differences. Rules of polite behavior differ from one speech community to another linguistic politeness is culturally determined. The Function of Speech Boss...