Showing posts with label Schools Stuff. Show all posts
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Sunday, February 4, 2024

Technology-Assisted English Language Learning

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Nowadays, the role and function of information and communication technology has many roles in the world of education, especially in the learning process. One of them is learning English. In this digital era, education must integrate information and communication technology into all subjects. With the development of digital era education, it is possible for students to gain abundant knowledge quickly and easily.

In the educational context, understanding the characteristics of each generation is important to determine how effective educational strategies are provided to students. The goal is not just students' academic and pedagogical achievements, but also how the educational process can grow students' character and love for learning activities. Currently, most of Generation Zero are of school age. This means that adapting the learning system in our educational spaces must take into account the characteristics of Generation Zero to suit their needs without ignoring their interests and habituation as a generational group.

In an increasingly advanced digital era, technology has played an increasingly important role in education, especially in English language learning. The use of technology in the teaching and learning process has opened the door to more interactive, effective and fun learning methods. This has changed the landscape of English education and is key to improving students' language skills in the future. One of the main advantages of technology in English language learning is its ability to create deep and engaging learning experiences. Through online platforms, students can access a variety of resources, such as interactive training programs, multimedia learning materials, and advanced technology-based applications designed specifically for English language learning. In this way, students can learn in a way that is more interesting, involved, and suits their respective learning styles. In addition, technology also allows for better collaboration and communication between students.

Through online communication tools, students can interact with their classmates, discuss English topics, share opinions, and even participate in collaborative projects. This not only improves students' speaking and listening skills in English, but also builds confidence and collaboration skills that are important in the real world. Technology also expands the accessibility of English language learning. With the online learning platform, students from various geographical and economic backgrounds can access English learning materials flexibly and affordably. This helps overcome physical and financial barriers to obtaining a quality education, thereby expanding opportunities for everyone to develop English language skills. In addition, technology also allows for more accurate tracking and assessment of student progress in learning English. By using adaptive learning software and data analysis tools, teachers can monitor individual student progress, identify areas of weakness, and provide more personalized feedback. This allows learning to be tailored to each student's needs, thereby increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the learning process.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Cambridge Complete IELTS (Ebooks & Audio CDs)

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The development of globalization has facilitated the opportunity for individuals worldwide to relocate to various nations, whether it be for residential, occupational, or educational purposes. Fluency in the language spoken in the country is crucial when it comes to migrating and entering a foreign nation. Evidence of linguistic competence may be necessary to demonstrate an individual's ability to communicate in the language spoken in the country they are visiting. IELTS is widely acknowledged as evidence of English language competency in numerous English-speaking nations.

Currently, there is an observable surge in the quantity of Indonesian students pursuing education overseas. In Australia, specifically, there were a total of 8748 Indonesian students, according to the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia in 2016. The tendency emerged as a consequence of the financial sponsorships offered in Indonesia to equip the younger generation with the means to pursue higher education in prestigious colleges worldwide.

However, in certain instances, the mandate for a standardized language competency examination can provide difficulties for Indonesian prospective candidates. Essentially, individuals have the chance to pursue education in a foreign country due to the abundance of scholarships offered by both the government and the host nation. However, fulfilling the language competence criteria, specifically the IELTS exam, can pose a challenge. There are likely other factors contributing to the difficulties Indonesian students have with the IELTS exam. Initially, individuals are inadequately equipped to handle a rigorous assessment framework like IELTS while pursuing their English education at school or university.

The value of IELTS test for students:

As a potential international student, it is crucial for you to showcase your ability in the English language as a requirement for the university admission procedure. It is important to note that various English language assessments may be required for admission. Given the multitude of choices, one may question the distinguishing factors and the reasons behind the widespread popularity of IELTS. We are here to address these inquiries and provide comprehensive explanations regarding the advantages of taking an IELTS examination.

The global recognition that IELTS receives is one of the primary factors contributing to its status as the most widely accepted English language test worldwide. The test is recognized and approved by more than 10,000 organizations across around 140 nations. Over three million individuals, including international students and others seeking to relocate to another country, take this annually.

The IELTS test possesses a distinct edge over other English language tests, such as TOEFL, due to a significant rationale. Immigration agencies universally recognize IELTS as proof of proficiency in the English language. It is imperative to consider this aspect while submitting a visa application, as well as when applying to a university. Significantly, it is the preferred examination for nations such as the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Using Songs to Promote Fun English Learning for Young English Learners: How it works?

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INTRODUCTION

Nowadays English has become an international language, more and more people learn English. The importance of English as a world language has made people to learn English as early as possible. In Indonesia for example, English is taught even before the children enter the playgroup, there is a special class for children who are still around two or three years old. This is supported by the fact that the optimum age for children to learn a foreign language is when they are still in a very young age. This phenomenon has made Teaching English to Young Learners “TEYL” become increasingly famous. There are many English courses and the publication of the course books. Before we go on, it is better to look at the definition of young learners in order for us to have the same perspective and knowledge. “The definition of Young Learners is children between the ages of about 5 years old to 12 years old” as Rixon (1999) cited in Shin (2006), while  the  primary  or  elementary  stages  of  formal  education  before  the  transition  to secondary school. This is why the ages of the young learners could be varied from one country to the others.

Songs have become an important part of human culture and civilization. They are used in many social and cultural occasions and have traditionally used as an educational tool.  Therefore, it is widely believed that songs can be used to promote learning amongst people, including children. 

One type of songs which children like most is action song. This type of songs usually requires body movements of the whole parts of the body or only some parts of it. In relation to English language learning for children, action songs are considered as powerful resources which help their language development. By nature, children enjoy playing and singing songs and they will get a lot of benefits when they were exposed to particular English songs in the English classroom. This paper intends to explain the use of action songs in English classes at elementary schools. At first, it outlines some theoretical reasons of using action songs in the English classroom. Then, it identifies and explains some possible action songs that can be used in the classroom and how to use them in the English classroom.

The reason why the writer chooses this topic is mainly because song is really suitable for young learners. Through songs and the fun activity make the children learn the language unconsciously, and in a fun way. Through songs, the children can enhance their language skills such as listening, speaking and writing. These  three skills are put in order, since the first skills that the children learn is listening the songs, and after that the children learn to speak or sing the song, the last thing, the children learn to write the lyrics of the songs. The activity is not only lead to the fun activity of the children but also the skills’ development of the students when they are listening to the particular kind of song.

DISCUSSION

A. Song as Useful Learning Resources for Young Learners

Songs and languages might have some similar features. By using songs, people can express themselves. Similar to songs, language is also a means used by people to express their thought, feeling or concern about particular things. As Goodger (2010) cited in Nurhayati (2012) mentions that music and language share some common elements. First “physically, both of them made up of sound waves which our ears capture and our brains process into a meaningful, recognizable code.” Language, except the sign language, and songs are firstly captured by ears and then they proceeded by the brains. Second, both of them “communicate emotions and meanings.” In everyday life, they often function as canal for human to express idea, opinion, feeling, emotion, and dream. Third, they both have an “intrinsic phonology namely rhythm and accentuation, key and intonation”. Song is defined as a short piece of music with words to be sung. In language, particularly English certain features like tune, intonation, stress also exist and give impact to meanings. Goodger also mentioned that “the notes in a melody correspond to the phonemes in words; change the order of the notes in a tune and it loses its sense. It is exactly the same for phonemes in words, phrases and sentences.”

Thursday, February 15, 2018

DOWNLOAD MATERI MATA KULIAH MORPHOSYNTAX




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Sunday, February 11, 2018

MARI BELAJAR TOEFL MANDIRI!! BISA?? OF COURSE YOU CAN!!

Mari Belajar TOEFL Mandiri!! Of Course You Can!!




Mempersiapkan diri untuk mengikuti tes TOEFL dapat dilakukan sendiri. Cara ini akan lebih menghemat biaya dan lebih kondusif dengan waktu dan kesibukan Anda. Hanya saja, untuk Belajar TOEFL Sendiri, Anda harus memiliki bahan uji yang tepat untuk persiapan. Selain itu, Anda harus melengkapi dengan sumber daya online yang cukup untuk studi komprehensif. Oleh karena itu, penting bagi Anda mencari dan men-download materi uji yang tepat untuk persiapan belajar yang memadai.

Bagaimana Mempersiapkan Bahan TOEFL untuk melengkapi Belajar Anda?

Carilah sumber daya penelitian yang dapat diandalkan agar dapat melengkapi seluruh silabus bagian TOEFL dan memberikan soal latihan yang cukup beserta kunci jawaban untuk pemahaman yang lebih baik. Elemen penting lainnya dari modul belajar TOEFL atau bahan uji materi TOEFL yang tepat adalah: Bahan persiapan yang luas untuk memecahkan pertanyaan yang berbeda dari masing-masing tes, sehingga membangun keterampilan Anda dalam menghadapi soal-soal berbeda dari setiap bagian tes. Forum online dan diskusi menyediakan ruang yang baik untuk mempelajari tes melalui interaksi satu sama lain untuk berbagi masalah dan solusi terkait tes TOEFL. Contoh-contoh pertanyaan dan tes praktik sangat membantu dalam membuat Anda memiliki pengalaman ketika menghadapi tes TOEFL. Anda juga mesti belajar mengatur waktu ketika menjawab soal TOEFL dan berbagai tips untuk mengurangi kekeliruan Anda menjawab soal TOEFL. Lakukan evaluasi diri dari setiap perkembangan belajar Anda dengan melihat setiap hasil jawaban pada contoh-contoh soal tes. Dan terus asah, sehingga Anda benar-benar mengerti karakteristik soal dan jawabannya.


TOEFL diperlukan sekali jika kamu ingin studi ke luar negeri karena mengukur kemampuan bahasa Inggris. TOEFL dibagi menjadi 3 jenis: PBT (Paper-based Test), CBT (Computer-based Test), dan IBT (Internet-based Test). Dari ketiga jenis ini, PBT dan IBT sering digunakan dalam tes seleksi studi di luar negeri. Untuk kamu yang berniat melanjutkan sekolah ke luar negeri, skor TOEFL maksimal—atau paling tidak mendekati—merupakan harapan. Kamu bisa mencapai harapan ini kalau mendapatkan TOEFL preparation yang mantap.


1.   Luangkan Minimal 2 Jam Sehari

Kedengarannya bukan hal sulit kan? Kalau kamu bekerja atau sekolah maka jadwalkan waktu belajar sesuai mood terbaikmu (siang, pagi, atau malam). Dalam seminggu, bagilah jadwal per 2 hari untuk Listening, Reading, dan Structure (Grammar). Nah, pada hari ketujuh kamu bisa melakukan scoring untuk evaluasi.



2.   Mengumpulkan Latihan Soal

Jika kamu belum aktif mengikuti kelas kursus TOEFL preparation, jangan khawatir. Kamu bisa pilih sumber belajar yang sesuai kenyamananmu. Bisa dari buku latihan soal TOEFL pinjaman atau beli sendiri, atau dari website online yang menyediakan soal latihan gratis. Semakin sering kamu berlatih, semakin mudah mengerjakan TOEFL.

3.   Perbanyak Vocabulary
Sering kali mungkin kamu mendengar pertanyaan, “Dari mana saya harus mulai?” untuk memperkaya vocab. Sebenarnya, kamu tak harus membayangkan cara pelik yang justru akan membatasi. Mulai saja dari contoh soal Reading TOEFL. Berlatih menerjemahkan passages membantu memperkaya vocab sekaligus memahami artinya, bukan sekadar menghafal.

4.   Pelajari Kelas Kata Dasar
Mempelajari kelas kata (part of speech) bahasa Inggris seperti verb, adverb, noun, dan sebagainya bisa membantu memperlancar saat mengerjakan soal Structure. Sekarang ini kamu bisa meng-Google sumber online yang menyediakan materi tentang structure.

5.   Cara Mudah Belajar Listening: Nonton Film atau Dengar Lagu
Nonton film dan mendengarkan lagu, dua aktivitas santai yang menyenangkan, kan? Kamu tak hanya bisa menghibur diri tetapi juga mengasah kemampuan Listening. Kamu bisa menyimak conversation dalam film berbahasa Inggris, yang adalah cara penyampaian soal Listening. Jika daya konsentrasimu cukup bagus, coba mencatat lirik sebuah lagu selagi lagunya diputar, atau mendengarkan e-book.

Tips di atas tak akan mudah kalau kamu lekas merasa bosan, jenuh, apalagi malas. Karena itu, coba deh mendisiplinkan diri. Selain bisa menggunakan cara autodidatis tersebut, mengikuti kelas TOEFL preparation bisa menyematimu dari segi lain. Mengikuti kursus bisa bertemu teman baru dan sama-sama belajar. Di Edupac-Kaplan, kelas TOEFL preparation bantu meningkatkan kemampuan Reading, Writing, Listening, dan Speaking disertai simulasi tes online. Yuk, mulai belajar sekarang!
 
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