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 * English for International Business (Shona WHYTE)

Introduction** Learning English, Course outline

How are languages learned? (Lightbown & Spada, 1999, How languages are learned)


 * Languages are learned mainly through imitation.

People with high IQs are good language learners.

The earlier a second language is introduced in school programs, the greater the likelihood of success in learning.

Teachers should present grammatical rules one at a time, and learners should practice examples of each one before going on to another.

Learners' errors should be corrected as soon as they are made in order to prevent the formation of bad habits.

When learners are allowed to interact freely (for example in group or pair activities), they learn each others' mistakes.

Students learn what they are taught. || Language teaching: what are we trying to do?
 * **STRONGLY AGREE -STRONGLY DISAGREE** ||

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behaviorism [|Make Pavlov's dog drool]

Where is Bryan? Which theory?

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Course outline
 * 1) English for International Business
 * 2) Oral expression/communication

Language skills Presentations Feedback Learning technology

**Dates** October 6 October 13 October 20 //break// November 3 November 10 November 17 November 24 December 1 December 8 December 15

**Requirements** Regular attendance and participation in class activities. Preparation of team presentation with slides, to be posted on collaborative site.