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The Effective Use Of The Mother Tongue In The Classroom
University of Kent at Canterbury
University of Kent at Canterbury

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Who is this course for?
Non-native speakers of English and natives who speak their students’ mother tongue
Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and Adult teachers

What is the Rationale for this course?
Unlike many current methodologies, this course argues that careful use of the mother tongue is an effective way to reach the target language. It is a highly intensive and practical methodology course which will provide you with a range of activities for the effective use of the mother tongue in the classroom.

What are the key course contents?
  Topics include:
L1 and L2 techniques for use with beginners
Bi-lingual vocabulary games
Contrasive grammar awareness exercises
Bi-lingual work with advances students
Good ways of working with the mysteries of translation
The joys of playing with language
The effective use of bi-lingual dictionaries

Is this the right course for me?
Yes, if you have noticed your students’ constant use of bi-lingual dictionaries
Yes, if you want to have a 100% increase in language fun in your classroom
Yes, if you know that referral to the mother tongue helped in your learning of other languages

If this is not the right course for you, please view a Course Information Sheet on:
Creative Methodology for the Classroom.


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