INDUCTION PROGRAMME-2020

DAY-5
LANGUAGE?

Language is our primary source of communication. It's

the method through which we share our ideas and
thoughts with others.
There are thousands of languages in this world.
Countries have their own national languages in
addition to a variety of local languages spoken and
understood by their people in different regions. Some
languages are spoken by millions of people, others by
only a few thousand.
PROFICIENCY?
According to the  Centre on Advanced Research for Language
Acquisition(CARLA) , there are three components to
proficiency:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Nowadays English has been an important role in our daily Life. it
is the massive means of communication.
Learning to speak English well may be the best way to improve our Life.

English is
spoken in
more than
100 countries.
 FOUR LANGUAGE
SKILLS OF ENGLISH
When we learn a language, there are four skills that we need for
complete communication. When we learn our native language, we
usually learn to listen first, then to speak, then to read, and finally
to write. These are called the four "language skills":

• Skill #1: Listening.

• Skill #2: Speaking.
• Skill #3: Reading.
• Skill #4: Writing
 TYPE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS
Receptive or Input Productive or Output

Reading and Writing and

Listening Speaking
 LISTENING

When do we listen? Importance

• Every-day life • Improves speaking
• Lectures, group and pronunciation
discussions • Develops inter-
• Brainstorming, personal skills
presentations • Receptive skill that needs
• Question & Answer active participation
• Instructions
  LISTENING
Issues
•Uncertain comprehension
•Speed of speech
•Familiarity with local speech (accents and vocabulary)
•Missing words /concepts/instructions
•Lack of confidence to ask for repetition
•Hearing difficulties
Solutions
•Active listening requires participation not passive reception
•Engage with the sounds & words
•Ensure you are aware of the subject before lectures.
•Read key vocabulary & do background reading
•Mental repetition
•Ask for clarification
•Listen to radio, TV other media
  SPEAKING

When do we Speak ? Importance

• Class group discussions • Most obvious skill
• Group task work • Most interactive skill
• Seminars, presentations • Develops understanding
• Q & A in lectures through communication
•One-to-one sessions • Develops inter-
(personal tutor, doctor, personal skills (team
working)
employer etc.)
• Used in assessment
  SPEAKING
Issues
•Lack of confidence
•Uncertain about - timing/vocabulary/interaction
•Decoding of non-verbal information
•Lack of knowledge of presentation skills
Solutions
• Take every opportunity to speak
• Ask questions!
• Observe native speakers
• Repeat
• Ask for clarification
• Use Academic Skills resources (presentation space)
  READING

When do we read? Importance

• Lectures, presentations, • Informs writing and writing
tutorials style
• Coursework, research, • Develops knowledge of
internet language structure
• Blackboard, course • Develops vocabulary
documents (specific vocab. for subject)
• Work & home (social • Register and purpose
sight reading)
  READING
Issues
•Speed
•Decoding new words
•Vocabulary
•Comprehension
•Relevance
•Volume (in study)
Solutions
•Reading is an active skill
•Improve your speed
•Read smart
•Read for gist/skim
•Read for specific information
•Do not stop to look up every word-decode from the text
•Use tools to help develop vocabulary (textual and on- line)
  WRITING
When do we write ? Importance
• Coursework • Main method of
assessment
• Exams
• Strict methods and
• Lectures conventions in academic
• Tutorials writing
• Various
• Group work formats/styles/functions
• Presentations depending on subject
area
• Essential skill for exams
• Errors more obvious
  WRITING
Issues
•Lack of knowledge of key language structures, word, sentence,
paragraph, text
•Differences between style in native country and UK
•Register and purpose
•Note-taking
•Paraphrasing
•Academic conduct
Solutions
•Use Learning Development Group resources
(classes/appointments/work space) for support
•Engage in the process of writing for academic purposes
•Be aware of academic conventions (student handbook,
referencing guide, library resources)
•Disclose learning needs i.e. Dyslexia for further support
THANK YOU!!!
HOPE YOU HAVE LEARNED