Carol D. Campell

ESL
Department

 
Phone: 908-737-0421
E-Mail: campell@verizon.net
Office Hours: By appointment

 

 

 

My Philosophy

My approach to language learning is, in part, based on the list below.  Language learners need coaches who will work with them to:

  • determine current level
  • identify strengths and weaknesses
  • set goals for advancement
  • find strategies and activities to support those goals.

 

Top 10 (or so)  strategies to remember when learning

English as a Second Language 

Make learning centered, directed and controlled by you

Use  authentic materials and settings

Read and listen slightly above your current level

Be confident, motivated and invested

Use language naturally

Practice outside of class or work sessions. 

Keep in mind that you will always understand more than you can produce.

Remember learning English is sometimes very individual

Be patient - Language learning takes time.

Take risks !!!!  Mistakes help you advance your skills.

Read aloud -  your ear and your brain will hear and capture good English

Corrective feedback (someone telling you what you are doing wrong) is important, but you must act on it to master the correct pattern.

Monitoring is catching yourself doing something wrong, or right!

 

 

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