Chapter 2How to be a good learner... Describing a good learner: difficultLearners of English are different in many aspects, so when examining the qualities of a good learner, it’s import
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How to be a good learner
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Learners of English are different in many
aspects, so when examining the qualities of a good learner, it’s important to consider:
their background (esp English language)
learning experiences
Age & level
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motivation
According to Garner & Lambert:
(1) Integrative motivation: learning English to integrate into the culture of its speakers
(2) Instrumental motivation: learning E as a means to an end (get promoted…)
Integrative: powerful > instrument one
Highly motivated Ss > less motivated one
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Good learners are those who:
take responsibility for their own learning
don’t wait to be taught
Teachers should try and encourage the practice of study (at home or
self-access centers
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A willingness to listen
A willingness to experiment
A willingness to ask questions
A willingness to think about how to learn
A willingness to accept correction
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Their learning experience : good/bad
Being more nervous- afraid of losing face
Having a view of the importance of
learning greater tolerance of serious
learning
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Beginners: success as well as failure is easy to
see, teaching: great fun & stimulating
Intermediate students: success- not easy to
perceive Ss have known a lot more challenging tasks
Advanced students: knowing a lot of English
not concentrating on grammar, but helping Ss use language with more subtlety, more responsibility for their own learning
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Beginners: pronunciation practice, dialogues,
rough-tuned language esp when giving instruction, grammar drills
Higher levels: not concentrating on language for
instruction, discussion, formal debate, essay writing
learners’ levels affect teacher’s language for
instructions & their choice of learning tasks in class