Video Second Language Aquisition

 

    Second language acquisition is the process by which people learn languages in addition to their native language(s)|L1. The term second language is used to describe any language whose acquisition starts after early childhood (including what may be the third or subsequent language learned). The language to be learned is often referred to as the "target language" or "L2".

Video How to use Movie Maker

      

 Have you heard of the best video editing software – Windows Movie Maker? This post shows how to download free Movie Maker, how to import files, how to add transition, how to edit movies, how to export movies and other information.

Writing Academic English , by Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue

 

     Now in its fourth edition, Writing Academic English , by Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue, is the essential writing text to prepare high-intermediate and advanced college or college-bound English language learners for academic success.

     A step-by-step approach guides students through the process of writing paragraphs and essays. Clear models and varied practice help students to develop confidence and a mature writing style. Examples with academic content prime students for college work.

Think Globally Act Locally Kelas IX

   Pada awal tahun 2020/2021 hampir semua sekolah menerapkan Kurikulum 2013. Sebagaimana diketahui mulai tahun pelajaran 2016/2017 pelaksanaan Kurikulum 2013 diberlakukan kembali setelah sempat sebelumnya mengalami moratorium.

  Menghadapi tahun ajaran 2020/2021 hampir semua sekolah yang baru menerapkan Kurikulum 2013 pada tahun pelajaran 2016/2017 belum memiliki Buku Siswa dan Buku Guru Kelas IX (9) Kurikulum 2013, kecuali bagi sekolah piloting yang telah melaksanakan Kurikulum 2013 lebih awal mereka telah memiliki Buku Siswa dan Buku Guru Kelas IX (9) Kurikulum 2013 walaupun edisi lama.

The importance of studying English

 

  English is an international language because it is one of the oldest languages ​​in the world. English originated in Britain in the 8th century. The development of English words was also very fast. Harvard University researchers, there are at least 8,500 new words per year.

    The UK is also a developed country, this can be seen from the many innovations that come from British countries and the advanced level of their knowledge. Another thing that causes English to become an international language is because England is the country with the most record of colonizing countries. Of course, by colonizing a country, the language will automatically be used by the colonized.

Five basic writing skills

      Five Basic Writing Skills Students Should Learn Early On

a. Proper Spelling and Punctuation

      One of the first challenges young students face when learning how to write is understanding how to use proper spelling and punctuation.

       This should come as no surprise—written language is very different than spoken language and has its own unique rules. Furthermore, the English language is notorious for its challenging quirks and many inconsistencies. However, proper spelling and punctuation are the foundation for all effective written communication and it’s imperative for kids to learn them (even in the age of spellcheck and autocorrect!).

Critical Reading

                    Critical Reading

A. Evaluating Web Sites

a. Does the writer identify himself/herself? Is he/she qualified to write about this topic?

b.  Does the web site belong to an organization that you have heard of?

c. What is the apparent purpose of the web site?

d. Is the information based on reliable, outside sources or the writer's opinions?

e.  Is this an open-source web site like Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia? If it is, anyone can contribute to it, so you should check the information in other sources.

    When you are looking for information about a topic on the Web, you may first have to choose among the many sites listed on Google or another search engine Look for the following clues: