Vol. 5 Issue 33 – Research Paper: ‘Cognitive Approaches to L3 Acquisition’ by Garcia-Mayo & Maria del Pilar

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#33 | September 9, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036

Abstract

Multilingualism has established itself as an area of systematic research in linguistic studies over the last two decades. The multilingual phenomenon can be approached from different perspectives: educational, formal linguistic, neurolinguistic, psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic, among others. This article presents an overview of cognitive (psychological and formal linguistic) approaches to third language (L3) acquisition where the assumption is that language acquisition is a complex multi-faceted process. After identifying what is meant by L3, the article briefly reviews the major issues addressed from both the psycholinguistic strand and the emerging L3 linguistic strand and concentrates on those aspects that are in need of further research in both. (Contains 5 notes.) (more…)

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Vol. 5 Issue 33 – ‘Do You Use Newspapers in Your English Class Yet?’ by Eric Roth

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#33 | September 9, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036

Newspapers tell us the news, and inform us about how today is different from yesterday. They provide us with some clues and some information to help us better understand our rapidly changing world. They arrive at our homes, on our laptops, and in our libraries.

But what about our English classrooms? How often do you use newspapers in your ESL classes?

Newspapers allow students to expand their vocabulary, follow current events, and deepen their understanding of our rapidly changing world. As a former journalist, teaching English with newspapers and magazines seems absolutely natural. My standard homework requires students to select, read, summarize, and evaluate an article of their choice and bring to class for a discussion.

Students provide the basic background information:

  • Title author
  • publication date
  • length # of sources:
  • List five new or important vocabulary words: (more…)

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