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A PROBLEMATIC TENSE TO TEACH: THE PRESENT PERFECT
The perfect in English creates problems for both elementary and advanced learners. It is interpreted frequently as an optional alternative to the simple past tense; this interpretation of its function leads to frequent errors of tense usage. Difficulties with the present perfect tense are often reinforced by faulty teaching. The basic uses of the perfect are outlined and contrasted with the functions of the simple past tense. (Richards, 1979:95)
1. Introduction
The present perfect tense is one of the most, probably the most, problematic tenses for foreign language learners. It is not so easy to learn for foreign language learners, Turkish students in this study, to be able to use the present perfect tense correctly and appropriately for the appropriate situations as they have difficulties in grasping it. This tense is usually confused with the simple past by the Turkish students. The differences between the present perfect and the past simple are complicated and difficult to analyse, and the rules given in grammars are not always very clear and accurate (Swan, 1982:493). Not only in Turkish but also in many of the European languages present perfect is used as the simple past tense. Even American usage is also not exactly the same as British. (more…)
This paper has been submitted for publication by Rajesh Bharvad & Tarun Patel
The evolution of technology has an impact on the way we live, work, teach and learn. According to Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Information and Communication Technology has transformed education. Indeed, what we are witnessing is a revolution of education. Some believe that ICT provides global marketing opportunities. Others believe that ICT helps students broaden their knowledge base. Among this internet is seen a huge prospect in terms of classroom teaching.
The Internet is without doubt the fastest growing communication technology today. With such rapid speed, the education field has not been spared the onslaught of this revolution. The Internet revolution has brought drastic changes to the area of education. It has revolutionized the way students learn and how teachers teach in the classrooms. Indeed, the permeation of the Internet technology into classrooms has created the opportunities for students to be active learners and allowed instructors to be facilitators. Because of this lessons become more interactive and students become more independent. (more…)