Methodology – European Schools Language II syllabus Primary
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Secondary school builds on the principles and methodology established in the primary
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In Primary school the teaching of English as a second language aims to develop...
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Methodology – European Schools Language II syllabus Primary
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Secondary school builds on the principles and methodology established in the primary
school).
In Primary school the teaching of English as a second language aims to develop pupils
abilities to communicate effectively and to enable them to be enthusiastic and responsive
learners.
Children are taught in mixed ability groups of different nationalities.
The first language provides the foundation for second language acquisition and there are
common features in the acquisition of both.
An initial silent period is common in the
second language.
Of the four strands of language development receptive
(listening/reading) skills are usually more developed than expressive (speaking/writing).
Oracy (listening/speaking) is a prerequisite for literacy (reading/writing).
Teachers seek to develop natural and real, interactive learning situations where
communication is meaningful, relevant, contextual
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