Check Out The Following Lectures - You Know You Want To!
Use the drop-down menu to access a host of lectures on a range of different topics related to SLA.
Topics Covered:
1. Introduction - An overview of what this site and its lectures are about.
2. FITT - Understanding basic components that you can manipulate to help your students.
3. CCC - Communication, Culture, and Confidence. In this lecture we discuss the importance of each.
4. Acquisition vs. Conscious Learning - In this lecture I look at this dichotomous relationship.
5. Frequency & Time - Two of the key factors that affect L2 proficiency.
6. Theories & Ideas - I provide a brief overview of recent SLA theories and then offer a few tips on in-class applications.
7. Reading - Why is this skill so important? Check out the lecture to learn more.
8. Listening - Arguably the most important skill. But why? Listen to find out more.
9. Grammar - Should we teach it? How? Why? All of these questions, and more, are answered on this page.
10. Motivation & Goals - Understanding motivation will allow you to help you help your students.
11. Culture & Language - How do these two factors interact with each other? Check out the lecture to learn more.
12. Taboo and Slang - Check out this lecture to get some insight on slang and taboo language.
13. QASI(R) - If you want to help your student communicate better then this is the lecture for you.
14. Games - How can we use games in class to aid language development. Tips for adults and kids!
15. Teaching Tips - An overview of some of my favorite ideas and tips from a wide variety of sources and teachers.
Topics Covered:
1. Introduction - An overview of what this site and its lectures are about.
2. FITT - Understanding basic components that you can manipulate to help your students.
3. CCC - Communication, Culture, and Confidence. In this lecture we discuss the importance of each.
4. Acquisition vs. Conscious Learning - In this lecture I look at this dichotomous relationship.
5. Frequency & Time - Two of the key factors that affect L2 proficiency.
6. Theories & Ideas - I provide a brief overview of recent SLA theories and then offer a few tips on in-class applications.
7. Reading - Why is this skill so important? Check out the lecture to learn more.
8. Listening - Arguably the most important skill. But why? Listen to find out more.
9. Grammar - Should we teach it? How? Why? All of these questions, and more, are answered on this page.
10. Motivation & Goals - Understanding motivation will allow you to help you help your students.
11. Culture & Language - How do these two factors interact with each other? Check out the lecture to learn more.
12. Taboo and Slang - Check out this lecture to get some insight on slang and taboo language.
13. QASI(R) - If you want to help your student communicate better then this is the lecture for you.
14. Games - How can we use games in class to aid language development. Tips for adults and kids!
15. Teaching Tips - An overview of some of my favorite ideas and tips from a wide variety of sources and teachers.