Connect Inspire Engage Keeping It Real by Keeping

Connect, Inspire, Engage! Keeping It Real by Keeping It in L 2! John De Mado Language Seminars, LLC 125 S. Collier Blvd. / B 202 Marco Island, FL 34145 ______ Twitter: @John. De. Mado E-mail: info@demado-seminars. com Web: www. demado-seminars. com Specifically Prepared for the TFLA Conference Friday, October 14, 2016 1

Buddy Hackett 2

3 EXPRESSIONS TO AVOID IN LIFE AS WELL AS TEACHING “It’s all good …” 2. “It is what it is …” 3. “Whatever …” 1. 3

90% 4

COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT Output of language is the result of Comprehensible Input. 5

This is NOT Comprehensible Input! 6

COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT l The language acquirer understands the input. l CI is essential to language acquisition and literacy. l Comprehended input (intake) is what counts, not just input that is potentially comprehensible. l Comprehensible input should also contain language that has not yet be acquired but which the learner is ready to acquire (i + 1). l The more comprehensible input provided, the more language acquisition and literacy developed. 7

“It’s not how much L 2 you use … It’s how much L 2 they understand. ” De Mado 8

Una Lección Il y avait une fois un Papa souris … 9

Le Papa souris vivait dessous d’une maison … 10

… Avec ses 3 enfants …Manny, Mo y Jack. 11

Un jour, las famille a decidé de sortir de dessous de la maison pour faire une promenade. 12

Et … Qu’est-ce qu’ils ont vu? … 13

Ils ont vu le chat! … 14

Et les 3 enfants avaient GRAND peur! 15

Mais, le Papa souris a eu une très bonne ideé! 16

BOW WOW!!! ç Il a commencé à aboyer! 17

Et le chat avait peur et il s’est echappé! 18

Mes enfants… Une leçon… Il est très important être bilingue! 19

“The more you provide ‘CI’, the more your students will seek it! …” De Mado 20

RISK-TAKING, VULNERABILITY, INTUITION. Risk-Taking: The willingness to confront more language than which you presently own. · Vulnerability: The willingness to err for the broader goal of communication. · Intuition: The ability to sift for meaning. 21

The ‘Instruction/ Acquisition Gap’ is narrowed… And the responsibility for remaining 90% in L 2 is shared between students and teacher. 22

RVI STRATEGY l Know when to intervene: l “Accuracy is a destination … Not a point of departure. ” … De Mado l “The conventions of language should not impede the invention of language. ” … Freeman & Freeman 23

ERROR Vs MISTAKES Error Mistakes l -Inventive - Fossilized l -Dynamic - Static l -Transitional Influence - Permanent l -Intuitive Selection - Conscious Selection 24

Types of Error l Interlinguistic: Brought about by the clash of two or more languages… l Intralinguistic: Brought about by the unique peculiarities of a given language. . . 25

MINIMIZING ENGLISH * l Avoid English by simplifying. l Avoid English by providing CI. l Plan lessons that avoid idle time. l Post high-frequency words and expressions around the classroom. l Teach ‘negotiation of meaning’ by not yielding. 26

MINIMIZING ENGLISH * l Encourage circumlocution l Encourage expressions of clarification and assistance: – “I don’t understand. ” – “Please repeat. ” – “Help, please. ” * Do not teach grammar points in the target language. 27

SET THE SCENE FOR COMMUNICATION Create an environment that encourages communication. 1. The big ‘U” 2. 6 -8 person round tables 3. Single large round table 4. Stuffed chairs 5. Carpeted floor 6. Change seating often in order to mix and match individuals and groups. 28

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UNDERSTAND HOW LANGUAGE ACQUIRERS USE LANGUAGE ACTFL Performance Descriptors l Range: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced l Mode: Interpretive, Interpersonal, Presentational l Domains: Functions, Contexts/Content, Text types, Language Control, Vocabulary, Communication Strategies, Cultural Awareness (Word User to Sentence User to Paragraph User) 31

UNDERSTAND ENCOURAGE THREE MODES OF COMMUNICATION l Interpretive: Listening, reading, viewing (Receptive Skills) l Interpersonal: Two-way communication/ speaking, writing (Productive Skills) l Presentational: One-way communication/ speaking, writing (Productive Skills) 32

Language Teacha’ Rap Big D In ‘Da House! 33

Connect, Inspire, Engage! Keeping It Real by Keeping It in L 2! John De Mado Language Seminars, LLC 125 S. Collier Blvd. / B 202 Marco Island, FL 34145 ______ Twitter: @John. De. Mado E-mail: info@demado-seminars. com Web: www. demado-seminars. com Specifically Prepared for the TFLA Conference Friday, October 14, 2016 34

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