Sample Collocations There are several different types of collocation. Collocations can be adjective + adverb, noun + noun, verb + noun and so on. Below you can see seven main types of collocation in sample sentences. 1. adverb + adjective Invading that country was an utterly stupid thing to do.We entered a richly decorated room.Are you fully aware of the implications of your action? 2. adjective + noun The doctor ordered him to take regular exercise.The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage.He was writhing on the ground in excruciating pain. 3. noun + noun Let's give Mr Jones a round of applause.The ceasefire agreement came into effect at 11am.I'd like to buy two bars of soap please. 4. noun + verb The lion started to roar when it heard the dog barking.Snow was falling as our plane took off.The bomb went off when he started the car engine. 5. verb + noun 6. verb + expression with preposition 7. verb + adverb Collocations Lists »
Collocation with advanced levels 1 - not entirely...proper/appropriate/good? Collocation with advanced levels 1 - not entirely...proper/appropriate/good? Submitted by admin on 28 November, 2003 - 13:00 This article gives an overview of the topic of collocation in English language teaching and shows how this is a key area of study for advanced level students. This is the first of two articles on the topic. "The ability to deploy a wide range of lexical chunks both accurately and appropriately is probably what most distinguishes advanced learners from intermediate ones." Problems with advanced levels Types of collocation Why is collocation important for advanced learners? Problems with advanced levels Many advanced students tend to have a number of distinguishing (negative) characteristics. * also known as compound nouns Why is collocation important for advanced learners? There is no magic formula for correcting these mistakes. Once grasped, however, this new focus can re-awaken their interest and enthusiasm in the language. Printer-friendly version
Collocation with advanced levels 2- classroom activities Collocation with advanced levels 2- classroom activities Submitted by admin on 28 November, 2003 - 13:00 This article gives an extensive list of classroom activities that focus attention on collocation. This is the second of two articles on the topic. The first article - Collocation with advanced levels 1 - gives an overview of the topic of collocation in English language teaching and shows how this is a key area of study for advanced level students. "The ability to deploy a wide range of lexical chunks both accurately and appropriately is probably what most distinguishes advanced learners from intermediate ones." Textual analysis activities Preparation activities Speaking activities Dictionary and matching activities Conclusion Bibliography Textual analysis activities Students can analyse texts to heighten their awareness of collocations. Preparation activities Ask the students to brainstorm nouns on a particular subject, perhaps for a writing task. Speaking activities
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How to Get through Airport Security Guess What’s in the Bag: A Language-based Activity Print This Page Lesson Plan Preview After discussing the importance of descriptive language, as well as speaking and listening skills, students practice describing a series of objects. They then take turns reaching into a bag to describe a hidden object, using only their sense of touch. back to top What's in the Bag? Young children can use descriptive language in authentic and purposeful ways to communicate in large-group settings. Further Reading Lindfors, Judith Wells. 1999. Standards Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes. Students develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions, and social roles. Resources & Preparation What’s in the Bag? Students will:
Motivating speaking activities Motivating speaking activities Submitted by TE Editor on 23 June, 2002 - 13:00 The students must be motivated to speak, or need to speak in order to complete the activity. 1. 2. Here are some possible examples, which apply to one or a combination of the above. A popular, well-known type of activity is the information gap. Making an arrangement: each group has a diary, with appointments already filled in. Here are some examples of other activities I use with my younger learners. Secretly put an object in a paper bag (or hide it behind me, or write the word, or draw a picture). I hope that the suggestions and examples given are useful and practical for your situation, or inspire you to invent others. Sheryl Carvalho, Portugal Printer-friendly version
CF “Ice Breaker” Questions Great questions designed to help people in small groups get to know one another. If you could live in any sitcom, which one would it be? What was in your high school locker? Best dessert you have ever had? Editor, October 2008: I have disabled the Submit Question feature. Editor, January 2016: This list has been available since 1998! Teaching and Learning at a Distance: Course Activities: Role Playing, Scenarios, and Simulations Teachers identifying reading problems in emergent readers. Emergency responders practicing disaster plans. History students re-enacting famous events. Through role playing, scenarios, and simulations, learners can apply course content to authentic situations. Role Playing Participants in role playing assignments adopt and act out the role of characters in particular situations. Role-Playing Activities Conversations and Interviews. Debate. Explore an example at Rhetoric. Demonstrations. Improvisation. Historical Re-enactments. Mock Trial. Response Preparation. Outside Evaluator. Creating Role-Playing Assignments The instructor would set up the role-playing situation by: Scenarios Many role-playing situations involve a scenario. Explore examples: Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping - A hypothetical Indy race car manufacturer seeks bids for a new wing design Cinematic Storytelling World Scenario and Representation (PDF) Creating Scenarios Ask students to imagine a set of circumstances: Example:
PRESENTATION TIPS Subsequent sections of this notebook provide options for delivering presentations that will help faculty fully include students with disabilities in their courses. Pages 63-74 of this section contain case studies to use during presentations. Once you select a presentation topic, consider incorporating some of the following suggestions to make your presentation more effective. Prepare "The mind is a wonderful thing. The quality of your presentation is most directly related to the quality of your preparation. If you are responsible for the promotion of your presentation, create an accurate, but inviting, description. Create a Comfortable Learning Environment "More important than the curriculum is the question of the methods of teaching and the spirit in which the teaching is given." It is important to create a learning environment that is comfortable and welcoming. Manage Your Anxiety "There are two types of speakers. Nervousness before a talk or workshop is healthy. "I hear and I forget.
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