Teaching English as a second or a foreign language
should not be limited to the teaching of linguistic skills and the culture of
the target language. It should rather highlight cultural diversity to prepare
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We can take advantage of CBI principles and make the learning context more real and more engaging while we address learners' real interests because learning a language becomes more automatic when learners make greater connections with the language and what they already know and love. In this respect, the content is more interesting to learners when it deals with what they fancy doing ...[more]
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Hi mr Chaouki... i like your idea a lot... we really need new methods of education, when student can learn and have fun in the same time...i dont know how to play chess but i am really excited to try your method it seems very interesting ;) wish to you good luck...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Inés, for the feedback. Learning English through chess is engaging and motivating, Students find it a natural way to acquire new language since they are engaged in a real context.
ReplyDeleteGreat C the P. Learn through play, or game-based learning... I'm a fanatic of this language learning theory, games are part and parcel of my lesson plan... Keep me informed of the progress of what seems to be a promising experience!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much dear Hayfa. Please, keep tuned to follow the blog updates.
DeleteHi Dear Chaouki! I really loved reading your post as I never imagined I could do this with language. Now, I will think how to do it with our "soccer". You have opened doors for tons of excellent oral and written cross-curricular activities both in L1 & L2!!! Thanks!! Smiles, Maria :)
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch dear Maria. Your words confirmed my expectations. Let's turn what interests our students into useful and rich content to empower them and help them learn a second or foreign language more meaningfully! Much LOVE and PEACE, dearest Maria! :)
DeleteWarm greetings from Morocco to you Mr Chaouki and your students. What you have so far done is an amazing sample of creative teaching ! I really loved your activity which gives opportunity for students/chess players to develop both their language and chess skills. Best of luck
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Thank you so much, Mr. Akaddar, for your appreciation and support. Chess offers a rich content about which a whole course is designed which intended to enhance students' learning of English in a very secure environment.
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