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Innovative Methods in Korean Language Teaching
Innovative Methods in Korean Language Teaching showcases research-based and experience-based contributions and reflections on the potential of adopting technological and non-technological innovations to promote Korean language students’ learning. The chapters included in this book consider a wide range of innovative technologies and approaches, such as large language models, virtual reality solutions, metaverse platforms, multimodal teaching, and critical pedagogy, and represent a variety of geographical learning contexts from North America to Europe, from Korea to the broader Asia-Pacific region.Overall, these contributions make the case for embracing new technologies instead of banning them and for accepting pedagogical shifts that take into consideration contemporary understandings of the communication, teaching, and learning processes. This book will be of interest to graduate students, researchers, and practitioners of Korean language education and to those working on language teaching and learning in general, to inform future teaching practices through careful consideration of contemporary technologies and teaching approaches.
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Innovative Practices in Early English Language Education
This book shines a light on novel and less familiar domains of early English language education for children aged 3 to 12, in mainstream and out-of-school settings.Enveloping the volume is the making of creative connections to wider educational philosophies which extend beyond the confines of a narrow linguistic lens.In reconciling the theory-practice divide in English language education, each chapter presents a synthesis of research issues leading to a practical showcase of ideas. Organised in two main parts, the first focuses on innovations within classroom practice, curriculum development, and child-centred assessment, exploring areas which have either received insufficient attention and/or have been reimagined through fresh perspectives.The second part explores innovations in pre- and in-service teacher education contexts and focuses on lesser-known and/or underexplored topics, including bridging general and language education, multilingualism, in-depth learning, metacognition,and pragmatics.This is a timely publication for teacher educators and practitioners alike.
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Smart Language Translator - 2 Colours
Learn a new language with the Smart Language Translator Colours available: black or brown Powerful online translation making communication easier High translation accuracy and supports multiple languages Wireless transmission distance of 5m - 20m Size: 13.3cm (H) x 3.8cm (W) x 1.3cm (D) Includes: 1 x translator, 1 x USB cable and 1 x manual Chat to people on holiday with the Smart Language Translator for 24.99 pounds
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Clean Language : Revealing metaphors and opening minds
Would you like better relationships, a deeper understanding of the people around you, and a simple yet powerful way to help them achieve their life goals? Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds can offer all this and more.This book will teach you a new way to communicate which gets to the heart of things!By asking Clean Language questions to explore the metaphors which underpin a person's thinking, you can help people to change their lives in a way that intrinsically respects diversity and supports empowerment.Both you and they will gain profound new insights into what makes them tick. Devised by David Grove, this elegant and powerful questioning technique is simple to learn and opens a door to a new way of thinking about how people's minds actually work by using metaphor.If you want to truly understand people, to motivate them, or to help them to change, you'll find it much easier when you use Clean Language to ask the questions that really matter. The approach was originally used to help clients to resolve deep trauma.It is now being used to get to the truth and to cut through complex problems by some of the sharpest and most innovative people in the world, such as business people, coaches, educators, health professionals and many others.In this book, two of the world's top specialists in Clean Language bring this fascinating new approach within reach.Expect to change the way you think about the way we think! Essential reading for coaches, healthcare professionals, parents, business people, teachers, therapists and anyone who wants to improve his or her communication skills.
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Which programming language is more efficient?
The efficiency of a programming language depends on the specific task at hand and the context in which it is being used. Some languages, like C and C++, are known for their efficiency in terms of speed and memory usage, making them well-suited for performance-critical applications such as system programming and game development. On the other hand, languages like Python and JavaScript prioritize developer productivity and ease of use, which may make them more efficient in terms of development time and maintenance. Ultimately, the choice of programming language should be based on the specific requirements and constraints of the project.
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Which language is the most efficient in writing?
The efficiency of a language in writing can vary depending on the context and purpose of the writing. However, some languages are known for their efficiency in conveying information concisely and clearly. For example, languages like Mandarin Chinese and Japanese can convey a lot of information in a small number of characters, making them efficient in terms of space. On the other hand, languages like English and Spanish are known for their flexibility and ability to express complex ideas with a wide range of vocabulary and grammar structures, making them efficient in terms of clarity and precision. Ultimately, the most efficient language in writing may depend on the specific requirements of the writing task.
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Are renewable resources the same as sustainable resources?
Renewable resources and sustainable resources are related concepts but not exactly the same. Renewable resources are those that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water. Sustainable resources, on the other hand, refer to resources that are managed in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. While renewable resources are often considered sustainable, not all sustainable resources are necessarily renewable, as some non-renewable resources can be managed in a way that ensures their long-term availability.
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Are smart home systems sustainable?
Smart home systems have the potential to be sustainable, as they can help reduce energy consumption and waste. For example, smart thermostats can optimize heating and cooling, reducing energy usage. Additionally, smart lighting systems can be programmed to turn off when not in use, saving electricity. However, the production and disposal of smart home devices can contribute to electronic waste, so it's important to consider the lifecycle impact of these systems. Overall, with proper use and disposal, smart home systems can contribute to sustainability efforts.
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Language and Sustainable Development in Bangladesh : Policies, Practices, and Perceptions
This book examines relationships between language and sustainable development in the context of Bangladesh.Following inclusive and multidisciplinary perspectives, these relationships are explored in mainstream education, teacher education, religious education and indigenous, ethnic minority and refugee settings.The contexts of development are also diverse which include the public sector, international non-government organisations, domestic work, tourism, and the environment. The book records voices of people from various linguistic, social, cultural, and demographic backgrounds, in urban, rural, and peripheral settings.It makes the language question visible in the manifold contexts of development where it has generally remained invisible.Giving visibility to language by referring to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the chapters embrace language and development in pluralistic ways and underscore their complex but undeniable relationships.The authors come from diverse backgrounds and bring plurality of genres, methods, insights, and implications. The volume is intended for students, academics, researchers, policy personnel, language practitioners, and other readers whose works and interests straddle language, development, and SDGs.It will benefit them by explicating language-sustainable development relationships in theoretical as well as practical ways, suggesting directives for policies and practices for linguistic and social justice, and equity and inclusion.
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Designing Innovative Sustainable Neighborhoods
This book covers fundamental aspects of neighborhood planning and architecture along sustainable principles.Written by a designer and instructor, the book’s fully illustrated chapters provide detailed insights into contemporary strategies that architects, planners and builders are integrating into their thought processes and residential design practices. Past approaches to planning and design modes of dwellings and neighborhoods can no longer sustain new demands and require innovative thinking.This book explores new outlooks on neighborhood design, which are propelled by fundamental changes that touch upon environmental, economic and social aspects.It presents contemporary well-designed and illustrated examples of communities and detailed analysis of topics including the depletion of non-renewable natural resources, elevated levels of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.It also explores the increasing costs of material, labor, land and infrastructure, which pose economic challenges; as well as social challenges including the need for walkable communities and the increase in live-work environments. The need to think innovatively about neighborhoods is at the core of this book, which will be useful to students and practitioners of urban design, urban planning, geography and urban systems; and to architecture studios focused on sustainable residential development.
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Renewable Energy : Power for a Sustainable Future
The provision of sustainable energy supplies for an expanding and increasingly productive world is one of the major issues facing civilisation today. Renewable Energy examines both the practical and economic potential of the renewable energy sources to meet this challenge.The underlying physical and technological principles behind deriving power from direct solar (solar thermal and photovoltaics), indirect solar (biomass, hydro, wind and wave) and non-solar (tidal and geothermal) energy sources are explained, within the context of their environmental impacts, their economics and their future prospects. Renewable Energy provides both perspective and detail on the relative merits and state of progress of technologies for utilizing the various 'renewables'.The analysis considers emissions, sustainability, cost implications and energy security, as political and economic pressures move society towards a low-carbon future.From an overview of basic energy conversion processes, through a discussion of the individual renewable sources, to a concluding examination of the prospects for their integration into national and international networks and the outlook for renewable energy, this book provides a valuable insight into prospects for the renewables. Online resources Renewable Energy is accompanied by online resources which include: For students:· Auto- marked multiple choice questions to accompany each chapter· Curated links to further information and up-to-date energy statistics.For registered adopters of the book:· Figures from the book: available to download for use in lectures
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Exploring English Language Teaching : Language in Action
Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics is a series of introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, primarily designed for those entering postgraduate studies and language professionals returning to academic study.The books take an innovative ‘practice to theory’ approach, with a ‘back-to-front’ structure.This leads the reader from real-world problems and issues, through a discussion of intervention and how to engage with these concerns, before finally relating these practical issues to theoretical foundations.Additional features include tasks with commentaries, a glossary of key terms, and an annotated further reading section. Exploring English Language Teaching provides a single volume introduction to the field of ELT from an applied linguistics perspective.The book addresses four central themes within English language teaching: ‘Classroom interaction and management’; ‘Method, Postmethod and methodology’; ‘Learners’; and the ‘Institutional frameworks and social contexts’ of ELT.For each, the book identifies key dilemmas and practices, examines how teachers and other language teaching professionals might intervene and deal with these concerns, and explores how such issues link to and inform applied linguistic theory. This second edition has been extensively revised and updated to explore the latest practical developments and theoretical insights in the field of ELT.With new material, including expanded discussions of CLIL, the role of new technologies in ELT, and the teaching of large classes in difficult circumstances, and with an updated glossary and suggestions for additional reading, this is an indispensable textbook for language teachers and students studying in the areas of Applied Linguistics, Language Teacher Education, and ELT/TESOL.
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Which language is meant: B-language or Bi-language?
The term "B-language" typically refers to a second language that a person learns, while "Bi-language" is not a commonly used term in language learning. Therefore, it is more likely that the question is referring to "B-language." This term is often used in the context of bilingualism and second language acquisition, where individuals develop proficiency in a language other than their native or first language.
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Language hygiene or language police?
Language hygiene refers to the practice of maintaining and promoting linguistic standards and correctness, while language police refers to the enforcement of these standards through strict and often authoritarian means. While it is important to uphold linguistic standards, the approach should be one of education and encouragement rather than coercion and punishment. Language hygiene can help maintain clarity and understanding in communication, but it should be approached with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of language use.
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'Language.'
Language is a system of communication that allows individuals to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions through a structured set of symbols, sounds, and gestures. It is a fundamental aspect of human society, enabling us to connect with others, share information, and collaborate on complex tasks. Language is constantly evolving and varies across cultures and regions, reflecting the diversity and richness of human expression.
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What are the language levels and language forms in the German language?
In the German language, there are three main language levels: formal, informal, and colloquial. The formal level is used in official settings, such as business meetings or academic writing, and includes complex sentence structures and formal vocabulary. The informal level is used in everyday conversations and among friends, with simpler sentence structures and a more relaxed tone. The colloquial level is the most casual and includes slang, regional dialects, and informal expressions. In terms of language forms, German has four main forms: Hochdeutsch (Standard German), Plattdeutsch (Low German), Schwyzertüütsch (Swiss German), and Österreichisches Deutsch (Austrian German). Each form has its own unique characteristics and is used in specific regions or contexts.
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