Key concepts and the language teaching classroom

Language acquisition

Language is taught, learned and acquired depending on age, level, culture and environment. The activities, tasks, and other materials that are given to students must be a challenge for them because reading, listening, writing and speaking are not enough for learning a second language. 

a. The level of the language must be understood, not difficult but challenging and it will change and become harder each they have overcome some topics. 

b. Time is necessary for learning a language. You must not expect to learn it completely in a few days. It is a process that must be followed, be patient and do your best. 

c. Interaction is the main objective when you acquire the language. You should ask for help to your teacher, classmates, and other members that can help you to improve your skills, specially the productive ones. 

d. Take into account learning environment, level, culture, age, learning styles, multiple intelligeces because each students learns in a diiferent way. 

References:

Erin. (2020, 1 may). How to learn English faster: 10 tips. https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/how-to-learn-english-faster/  

Ladd, G. W. (2010). Classroom Environment - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/classroom-environment