My
English as a second language (ESL) teaching philosophy is based upon
combining the integrated skills approach to language development with
the assimilation of a diverse student body into the learning process.
It is clearly seen that the way we communicate is not solely based on
one language skill independently, but incorporates the blend of the
four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and
subsidiary language skills such as grammar, vocabulary, and
pronunciation since they are all interrelated in everyday forms of
language communication. Thus, my ESL teaching philosophy leads me to
consciously create a learning environment and activities that provide
extensive practice of authentic language skills used in real-life
social interaction and also promote students to openly share their
skills, linguistic backgrounds, cultural beliefs, customs, and
traditions. Four fundamental aspects and advantages of my teaching
philosophy include:
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