English is rich in multi-word lexemes, such as idioms, proverbs, and other fixed expressions that might be stumbling blocks for English as a foreign language (EFL) learners. Providing a theoretical background and a pedagogical rationale for inclusion of proverbial expressions, this paper presents some activities with proverbs for language teachers, particularly EFL teachers, to make their classes more lively and exciting. The paper suggests, at the end, that adding variety to the classroom activities might contribute to the learners’ consciousness-raising that will in turn increase their language proficiency in general and proverbial knowledge in particular.
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ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION The Importance of Fixed Expressions Proverbs Pedagogic Rationale for the Activities with Proverbs Sample Activities for Teaching Proverbs Learners’ Response to the Use of Proverb Activities Some Considerations in Using Proverb Activities Useful Resources for Language Teachers CONCLUSION THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS REFERENCES
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proverbsactivityforeign language learnersfixed expressions
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.