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Global tags are based on professional learning for English teacher trainers and life-long learners and can typically be broken down into five areas: English proficiency, second language acquisition (and applied linguistics), teaching methodologies, reflective teacher practices, and digital literacy or citizenship.

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Global tags

Notes

1. English Proficiency Level

• Grammar and Syntax: Deep understanding of English sentence structure, parts of speech, verb tenses, etc.
• Vocabulary: Extensive knowledge of words, their meanings, usage in different contexts, and nuances.
• Pronunciation and Phonology: Mastery of English sound patterns, intonation, and stress.
• Reading Comprehension: Ability to understand and interpret complex texts, both fiction and non-fiction.
• Writing Skills: Proficiency in various writing styles (academic, persuasive, narrative) with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Speaking and Listening: Fluency and confidence in spoken English, including active listening and clear articulation.

2. Knowledge of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) & How Languages are Learned

• Theories of SLA: Understanding different models of language acquisition (e.g., Krashen's Monitor Model, Interactionist Theory).
• Stages of Language Development: Awareness of the typical progression learners go through from beginner to advanced.
• Learning Styles and Strategies: Knowledge of different learning preferences (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) and effective techniques for language acquisition.
• Factors Affecting SLA: Consideration of age, motivation, aptitude, personality, and the learning environment's impact on language learning.
• Interlanguage: Recognition of the learner's evolving language system and the errors it contains.

3. Knowledge of Teaching Methodologies

• Communicative Language Teaching (CLT): Focus on real-life communication and interaction in the classroom.
• Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT): Designing lessons around meaningful tasks that require language use.