The Difference Between: Approach, Strategy, Method, Technique, and Model

The Difference Between: Approach, Strategy, Method, Technique, and Model

 Approach:

Approach = Assumption. An Approach is a set of correlative assumption about the nature of language and language learning. An approach is treating something in a certain way. Teaching approach is your own personal philosophy of teaching. Approach is a set of assumption (why). An approach is something that reflects a certain model or research paradigm. Approach is a set of theories and principles. Learning approach is the way teacher view the learning process, in which there are learning strategies with all his theories. Learning approaches can be divided into two approaches are student-centered approach and teacher-centered approach.

Strategy:

Strategy usually requires some sort of planning for setting goals. Learning strategies is a teacher of learning activities undertaken with the aim of the learning process that takes place in the classroom can achieve (goals) to effectively and efficiently. In principle, the learning strategy of conceptual plans that will decisions be taken in the learning process. Viewed from the side of the strategy, can be grouped into two general categories: exposition-discovery learning, and group-individual learning. Learning strategy is still conceptual, necessary for the implementation of certain teaching methods.

Method:

Method can be considered as a way of learning that must be taken to realize the plan that has been a teacher in real and practical activities in the classroom to achieve learning activities. Thus, the strategy is “a plan for achieving goals” while the method is “a way for achieving goals”. Method is a settle kind of procedure, usually according to a definite, established, logical, or systematic plan. Method is general way in which activity is conducted. A method is a plan for presenting the language material to be learned and should be based upon a selected approach. Teaching method: refers to how you apply your answer from the question stated in teaching approaches to your day to day instruction in front of your students. Method is defined as a habitual, logical, or prescribed practice or systematic process of achieving certain and results which accuracy and efficiency, usually in a preordained sequence of steps. A method is how to carry out these assumption and theories (how). A method is a set of procedures that describe how to teach a language. A method is the way you apply these theories and principles. A method is an overall plan for the orderly presentation of language material, no part of which contradict, and all of which is based upon the selected approach. There are many methods of learning: lecture, demonstration, discussion, simulation, laboratory, field experience, brainstorming, debates, symposium, and so forth.

Technique:

Technique is the various methods and process developed through knowledge, skill, and experience. Technique is a very specific, concrete stratagem or trick designed to accomplish an immediate objective. Technique is a procedure or skill for completing a specific task. Teaching technique: these are little sneaky tricks we all know and use to get the job done in the classroom. Technique means a systematic procedure, formula, or routine by which a task is accomplished. Techniques are steps to achieve certain goals. Technique is a classroom device or activity and it is more specific than method. A technique is the tools and task you use to make your method succeed. A technique is implementation. Techniques must be consistent with a method and therefore in harmony with an approach. Technique is a practical method or art applied to some particular task or skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity. Learning techniques is the way in which teacher in carrying out the method of learning.

Model

 Learning model is a frame from the application of an approach, strategy, methods, and techniques of learning. In learning model is series of strategies, methods, and techniques of learning in a single unified whole. Thus the learning model is basically a form of learning which is reflected from start to finish is typically presented by the teacher.

  

The Differences Between British and American English

 

Thandi asks: What are some key differences between the UK English and US English?

Most people are well aware of some of the more obvious differences between British and American English. For instance, American English omits the “u” in colour, neighbour, honour, etc. Most people also know that a lot of words mean different things: a boot is the trunk of your car, a jumper is a sweater, and thongs are flip-flops. But there are some subtle differences between the two dialects that you might not have noticed at first glance.
This is by no means a comprehensive list of every grammatical quirk between the two versions of English, just a selection of differences that I thought were fun or interesting based on my experiences as an American living abroad where British English is the dominant language. I think I should also point out that with British TV shows on American screens and vice versa, not to mention the interaction we’re able to enjoy on forums across the internet, it’s possible some British or American English has slipped into your vocabulary, so some differences are starting to disappear.
First, speakers of British and American English have different preposition preferences. These little words are so small you might not have noticed the differences when talking to your British/American friends. Each example is grammatically correct, but one or the other might sound a little strange to you depending on where you’re from:
British English: I will come home at the weekend.
                                                 American English: I will see her on the weekend.
BE: He studied history at university.
AE: She studied biology in college.
In terms of past-time adverbs such as yet, just, or already, Brits usually use the present perfect verb tense and Americans use the past simple verb tense. Again, both forms are correct, and you can get the same meaning across either way:
BE: Have you phoned her yet?
AE: Did you call her yet?
BE: Have you already been to the library?
AE: Did you already go to the bank?
British English speakers will also use the word “got” more than American English speakers. Where Brits will say “have got,” Americans will typically say “have.” Like this:
BE: I’ve got to go now.
AE: I have to go now.
BE: I’ve got five siblings.
AE: I have five siblings.
Even when asking a question, the “do” form of “have” is much more common in American English, while British English typically uses “got” for specific situations:
BE: Have you got a sister?
AE: Do you have a sister?
BE: Have you got time to write this down?
AE: Do you have time to write this down?
Interestingly, when Americans do use “got,” the “have” and “do” forms are often mixed up between the question and answer, while in British English they are more consistent. Take this example from the BBC:
BE: We’ve got a new car! – You have?
AE: We’ve got a new car! – You do?
There are a lot of differences in regular and irregular verbs in British and American English. That means that we tack on various endings on some verbs in one dialect that we don’t in others. A couple of the verbs that are irregular in British English are burn, learn, and smell. These words are all regular in American English. For example:
BE: She burnt the toast.
AE: She burned the toast.
BE: The garden smelt of roses.
AE: The garden smelled of roses.
There are also a couple of verbs that are irregular in American English that are regular in British English, including dive, fit, and wet.
BE: She dived into the lake.
AE: She dove into the lake.
BE: He wetted the paintbrush.
AE: He wet the paintbrush.
The use of the verbs “have” and “take” are also a little different. In British English, they prefer “have,” while in American English, they prefer “take.” For instance:
BE: I’m going to have a nap.
AE: I’m going to take a nap.
BE: She is having a bath.
AE: She is taking a bath.
In addition to cutting out letters, sometimes Americans cut out entire words—at least when their sentences are compared to British sentences. In this case, I’m talking about “can” and “could.” When using perception verbs like see, hear, and smell, British English often calls for “can” and “could,” while American English ignores them entirely, like this:
BE: I could hear Jane talking in the other room.
AE: I heard Jane making breakfast in the kitchen.
BE: She can see a rainbow in the sky.
AE: She sees a rainbow in the sky.
Then there are those words that are left with an “s” or not depending on which dialect you speak. One such word is the shortened form of mathematics, which is “maths” in British English and “math” in American English. The reasoning for this one is that “mathematics” is plural, so the shortened “maths” in British English should be too. In American English, it’s shortened, but cutting off the “s” as well. Another example of this is toward vs. towards, which is one of the most common mix-ups:
BE: She walked towards the light.
AE: He moved toward the door.
There are even a few differences in punctuation between British and American English. First, it is more common to use the single quotation mark in British English, whereas in American English it is more common to use the double quotation mark. Second, in American English, people include punctuation inside quotation marks, while in British English the punctuation goes outside of the quotation marks (unless it’s part of the quote.) For instance:
BE: ‘She went to the park’, said John.
AE: “She went to the park,” said John.
BE: John said, ‘She went to the park.’ (this is part of the quote so it stays inside the quotation marks)
AE: John said, “She went to the park.”
Then, of course, there are the multitude of words that are used differently in each dialect, along with a few different phrases. One I found particularly interesting while polling a few of my friends was the phrase for asking if someone would like you to take them in your car to a different location:
British/Australian English: Would you like a lift?
American English: Would you like a ride?
Some Parts of Canada: Would you like a drive?
Beyond grammatical quirks, here are some words and their corresponding meanings depending on which side of the pond you’re on:

British English	American English
Nappy	Diaper
Trolley	Shopping cart
Torch	Flashlight
Boot	Trunk
Thongs	Flip-flops
Pants	Underwear
Trousers	Pants
Rubber	Eraser
Biscuit	Cookie
Lift	Elevator
Bumbag	Fanny pack
Car park	Parking lot
Candyfloss (Fairyfloss in Australia)	Cotton candy
Chemist	Drugstore
Cot	Crib
Drink-driving	Drunk driving
Fish finger	Fish stick
Fringe	Bangs
Holiday	Vacation
Lorry	Truck
Pavement	Sidewalk
Postcode	Zip code
Pram	Stroller
Queue	Line
Touch wood	Knock on wood
Z (zed)	Z (zee)

Do you know of other difference?  Please share them in the comments below!

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English Idiomatic Expressions

Today, let's unwind as we boost our vocabulary and learn English with idiomatic expressions and phrases that often leave non-native speakers confused. Here our top 10 favorite English idiomatic expressions, their meanings and examples of how to use these idiomatic expressions.

Phrase	Eat, sleep and breathe something
Meaning	To be very passionate about something that you think about it all the time.
Example	My daughter is into music. She eats, sleeps and breathes r'n'b.
Phrase	Blood, sweat and tears
Meaning	Something that requires a lot of effort and hard work
Example	His career isn't based on luck; he worked his way to the top with his blood, sweat and tears.
Phrase	Raring to go
Meaning	To be extremely eager to do something
Example	My son loves football. He's raring to watch the next game.
Phrase	Hang on by fingernails
Meaning	To continue to do something in a very difficult situation.
Example	The situation remains critical after the earthquake as the survivors are handing on by their fingernails waiting to be rescued.
Phrase	First out of the gate
Meaning	To be the first one to make a start at something.
Example	I was the first one to be out of the gate when I started driving to school.
Phrase	Have one's heart set on
Meaning	To possess a determination to obtain something.
Example	I've had my heart set on getting into Harvard for years.
Phrase	Punch above one's weight
Meaning	Perform beyond your ability.
Example	He was punching above his weight when he volunteered for this project since it was too complicated for him.
Phrase	Sink your teeth into
Meaning	To do something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
Example	As Jennifer started practicing yoga, she sank her teeth into her practice.
Phrase	Cut to the quick
Meaning	To hurt someone deeply, to offend them.
Example	Charles was cut to the quick when he was accused of stealing from his family.
Phrase	Bee in one's bonnet
Meaning	To carry an idea which constantly occupies your thoughts.
Example	She has a bee in her bonnet about finding a job in fashion industry.

Improving your English listening comprehension

Have you been in a situation when you know that you speak the language well enough to understand the conversation, but somehow you have trouble catching it as you listen? This may be partially explained by the accent of a person speaking (if you're used to American English, then listening to the British or Scottish accent may be understandably challenging). But sometimes the accent is not a problem – you just don't understand what you're hearing. Linguists call this diminished listening comprehension, and this is how you can improve it.

Tips for improving English Listening Comprehension

• Try to speak with native speakers as much as possible
• Make it a habit to listen to English language TV or radio in the background.
• If you're stuck at your desk at work, make the best use of YouTube videos, online TV streaming and other internet-based resources in your earphones. Remember that you can listen to news on websites like CNN or Huffington Post.
• Listen to music/songs in English. It's a great idea to print out the lyrics and follow the words for a few times until you can understand the words clearly as you hear them.
• Try to listen to the language in different accents. American English, British English, Irish, Australian English, or even Hinglish (the variation you'd hear from Indians, with the strong influence of Hindi) – the more you listen, the better your English listening comprehension gets. The more you listen, the better your listening comprehension gets!
• As you listen to different accents, beware of the dialects and regional slang you may come across. While it's a great way to expand your vocabulary, be sure that you know when and how these words and expressions should (or should not) be used.

Tips on Learning Grammar

English grammar is tricky for ESL learners and native speakers alike. Improving your English grammar to the point of perfection is crucial in making your English perfect. This is the level you need to speak English with confidence in public, write formal letters and be perceived as a professional – no matter which line of work you’re in. Here are some tips on learning English grammar:

• Make a plan and select quality learning materials as you cannot approach the grammar randomly.
• Prepare to memorize: some things, like irregular verb forms, simply need to be learnt by heart. Don't worry, it will get easier and you'll be approaching them more intuitively as you progress.
• Understanding is crucial: As you memorize, also make sure understand where each grammar construction comes from. As you think of it, English grammar makes a lot of sense, so once you understand the logic behind it, learning English grammar will become easier.
• Repetition is key. Remember elementary and middle school and how you had to do similar grammar exercises over and over again? Doing this with English grammar is a good idea. Once you have become familiar with a concept or a topic, do at least 20 examples of sentences/ grammar forms for this topic. There is a variety of English grammar exercises, workbooks and guides available online and offline, so making use of them is a great idea.
• Don't be afraid of making mistakes: getting a verb form wrong is perfectly normal, this is part of learning, and the more you speak and practice, the faster you will improve your English.
• Make a plan and stick to it: in our busy lives, it is easy to get sidetracked and caught up in other things, more urgent that your English language learning goals. Yet, it's crucial that you stay on track. If you have a 45 minute English grammar session scheduled, put it on your calendar, set up reminders on your devices, and make it happen! Try not to postpone your English classes to the weekend, as you might get too many things you would need to catch up on.

As you learn English, keep in mind most common mistakes made by foreigners.

Most Common English Grammar Mistakes:

1. Punctuation: so called comma splice, or run-on sentence
2. Pronoun errors
3. Apostrophe usage mistakes
4. Lack of Subject/Verb Agreement
5. Misplaced modifiers
6. Definite and indefinite article errors

Summing up, when it comes to learning English, or any language for that matter, it is important to be consistent in your learning process, set up a realistic plan that you'll be able to follow in the long term, and surround yourself with English materials every step of the way. You can start by reading an English version of your favorite magazine: if it’s not available as a print edition in your country, you can still find most magazines through their online versions and apps which can be installed on your smartphone or tablet. This is an affordable, convenient and - last but not least – green way to study since you'll be opting for a digital copy instead of the print one.