2018-02-23
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“The reason why we have two ears and only one mouth is so that we may listen more and talk less”. Without actually having been taught to listen a pupil (student) may be able to express himself orally, but he will never be able to communicate with speakers of English if he is unable to understand what is said to him. Until now we spoke of teaching various aspects of the language, namely, phonetics (pronunciation), vocabulary and grammar. The knowledge of each of the aspects is of great importance to learners. However, when we say a person knows the language we first of all mean he understands the language spoken and can speak it himself. Language came into life as a means of communication. It exists and is alive only through speech. When we speak about teaching a foreign language, we first of all have in mind teaching it as a means of communication.
Speech is a bilateral process. It includes hearing, on the one hand and speaking, on the other. When we say “ hearing ” we mean auding orlistening and comprehension. That’s why it is important to teach to alllanguage skills. Through language skills the information is given (speaking and writing) and information is perceived (listening and reading) speech is divided into 2 forms: oral speech (language) and written language (speech). Teaching spoken (oral) language comprises listening comprehension and speaking. They are closely interrelated with each other. Teaching written language (speech) consist of teaching reading and writing.
Language skills
