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LEARNER LEARNER CHARACTERISTICSCHARACTERISTICS
TKT COURSETKT COURSE
LEARNER LEARNER CHARACTERISTICSCHARACTERISTICS
TKT COURSETKT COURSE
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LEARNER CHARACTERISTICSLEARNER CHARACTERISTICSLEARNER CHARACTERISTICSLEARNER CHARACTERISTICS
The differences between learners which The differences between learners which influence their attitude to learning a language influence their attitude to learning a language and how they learn it.and how they learn it.
Learners are not all the same !Learners are not all the same !They do not all learn in the same way !They do not all learn in the same way !
The differences between learners which The differences between learners which influence their attitude to learning a language influence their attitude to learning a language and how they learn it.and how they learn it.
Learners are not all the same !Learners are not all the same !They do not all learn in the same way !They do not all learn in the same way !
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DIFFERENCESDIFFERENCESDIFFERENCESDIFFERENCES
• Learner´s motivation
• PersonalityPersonality• Language levelLanguage level• Learning styleLearning style• AgeAge• Past language learning experiencePast language learning experience
• Learner´s motivation
• PersonalityPersonality• Language levelLanguage level• Learning styleLearning style• AgeAge• Past language learning experiencePast language learning experience
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KEY CONCEPTSKEY CONCEPTS LEARNING STYLES LEARNING STYLES KEY CONCEPTSKEY CONCEPTS
LEARNING STYLES LEARNING STYLES
The ways in which a learner naturally The ways in which a learner naturally prefers to take in, process and remember prefers to take in, process and remember information and skills.information and skills.
• VisualVisual• AuditoryAuditory• KinaestheticKinaesthetic• GroupGroup• IndividualIndividual• ReflectiveReflective• ImpulsiveImpulsive
The ways in which a learner naturally The ways in which a learner naturally prefers to take in, process and remember prefers to take in, process and remember information and skills.information and skills.
• VisualVisual• AuditoryAuditory• KinaestheticKinaesthetic• GroupGroup• IndividualIndividual• ReflectiveReflective• ImpulsiveImpulsive
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VISUALVISUAL …Through seeing …Through seeing
VISUALVISUAL …Through seeing …Through seeing
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AUDITORYAUDITORY…Through hearing…Through hearing
AUDITORYAUDITORY…Through hearing…Through hearing
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KINAESTHETICKINAESTHETIC…Through using the body…Through using the body
KINAESTHETICKINAESTHETIC…Through using the body…Through using the body
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GROUPGROUP…Working with others…Working with others
GROUPGROUP…Working with others…Working with others
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INDIVIDUALINDIVIDUAL…Through working alone…Through working alone
INDIVIDUALINDIVIDUAL…Through working alone…Through working alone
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IMPULSIVEIMPULSIVE…When able to respond inmediately…When able to respond inmediately
IMPULSIVEIMPULSIVE…When able to respond inmediately…When able to respond inmediately
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REFLECTIVEREFLECTIVE…Time to consider choices…Time to consider choices
REFLECTIVEREFLECTIVE…Time to consider choices…Time to consider choices
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LEARNING STRATEGIESLEARNING STRATEGIESLEARNING STRATEGIESLEARNING STRATEGIES
The ways chosen and used by learners toThe ways chosen and used by learners to learn a language. Learners can be trained to learn a language. Learners can be trained to
become aware of and use different learning become aware of and use different learning strategies.strategies.
• Repeting new wordsRepeting new words• ExperimentingExperimenting• Guessing the meaningGuessing the meaning• Asking the teacherAsking the teacher• Recording themselvesRecording themselves• Practice with foreignersPractice with foreigners• Using cards….Using cards….
The right strategy at the right time can help learners The right strategy at the right time can help learners to be more independentto be more independent
The ways chosen and used by learners toThe ways chosen and used by learners to learn a language. Learners can be trained to learn a language. Learners can be trained to
become aware of and use different learning become aware of and use different learning strategies.strategies.
• Repeting new wordsRepeting new words• ExperimentingExperimenting• Guessing the meaningGuessing the meaning• Asking the teacherAsking the teacher• Recording themselvesRecording themselves• Practice with foreignersPractice with foreigners• Using cards….Using cards….
The right strategy at the right time can help learners The right strategy at the right time can help learners to be more independentto be more independent
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KEY CONCEPTSKEY CONCEPTS MATURITY MATURITY
KEY CONCEPTSKEY CONCEPTS MATURITY MATURITY
Maturity involves becoming grown up physically, mentally Maturity involves becoming grown up physically, mentally and emotionally.and emotionally.
Each group needs to be taught in a different way !Each group needs to be taught in a different way !
• CHILDRENCHILDREN TEENAGERS TEENAGERS ADULTS ADULTS
• Need to moveNeed to move Keep still for longer periods Keep still for longer periods Keep stillKeep still• Concentrate for short periods DevelopingConcentrate for short periods Developing Long periodsLong periods• Learn through experienceLearn through experience Begin to learn in abstract ways Begin to learn in abstract ways Abstract Abstract
thinkingthinking• Not able to control and planNot able to control and plan Begin to control Begin to control Able to contolAble to contol their own behaviourtheir own behaviour• Not afraid of making mistakes Worry about what others thinkNot afraid of making mistakes Worry about what others think Not so willing Not so willing
toto or risksor risks take riskstake risks• Not aware of themselves and Sometimes uncomfortably awareNot aware of themselves and Sometimes uncomfortably aware Aware Aware and their actionsand their actions• Pay attention to meaningPay attention to meaning Attention to meaning and form Attention to meaning and form SameSame• Limited experience of lifeLimited experience of life Beginning to increase experience Beginning to increase experience HaveHave
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KEY CONCEPTSKEY CONCEPTS PAST LANGUAGE LEARNING EXPERIENCE PAST LANGUAGE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
KEY CONCEPTSKEY CONCEPTS PAST LANGUAGE LEARNING EXPERIENCE PAST LANGUAGE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Some learners may be used to learning in a Some learners may be used to learning in a particular way and have definite ideas particular way and have definite ideas about how they learn best.about how they learn best.
Teachers need to be aware of how their Teachers need to be aware of how their learners have learnt previously and how learners have learnt previously and how they want to learn now; some teachers may they want to learn now; some teachers may also need to change their teaching to make also need to change their teaching to make the learner more comfortable and confident.the learner more comfortable and confident.
It is not possible for the teacher of a big It is not possible for the teacher of a big class to meet the learner characteristics of class to meet the learner characteristics of each one, but we can try to change to each one, but we can try to change to match the most we can.match the most we can.
Some learners may be used to learning in a Some learners may be used to learning in a particular way and have definite ideas particular way and have definite ideas about how they learn best.about how they learn best.
Teachers need to be aware of how their Teachers need to be aware of how their learners have learnt previously and how learners have learnt previously and how they want to learn now; some teachers may they want to learn now; some teachers may also need to change their teaching to make also need to change their teaching to make the learner more comfortable and confident.the learner more comfortable and confident.
It is not possible for the teacher of a big It is not possible for the teacher of a big class to meet the learner characteristics of class to meet the learner characteristics of each one, but we can try to change to each one, but we can try to change to match the most we can.match the most we can.