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Explore the dynamics of asymmetric language shift in bilingual communities through this insightful 20-minute master thesis presentation from the Instituto de Física Interdisciplinar y Sistemas Complejos (IFISC). Delve into the complex interplay of linguistic, social, and cultural factors that contribute to the gradual dominance of one language over another within bilingual populations. Gain a deeper understanding of the mathematical models and interdisciplinary approaches used to analyze and predict language shift patterns. Discover the implications of this research for language preservation efforts and policy-making in multilingual societies.

ECMAScript Next is here. It's time to modernize your JavaScript. What you'll learn: Know a basic timeline of ECMAScript and the JavaScript languageUse the new methods and options available in modern releases of JavaScriptDifferentiate between the versions of JavaScriptTransition easier between JavaScript and other programming langauges If you have spent anytime coding in JavaScript, you have heard about ES6, ECMAScript, or ES2015. Maybe it was an obnoxious co-worker trying to put you down, another Udemy course keeps mentioning it, or you saw it on a StackOverflow answer. If you're not familiar with it, or are still wondering what the difference is between ECMAScript and Javascript, it's the update that occurred in 2015 and subsequent years. Considering the history of JavaScript (which started in 1995), there wasnoupdate between 2000 and 2008, then again after that from 2008 until 2015, ECMAScript 2015 it is a BIGdeal. It modernizes JavaScript.Smaller, but still important changes were released in ES7 (2016) and ES8 (2017).Iwill take you through all the changes, one at a time inamodular approach. This means that you can do chapters as needed, out of order, etc. withoutserious issues.There is a significanthistory lesson in order to place JavaScript and ECMAScriptin context and we'll docomparisons to other languages so you get a feel for why certain things were added or changed. I also do frequent comparisons between JavaScript and other languages like C, Java, andPython. You do NOTneed to know these languages to appreciate the nuances; they are simply helpful at understanding the reasons behind the ECMAScript standard, JavaScript, and update.Iam still adding challenges for the various sections. Challenges that are already in, are in all caps (i.e., CHALLENGE)and are a great way to apply and practice! This course will challenge your JavaScript as you learn many new features, but also as you learn how JavaScript and ECMAScript relates to other languages (C, Java, etc.). Course LayoutIntroES6 Easy WinsClassesArray ChangesMap Constructor and Weak MapSet Constructor and Weak SetPromisesES8 (Async)Proxy Constructor and Reflect ObjectGenerators and iterators

Teacher Training: Learn to present content in a more engaging manner for your students What you'll learn: Speak more effectively in front of the classroomSave and protect your voiceEngage your students at a deeper levelHelp your students remember the most important concepts more easily Teacher training for educators who want to captivate their students.Imagine that every time you speak in front of the classroom your students are riveted to your words and ideas. Wouldn't it be great to know that you can make your academic topic instantly understandable and memorable to students, even if they aren't taking detailed notes? In this How Teachers and Educators Can Lecture More Effectively Teacher Trainingcourse you will learn the following: * How to use stories to make your ideas more memorable * How to avoid the most common mistakes made by boring teachers and professors * How simple movement around the classroom can increase student attention and engagement * How to protect and save your speaking voice * Best Practices for presentation skills teacher training This teacher trainingcourse is delivered primarily through spoken lecture. Because the skill you are learning is speaking related, it only makes sense that you learn through speaking. The teacher training skillskill you will learn in this class is not primarily theoretical or academic. It is a skill that requires physical habits. That is why you will be asked to take part in numerous exercises where you record yourself speaking on video, and then watching yourself. Learning presentation skills is like learning how to ride a bicycle. You simply have to do it numerous times and work past the wobbling and falling off parts until you get it right. This teacher trainingcourse contain numerous video lectures plus several bonus books for your training library. TJ Walker has been coaching and training people on their presentation skills for 30 years. Now, through the power of Udemy's online platform, he is able to give you the same high quality training that he gives in person to CEOs, Fortune 500 executives, and Presidents of countries. Only you can now receive the training at a tiny fraction of the normal fee for in-person training. How long this teacher trainingcourse takes is up to you. The longest part of the course involves you speaking on video, critiquing yourself, and doing it over until you like it. But if you get to the point where you love how you look and sound when you present it will be well worth the time spent. And having this skill will save you time for all future presentations in your life. You can begin improving your presentation skills right now. You may have an opportunity to speak out as soon as tomorrow, so why waste another day worried that your presentation skills are not up to high standards. Enroll in this course today."5 Stars! The course is about how to be an effective speaker, and the speaker himself is a highly effective speaker. So he is giving us an actual example of the very thing that he is talking about. His expressions and gestures are perfectly suited to the points he is making. And his pronunciation is very clear and easy to understand. Also his sentences are spoken with the emphasis in the right places. This course is designed for native speakers of English. The same basic principles could probably be applied in a course designed for non-native speakers. I would like to see such a course someday. I am really enjoying this course. Thank you very much, Mr. Walker!"SamiThere is a 100% Money-Back Guarantee for this course. And the instructor also provides an enhanced guarantee. TJ Walker has more than 100,000 courses enrollments from more than 14,000 online students around the globe.What others say:“TJ Walker's single-minded devotion to presentation has made him the #1 expert for executives seeking guidance on speaking to the public and media." Bob Bowdon, Anchor/Reporter, Bloomberg Television“TJ Walker is the leading media trainer in the world." Stu Miller, Viacom News Producer(TJ Walker's Media Training Worldwide) “The world's leading presentation and media training firm."Gregg Jarrett, Fox News Channel Anchor

Attention teachers worldwide! Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of language diversity in classrooms. As the global landscape changes, more and more children are speaking languages different from the ones used for instruction. You might have already noticed the rich tapestry of languages spoken by your students and their families, creating a wonderfully diverse environment within your school. We are thrilled to present to you an extraordinary opportunity: the Language Friendly Teacher MOOC, part of the Language Friendly School initiative. This Massive Open Online Course aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to become a Language Friendly Teacher, empowering you to embrace and accommodate the linguistic diversity in your classroom and school. Throughout this immersive MOOC experience, we will delve into the profound significance of language and identity in a child's development. You will discover effective instructional approaches that enable you to support and include diverse home languages in your teaching practice. By understanding and valuing the languages spoken by your students, you can create an inclusive and empowering learning environment that celebrates their cultural heritage. But it doesn't stop there. We will also highlight the essential role of parents and families in the learning process. Recognizing the crucial impact caregivers have on a child's language growth, we will explore strategies to engage and collaborate with them effectively. By fostering strong partnerships with caregivers, we can maximize a child's language learning potential and create a supportive network for their educational journey. Furthermore, in this MOOC, we will explore the world of multilingual digital resources. By leveraging technology, you can enhance your teaching practice and provide engaging learning experiences for your students. We will guide you through the vast array of digital tools available, equipping you with the skills to integrate them seamlessly into your lessons and empower your students' language development. This MOOC is the result of a collaborative effort stemming from the Erasmus+ project ALCOR, funded by the European Union. Together, we can revolutionize education and create Language Friendly Schools that embrace and celebrate linguistic diversity. Are you ready to embark on this transformative adventure? Join us as we journey together towards becoming Language Friendly Teachers, shaping the future of education for all students. Let's create inclusive, vibrant, and empowering classrooms where every child feels valued and heard. Together, we can make a difference!

This course explores the brain bases of bilingualism by discussing literature relevant to differences in age of initial learning, proficiency, and control in the nonverbal, single language and dual-language literature. Participants will learn about the latest research related to how humans learn one or two languages and other cognitive skills.

Learn about supporting bilingual and multilingual language development in children through this informative presentation. Explore general guidelines and family-specific considerations for raising bilingual or multilingual children. Discover insights from Jacqueline Toscano, MA, CCC-SLP, as she emphasizes the importance of tailored approaches, recognizing that "one size does not fit all" in language development. Gain valuable knowledge to help foster multilingual skills in children and understand the nuances of supporting diverse linguistic backgrounds in families.

Be sure you're ready to take the Accuplacer ESL Language Use Test by reviewing basic grammar in this helpful study guide course. All the topics you'll find on the exam are covered in our short, engaging lessons so you'll be prepared to perform well on test day.

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program aims to help students improve their English language abilities and equip them to be successful in their studies and careers. This non-degree, non-credit bearing program is made up of eight levels of proficiency and students will be placed at the best level for them based on their personal experience. After reaching the highest-level students will take the Oxford Test of English to prove their competency in English. Similar to our other programs, students will be asked to pay an assessment fee of $130 at the end of each course, however, the University may provide scholarships to students who are unable to pay this fee.

Learn the most modern features of JavaScript, known as ES6+, in this comprehensive video course. Master template literals, destructuring, object literals, for-of loops, spread and rest operators, arrow functions, default parameters, Array.includes(), let and const, export and import, string padding methods, classes, trailing commas, async/await, and Sets. Gain practical knowledge to code on the cutting edge of JavaScript development, with content suitable for both beginners and experienced programmers. Follow along with instructor Dylan Israel as he guides you through each concept, providing clear explanations and practical examples. By the end of this 1-2 hour course, you'll have a solid understanding of the latest JavaScript features and be ready to apply them in your own projects.

Become a TESOL Canada Certified Language Teacher and Teach English online or in-class. Teaching opportunities are in Canada, the USA, Asia, Europe or South & Central America. Join the Advanced TESOL Certification Program & Learn to Teach English Now!

[Inheritance, Innovation and Development] Classic inheritance, deep-rooted and flourishing; Vigorous innovation Live and grow; flourish. 1.health plus code.[Physical activity, breathing and exhalation, psychological adjustment] Physical activity: "regulating the body" to regulate physical activity; breathing and exhalation Pranayama guides exhaling the old and taking in the new; psychological adjustment : "Regulate the heart" to promote the perfect state.Strengthen inheritance, add points to health, cheer for life and add luster to life.In the Outline of the "Healthy China 2030" Plan issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council, human health issues have been upgraded to a national strategy, advocating people to establish the idea of "health first". General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out in the report of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China: "We should extensively carry out national fitness activities and accelerate the construction of a strong sports country." Improving people's health level in an all-round way and actively carrying out the national fitness campaign are important projects to win the victory of building a well-off society in an all-round way and the great victory of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.Fitness Qigong is a national traditional sport which combines physical activity, breathing and breathing, and psychological adjustment. It is a treasure of Chinese traditional culture. Its connotation is profound, long-standing, extensive and profound, and contains many essence of Chinese classical philosophy, aesthetics, ethics and traditional Chinese medicine.The fast-paced lifestyle of modern society makes people's physique show a downward trend. Under the background of the country's vigorous promotion of the strategy of sports power, how to exercise effectively and correctly for college students has become an urgent problem. Fitness Qigong, as a part of Chinese excellent traditional culture, has condensed the wisdom of the sages of past Dynasties. In modern society, its value of fitness and education has been constantly improved, and it is deeply loved by the public. As the future of the motherland, college students shoulder the burden of building a beautiful home, so their physical fitness must be able to withstand the pressure of high-load work in the future. In this context, East China University of Technology has incorporated fitness Qigong into the school sports characteristic elective project for many years. Traditional classroom teaching has drawbacks, students can not really understand the deeper theoretical meaning, just simple action imitation, learning promotion effect is not significant. The change of learning style in the network era promotes the adaptability change of fitness Qigong teaching and learning. It is particularly necessary to build an online course of fitness Qigong, which is easy to learn, easy to practice and understand the connotation."Fitness Qigong 1568 + (Bilingual Edition)" aims to disseminate and carry forward the fitness wisdom of Chinese sages. Through explanation, demonstration and practice, we will objectively and scientifically understand the traditional fitness methods and appreciate the charm of Chinese traditional culture such as Yin and Yang, five elements and meridians. In recent years, with the promotion of traditional culture into campus activities, traditional fitness programs in colleges and universities are more and more popular with students. This course is a physical fitness course for college students and social enthusiasts.This course integrates the three dimensions of "theory and practice", "tradition and modernity", and "technology and academia". It provides a practical platform for fitness practitioners and enthusiasts to master basic techniques, action essentials, exchange learning and promote physical and mental health. It also contributes to the inheritance and development of excellent traditional Chinese culture, the globalization of anti-epidemic and normalization of prevention and control. China's program and wisdom. This course takes the fitness Qigong method popularized by General Administration of Sport of China as its basic content, with complete framework, standardized movements, refined explanations and vivid pictures. It perceives Chinese fitness Qigong in a relaxed and pleasant learning, and understands the way of Chinese health preservation. The course is divided into two parts: theory and exercise. The theoretical plate interprets the basic academic theory of fitness Qigong; the exercise plate is from shallow to deep. Has clear structure, rich pictures and texts, is easy to understand and practice, and is particularly suitable for online learning.This course will unveil the mystery of Chinese fitness Qigong for you, improve your immunity through practice, and make your body and mind perfect!

Explore the fascinating world of bilingual neural linguistics through this 45-minute conference talk delivered by Susanna Makerova at DSC EUROPE 24 in Belgrade on November 20th. Discover how eye-tracking methodologies reveal cognitive processes in language comprehension and production among bilingual individuals. Learn about the simultaneous processing of multiple languages, the cognitive demands of language switching, and how individual differences affect language processing capabilities. Examine the neural networks that support bilingualism, with special attention to the challenges presented by polysynthetic languages like Adyghe. Gain insights into the benefits of multimodal research approaches and the valuable intersection between cognitive research, language studies, and artistic expression that enhances both scientific understanding and public engagement with neurolinguistic concepts.

This specialization is for ESL teachers and future ESL teachers who want to make their classes more effective and fun. You will learn how to use online videos and activities that ESL teachers at University of California, Irvine created to teach intermediate ESL learners. You will review language-learning pedagogy and best practices for using these resources effectively. This specialization will give any ESL teacher loads of creative ideas for their classrooms.

Through a series of engaging metaphors and stories, prospective and current EFL/ESL teachers will identify, summarize, and evaluate 7 basic language learning paradigms. Learners will be presented information on such foundational principles as motivation, risk taking, two different modes of learning, and balancing the teacher profession. Learners are also given an understanding of basic techniques founded on those principles, such as teacher talk, looking “ridiculous” in order to lower the affective filter, and networking. With these foundational principles in mind, ESL/EFL teachers will scrutinize common assumptions about language learning by comparing how they stack up to research-based core principles.

This MTEL 54 course is designed to cover all material you can expect to be tested on when taking the MTEL English as a Second Language. Work through the course at your own pace to effectively prepare for the exam and study essential ESL topics.

It'll be 10 hours. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/Teaching Proficiency Through Reading and Storytelling What you'll learn: TesolEslEflGrammar Translation MethodDirect MethodAudio Lingual MethodReading ApproachCommunicative Language TeachingNatural ApproachDeductive ApproachInductive ApproachTprs Although uneducated parents can teach a languge to their children, how can educated teachers not teach a foreign language? In this course, you will learn how to teach a languge with a contemporary method but ancient. In ancient times, people used to travel by horses or camels but then they invented cars and began to go everywhere with them. Today, we use planes. There is no doubt that cars are faster than horses, but planes are the fastest. Especially for 2 centuries, researchers have been trying to find the best, the fastest and the most effective way to teach a foreign language. They did their best for their times, needs and purposes. However, the needs of learners and purposes of learning a new language has changed up to now, so do the approaches, methods and techniques to teach a languge. As Sun Tzu said: “There are not more than five primary colors (blue, yellow, red, white, and black), yet in combination they produce more hues than can ever been seen.” “There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard." I said "There are not more than 10 approaches to teach a foreign language, yet in combination of them you can find the best way that have never been seen." As you can not always travel by a horse or by a plane today, you can not use one method or one approach to teach a new language. If you need a hobby, you can ride a horse, yet if you want to go 1000 km as fast as possible, you have to buy a plane ticket. In other words, you can sometimes use Grammar Translation Approach in your lesson as an activity, yet if you want your students to speak a language, you always have to use Natural Approach and TPRS for comprehensible input and repetition. In this course, you are going to go to past and see which approaches and methods people used to teach a languge. Then you are going to come these days again and learn the best, fastest, the most effective and the most contemporary method to teach a languge. Let's get it started.

International economics includes two main parts.One is the micro part, which explains the allocation of world resources between countries, including international trade theory (explaining the causes of trade, trade structure, and trade gains), international trade policy (guiding the practice of a country's government by trade theory), and international production factor flow theory. The second is the macro part, which refers to the accumulation and distribution of wealth between countries. Firstly, the balance of payments and international exchange rate system reflect a country's position and role in the distribution of wealth between countries. In fact, it is a macroeconomic policy under open conditions, that is, a country improves its position in the distribution of wealth between countries through macroeconomic policy regulation.Course objectivesFirstly, the primary goal of this course is to cultivate learners' theoretical ability to analyze international economic problems. Through the study of International Economics, students can answer questions about the causes of international trade, the structure and optimization of trade, and the distribution of international trade benefits among different countries; When the distribution of trade benefits is uneven, different countries face theoretical issues such as how to seek cooperation and what avenues for cooperation when facing trade conflicts and frictions.Secondly, enhance the practical ability to analyze the international economic situation. In reality, the international economy is more complex than theory, surpassing the common sense of ordinary people. On the basis of mastering a certain theoretical ability, cultivating the ability to analyze practical problems, facing the changes and challenges of the international economic situation, and being able to rationally analyze the dynamic evolution and development trends of economic relations between countries is the second goal of this courseThirdly, the unity of knowledge and action should be established to bridge the gap from foundation to profession. International Economics serves as a bridge between Western economics and international economics and trade, international finance, cross-border investment, and other professions. How to build it well, Not only do we need to "know" theoretical knowledge, but we also need to "apply" theory to analyze reality, lay a theoretical foundation for subsequent subject learning, provide a certain level of practical cognition, and cultivate economists who keep up with the times, think rationally, and do not blindly follow.

Explore the challenges faced by bilingual students with neurobiological conditions like dyslexia in this 14-minute TEDx talk by Dr. Francisco "Paco" Usero González. Gain insights into the intersection of bilingual and special education through personal experiences and the story of a resilient young learner. Learn about the importance of tailored assessments and interventions that consider both native and target languages, and discover the value of linguistically and culturally responsive pedagogy. Understand how raising awareness, equipping educators, and involving families can reshape the educational narrative for bilingual learners with special needs. Drawing from Dr. Usero-González's extensive experience in K-12 education across multiple countries and his research on neurobiological specific learning disabilities, this talk offers valuable perspectives on empowering Hispanic bilingual students through innovative instructional technology, family engagement, and the Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS).

This course is for language educators who wish to learn how to build and teach a blended language course. You may receive 1.5 Graduate Teacher Education credits (GRTE) for completing this course. See below for more information. This course is divided into four modules. In the first module we are going to discuss the origins and effectiveness of the blended learning model. In the second module, we are going to look at course level considerations such as how to choose a blended format or how to build a blended course syllabus. In the third module, we are going to focus on the unit level. We are going to discuss how to plan a blended unit, how to go about presenting content, designing blended activities and assessment strategies. In the fourth module, we're going to turn our attention to the teaching aspect of the blended learning experience. At the end of the course, you have the option to put what you have learned into practice through an optional peer-reviewed assignment (Honors lesson). This assignment is not required to complete the course unless you wish to obtain Graduate Teacher Credits (GRTE). This course includes short quizzes, discussion questions, and an optional scaffolded peer-reviewed assignment. If you complete all the assignments, at the end of this course you will have fairly fleshed out a blended unit and you will be well on your way to building your own blended language course. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain blended learning as a teaching modality and discuss its effectiveness List and discuss the main instructional design steps involved in building a blended language course Select tools and technologies to support blended language learning Discuss effective blended teaching strategies GRTE credits: Credits earned for GRTE courses are not applicable toward a degree program offered at the University of Colorado Boulder but may be used for teacher professional enhancement, including relicensure and school district salary advancement. You may receive 1.5 GRTE credits for completing this course ($225). The form is provided at the end module 5.

Tai Chi is a sport beneficial to physical and mental health. It contains Chinese traditional philosophy, religion, medicine, military art, health preservation and art and its profound thoughts, which is the ideological source of tai Chi development.It has absorbed the traditional Chinese health preservation techniques, "guidance" and "inhalation", and adopts the theory of Yin and Yang syndrome differentiation, the combination of dynamic and static, and the combination of firmness and softness as the fitness thoughts,it integrates the functions of defense and attack, fitness, education, appreciation and society, and exercises according to its consistency, win by cleverness,practice with attack and defense thought of conquering the unyielding with the yielding,through painstaking efforts of hone and transformation,formed a unique national style of practice and form of sports.As a national intangible cultural heritage, Taijiquan has become one of the national treasures.Please follow four experienced professional teachers, Xie Mengning, He Yanbing, Xu Jingfeng and Liu Jian,start a rich and interesting learning journey of Tai Ji from scratch.