What are the four skills?

EXAMPLE 1

1. What are the four skills?

 Reading
 Writing
 Listening
 Speaking

2. How can the four skills be used together effectively?

The four skills can be used together effectively by jigsaw activity or dictogloss activity.
Jigsaw activity - Same principles as information gap activities in that each students in a
group is provided with only some of the information they need. Students work together
to finish the activity. Here each students will master on something and share the
information to other group members.
Dictogloss activity - Instructor will read a passage. Students will listen. Second time
student will listen and write. Third time students will listen and complete the dictation.
Finally share with the partner what they have written.

3. What are some examples of activities that integrate the four skills?

 Theme- based activities - Teaching on topics, situations or themes as one of their

organizing parameters.
 Task Based language teaching - Exchanging opinions or expressing feelings.
 Real World communicative task - A job interview, a recipe, public
announcements, email and invitations.

EXAMPLE 2
1. The four skills are reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
2. The four skills can be used together effectively by jigsaw activity or dictogloss activity.
3. What are some examples of activities that integrate the four skills?
i) Theme- based activities - Teaching on topics, situations or themes as one of their
organizing parameters
ii) Task Based language teaching - Exchanging opinions or expressing feelings.
iii) Real World communicative task - A job interview, a recipe, public announcements,
email and invitations.

EXAMPLE 3
1. Listening , Speaking , Reading and Writing
2. Listening, is used most widely in people’s daily lives. In addition, teaching the
learners a lot of listening activities is a good way of enlarge their vocabulary. On the
other hand, it also helps the learners improve their listening comprehension.
Speaking is often connected with listening.Two way communications helps create a
fresh environment for speaking language.
Reading is an important way of gaining information in language learning and it is a
basic skill for a language learner.
Writing provides a learner with physical evidence of his achievements and he can
measure his improvement. It helps to consolidate their grasp of vocabulary and
structure, and complements the other language skills.
So generally these four skills cannot be separated.

3. Story telling activities. First, the learners listen the story. Then, talk about the story.
After that read the story that they listen to. At last, the learners write the story.

Activity 1: Mind your language

EXAMPLE 1
1. From my point of view, the learners proficiency in the English language were not so
good. Furthermore they came from differents country with different background.
2. L2 depends on L1. If L1 fails, so does the L2.
3. Not at all. There were only conversation, whereby the teacher try to get the learners
to understand the alphabet without something visible.

EXAMPLE 2

1. What are your views on the learners proficiency in the English language?

The learners proficiency in English language is not so good.

2. Discuss on the relationship between L1 and L2 and its impact on

L2 .
Almost everyone acquires a first language, but not everyone acquires
a second language.

Reading: L2 readers can benefit from their reading-strategy developed in L1

Writing: transfer of assumptions from L1 writing can sometimes help the process of
writing in L2

3. Are the integration of skills reflected in the lesson?

Yes, pronunciation skill.

A student's first language often interferes with English pronunciation and learners will
unable to hear certain English sounds that the native language does not contain.
 EXAMPLE 3
1.Based on my view, learners proficiency in English language is really poor. They are
having difficulties to distinguish phonemes of English language.
2. L1 and L2 both are interrelated. A person's L1 can influence the way they speak L2.
The impacts of L1 might be the positive or negative one. It depends on how we utilise it
in improving L2. This video projecting negative side of first languange in second
language proficiency. This will affect segmental and supra segmental of L2. In
segmantal feature the way their pronounce certain words will be more to L1 way of
pronunciation. They pronounce a certain word in L2 based on L1 phonemes because
there is certain phonemes that is not exsist in native language. Thus they fit it into
L2. Besides, frequent usage of L1 will cause accent differ in L2. The stress and intonation
of English also will be influenced by L1
3. Integration of all skills partially reflected in the lesson. There less emphasis given to
writing and reading skills.

EXAMPLE 4

1.In my view,Students at this level have very limited or no understanding of English.

They rarely use English for communication. They can respond non-verbally to
commands, statements and questions in simple form. As their oral comprehension
increases, they begin to use simple words and phrases, and may use English
spontaneously.
2.These students can understand short conversations on simple topics. They rely on
familiarity. They use repetition, gestures and non-verbal cues to sustain coversation.
When reading, students at this level can understand basic narrative text and authentic
materials, although they will be below grade level. They rely on contextual and visual
cues to aid in comprehension. They can begin to identify the main idea and supporting
details of passages. They can write simple notes and make brief journal entries using
basic vocabulary and common language structures. Frequent errors are characteristic at
this level.
3.yes.

Task 1 (Express your views)

EXAMPLE 1
1. In my oppinion, in the Malaysian schools environment, this method can be applied
during learning-teaching in the classroom or outside the classroom. For example, in
boarding schools, whereby the students can communicate with each other using simple
English words. This can be the turning point for them to get rid of their fear of
communicate in English. The schools also have to provide the environment whereby,
the students can learn through seeing, reading, listening, writing and speaking the
English language. The Parents Teachers Association in every school must be engaged (if
possible) to ensure that the learning of English language occurs at home as well.
2. I would like to apply the knowledge from this extracts to my students in and outside
the classroom. Every day, I will introduce a word, which become word of the day. The
word can be a root word, a word with multiple meanings and the prefix as well. The
numeric prefixes can be well introduced in math and science lessons.

EXAMPLE 2
1. The content in this extract gave me ideas on building up pupils vocabulary in school.
2. I can organize group activity as suggested during the co-curiculum after school. During
my lesson, i may also let my pupils get warm up with brainstorming on words and its
meaning that i taught before.

EXAMPLE 3
1.In my opinion, this extract would be helpful in our Malaysian schools for teaching
vocabulary by using words to teach words. the students will have a fun learning
activities and enjoy their lesson very much as well.
2. i would like to apply the knowledge gain from this extracts by writing a free writing
activities with my students.

EXAMPLE 4
1. This extract will be very helpful in Malaysian schools. The teaching methods stated in
the extract will be a foundation for pupils to expand their vocabulary knowledge. Family
is the first teacher for the children. So, family have to start teaching their children from
the earlier stage. When family "use words to teach words", it will be easier to schools to
enhance their exsistent vocabulary skills.
2. During my language lesson, I will apply those three approaches in Esl classroom. First,
I will conduct group activities which consisit of mixed abilities pupils and each of them
need to contribute on root or bare word. From that words they have to expand it to
complete or complex word by adding affixes. This also will create words with multiple
meanings. After that they can discuss with their fellow mates about the words. Besides,
I will also show videos related to root words, multiple meaning and affixes. This will
capture pupils attention for learning words and encourage them to expand their
vocabulary. Other than that, i will have online activities or games via edmodo, kahoot
and canvas in my Els class. This will increase their knowledge thoroughly.

Task 2 (Express your views)

EXAMPLE 1
1. Yes, english is the second language in Malaysia since it take place in our education
system.
2. Government introduce a new English language curriculum to improve the teaching of
English in 2011.
3. Organise learning materials and equipment so that it is accessible to students. eg.
Worksheets, frogasia, video, blog etc

EXAMPLE 2
1. Yes, english is the second language in Malaysia since it take place in our education
system.
2. Government introduce a new English language curriculum to improve the teaching of
English in 2011.
3. Organise learning materials and equipment so that it is accessible to students. eg.
Worksheets, frogasia, video, blog etc

EXAMPLE 3
English is not the second language in Malaysia. Most of the rural area schools' learners
did not master the English language included me. Current steps taken by the authorities
to strengthen the standard of English included MBMMBI (2011) and allocated more time
for English lessons, Pro-ELT and ICELT program. As a teacher i must try to speak more,
listen more, write more and read more in English language to encourage my pupils to
improve their English level.

EXAMPLE 4
1.In our country..English is remain as second language...because our national languange
is Bahasa Malaysia.
2.As i know, the activities such as eltc programmes can lead to good performance for
english language.Furthermore,MBMMBI also one of the programme where 2 languages
Bahasa and English are given special attention to us to role in and bring up the language.
3.So far...except lesson period,I used to speak english with my pupils.Eventough, there
are some mistakes will take place...i wil let them to keep on speaking..while correct the
mistakes.

EXAMPLE 5
1. English is the second language in Malaysia, since it take place in our education
system. The main language in malaysia is Malay language and we can see this in most of
the places. As example in all goverment base sector we using BM.
2. Government introduce a new English language curriculum to improve the teaching of
English in 2011. Other then this currently we also implementing DLP.
3. As a teacher I should organise learning materials and equipment so that it is
accessible to students. Before I teach the students, I should gain more knowledge. So
that I can give good education to kids.

Email (Descriptive writing)

EXAMPLE 1
To: zarief@gmail.com
Subject: My Summer Holiday

Dear Zarief,
Last summer I went to a golf and spa resort at Selangor.
I went with my brother, John. We went by car and I drove many hours and we were very
tired when we arrived at the destination.
It was very hot but the hotel had a wonderful swimming pool. I took photographs all the
time and John went preferred to go shopping.
It was a prefect holiday!

Your sincerely,
Aman.

EXAMPLE 2
Hi, zarif. I'm hope you're fine there. As what i have promise before, i would like to tell
you about my last summer vacation.
Well, i and my family visited grandpa and grandma at the Juju Island. We went there by
ferry which were taken 2 hours to reach there. We spent our long vacation with some
enjoyable activities.
Unforgettable moment was fishing at a lake behind grandpa house. I'm fishing with my
cousin. I was so happy when i'm the first person who caught the big tuna fish.
I hope that when the autumn comes, i will be at Juju Island to see the beautiful nature
blooms. That's all for this moment, hope you enjoy reading my summer vacation
experiences.

Bye,
Aman

EXAMPLE 3
Dear Zarif,
I went to my mother's village at Sarawak. It was fun and interesting holiday. my relatives
were so happy to see me since we were not meet each others for a very long time. My
cousin along with our childhood friends set a programme of jungle trekking and also a
boat riding at Rejang River. we enjoy our activities very much as well. it was really
exciting experiences.
Bye,
Aman.

EXAMPLE 4

Hi Zarif,
i was having my summer holiday at Sibu, Sarawak to pay visit to our grandfather.
We went to long house because they were having their 'Gawai' celebration. My uncle
has a Iban friend at that long house. I was so surprising to see the dance of 'ngajak' in
front my eyes. i had tried the famous Iban's foods. i really cant forget the 'pansuh'
chicken. it was the chicken cooked in the bamboo. Next time i will invite you to go to
the Iban long house if we having holiday at Malaysia.
Bye, hope to here from you soon.

EXAMPLE 5
Hi Zarif,
This year's vacation was the best vacation ever; I've been in my native place Karak
Pahang. First of all I will visit all my friends turn by turn. They keep pestering me to visit
them at home but school keeps me too busy, my friends and I play the whole day long.
Skating is a popular sport among us. So my colleague and I spent some time on playing
skating. My parents always remind me to wear the knee pads and the other safety
things
further more, I learned some cooking recipes from my granny. She is very good chef at
home. I have been try some recipes also.
Bye ,

EXAMPLE 6
Hi Zarif,
How are you. I'm hope you're fine there. I would like to tell you about my last
summer holiday.
Well, I and my family visited Langkawi Island. We went there by ferry which were taken
2 and half and hours to reach there. We spent our long vacation with some enjoyable
activities.
The island is so popular with its captivating beaches, giving the tourists the best view
from Pantai Cenang, Pantai Buray Bay and Pantai Kok. The waters around the island are
crystal clear and rich with world of marine life, suits for activities like snorkeling and
scuba diving.

Like many legends from other state of the country, Langkawi is famous with its own
legend, about a village maiden named Mahsuri, who was wrongly accused for adultery
and then it was said that she cursed Langkawi would not prosper for seven generations.
Besides that, Langkawi is also popular with its Kuah town. Many tourists would love to
shop there as it gives them almost everything they need and also good facilities for
travel, and lots of tourism agencies if we want to go for island-hopping. Other place of
interest is like Telaga Tujuh, a series of waterfalls which is an ideal place for picnickers or
family picnics.
That's all for this moment, hope you enjoy reading my summer vacation experiences.
Bye,
Aman

EXAMPLE 7
Hai Zarif,How are You?
Hope you find.
School closes down next week for the summer holidays. I am eagerly awaiting the day I
go home from school knowing that I will not be expected to enter my classroom for two
long months.
There are many things that I would like to do in my holidays. First of all I will visit all my
friends turn by turn. They keep pestering me to visit them at home but school keeps me
too busy, my friends and I will play the whole day long.
Cricket is my favorite sport and my friends have organized football matches during the
holidays. I am looking forward to playing and bringing honour to my team.

Bye,
Aman.

Discussion: Something to ponder

EXAMPLE 1
1) very sad
2)many people hungry .
3)dont waste the foods
4)eat little.donate food to the needy

EXAMPLE 2
1. i feel angry for the people who waste their food while felt sad for the children in
hunger.
2. the video is about hunger.
3. We might consider ourselves lucky for most of us are able to eat at least three times a
day.
4. Educate children on not wasting food since they are young.

EXAMPLE 3
1. Not all of us get enough food and can buy many type of thing.
2. This video are about hunger and difficult of life.
3. Consider ourselves and help people around us.
4. Educate children not wasting food and help other people.

EXAMPLE 4
1. How do you feel after watching this clip?
I feel sad and empaties aftes watching the video.
2. What is the video about?
The video is about poor people. They use a la carte chicken for their dinner. the a la
carte chicken are ballance from the restaurant.
3. What is message conveyed in the video?
the message conveyed in the video is we should praise to god and always remember
about our community. give hand to them.
4. What can be done to overcome these issues in our society?
a. all people should have to learn because education is very important to us.
b. do a programe to help them. example give adult a work. so that they can help their
family.

EXAMPLE 5
1.I felt very bad of thinking the womans wasting the food.And felt very sorry for those
who really need the food.
2.It is about the wastage of food and the needy of the food
3.Please do not waste the food.Most people don't realize how much food they throw
away every day — from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce. About 95 percent of the
food we throw away ends up in landfills or combustion facilities. We disposed of more
than 38 million tons of food waste. By managing food sustainably and reducing waste,
we can help businesses and consumers save money, provide a bridge in our
communities for those who do not have enough to eat, and conserve resources for
future generations.
4. As for me..its better reduce than waste the food.Here are some ways to reduce waste
food.
Ways to Reduce Wasted Food
Planning, prepping, and storing food can help your household waste less food. Below
are some tips to help you do just that:
 Planning Tips
By simply making a list with weekly meals in mind, you can save money and time and
eat healthier food. If you buy no more than what you expect to use, you will be more
likely to keep it fresh and use it all.

 Keep a running list of meals and their ingredients that your household already
enjoys. That way, you can easily choose, shop for and prepare meals.
 Make your shopping list based on how many meals you’ll eat at home. Will you
eat out this week? How often?
 Plan your meals for the week before you go shopping and buy only the things
needed for those meals.
 Include quantities on your shopping list noting how many meals you’ll make with
each item to avoid overbuying. For example: salad greens - enough for two
lunches.
 Look in your refrigerator and cupboards first to avoid buying food you already
have, make a list each week of what needs to be used up and plan upcoming
meals around it.
 Buy only what you need and will use. Buying in bulk only saves money if you are
able to use the food before it spoils

EXAMPLE 6
1.I felt ashamed and sad
2. Many people like throw the food if they don't like. and the waste food is appreciate
by poor people
3.food is important for poor people.We must cherish what we have.
4.We should educate young children to save the food and don't waste anything you
want.

EXAMPLE 7
1. How do you feel after watching this clip?
-feel pity for those who are suffering because of don't have food.
-thank god and feel grateful for what I am having now.

2. What is the video about?

-It is about the hunger and poverty. There are people dying everyday due to hunger and
malnutrition.

3. What is message conveyed in the video?

- We should be thankful and should not waste the food. Try to help the needy.
4. What can be done to overcome these issues in our society?
-sustainable food
-access to credit
-food donation
-access to education Sustainable Food