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Date Posted: 05:37:06 01/29/04 Thu
Author: Vera
Subject: Re: Task 14
In reply to: Tatiana Matos 's message, "Task 14" on 14:06:09 01/28/04 Wed

>When I started my studies at UFMG I thought that I was
>a good student and that my English was good, but I
>discovered that I don�t know English.

Your English is really good. Do not worry.

>focused at a more elaborated way and I am afraid
>because people don�t use formal English in day life
>communication and I think that if we are learning a
>new communication skill we are supposed to be able to
>communicate.

My future research project is about that. Are ytou interested in collaborating?

>Another important thing is that: �Rather it is the
>teacher who tries to adapt his methodology and
>materials to the learner, like a doctor writing out a
>prescription. That is, the majority of the relevant
>decisions are made for the learner not by him.�

I agree, but you have at least the chance to choose the courses. We have a considerable ranges of options.

>From my point of view, English classes are artificial

Do you think this one is also artificial? Do you have suggestion to make it more real?

�We have to
>listen to what they don�t say as well as to what they
>do say. We have to listen to the language they use as
>well as to the language they don�t use.�

I think you have very good points in your text. Can I use them in my research. If so, do you want me to use a pseudonym or do you prefer your real name?

Very good point.

Thank you for your reflections.

Vera

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Re: Task 14 -- Tatiana Matos, 17:48:17 01/29/04 Thu
- Re: Task 14 -- Vera, 18:18:57 01/29/04 Thu