Sign language in ESOL

Page No.: 
101
Writer(s): 
Masayo Yamamoto

 

Recent research implies that, under certain conditions, English may be taught more effectively when it is used as the medium of instruction than as the subject. This paper explores the possible use of sign language as an activity in ESOL classrooms to be conducted in the medium of English. The physical and graphic qualities of sign language Illay make it uniquely useful in linking previous experiences to the target language without reference to the native language, thus breaking the translation cycle which hinders expressive use of the target language.

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