Date of Graduation
Spring 5-17-2019
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
College/School
School of Education
Department/Program
Teaching English as a Second Language
First Advisor
Dr. Luz Navarrette Garcia
Abstract
Similar to many English learners whose native language does not use tense-aspect system to describe events/ or actions, Thai learners find English tense-aspect system very challenging to fully acquire. Ineffective current pedagogical teaching approaches used and mother tongue influence inhibit English tense-aspect acquisition and pose learning difficulties. In this field project, I would like to show Thai teachers how to teach English Simple Past tense more effectively with application of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach. I created a teachers’ guidebook solely just to prove that English tenses are not too difficult to acquire. It is relatively accomplishable if done right. Thai teachers can use my guidebook as a free resource to implement CLT activities in language classroom to enhance Thai learners’ exposure to English and provide more opportunities for them to use English to meaningfully communicate in real-life settings.
Recommended Citation
Tungkaburana, Chitkamon, "Demystifying English Simple Past Tense: A Thai Teachers’ Guide to Teaching English Simple Past Tense to Thai Adult Learners" (2019). Master's Projects and Capstones. 946.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/946
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