Listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Of the four forms of communication, what one is MOST imperative and why?

Question

What are the forms? Describe and give an example of each of them. Provide ways in which teachers and parents can help ELLs practice the skills needed to provide the most effective language growth.

Answer 1

They are all important, however in what order are they attained by a speaker of other language? Listening would come first because such as for a child who is learning to speak, we must speak and repeat things to help with understanding, eventually the individual will be able to mimic the sounds and begin repeating and speaking the language. Once speaking, reading and eventually writing comes hand in hand. Listening is where it begins.

Answer 2

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Of the four forms of communication, what one is MOST imperative and why?

No form is more important than another, as all four forms of communication are vital.to communication. Moreover, each form of communication has its place.

However, each form may be used by the communicator more than another. For example, if you work in a call center, most definitely listening and speaking would be the most important skills to master. On the other hand, if you're a student, reading and writing may be skills that are prioritized in the formal educational setting.

Most people are stronger in one or two skills than another and are weaker in others. It's all a matter of what gets utilized more.

Answer 3

Each of the four modalities mentioned is important. Daily practice is imperative. There is no substitute for practice.

There are many barriers to learning a language: lack of time, native language spoken at home, lack of opportunities to interact with English speakers outside of the home.

I always expose my students to the four modalities in our lessons through ESL exercises designed to give the ELL opportunities to practice. Assignments are meaningful and practical and can be applied to every day situations outside of our classes.

The myth that one can learn a language overnight, or quickly, is exactly that: a myth. Language learning takes time, patience, and practice.