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This presentation shows few aspects of key linguistics differences between English and Spanish, for taking into account when teaching ELLs.
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Three Phonological and/or Spelling Contrasts
In Spanish L1 & English L2
Consonants Vs.
Vowels
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/Sh/Vs. /Ch/
FinalConsonants
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Consonants Vs. Vowels
English is consonant
focused
Spanish is vowel
focused.
Consonants are consistent and do not vary with high frequency.
Vowels in Spanish are consistent and must be pronounce in a tense manner.
For example:
StairIn Spanish might sound
Ester
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/Sh/ Vs. /Ch/
In English the “Sh” and “Ch” are
phonemes
In Spanish “Sh” and “Ch” are allophones
Sheet of paper
Cheat on the game
Cheet of paperOrSheet of paper
Cheat on the gameOrSheet on the game
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Final Consonants
In English final consonants are pronounced
In Spanish they tend to be omitted.
askedAskAsks
Para = Pa’Todo = To’oNada = Na’a
Three Morphological or Systematic Contrast in Spanish L1 & English L2
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Gender System
Plurality
Pronouns
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Gender System
English has no gender system
Spanish has a two-gender system
tablecarhousehandfoot dog
Feminine Masculine
Table- la mesa
Car – el carro
House– la casa
Foot – el pie
Hand–la mano
Dog –el perro
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Pronouns
In English the pronoun can’t be omitted.
In Spanish pronouns are not necessary
They watch TV.
Watch TV.
Ellos ven la tele.
=Ven la tele.
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Plurality
Adjectives in English are not pluralized, in
contrast to
Spanish adjectives must be pluralize
according to the noun number
One red flower
Two red flowers
Una flor roja
Dos flores rojas
Three Cultural Differences that impact Student-Parent-Teacher Relationship
Teacher-Student
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Parent-Teacher
Parent-Student
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Teacher-Student Relationship in Hispanic Culture
The relationship teacher student is minimal. Most of classes are in a lecture format.
In most of Central and South American countries the teacher is viewed as an authoritarian figure in the classroom deserving of respect.
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Parent-Teacher Relationship in Hispanic Culture
Parents highly regard and respect teacher’s role in their children education.
Parental participation in the children is expected and mandatory. Parents collaborate with teachers, without intervention in school or classroom policies.
In most of Hispanic countries, especially in rural or low socio-economic areas school duties are left to the moms, while dads focus on work.
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Parent-Student Relationship in Hispanic Culture
. Parent-student relationship is family focus. Children are expected to help and support the family.
Families tent to live close to each other. Children at a early age are taught to clean, cook, feed and change diapers for babies, iron. Their participation in helping with chores is expected.
Families, usually participate in Festivities and events that in otherCultures are considered for adults Only. Like weddings, baptisms, Quinceañeras, etc.
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Contact Information
Deyoe-Chillan, R. (2011). ES 506: Linguistics for Teacher of TESOL. Week 2. Part 2 Morphology Examples. [PowerPoint Presentation] .Slide 10. Retrieved from https://acecis.epiclms.net/Learn/Player.aspx?enrollmentid
Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_language#Phonology
Other online resources
CAL. http://www.cal.org/co/cubans/edu.htm
Questions or Comments:
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Title III Resource [email protected]
980-343-0435
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