TEACHING ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS IN ESL CLASSES

Authors

  • Ozlem Yagcioglu Full-time Instructor, Dokuz Eylul University, School of Foreign Languages, Foreign Languages Department, Izmir, Turkey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v0i0.2207

Keywords:

Adjectives and adverbs, ESL Classes, Sample Classroom Activities

Abstract

Teaching adjectives and adverbs and adverbs is a very important subject in English language education. If the students who learn English as a second or a third language can use adjectives and adverbs effectively, they can be more successful in understanding the articles they read. They can also be more successful in business life. Because people can speak English effectively and fluently can find better jobs. This study deals with teaching adjectives and adverbs in the classes where English is taught as a second or as a third language. Definitions of the word ‘adjective’ and the word ‘adverb’ will be given. The role of the adjectives and adverbs will be highlighted. Sample classroom activities will be shared.

 

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Published

2019-01-16

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Vol 5, No 3 (2018)

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