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Transforming Language Learning: Engaging Students through Meaningful Contexts

In addressing the challenges of language learning, Xavier Martin-Rubio emphasizes the importance of engaging students with real and relevant materials. He highlights the adverse socio-political contexts that hinder English fluency and negatively impact students' motivation, self-esteem, and anxiety levels. By advocating for a shift in teaching methodologies—focusing on participation in social practices and using innovative materials—teachers can foster a more meaningful use of the target language. This approach pivots from strict grammar rules to contextual learning, aiming to create an inclusive and dynamic classroom environment.

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Transforming Language Learning: Engaging Students through Meaningful Contexts

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  1. ‘Real’ material to get students’ attention Xavier Martin-Rubio

  2. Teacher and Researcher Framework = • Socio-cultural SLA • CDA Tool for the analyses = *) Membership Categorisation Analysis on the qualitative data

  3. Problem + Investment but – results English fluency no longer an extra in your CV Unmotivated, low self-esteem, anxiety

  4. Why? Adverse socio-political context : • (banal) nationalist discourse – dominant • English in/outside the classroom – lack of opportunities Teachers are also “persons” (identities, ideologies) • Grammar obsession; teacher-centered • Unmotivated, burnt-out

  5. What can be done? Change socio-political context (by participating in social practices and pushing for a new approach) More involvement, less rules Attitude rather than tools Goal. Get them to use the target language in meaningful contexts

  6. Teaching ‘with an attitude’ • Real and recent material • Constantly update and innovate • Feedback • Grammar only when necessary • Create something useful • Controversy is welcome

  7. Examplehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-10997630

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