Definition Genre ( /ˈʒɑːnrə/ or /ˈdʒɑːnrə/; from French, genre French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ʁ], “kind” or “sort”, from Latin: genus (stem gener-), Greek: genos, γένος) is the term for any category of literature or other forms of art or culture, e.g. music, and in general, any type of discourse, whether written or spoken, audial or visual, based on some set of stylistic criteria. Genres areContinueContinue reading “G is for Genre”
Category Archives: Module 2
Robert O’Neill’s critique of the Communicative Approach
I found this article written by Robert O’Neill on a website maintained by Ted Powers and have long shared it with Delta trainees. Recently, I realised that Ted Powers’ excellent website is down. In anticipation of a new, perhaps, website, I am reposting it here and would be happy to link the first few linesContinueContinue reading “Robert O’Neill’s critique of the Communicative Approach”
Summary of the Cambridge Delta Module 2 assessment
The DELTA Module 2 assessment is somewhat complicated to someone unfamiliar with this model of reflective practice in which candidates reflect on the practices, values and beliefs throughout the course and identify and pursue the goals they have set for themselves. Module 2 Assessment Summary in Table format I have summarised the various assessment componentsContinueContinue reading “Summary of the Cambridge Delta Module 2 assessment”
Helping Intermediate Learners Better Understand Cohesion
Publishing the first of a series of assignments written by past DELTA trainees (with their permission, of course!)
This one was submitted for the external assessment and although we were not informed of the specific grade, this confirmed the candidate’s overall very high grade.
Teacher Successes & Failures
One of the questions we ask prospective candidates applying to follow a Cambridge DELTA course at our centre, is to describe an activity they have used with one of their classes which was successful and one which wasn’t. In both cases, the candidates have to explain why they think this has happened. A typical responseContinueContinue reading “Teacher Successes & Failures”