New Horizons in Education


No 38, pp. 48-55 (November, 1997)

Language Teacher and the Teaching of Language Sensitivity

Hon Kwong CHOW

Abstract

The training of language sensitivity is closely related to the enhancement of language ability of students. This essay first looks into the theories of the language educationists such as Yip Sing To, Ha Min Tsuen, Lui Suk Sheung and Wai Chi Shing, from their studies, it sums up the meaning and the importance of language sensitivity. Next, it goes on to analyse the factors of language sensitivity which is based on the knowledge of the language, literary development, life experience, thinking and taste. Good ability in language sensitivity is built up gradually from the use and application of the language, therefore, it depends heavily on the continuous development and training. Lastly, the sequence in training of language sensitivity as well as some training methods frequently used are discussed.
Keywords: Language Ability; Teaching Method; Language Sensitivity; Language Educationists

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