Task 2 - 7A

• Point out some characteristics of these places (schools, language schools, private language schools, in school, in company, real and virtual learning). Consider advantages and disadvantages. (200 words)

Schools and language schools: Many students learn English in primary and secondary schools around the world. They have not chosen to do this themselves, but students learn English because is on the curriculum. Many of this schools do not have the appropiate resources and equipment, as useful technologies, and these missing factors may influence the education of students.

Private language schools: On the other hand, private language schools are better equipped than some government schools. They will frecuently have smaller class sizes and, the students in them may well have chosen to come and study.

In-school and in-company: Teachers have to be aware of school policy and conform to syllabus and curriculum where the decisions were taken by whoever is responsible for the academic running of the school. The teacher may need to negotiate the class content, not only with the students but also with whoever is paying for the tuition (parents and tutors).

Real and virtual learning environments: The common form of education takes place in a classroom, inside schools. But there are many technologies that allow us to learn everything in Internet, from the commodity of our homes. Teachers from other countries teach us and leave us homework from websites, like OpenEnglish.com.

• Reflect on: types of instructions in Argentina and your area. Which one do you find more appealing and why? (80 words)

I think Direct Instruction (the teacher giving instructions with little to no input, I´d say output since the teacher is the input in this case from the students, as in a lecture) is best type of instruction. Because, the teacher is near to you, she/he explains everything and you are able to understand all that she/he says. So, the teacher should be there to join in the lecture, and be alert if someone has a question or doubt. Also, at the same time, you can hear opinions from your classmates, and make your own.  That’s why I prefer that type of instruction, it helps me a lot everytime.