Developing Analysis&Listening SkillsThrough Proverbs E-BOOK START SENIOR PROJECT inNowadaysSituations
Definition Benefits of news Definition 20 Proverbs with meaning 11 12 12 12 13 Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Exercise 3 Exercise 4 Post-Test TABLE OF CONTENTS PRE-TEST 2 3 6 7 PROVERBS NEWS EXERCISE 0 1 1 2 3 Senior Project Pretest 4 Analytical Listening Listening Tips IMPROVE YOUR LISTENING 8 9
Welcome to a journey of language enrichment and cultural insight. As the author of "Developing Analysis & Listening Skills Through Proverbs in Nowadays Situations," I am thrilled to guide you through a unique approach to language learning that intertwines traditional wisdom with the complexities of modern life. This eBook is designed with a dual purpose: to sharpen your listening and vocabulary skills through the lens of contemporary scenarios, and to deepen your understanding of proverbs by applying them to the complexities of today's world. I bring to this endeavor a passion for language, a commitment to education, and a fascination with the intersection of tradition and modernity. With a background in created some material for study, I've witnessed firsthand the power of proverbs to bridge cultural gaps and enhance communication. Let's explore the richness of language and wisdom in the tapestry of our daily lives. HELLO THERE! I'M SUTHIPAT The Author
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Proverbs CHAPTER 1 THE MEANING OF PROVERBS SENIOR PROJECT
In the book, a proverb is a concise and popular saying or phrase that imparts wisdom, knowledge, or a moral lesson based on the collective wisdom and experiences of a particular culture or society. Proverbs are typically short and pithy, making them easy to remember and share, and they often convey timeless truths or advice about life, human behavior, or practical matters. These expressions are passed down through generations and serve as a form of cultural wisdom, offering guidance and insight into various aspects of life. Wolfgang Mieder is a renowned expert in the field of proverb studies and provides a comprehensive exploration of proverbs from various cultures and historical periods The proverb is a short sentence, etc., usually known by many people, stating something commonly experienced or giving advice 1. DEFINITION FROM CAMBRIDGE DICTIONARY Definitionofproverbs 2. DEFINITION FROM "PROVERBS: A HANDBOOK" BY WOLFGANG MIEDER WOLFGANG MIEDER
You are taking advantage of a good situation or of good conditions. น้ำ ขึ้นขึ้ ให้รีบตัก Make hay while the sunshine ลูกค้าถูกเสมอ Customer always right ปลาหมอตายเพราะปาก Even a fish wouldn’t get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut. ฟ้าหลังฝนย่อมสดใสเสมอ After a storm comes a calm. ทำ ดีได้ดี ทำ ชั่วได้ชั่ว As you sow, so you reap การกระทำ พูดดังกว่าคำ พูด Actions speak louder than words. อย่าตัดสินคนจากภายนอก Don’t judge a book by its cover. PROVERBS 20ProverbswithMeaning MEANING The slogan that exhorts service staff to give a high priority to customer satisfaction. A warning that one can usually avoid trouble by not saying anything revealing or incriminating. After a difficult or tumultuous period, things will eventually become peaceful or settled. The way you behave in life will affect the treatment you will receive from others. People's actions show their real attitudes, rather than what they say. You shouldn't judge someone or something based only on what you see on the outside or only on what you perceive without knowing the full situation.
The act or habit of delaying or postponing, especially something requiring immediate attention ลำบากวันนี้สบายวันหน้าน้ All things are difficult before they are easy. เวลาและวารีไม่เคยคอยใคร Time and tide wait for no man งานเลี้ยงย่อมมีวันเลิกรา All good things must come to an end. ยื่นหมูยื่นแมว Scratch someone's back ความไม่มีโรคเป็นลาภอันประเสริฐ Health is better than wealth สู้ยิบตา Fall seven times and stand up eight. ยิงปืนนัดเดียวได้นกสองตัว Kill two birds with one stone PROVERBS 20ProverbswithMeaning MEANING The processes of nature continue, no matter how much we might like them to stop. All good things must come to an end. Do someone a favor in hopes that a favor will be returned. Being free from illness is better than being rich. Choosing to never give up hope It will enable you to achieve two things that you want to achieve, rather than just one.
It's wiser to be cautious than to be hasty or rash and do something you may later regret. กันไว้ดีกว่าแก้ Better be sure than sorry ความจริงเป็นสิ่งไม่ตาย Facts are stubborn things. เข้าเมืองตาหลิ่วต้องหลิ่วตาตาม When in Rome, do as the Romans do. ตีเหล็กเมื่อแดง กินแกงเมื่อร้อน Strike while the iron is ho ข่มเขาโคขืนให้กลืนหญ้า You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. ไม่มีอะไรสายเกินแก้ It's never too late to mend PROVERBS 20ProverbswithMeaning MEANING We cannot avoid the truth, even when it is not what we want to hear or express. When you are visiting another place, you should follow the customs of the people in that place. Taking advantage of an opportunity as soon as it exists, in case the opportunity goes away and does not return Used to emphasize that you can make it easy for someone to do something, but you cannot force them to do it No matter how late or challenging a situation may seem, there is still an opportunity for improvement
News CHAPTER 2 SENIOR PROJECT Definition of news & Benefits of news
The letters in the word “NEWS” are derived from the four directions as indicated below: N orth E ast W est S outh This shows that news can come from anywhere. News is the report of a current event, something that was not known, information on recent events and happenings. News is a report of a current event. It is information about something that has just happened or will happen soon. News is a report about recent happenings in a newspaper, television, radio or internet. News is something that was not known earlier. From all these, we can safely define news as a development that has happened in the past 24 hours that was not known outside which is of wide interest to the people and that which generates curiosity among listeners. WhatisNews? DEFINITION
News carries the information of the world. News provides information and general knowledge. News provides about a country’s economic situation, sports, games, entertainment, trade, and commerce. Reading the news is a good habit and it is already part of modern life. This habit will widen your outlook and will enrich your knowledge. Reading news makes you well-informed. It enables you to take part in every discussion pertaining to the world’s current events. BenefitsofNews Reading news is a good habit that can provide a great sense of educational value. It carries information about politics, economy, entertainment, sports, business, industry, trade and commerce. With this habit, it will not only enhance your knowledge about general information but it will likewise improve your language skills and vocabulary. Many people have habits of reading daily newspapers and their days seem incomplete without taking hold of early morning newspapers. Here are some of the benefits that you can get by reading daily news: Reading news will improve your knowledge in general and it will be easy for you to relate to other people who often talk about current events and politics. Through news, you will have a clear idea and understanding of what is happening in your country and the whole world.
ImproveYour Listening CHAPTER N.3 SENIOR PROJECT Analytical Listening & Listening Tips
AnalyticalListening DEFINITION Analytical listening allows you to assess what you are hearing before making judgments or taking action, this skill has many uses for day-to-day communication. It can help you in your daily interactions by allowing you to clarify information that is important for making decisions. For example, analytical listening could be used when speaking with clients about their opinions on how well a product worked during testing. Analytical listening can positively impact your life because it helps you solve problems, improve relationships with people around you, and become a better problem solver. Analytical listening is the process of focusing on what others are saying without being emotionally involved or reacting instantly to their words. It allows us to listen attentively, avoid interruptions, and acknowledge our thoughts and those of other people during communication. This focus also gives us time to better understand issues from various angles, which ultimately leads to more effective solutions. Analytical Listening is about the ability and the capacity to properly analyze what is being said. This not only means understanding what the other person is saying and what they mean to say but also being able to divide difficult questions into separate parts in order to get to the core. HERE’S HOW IT WORKS HERE’S HOW IT IMPORTANTS
ListeningTips Students tend to start to panic when they find they don’t know every word. Using those electronic translators especially can give warped ideas of meaning. Translation is a habit that needs to be limited because This doesn’t mean that you never use translate. Sometimes having an equivalent from their first language is the only way to move forward, but quickly move on and don’t try to keep returning to it. It is usually relative to people with intermediate English levels since they already know many words and try to translate everything to understand the speech better. But as we said, it is not a good idea. When you are starting to understand a foreign language, it is tempting to concentrate on every single word. But that way, you will definitely miss the point. Instead, focus on catching the conversation's main idea and general context. TRY TO CATCH THE MAIN IDEA, NOT EVERY WORD LIMIT THE USE OF TRANSLATION
Mistakes are our indispensable companions throughout the entire learning process. They give us the experience we need and allow us to memorize those things that are most difficult for us. That is why it is important not to be afraid to make errors. But what kind of mistakes can we while listening? DON’T BE AFRAID TO MAKE MISTAKES Of course, the main fear of non-fluent speakers is not understanding the person they are talking to. They think it would be a colossal mistake to mishear some words and interpret them incorrectly. We want to reassure you that it’s not. You don’t have to be afraid of doing something wrong – every mistake will bring you remarkable results in the future.
Exercise CHAPTER 4 SENIOR PROJECT START
Exercise1 :Crossword In this engaging exercise, you have to open the sound form canvas, listen to the sound, and then match it with the corresponding blocks File PDF
Senior Project 02 03 Exercises: Matching News with Proverbs Exercises: Matching the Situation with Proverbs EXERCISES
04 05 Exercises: Listening Practice Post-Test Check you listening skills before ending the lesson. EXERCISES Go to the British Council website and start the listening course at level B2 (1 story). Listen to the audio and then finish the exercise.
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