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ntombimoloi88 — 2020-05-16 13:21:36 UTC

ntombimoloi88 — 2020-05-16 13:21:45 UTC

EMI is the use of English language in non-English speaking countries to achieve internalisation. It is used to teach academics to improve students proficiency.

ntombimoloi88 — 2020-05-16 13:21:58 UTC

THE IMPORTANCE OF EMI
EMI is important especially in South Africa as a majority of it's teachers, teach all the subjects including English, in their own native language. This, therefore, means that the learners are not well equipped for the cooperate world as they may fail to communicate using the global language, which is English. Secondly, they may struggle to interact or share ideas with other people due to language barrier.

ntombimoloi88 — 2020-05-16 13:29:36 UTC

The English language has turned into a medium of international communication (Crysta,2003; Wright,2004).It has become the language used in business, arts, education, media and culture.

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ntombimoloi88 — 2020-05-16 13:50:35 UTC

EMI is therefore, important in South Africa to help prepare the students for cooperate world. It may improve their communication skills and might provide countless opportunities in the work sector or career choice. It is essential that students know how to represent themselves both orally and in writing in English for academic success, to understand the education content better. The advantages of making use of EMI is better accessibility of English materials and curricula,positive influence on the wider community and international career opportunities.

ntombimoloi88 — 2020-05-16 13:53:01 UTC

South Africa is a diverse country, so we ought to speak in a language we all understand.

ntombimoloi88 — 2020-05-17 17:07:55 UTC

The difference between EMI and L1 content classroom is that,L1 content is used so that both content and language learning is facilitated. The teacher brings herself/himself to the learners level, and it is the repetition of key words and phrases for better understanding.Moreover, free conversion in L2 content classroom is a teaching strategy, additional visual aids are used and language of textbook may be progressively reduced.

ntombimoloi88 — 2020-05-17 17:27:11 UTC

While EMI focuses on improving the understanding of English and it's proficiency. It makes use of formal language. Information needs to be context embedded. Furthermore,instructions usually need to be given orally and in writing lastly relevant information, questions and responses are planned for free conversion.

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ntombimoloi88 — 2020-05-24 14:02:32 UTC

Manifestation of EMI
Language policies in South Africa are influenced by the colonial history of the continent. Moreover, for communication success, English was implemented as common language for understanding among individuals from different cultures. The preference for English is mostly motivated by economic concerns.

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Reference List

Wannagat. U. 2007. Learning through L2 - content and language integrated learning and English as medium of instruction. International journal of Bilingual education and Bilingualism, 10(5),663-682.