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The following 55 recent definitions of proverbs might include some surprises
when one considers that they come from members of
a sophisticated and highly
educated society. The definitions were collected by merely asking various people to
write their definition of a proverb on a piece of paper without any previous discussion
of proverbs whatsoever. They represent spontaneous reactions to the simple isolated
question "How would you define a proverb?" Here are the fascinating answers in
alphabetical order:
1. A proverb consists of a short sentence which contains a general piece of
wisdom.
2. A proverb contains wisdom which has been handed down from one generation
to the next.
3. A proverb describes situations which happened before and which are repeated
again and again.
4. A proverb expresses folk wisdom in formulaic,
short and metaphorical
language.
5. A proverb has been passed down through many generations. It sums up, in
one short phrase, a general principle or common situation, and when you say it,
everyone knows exactly what you mean. It is often graphic, symbolic or rhyming, so
that it is easily remembered.
6. A proverb is a common expression whose origin is not known or has been
forgotten. It expresses wisdom concerning life.
7. A proverb is a common, repeated and generally known phrase which expresses
a general idea taken to be true. It usually draws upon everyday occurrences or events
in nature which are easily understood.
Proverbs and sayings are effective part of vocabulary
source as they can be
useful to describe this or that situation. They are good means of making one’s speech
more persuasive, strong. Besides, they can provide learners with enough wisdom and
knowledge as well. It is actual to know how to implement proverbs and sayings into
practice. Considering these, we can claim that the theme is really actual to learn both
theoratically and practically in modern methodology.
A proverb is a type of saying that contains a piece of advice or simply contains
truth or any other universal value. It is a short statement that is popular and people
make use of a proverb to express their feelings. A proverb can say a lot more than a
thousand words. Morality, truth, wisdom, friendship, loyalty, etc. are the values that
are glorified with the use of these proverbs.
I would like to recommend some issues related to the role of listening in learning
the foreign language. To my mind, listening is an essential part in teaching and learning
foreign language process, as a baby learns everything in the world by observing what
he or she hears. We listen to a number of things in our daily lives, we can better analyze,
ponder over some problems if we listen to people, speaking can be done only by our
pack of knowledge gained through listening. Modern English lessons must be
conducted with the help of listening materials. With the help of mass media or
technology development process any teacher can get
access to various authentic
materials which can really be effective for students. Listening materials can have wider
spectrum of themes including sport, politics, travelling, food whatever else. Certainly,
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we can take into consideration students’ needs and interests as well. Post-listening
activities can be integrated with speaking, reading and writing as well. Teachers must
try to implement all listening techniques and strategies in class as well. Besides, I
would like to recommend teachers to use proverbs and sayings quite often, as they can
be a good way of increasing vocabulary source, to use their critical thinking abilities
in wider scale.
To conclude we would like to state the fact that modern education requires from
teachers much effort and devotion to their jobs, otherwise it is a complicated job to
conduct an effective class. Today communication has become the main foreign
language skill in modern education. Learners must be able to get into communication
easily in any situation, case. Surely, learners must have a broad world outlook, creative
and problem solving skills to manage to cope with all language concerning issues and
problems. Learning a foreign language does not only mean to know grammar rules by
heart or just
know some vocabulary items, it has quite wider functions as well.
Communication has become the main essential parts of mastering a foreign language.
in order to make this communication stronger in meaning, we should try to implement
some other ways of making our speeches better, that can be done with the help of active
usage of proverbs and sayings. Teachers should try to improve students’ proverb and
saying knowledge. It can be a strong tool to bring them up in good way as well, it helps
to differentiate good and bad, it turns into a good way of realizing good things in life.
Teachers should be as creative as possible in order to find out ways to present proverbs
and sayings in colourful, interactive way to learners; different simulations, role-
playings, watching English programs due to the levels of learners are effective ways of
developing foreign language learning; watching cartoons can be a real effective way
or an item in developing learners’ communicative skills
as they can be excellent
movers or motivators for almost all leveled foreign language learners.
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