The University Where I Want To Study

After having successfully completed the Training Course of “Tourism and Hotel Management: Industry of Tourism” in Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent I decided to change my direction. I think that the University where I want to study for a postgraduate student will help me to achieve my goal. Studying for a postgraduate qualification in Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) will be an important commitment, and represent a highly worthwhile investment in my future.

Manchester is one of the most extensive higher education centers in Europe and undoubtedly one of the most popular student cities in the UK.  It is a vibrant city of culture, music and sport and as the world’s first industrialized city, has its roots firmly in innovation and business. The University’s location in this great tourist city, combined with research active teaching staff and quality industry links creates a rich experience for the students in Tourism and Events Management.

The Manchester Metropolitan University is home to postgraduate students from all over the globe undertaking taught and research programs across a wide variety of disciplines. There are three departments in MMU: The Department of Apparel, The Department of Food, Nutrition and Hospitality, The Department of Tourism and Events Management.

There are extensive library facilities and others which are really necessary for study process. The main University library, with 24 hour opening during busy periods, is on-site and offers access to over 750.000 books, as well as e-journals, articles and e-books. The University can also lend you multimedia equipment including laptops, camcorders and projectors entirely free of charge. There is a wealth of good quality, affordable homes for students including hall of residences, flats and shared houses. The University runs 10 halls of residences with a range of comforts and services including some halls with en-suite bathrooms, catering and internet access.

The cost of full-time study for non-EU overseas students is 10.250$. Many postgraduates are self-financed, however financial support may be available for both taught courses ad research through a range of studentships and sponsorships.

Studying for my Master’s in Manchester Metropolitan University will make me think more seriously about the future. And I think that at the end of my course there I will definitely feel like a professional, qualified and prepared for the industry of Tourism and Hotel Management.

Teaching Methods in English Language

The number of students, who learn English language is increasing day by day. And this process requires very qualified teachers. Teaching English depends on the variety of factors such as learner’s age, gender, nationality, his/her 1^st language, the learner’s style and so on.

Teaching English to speakers of other languages is both complicated and rewarding. More and more internationally minded people are choosing to teach English as a second language.  Teachers of English as a second language need to know a few simple methods to overcome the language barrier with their students.

But there is no single the best way to teach English. That is why, English teachers must find methods that are the most effective during the different periods of the teaching and learning process.

Here are the most successful methods which can help the teachers of English to achieve the results that they want during the teaching process:

Think In the Language

It means that students should try to think as much as they can in the chosen second language. It sounds like a pretty difficult task, but they should bear with it. This is greatly important as one of the greatest issues when studying to speak a foreign language is the habit to actively translate from your language to another, instead of thinking automatically in the other language. This will train them to become more confident and comfortable when faced with the chance to actually speak in the other language. If they will practice it regularly, it will gradually become much more natural to them.

Have Fun While Learning

"A good beginning makes a good ending." The saying is true for the English learning classroom as well. Use effective warmers to start your interesting lessons and grab students’ attention. Why use warm-ups, energizers and activities?

-Create a positive group atmosphere;

 -Help people to relax

-Break down social barriers;

-Energize & motivate

-Help people to "think outside the box";

 -Help people to get to know one another

Speaking activities and games can also make your class fun and help your students easier understand and learn peculiarities of pronunciation, intonation and vocabulary of the English language.

Think/Pair/Share

 Students learn to speak English by speaking English, but it is often counterproductive to ask English language learners to read passages or give descriptions to the entire class. Students are often embarrassed by their minimal knowledge and English skills. The think/pair/share strategy gives all students the opportunity to practice English by explaining different topics. If the teacher is constantly talking, learners of English as a second language will never get a chance to practice. Group work gives students an opportunity to practice the language. Groups work the best with 2 to 5 people; with any more people, not everyone gets a chance to participate. The think/pair/share technique increases student participation and involvement, and is a particularly effective way of encouraging English language learners to express their own opinions in English.

Speak slowly, distinctly, and write down key terms

 Anyone who has learned a foreign language in class, then traveled to a country where the language is spoken, has noticed that it is difficult to understand natives because they seem to “talk too fast”. What seems normal speed to a native speaker is extremely fast to a language learner or to a student with a hearing impairment. The addition of the complex terms can make learning even more difficult. Write down key terms so students can see them and connect them to the spoken word.

Use non-verbal signals

Facial expressions, hand gestures, and other non-verbal cues are a great way to overcome the language barrier. For example, when explaining the concept of tall, raise your hand high into the air. When explaining the concept of cold, shiver and chatter your teeth.

Use visual aids

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words, and this is particularly true when teaching English as a second language. Visual aids can be used to teach everything from vocabulary to prepositions. In addition to instructional advantages, visuals keep lessons interesting for the learners. If possible, get access to an overhead or slide projector for effective presentations.

Don't over-correct

 Our first instinct as teachers of English as a second language is to correct student language errors. Over-correction, however, can make students be afraid of using the language. If afraid of being corrected every time they speak, students will simply stop speaking - and therefore learning - the language. Of course, there are appropriate times to correct language mistakes. If a concept - for example the past tense - has been discussed at length in class, it is appropriate to correct students when they form the past tense improperly.

We wish you good luck with all of your teaching methods! 

KO live: They are among us!

There is something magical about Kelajak Ovozi Summer Training Camp. Each and every day in the camp is different. Not merely because of trainings, events, but also because of the show KO live, and the people who touch it. KO live is the show which brings with itself fun and happiness to the whole camp. KO live is the program which has an extraordinary mission, unique style, rubrics, traditions, and experience. 

The youth camp show “KO live” began to be shot in 2012 year in Kelajak ovozi Summer Training Camp with the initiative of the activist of Kelajak ovozi YIC Mansur Normatov.

Mansur Normatov, leader of “KO live”:

Our TV show “KO live” was founded here in our dear Kelajak ovozi Summer Training Camp. Tell the truth, the founder of the program was the committee of Kelajak ovozi YIC. Last year in 14 days KO live was presented 11 times. The importance of this show among our youth is that we always try to take different events, stories from daily life of the camp, and show it in a humorous way. The tradition of shooting the program will continue this year as well. After the opening ceremony day we showed our first KO live for 2013 year. I want to say that this year we want to shoot more than 15 series of our program. We claim that KO live will continue in future, and make everybody smile.

As every day in the camp is hectic, full with trainings and competitions, the participants are really tired. And they want something that makes them relax in such kind of moments. For this KO live plays a great role. At 9.00 pm everyday KO live presents its new series to their audience, with what the show adds its own part to the activity of KO camp.

Dilafruz Sarimsakova, participant of #KOcamp:

To say honestly, KO live is one of the most impressive events which shows the real atmosphere in the camp. So many impressions and a lot of fun I have got from this show. The funniest thing of the program is that the secret camera shoots the problems, unexpected situations during our activity in the camp. In this show not only the participants, but at the same time all trainers and coordinators laugh and relax. I really thank Mansur Normatov and his colleagues for doing their best, and making us smile. All participants of KO wish them good luck! We are long for new series of KO live!

KO live is one of the best things that has ever happened in KO camp and let me tell you that I am truly blessed to watch it. This is one of the things what I believe makes life in the camp perfect.