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JTblog English Vocabulary Masterclass

🎯 JTblog English Vocabulary Masterclass Build academic and professional vocabulary across 5 practical modules (Society, Global Issues, Workplace, Daily Life, and Key Collocations), then complete the comprehensive evaluation. Full Name * Student ID / Email * Start Learning → 📖 Knowledge Sheet: Vocabulary Practice Bank Search and review target words, parts of speech, definitions, and contextual model sentences before taking the test. Target Word Category Definition / Meaning Model Example Sentence Proceed to Assessment → ✍️ 15-Item Vocabulary Mastery Assessment Choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each sentence context. 1. Many people believe it is their ________ to help ...

Maxims, Faces, and Politeness

Maxims, Faces, and Politeness — Janpha Thadphoothon Maxims, Faces, and Politeness By Janpha Thadphoothon Contents Outline Chapter I: The 4 Conversational Maxims Chapter II: Why Do People Flout Maxims? Chapter III: The Notion of Face (Positive vs. Negative) Chapter IV: Politeness Strategies (Brown & Levinson) Chapter V: Classroom Activity & Exercises Chapter I The Four Maxims Communication relies on shared principles that allow participants to make sense of one another. Gricean principles categorize these into four primary maxims: 1. Quantity Give the right amount of information—neither too much nor too little. 2. Quality Tell the truth. Do not say what you believe to be false or lack adequate evidence for. 3. Relati...

100 Common Chinese Phrases for International Students

100 Common Chinese Phrases for International Students Developed by Janpha Thadphoothon, Ed.D. 点击扬声器图标 🔊 听标准发音 / Click the speaker icon to listen. 全部短语 (All) 1. 日常社交 (Greetings) 2. 自我介绍 (Identity) 3. 语言学习 (Language) 4. 校园生活 (Campus Life) 5. 餐厅点餐 (Dining) 6. 出行问路 (Directions) 7. 购物支付 (Shopping) 8. 紧急求助 (Emergencies)

100 Common Classroom English Phrases for Chinese Learners

100 Common Classroom English Phrases for Chinese Learners Developed by Janpha Thadphoothon, Ed.D. 点击扬声器图标 🔊 听标准发音 / Click the speaker icon to listen. 全部短语 (All) 1. 课堂开场 (Greetings) 2. 教师指令 (Directives) 3. 提问与回答 (Questions) 4. 鼓励与表扬 (Praise) 5. 课堂管理 (Discipline) 6. 布置作业 (Homework) 7. 同伴互动 (Peer Comms) 8. 告别语 (Dismissal)

Chinese Core Vocabulary for International Learners

Chinese Core Vocabulary for International Learners Developed by Janpha Thadphoothon, Ed.D. Click the speaker icon 🔊 to listen to the accurate native Mandarin pronunciation. All Words (全部) 1. Fruits (水果) 2. Animals (动物) 3. Vegetables (蔬菜) 4. Colors (颜色) 5. Vehicles (交通工具) 6. Family Members (家庭成员)