Author: Tarun Patel

Vol. 5 Issue 30 – Research Paper: A Critical Review of Technology Use in English as Foreign Language Learning and Teaching: The TOJET Sample

This article aims to review 17 studies appearing in TOJET on the interrelation between technology and English as a foreign language (EFL) learning and teaching. It focuses on the research that investigates the relationship between technology and EFL learning and teaching in terms of the topics, participants, research design, and conclusions of the articles. Finally, implications for pedagogy and research are discussed. Studies related to technology use in EFL learning and teaching are listed in an appendix. (Contains 3 tables and 2 figures.)

Vol. 5 Issue 29 – Video: Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in Education: iPad, Tablet, Computer, Listening Centers

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#29 | August 12, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 While there are some nay-sayers who bring up some negative effects of technology on education in the classrooms, mainly budgetary reasons, using new technologies is the future of the education system. The following reasons should silence the nay-sayer and help them heed the wisdom from… Continue reading Vol. 5 Issue 29 – Video: Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in Education: iPad, Tablet, Computer, Listening Centers

Vol. 5 Issue 29 – Research Paper: ‘Developing Listening Skills’ by Madhu Kewlani

English as a second language refers to English using situations in which English is the language of public life for speakers of other languages at home. In a multi-lingual country like India, the mother tongue is used for immediate needs and early education, but to be able to reach out to the majority of people around the world, one has to be well equipped with the English language. The general language competence of a learner is formed as and when he gets exposed to a number of languages being used around him and being heard by him. Therefore, listening becomes the most important activity for proper and quick competence in the language.

Vol. 5 Issue 29 – Video: Teaching in the Digital Age

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#29 | August 12, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 Naomi Moir, an Oxford University Press Teacher Trainer, talks about the use of technology in the English language classroom. She considers how you choose appropriate technologies and where they might apply best, how the role of the teacher is changing and whether there is a… Continue reading Vol. 5 Issue 29 – Video: Teaching in the Digital Age

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue 28

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#28 | August 5, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 Conference: KOTESOL International Conference 2013, Korea, October 2013 Book Review: ‘Manto Selected Short Stories’ translated by Aatish Taseer Research Paper: Integrating Culture with English Language Education’ by Dr Anand Mahanand Article: ‘Teaching English As A Second Language: A How To Guide’ by Chris Harmen Article:… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue 28

Vol. 5 Issue 28 – Conference: KOTESOL International Conference 2013, Korea, October 2013

The KOTESOL 2013 International Conference is a forum for educators to share their ideas, innovations, experience, and research findings in English language teaching (ELT). This year, the Conference will be exploring the actual and the desired roles of classroom practice in informing ELT and SLA theory.

Vol. 5 Issue 28 – Book Review: ‘Manto Selected Short Stories’ translated by Aatish Taseer

Warmers are a key ingredient to any successful English class. During a TEFL certificate course, you should be introduced to a range of warmers that you participate in but it’s easy to forget to do them once you get out there into the teaching world.

Vol. 5 Issue 28 – Article: ‘Teaching English As A Second Language: A How To Guide’ by Chris Harmen

Warmers are a key ingredient to any successful English class. During a TEFL certificate course, you should be introduced to a range of warmers that you participate in but it’s easy to forget to do them once you get out there into the teaching world.

Vol. 5 Issue 28 – Article: ‘Simple and Effective Warmers When Teaching English’ by Natasha Mason

Warmers are a key ingredient to any successful English class. During a TEFL certificate course, you should be introduced to a range of warmers that you participate in but it’s easy to forget to do them once you get out there into the teaching world.