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#49, ‘English for Progress: Third Policy Dialogue’ – A report by Prof (Dr) Shefali Bakshi

‘English for Progress: Third Policy Dialogue’ – Dialogue – From Policy to Practice – British Council -18 Nov, to 20 Nov, 2009 A report by Prof (Dr) Shefali Bakshi English for Progress: Third Policy Dialogue was held on 19 – 20 November, 2009 at Hyatt Regency Delhi. The Policy Dialogue focused on issues such as… Continue reading #49, ‘English for Progress: Third Policy Dialogue’ – A report by Prof (Dr) Shefali Bakshi

Learnhigher – An Excellent Resource for All Teachers

Dear friends, we have not been able to publish the latest issue of ELTWeekly this time due to some technical problems. I am making this post for you to share information about an excellent resource for teachers and students, Learnhigher – launched by the Universities of Brunel, Bradford and Leeds. This site is designed to… Continue reading Learnhigher – An Excellent Resource for All Teachers

ELTWeekly Issue#48 Contents

Tip of the week: Using videos to teach English News: Language Structure Is Partly Determined by Social Structure Video:: Teaching Syllables eBook: Research in the Language Classroom Article: ‘Simulated immersion’ by Duncan M Research Paper: ‘An Evaluative Study of Some Online Websites for Learning and Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ by Aly, Mahsoub Abdul-Sadeq… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#48 Contents

#48, Download Webinar: Managing classes of primary children in a positive way

One of the hardest things in primary language teaching is to give lively, enjoyable lessons and at the same time ensure that children behave in an acceptable way. In this webinar, we will explore the concept of classroom management as an interactive process and I will share with you a range of practical strategies and… Continue reading #48, Download Webinar: Managing classes of primary children in a positive way

#48, Tip of the week: Using videos to teach English

Most of our learners enjoy watching movies. Here are some ways to make use of their interest and knowledge to create some unusual activities. – Ask your learners if they can think of any spoken sentences that typically occur again and again in films – things such as “OK everybody. Put your hands up”. –… Continue reading #48, Tip of the week: Using videos to teach English

#48, Article: ‘Simulated immersion’ by Duncan M

Duncan says, “I have often found that learners of all levels feel that there is inadequate time spent on listening in most language courses. Adult learners often complain that (sometimes) after years of study, they can’t understand native speakers. This is partly because they do not receive adequate exposure to authentic texts in class. Another… Continue reading #48, Article: ‘Simulated immersion’ by Duncan M

#48, Research Paper: ‘An Evaluative Study of Some Online Websites for Learning and Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ by Aly, Mahsoub Abdul-Sadeq

Abstract of the paper: Although there are many websites designed and published on the Internet for learning and teaching English, little use of them is done by both Egyptian EFL teachers and students. The textbook is usually their main concern and focus. That is why the present study draws more light on the importance of… Continue reading #48, Research Paper: ‘An Evaluative Study of Some Online Websites for Learning and Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ by Aly, Mahsoub Abdul-Sadeq

#48, Lesson Plan: Developing writing skills: A news report

This lesson takes a process approach to developing writing skills. It is staged so that students are guided through the processes of collecting information and deciding how they will structure it within the text before they begin to write. They are then guided through the process of drafting, editing and redrafting the text to produce… Continue reading #48, Lesson Plan: Developing writing skills: A news report