Author: Tarun Patel

Research Paper: ‘Cultural Pigeonholes in English Language Teaching Materials’ by Dat Bao

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 12 | July 18, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Abstract This paper problematises the cultural content presented in many English coursebooks. It examines the issue of cultural bias in both written texts and visual images, explains how such distortion of culture has entered textbooks, highlights the consequences of such bias, and finally… Continue reading Research Paper: ‘Cultural Pigeonholes in English Language Teaching Materials’ by Dat Bao

Research Paper: ‘Exploring the Issue of Exclusion through Reading English Picture Storybooks’ by Hsiang-Ni Lee

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 12 | July 18, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Abstract This paper describes a four-phase inquiry project which applied essential elements of literature-based instruction. The research results have shown that through utilization of theme-based illustrated storybooks and interactive literacy activities, participating young adult learners not only appreciated reading authentic children’s literature, but… Continue reading Research Paper: ‘Exploring the Issue of Exclusion through Reading English Picture Storybooks’ by Hsiang-Ni Lee

Steven Pinker on Linguistics, Style and Writing in the 21st Century (Video)

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 12 | July 18, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] In this talk, introduced by Lord Melvyn Bragg, Steven argues that style still matters: in communicating effectively, in enhancing the spread of ideas, in earning a reader’s trust and, not least, in adding beauty to the world. Steven Pinker is an experimental psychologist… Continue reading Steven Pinker on Linguistics, Style and Writing in the 21st Century (Video)

Vive la (online) Collaboration – a tale of how two (virtual) heads are better than one (Cambridge Conversations)

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 12 | July 18, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Marcin Lewandowski says, “Being an autonomous and independent learner is crucial for successful language learning. The ability to manage your own learning without relying on the teacher is a skill that should be in the repertoire of all language (and otherwise) students. To… Continue reading Vive la (online) Collaboration – a tale of how two (virtual) heads are better than one (Cambridge Conversations)

Conveying Passion: Bringing Literature Into the Classroom (OUP ELT Blog)

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 12 | July 18, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Amos PAran says, “ I have always found literature to be an extremely powerful tool in the classroom. Maybe it’s because of my own love of literature – maybe I managed to convey some of my passion. Maybe the fact that I love literature… Continue reading Conveying Passion: Bringing Literature Into the Classroom (OUP ELT Blog)

ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 11

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 11 | July 5, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Video: Communicative Language Teaching: Jeremy Harmer and Scott Thornbury Video: 50 years of Linguistics at MIT, Lecture 4 Case Study: Varying Classroom Input to Cater for Different Learning Styles – Gareth Morgan Research Paper: Fostering L2 Voices with Literature: Pedagogical Insights – Won Kim… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 11

Video: Communicative Language Teaching: Jeremy Harmer and Scott Thornbury

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 11 | June 27, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] The Communicative Approach is so well-established, it’s more or less the default methodology for second language teaching. But where did it come from? How has it evolved? Where does it work? What are its strengths and its weaknesses?

Case Study: Varying Classroom Input to Cater for Different Learning Styles – Gareth Morgan

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 11 | June 27, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Abstract The paper’s focus is the preferred means of learning of students on an academic writing course at the National University of Singapore. The study’s findings come from a questionnaire completed by a cohort of 53 students which asked for responses to 22 prompts… Continue reading Case Study: Varying Classroom Input to Cater for Different Learning Styles – Gareth Morgan