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Vol. 4 Issue 26 – Research Paper: ‘When to Start Second Language Teaching or Learning in an EFL Context?’ by Saeid Najafi Sarem & Hadi Hamidi

Among the many factors that affect second language learning and teaching practices, age has been always considered an important factor. The beginning age for learning a foreign language is a controversial issue concerning which various ideas have been proposed by different scholars. Some researchers refer to the concept of critical period hypothesis for L1 acquisition and claim that before puberty is the best time to start teaching a second language. On the other hand, some other researchers reject the application of this hypothesis in second language learning relying on the evidence that adult learners can acquire a second language more easily at least in some aspects of language. In their claims, these researchers refer to the concepts like multiple critical period and the presence of motivation based on which any person can begin learning a second language at any age. The findings of the current paper are of important implications for the field of foreign/second language teaching.

Vol. 4 Issue 26 – Video: Empowering the Language Learner

Using a combination of lecture and experiential exercises, ESL education specialist Diane Larsen-Freeman traces the evolution of language teaching methods over the past 60 years, discussing how each evolutionary phase has contributed to a more “whole-person” view of language learners.

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 25

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#25 | June 18, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Article: ‘How to Deliver Effective Presentation’ by Dr. Nirmala S.Padmavat  . Research Article: ‘Development Of Students’ Individual Work In The Process Of Teaching In English’ by Tazhitova G.Z.  . Book of the week: ABC of Common Grammatical Errors  . Video: Pronunciation of English Vowel Sounds… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 25

Vol. 4 Issue 25 – Article: ‘How to Deliver Effective Presentation’ by Dr. Nirmala S.Padmavat

In today’s competitive age, one should have good communication skill as well as professional skills. Among which ‘Delivering a Presentation’ plays a vital role. Present paper is the guidelines of effective presentation.

Vol. 4 Issue 25 – Research Article: ‘Development Of Students’ Individual Work In The Process Of Teaching In English’ by Tazhitova G.Z.

Formation of students’ skills of independent work is one of the actual problems of modern education and inculcation them to independent work is one of indispensable conditions of successful training. Independent activity of students is a necessary condition of development of their informative abilities. We should develop students’ independence beginning already with the first days of training at school at younger school age as their qualities like independence; responsibility and ability to self-checking are formed at this period.

Vol. 4 Issue 25 – Book of the week: ABC of Common Grammatical Errors

The ABC of Common Grammatical Errors is a practical reference book which provides teachers and learners with the information they need to examine and correct grammatical errors.

Vol. 4 Issue 25 – TeachingEnglish Seminars: The essay and beyond: writing for different purposes in British universities

Hilary Nesi, Professor in English language at Coventry University, discusses the written genres university students are required to produce in different disciplines and at different levels of study. The presentation draws on findings from the 6.5 million word British Academic Written English (BAWE) corpus of student writing.