ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#102 | October 17 | ISSN 0975-3036 Subscribe to ELTWeekly (FREE) Originally published on http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk. Creative writing normally refers to the production of texts which have an aesthetic rather than a purely informative, instrumental or pragmatic purpose. Most often, such texts take the form of poems or stories, though they are not… Continue reading #102, Article: ‘Creative writing for language learners (and teachers)’ by Alan Maley
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#102, Article: Grammar vs lexis or grammar through lexis?
ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#102 | October 17 | ISSN 0975-3036 Subscribe to ELTWeekly (FREE) Originally published on teachingenglish.org.uk. In this article, informed by the Lexical Approach, I reflect on grammar instruction in the classroom, including my own teaching, and make suggestions on how it can be ‘lexicalised’. I consider the problems with ‘traditional’ grammar teaching… Continue reading #102, Article: Grammar vs lexis or grammar through lexis?
#102, Video: African-American Criticism
ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#102 | October 17 | ISSN 0975-3036 Subscribe to ELTWeekly (FREE) In this lecture, Professor Paul Fry examines trends in African-American criticism through the lens of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Toni Morrison. A brief history of African-American literature and criticism is undertaken, and the relationship of both to feminist theory is… Continue reading #102, Video: African-American Criticism
#102, Article: ‘Listening: An Important Soft Skill’ by Shoba Rao
ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#102 | October 17 | ISSN 0975-3036 Subscribe to ELTWeekly (FREE) Listening is an important component of communication and an activity which is much more than mere hearing. It involves more attention and aids in building relationships that can bring success both in one’s personal or professional front. The fact that we… Continue reading #102, Article: ‘Listening: An Important Soft Skill’ by Shoba Rao
#102, Research Paper: ‘History of Bilingualism in Sri Lankan Context’ by Thirunavukkarasu Karunakaran
ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#102 | October 17 | ISSN 0975-3036 Subscribe to ELTWeekly (FREE) Thirunavukkarasu Karunakaran has been an ESL teacher for10 years at University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. He has MA and MPhil in Linguistics from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. His research interests are in the areas of borrowings, bilingualism and bilingual education. 1.0 Introduction This… Continue reading #102, Research Paper: ‘History of Bilingualism in Sri Lankan Context’ by Thirunavukkarasu Karunakaran
ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#101
ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#101 | October 10 | ISSN 0975-3036 Subscribe to ELTWeekly (FREE) Research Paper: ‘Shashi Deshpande As A Short Story Writer’ by Y. Priscilla Research Paper: ‘Why Don’t The Students Of Bangladesh Attain Proficiency In Oracy Skills During Their 12 Years Of Schooling – The Teachers’ Perspective’ by GM Zulfiquer Haider Video: aPLaNet… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#101
#101, Article: ‘What is a Communicative Approach to English Language Teaching?’ by Larry M. Lynch
ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#100 | October 10 | ISSN 0975-3036 Subscribe to ELTWeekly (FREE) A Communicative Approach? There are a variety of approaches to teaching English as a second or foreign language. One aspect of English and foreign language teaching involves using a Communicative Approach. But what exactly does using a communicative approach mean? Well… Continue reading #101, Article: ‘What is a Communicative Approach to English Language Teaching?’ by Larry M. Lynch
#101, Article: Sitcoms as a tool for ELT
ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#100 | October 10 | ISSN 0975-3036 Subscribe to ELTWeekly (FREE) This article originally appeared on teachingenglish.org.uk. English teachers have been using videos in the classroom for decades and, more recently DVDs and online video clips from Youtube or Myspace. Sitcoms are an excellent classroom resource for a number of reasons. An… Continue reading #101, Article: Sitcoms as a tool for ELT
#101, ELT Job: Teach English in Japan with Teach Away
ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#101 | October 10 | ISSN 0975-3036 Subscribe to ELTWeekly (FREE) Teach Away Inc. is searching for qualified candidates for English teaching jobs in Japan. These public school positions put you in a country offering a mix of modern technology and rich tradition. See all the country has to offer while building… Continue reading #101, ELT Job: Teach English in Japan with Teach Away
#101, Video: aPLaNet EU project
ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#101 | October 10 | ISSN 0975-3036 Subscribe to ELTWeekly (FREE) aPLaNet is a European Union funded education project for language educators to help them use social networks and build PLNs for their professional development. Introductory video of Graham Stanley (British Council) being interviewed about the project at the BESIG conference in… Continue reading #101, Video: aPLaNet EU project