We received 100+ emails for attending the webinar we are planning in the month of March (probably the 3rd week of March, 2010). Well, the webinar will be conducted by Dr. Ranganayaki Srinivas, an ESL specialist, who has been working online after VRS. She started with a teaching English site. She has been involved in… Continue reading #51, ELTWeekly Webinar
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#51, eBook: Action Plan for Teachers
‘Action Plan for Teachers’ is a 44-page illustrated book on the subject of English Language Teaching. The book covers the topics of planning and preparing lessons, teaching methodology and classroom practice, using technology in the classroom, and also has ideas for and examples of practical activities for different stages of the lesson. Download ‘Action Plan for… Continue reading #51, eBook: Action Plan for Teachers
#51, News: Teaching a Foreign Language? Best Teach in the Accent of the Listener
Teaching a Foreign Language? Best Teach in the Accent of the Listener ScienceDaily (Feb. 17, 2010) — Perception of second language speech is easier when it is spoken in the accent of the listener and not in the ‘original’ accent of that language, shows a new study from the University of Haifa. The study was… Continue reading #51, News: Teaching a Foreign Language? Best Teach in the Accent of the Listener
#51, Free Guide: SAEL Guide: Practical guide to designing , running and improving support websites for language teachers
SAEL Guide: Practical guide to designing , running and improving support websites for language teachers Proficiency in several foreign languages and the acquisition of ICT skills is a strategic priority in Europe today. These new demands have transformed the way languages are taught across the European Union. It is set against this backdrop of profound… Continue reading #51, Free Guide: SAEL Guide: Practical guide to designing , running and improving support websites for language teachers
#51, Article: ‘Homework’ by TE Editor
Homework by BBC TeachingEnglish Editor “Homework seems to be an accepted part of teachers’ and students’ routines, but there is little mention of it in ELT literature. The role of homework is hardly mentioned in the majority of general ELT texts or training courses, suggesting that there is little question as to its value even… Continue reading #51, Article: ‘Homework’ by TE Editor
#51, Research Paper: With What Frequency Are Teachers Employing Evidenced-Based Procedures in Their Writing Classrooms?
With What Frequency Are Teachers Employing Evidenced-Based Procedures in Their Writing Classrooms? by Soiferman, L. Karen; Boyd, Karen; Straw, Stanley B. Background: The need for improvement in writing instruction in schools is dependent on teachers being aware of evidence-based procedures in writing and implementing them on a regular basis in their classrooms. Purpose: The purpose of this… Continue reading #51, Research Paper: With What Frequency Are Teachers Employing Evidenced-Based Procedures in Their Writing Classrooms?
#51, Article: ‘Task Oriented Meta-cognitive Approach In English Language Teaching And Learning’ by Mansa R. Maity
Task Oriented Meta-cognitive Approach In English Language Teaching And Learning by Mansa R. Maity, RGUKT-APIIIT, Basar. Introduction: English language is one of the richest languages in the world, in respect of literature and culture. English literature contains some of the finest utterances of life and conduct. In it we have the “Authorized Version of Bible”, the… Continue reading #51, Article: ‘Task Oriented Meta-cognitive Approach In English Language Teaching And Learning’ by Mansa R. Maity
ELTWeekly Issue#50 Contents
Book of the Month: ‘Provoking Thought: Memory and Thinking in ELT’ by Hall Houston Opportunity: Do you want to be an ELT TV star? Video: How to Organize Yourself When You Start Teaching English News: Ker-pow! Cambridge literature centre is to study comics and blogs ELT Resource: English-4U Research Paper: The Study of Foreign Language… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#50 Contents
#50, Book of the Month: ‘Provoking Thought: Memory and Thinking in ELT’ by Hall Houston
Provoking Thought: Memory and Thinking in ELT Authored by Hall Houston This book, Provoking Thought, is a resource book of activities for the language classroom. The activities are designed for an ESL/EFL context, but they can also be adapted for teaching other languages. The five chapters of this book cover five areas: thinking, memory, creativity, critical thinking,… Continue reading #50, Book of the Month: ‘Provoking Thought: Memory and Thinking in ELT’ by Hall Houston
#50, Research Paper: ‘Language Based Approaches to Using Literature in Teaching English’ by Dr.N.V.Bose
Language Based Approaches to Using Literature in Teaching English by Dr.N.V.Bose, Institute of Language Teaching, Jamnagar. Introduction Literature itself has been greatly enriched by recent developments in the field of critical theory. Structuralism, Deconstructionism, Reader-response theory, Feminist and Marxist criticism are just some of the branches of critical theory which have been challenging the ways in which… Continue reading #50, Research Paper: ‘Language Based Approaches to Using Literature in Teaching English’ by Dr.N.V.Bose