Category: ELT Newsletter

Conference: 21st Century Academic Forum Conference at UC Berkeley, US, August 21-23

[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 14 | May 26, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] Conference Dates: August 21-23, 2014Venue: Clark Kerr Conference Center at the University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.) Types of Presentations: Keynote Presentations: 45 minutes (invited only) Research Papers: 20 – 25 minute presentations Poster Presentations: 90 minutes Conference Description: The theme of the 21st Century Academic Forum Conference at… Continue reading Conference: 21st Century Academic Forum Conference at UC Berkeley, US, August 21-23

Conference: ‘The Great War and English Studies’, University of Dhaka, December 6-7

[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 14 | May 26, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] The First World War was a truly momentous event; things fell apart rapidly all over the world after it; the centre seemed not to hold anymore; millions died or were traumatized because of it; and innocence seemed to give way permanently to massive disillusionment… Continue reading Conference: ‘The Great War and English Studies’, University of Dhaka, December 6-7

Research Paper: ‘Aspects of Editing’ by Professor (Dr) Shibu Simon

[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 14 | May 26, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] Introduction At the height of the Communicative Approach to language teaching in the late Eighties and in the early Nineties, it had become fashionable to speak derisively of translation, and also to some extent of editing, for its association with the ‘old-fashioned’ Grammar Translation… Continue reading Research Paper: ‘Aspects of Editing’ by Professor (Dr) Shibu Simon

ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 13

[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 12 | May 12, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] ‘EDULEARN14′ Conference, Barcelona – July 7-9 Research Paper: ‘Folklore as a Multilingual Resource: Using Proverbs in English Language Education’ by Anand Mahanand Article: ‘Motivation: A Key Factor in Second Language Learning’ by Reena Mittal Video: Error Correction in Speaking – The Fun Way Video:… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 13

OUP White Paper: ‘Tablets and Apps in Your School’ by Diana Bannister

[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 12 | May 12, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] Download OUP’s free white paper for support, guidance and best practice ideas on implementing tablets in teaching and learning. Written by Diana Bannister MBE, Development Director for Learning Technologies at the University of Wolverhampton, and Shaun Wilden, Teacher Training Coordinator at International House World… Continue reading OUP White Paper: ‘Tablets and Apps in Your School’ by Diana Bannister

Video: Game-based Learning

[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 12 | May 12, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] Online game-based learning has risen in popularity recently, but there is still some debate about how effective it is as a learning tool. Our latest tip, with David Gatrell, explores this area and demonstrates how it can provide opportunities for language learning and motivation.

Article: ‘Motivation: A Key Factor in Second Language Learning’ by Reena Mittal

[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 12 | May 12, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] This article is written and submitted by Reena Mittal. One of the main goals of Language Teacher is to provide students with the tools to be effective for SLL(Second Language Learning). Often we assign projects and assignments and other task but we forget the main… Continue reading Article: ‘Motivation: A Key Factor in Second Language Learning’ by Reena Mittal

Research Paper: ‘Folklore as a Multilingual Resource: Using Proverbs in English Language Education’ by Anand Mahanand

[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 12 | May 12, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] This paper is written and submitted by Dr. Anand Mahanand, EFL University, Hyderabad. Abstract We understand folklore as wisdom of people transmitted from generation to generation. They are a repertoire of traditional  knowledge and wisdom. They include songs, tales, chants, proverbs and riddles and so… Continue reading Research Paper: ‘Folklore as a Multilingual Resource: Using Proverbs in English Language Education’ by Anand Mahanand

‘EDULEARN14’ Conference, Barcelona – July 7-9

[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 12 | May 12, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] Note from the conference organizers: EDULEARN14, the 6th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies will be held in Barcelona (Spain), on the 7th, 8th and 9th of July, 2014. EDULEARN14 provides the ideal opportunity to present your projects and experiences. It is… Continue reading ‘EDULEARN14’ Conference, Barcelona – July 7-9