Alexander Arguelles presents a series of videos to provide introductory overviews of the languages of the world. Working diachronically through various language families in turn, he demonstrates how to identify each language, translates a text sample to show how it works, and discusses its genetic affiliation and cultural context. For further information about the series,… Continue reading #64, Video: Middle English: Languages of the World
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ELTWeekly Issue#63
Video: Enhance your ICT presentation skills in class News: What the Multi-Billion Dollar ESL Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know! ELT Conferences and Workshops, August 2010 Research Article: ‘Teaching Literature through Language: Some Considerations’ by Abraham Panavelil Abraham Research Article: ‘TBL: a focused approach in teaching ESL’ by Dr. G.A. Ghanshyam Article: Portfolios in ELT… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#63
#63, Video: Enhance your ICT presentation skills in class
Presenting to pupils is something teachers do on a day to day basis, yet many are still nervous about incorporating ICT into their presentations. Lise meets Joe Dale, a middle school French teacher, who is already using ICT technology to enhance his own presentations. After observing one of his classes, Lise returns to her own… Continue reading #63, Video: Enhance your ICT presentation skills in class
#62, Video-2: Pronunciation and Teaching Techniques
BridgeTEFL’s English Language Teaching In Action is a comprehensive 5-DVD set packed with 70 videos on essential topics in English language instruction. With lively games, fail-proof lessons, insightful classroom management tips, and much more, this collection has everything you need to make your teaching more effective! Contents of Disc 5: Pronunciation and Teaching Techniques Pronunciation… Continue reading #62, Video-2: Pronunciation and Teaching Techniques
#62, Video-1: Future of English Language Teaching
In the present video Rod Bolitho, Guest on the teachingenglish.org.uk site talks about how he sees the future of English language teaching.
ELTWeekly Issue#61
News: 94% primary students in India cannot recognise English Video: David Treuer – 2007 Heginbotham Lecture Series Article: ‘The scope of SLA’ by Mohammad Hashamdar Research Paper: ‘Learning about language learners’ learning styles’ by David Ockert Case Study: ‘Enhancing Cultural Role in Foreign Language Classroom: a Case Study of Malaysian International High Schools’ by Dr.… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#61
#61, Video: David Treuer – 2007 Heginbotham Lecture Series
Award-winning author David Treuer was the speaker for the 2007 Possibilities Heginbotham Literary Lecture. The lecture hosted by the Department of English and Modern Languages was held in the Buetow Auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Treuers third novel, The Translation of Dr. Apelles (2006), was named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington… Continue reading #61, Video: David Treuer – 2007 Heginbotham Lecture Series
ELTWeekly Issue#60
Worldwide ELT Events News: English Language Learners and the Power of Personal Stories Video: Teaching English using Obama’s speech – CNN Student News February 2, 2009 Research Paper: ‘The Role of Critical and Creative Thinking in TESL Context’ by Dr. Paritosh Chandra Dugar Article: ‘Teaching Spoken English for Non-native Students: Problems, Solutions and Techniques’ by… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#60
ELTWeekly Issue#59
ELTWeekly, a refereed journal and newsletter [Issue 59 | May 2010 | ISSN 0975-3036] Tip of the week: Use Phonic Games to Help Children Internalize the Phonic System Video: Picture Stories for ESL (TESOL) News: British Council launches mobile apps Article: Using web resources to create tasks with real outcomes Research Paper: Teaching how to present ‘Opinions… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#59
#59, Video: Picture Stories for ESL (TESOL)
Watch this video to learn how Antonio Graceffo uses ALG, Automatic Language Growth theory, to teach English in Taiwan. ALG is a listening based second language acquisition theory developed by Dr. J. Marvin Brown, an American Linguist. The method is currently being employed in Bangkok, where David Long heads a Thai language program, while furthering… Continue reading #59, Video: Picture Stories for ESL (TESOL)