Word of the week: Deductive approach Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 03, Integrating Skills Susan Ryan’s Tip: Teaching English Pronunciation: The Importance of Syllable Stress Research Paper: ‘The Relationship Between the Use of Portfolio Assessment and Students’ Improvement in Listening Comprehension’ by Majid Ghelichi Research Paper: ‘Selection, Classification, Strategies of Developing and… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#73
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#73, Word of the week: Deductive approach
A deductive approach to teaching language starts by giving learners rules, then examples, then practice. It is a teacher-centred approach to presenting new content. This is compared with an inductive approach, which starts with examples and asks learners to find rules, and hence is more learner-centred. Example The form and use of the third conditional… Continue reading #73, Word of the week: Deductive approach
#73, Research Paper: ‘Selection, Classification, Strategies of Developing and Techniques of Teaching Vocabulary’ by by V. Harindhar Reddy
A) Pre-word Rich heritage of English vocabulary always makes us to feel it, a thing of wondrous. Teeming numbers of new words intrigue some of us, a lot. This true love on words acted as a driving force in jotting down this article. Word power is heart and soul of the language. It has been… Continue reading #73, Research Paper: ‘Selection, Classification, Strategies of Developing and Techniques of Teaching Vocabulary’ by by V. Harindhar Reddy
#73, Article: ‘Video for the English classroom’ by Jamie Keddie
“Exactly five years ago this month, the video-sharing site YouTube was officially launched to the public. Since then, the site and others like it have been affecting the world in diverse and unpredictable ways. For the language teacher, YouTube may be nothing less than one of the best sources of material the classroom has ever… Continue reading #73, Article: ‘Video for the English classroom’ by Jamie Keddie
#73, Book of the week: ‘Teaching Pronunciation: A Reference for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages’ by Donna M. Brinton
This course offers teachers of English a comprehensive treatment of pronunciation pedagogy. It includes an overview of current theory and practice, a thorough grounding in the sound system of North American English, innovative teaching techniques, and insights into the role of pronunciation in areas such as listening and discourse. Practical guidance on syllabus design and… Continue reading #73, Book of the week: ‘Teaching Pronunciation: A Reference for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages’ by Donna M. Brinton
#73, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 03, Integrating Skills
The focus in this module is on Integrating Skills. We usually talk about four primary language skills: receptive skills, listening and reading; and, productive skills, speaking and writing. There are also sub-skills, which are a necessary foundation for the four primary skills: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and non-verbal skills. In this module, we will look at… Continue reading #73, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 03, Integrating Skills
#73, Susan Ryan’s Tip: Teaching English Pronunciation: The Importance of Syllable Stress
One of the most significant features of spoken English is its use of syllable stress. Syllable stress patterns create a speech rhythm that native English speakers use to identify words and make meaning. Here is a true story that illustrates why stressing syllables correctly is so important. Last August I was having lunch at a restaurant… Continue reading #73, Susan Ryan’s Tip: Teaching English Pronunciation: The Importance of Syllable Stress
#73, Research Paper: ‘The Relationship Between the Use of Portfolio Assessment and Students’ Improvement in Listening Comprehension’ by Majid Ghelichi
** This paper is submitted by Majid Ghelichi (MA. In TEFLE) of Iran University of Science and Technology. Abstract Much criticism of the traditional methods of assessment has been presented in the literature along with convincing arguments in favor of a need for alternative methods of assessment. Therefore, the aim of this study was to… Continue reading #73, Research Paper: ‘The Relationship Between the Use of Portfolio Assessment and Students’ Improvement in Listening Comprehension’ by Majid Ghelichi