ELTWeekly Issue#40 Contents

Video: Culture and Identity in Language Learning and Use Research Article: ‘Language learning and age’ by Mahsa mohammadi kia Video: How to Teach Basic Conversational English Research Article: ‘Teaching Reading to Autistic Students’ by Jessy Vanaja ELT Resource: Teachit eBook: English Next Event: English for Progress: Third Policy Dialogue November 18 – 20, 2009, New… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#40 Contents

#40, Video: How to Teach Basic Conversational English

Teach basic conversational English to people by keeping things simple, practicing introductions that provide personal information and discussing topics relative to their homes and family. Teach English sentence structure, grammar and vocabulary with help from a teacher in this free video on education. Expert: Michael Walter Mitchell Bio: Michael Walter Mitchell has a masters degree… Continue reading #40, Video: How to Teach Basic Conversational English

#40, Research Article: ‘Language learning and age’ by Mahsa mohammadi kia

Language learning and age By Mahsa mohammadi kia, Iran,M A degree in linguistic Introduction: There are many views about the relationships between language learning and abilities and inabilities of language learners of different ages. Do children necessarily learn quicker than adults? The “critical period” hypothesis that was put forward in the 1960’s, was based on… Continue reading #40, Research Article: ‘Language learning and age’ by Mahsa mohammadi kia

#40, Research Article: ‘Teaching Reading to Autistic Students’ by Jessy Vanaja

Teaching Reading to Autistic Students Jessy Vanaja James Fisher (2000)2 Writes about his autistic son Charlie: “Autism is a neurobiological disorder marked by severe delays in speech, repetitive or ritualized behaviours, and especially by profound impairments in social interaction. Charlie was late to roll over, sit by himself, walk (he did not crawl but scooted… Continue reading #40, Research Article: ‘Teaching Reading to Autistic Students’ by Jessy Vanaja

ELTWeekly Issue#39 Contents

Video: The Oxford English Centre Global – Macmillan’s new general English course Research Article: Barriers: As Tools for Language Acquisition by Murali Vemula Research Paper: Technology in Teaching Language Skills by Nikhil Joshi Free eBook: Intercultural Resources Pack for Latin America GUIDELINES FOR CONTRIBUTORS Feedback.

#39, Research Article: Barriers: As Tools for Language Acquisition by Murali Vemula

Research Article: Barriers: As Tools for Language Acquisition by Murali Vemula Introduction: Despite the apparent complexity of language, nearly every human being masters its use in the first then years of life. We would like some theory to explain the phenomenon. Ideally, such a theory should explain processes that lead from native to sophisticated language… Continue reading #39, Research Article: Barriers: As Tools for Language Acquisition by Murali Vemula

#39, Research Paper: Technology in Teaching Language Skills by Nikhil Joshi

Technology in Teaching Language Skills by Nikhil Joshi, Lecturer in Language & Communication Skills, GCET, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat-India. Abstract In 21st century, at every single step of life we do face technology in various forms. In each and every field humans have taken the help of technology and have made life easier and better. As educators, if… Continue reading #39, Research Paper: Technology in Teaching Language Skills by Nikhil Joshi

ELTWeekly Issue#38 Contents

Video: Task Based Learning Free eBook: Directory of UK ELT Research 2005–08 Article: Teaching Children English Using Songs by Larry M. Lynch Research Paper: Effective Language Learning by Melahat Jahansouz Research Article: The Role of Technology in Pervading English in Non-Anglophonic Regions by Aadhi. Ramesh Babu & A.Komuraiah Interview with Prof (Dr) Shefali Bakshi Onestopenglish… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#38 Contents

#38, Teaching Children English Using Songs by Larry M. Lynch

12 Keys to Using Songs For Teaching Children English As a Foreign Language By Larry M. Lynch In answer to a reader question on using songs for teaching Italian children English, I gave the following twelve quick keys. They’re equally effective, however, for children from any country, or of almost any age too for that… Continue reading #38, Teaching Children English Using Songs by Larry M. Lynch

#38, Free eBook: Directory of UK ELT Research 2005–08

Compiled by Shelagh Rixon and Richard Smith of Warwick University, the Directory of UK ELT Research 2005-08 contains information on 857 research outputs from 52 institutions. This covers books and chapters in books, articles in journals, conference papers, doctoral theses, and unpublished research, as well as funded projects. Download this ebook for free by visiting… Continue reading #38, Free eBook: Directory of UK ELT Research 2005–08