Abstract Definitions of scientific terms, descriptions of scientific and technological processes and procedures, and the like have a pride of place in most of the scientific writings. As a result, the students who pursue their undergraduate or masters program in science and technology in various universities across the world require to use several expressions in… Continue reading ‘Teaching Expressions of Cause, Effect, Purpose and Function in English for Students of Science and Technology’ by Dr. Meenakshi Raman
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‘Rehabilitating the Contrastive Analysis through the Use of First language in the English Language Classroom’ by Shivani
Abstract Throughout much of the history of research into second language acquisition (SLA), the role of learners’ first language (L1) in the second language (L2) learning has been a hotly debated issue. Different viewpoints are but a mere reflection of the different methodological shifts in English Language Teaching (ELT). I believe that L1 of the… Continue reading ‘Rehabilitating the Contrastive Analysis through the Use of First language in the English Language Classroom’ by Shivani
‘Appropriate English Language Teaching Technology’ by Shiny K.P.
Abstract The focus of English teaching has to be on the teaching of language rather than on literature. The tradition of English teaching has been drastically changed with the remarkable entry of technology. Technology is utilized for the enhancement of modern styles. The use of appropriate teaching aids and equipment in the language classroom could… Continue reading ‘Appropriate English Language Teaching Technology’ by Shiny K.P.
‘Usage of Facebook And Its Effect on English Language Learning’ by Jinali Patel
ABSTRACT Very few websites have become as instantly and universally popular as Facebook. It is especially popular among teenagers and college students, who find no end of joy in posting pictures, updating family and friends about their daily lives, and harvesting their virtual crops on FarmVille. In this research paper researcher has examine the usage… Continue reading ‘Usage of Facebook And Its Effect on English Language Learning’ by Jinali Patel
‘Teaching Techniques Deployed at Various Stages of Ameliorating Listening Alongside Facets & Nuances of Sub-skills Bonded with It – CLT Approach of ELT’ by V. Harindhar Reddy
AUTHOR’S NOTE “A wise old owl sat in an oak; the longer he sat, the less he spoke. The less he spoke the more he heard. Why can’t we be like the old wise bird?” Why is listening ABC of a language? A child shoots its mouth off only after listening to the parents and… Continue reading ‘Teaching Techniques Deployed at Various Stages of Ameliorating Listening Alongside Facets & Nuances of Sub-skills Bonded with It – CLT Approach of ELT’ by V. Harindhar Reddy
‘The Art of Framing Objectives – A Technique to Enhance Outcome Based Learning’ by Merlin Depsy Vinoth
Abstract In this era of booming technology, the English classrooms in India are flooded with innovative explorations to engage the learners. In spite of the new methodologies, there is a lapse in the intended outcome. Here, it becomes necessary to plan and prepare the content in order to cater to the varying interests… Continue reading ‘The Art of Framing Objectives – A Technique to Enhance Outcome Based Learning’ by Merlin Depsy Vinoth
‘Difficulties Experienced in Creative Writing by High School Students in English’ by Bindhu T.S.
Introduction Creative writing can be considered as a piece of work that expresses thoughts, ideas and feelings in an imaginative way. It is any writing that goes beyond the normal professional, journalistic, academic, technical forms of literature typically identified by an emphasis on narrative craft, character development and the use of literary tropes. In the… Continue reading ‘Difficulties Experienced in Creative Writing by High School Students in English’ by Bindhu T.S.
‘The importance of speaking English to Rural students’ by T. Bhaskar David
Abstract English is the most widely spoken language in the world and it stands out as the most popular and influential on earth. It is being spoken almost all over world and has gained a prominent place in the minds and hearts of people especially even the rural students want to learn the second language… Continue reading ‘The importance of speaking English to Rural students’ by T. Bhaskar David
‘Primacy of English Language and Active ELT through Activities’ by A. Satya Phani Kumari
Abstract: In this present speedy world, everyone prefers to give concise answers and terse replies rather than chatty and prolonged answers. The prattle and protract answers waste the valuable time of the busy and successful people. For this we need proficiency in English. As English is the lingua-franca in this global village, it is essential… Continue reading ‘Primacy of English Language and Active ELT through Activities’ by A. Satya Phani Kumari
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue 15
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#15 | April 29, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 11th Asia TEFL International Conference: ‘Englishes across Asian Contexts: Opportunities and Challenges’, Philippines, October 2013 Conference: ‘ELT2013: International Conference on Current Trends in ELT’, Iran, May 2013 Conference: ‘Fifth N.E.A.R. Language Education Conference’, Japan, May 2013 Symposium: ‘The 4th CELC Symposium’, Singapore, May 2013 Video:… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue 15