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.
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‘Empowering Youth with Soft Skills’ by B Shoba Rao
Abstract Soft skills include emotional/social/multiple intelligences and have come to be key skills for students at the tertiary level as many of them join jobs on completion of their degree. So it is mandatory to look at ways of making them master these skills with a wonderful learning experience. Soft skills is a compulsory subject… Continue reading ‘Empowering Youth with Soft Skills’ by B Shoba Rao
‘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
‘Teaching Speaking Skills to enhance effective Communication Skills’ by Heera G Rajwani
Abstract Communication is an essential ingredient of any system. It’s effective use can enhance our efficiency in any field of endeavor and improper use can lead to disastrous consequences. Effective communication, therefore, leads to more effective performance and provides information necessary for an enterprise to adjust to changing world. Communication is effective if each step… Continue reading ‘Teaching Speaking Skills to enhance effective Communication Skills’ by Heera G Rajwani
‘A Critical Study of the Course in Communication Skills Offered in the Engineering Colleges Affiliated to Gujarat Technological University (GTU)’ by Pushpendra C. Sinora
Abstract In this rapidly changing globalized world, proficiency in English is considered as one of the crucial employability skills. It is considered life skill or ‘survival skill’ in the 21st century. Students of professional courses especially Engineering need to be able to think critically, solve problems, communicate clearly, be creative and work in a team… Continue reading ‘A Critical Study of the Course in Communication Skills Offered in the Engineering Colleges Affiliated to Gujarat Technological University (GTU)’ by Pushpendra C. Sinora
‘Teaching Spoken English at Tertiary Level: A Communicative Approach’ by D. Vasundhara
Author note This research work is carried on by me in the hope of answering many queries which posed a challenge in my service as a teacher. My students, specially in the rural areas where I served, always expressed their wish to speak in English and asked for solutions. The prescribed texts and curriculum could… Continue reading ‘Teaching Spoken English at Tertiary Level: A Communicative Approach’ by D. Vasundhara
‘Presentation Skill in Business English Classroom’ by Dr. R. Radhika
ABSTRACT Presentations skills and public speaking skills are very useful in many aspects of work and life. Effective presentations and public speaking skills are important in business, sales and selling, training, teaching, lecturing and generally entertaining an audience. Developing the confidence and capability to give good presentations, and to stand up in front of an… Continue reading ‘Presentation Skill in Business English Classroom’ by Dr. R. Radhika
‘Teaching Expressions of Cause, Effect, Purpose and Function in English for Students of Science and Technology’ by Dr. Meenakshi Raman
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
‘The Implementation of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) Approach in English 1/101 towards a Faculty Development Program’ by Tichie Ann Econg-Baena
Author’s Note This manuscript is inspired by the researcher’s initiative to recognize how Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach works in the language classrooms in St. Paul University Dumaguete. All the sources that substantiate the body of literature of this paper are carefully identified and acknowledged. The main sections of the paper are presented but the… Continue reading ‘The Implementation of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) Approach in English 1/101 towards a Faculty Development Program’ by Tichie Ann Econg-Baena
‘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