Category: ELTWeekly

#41, Research Article: ‘The English Language of Novices Interface the Native English Speakers in a Teaching Centre’ by Aadhi Ramesh Babu & A. Komuraiah

The English Language of Novices Interface the Native English Speakers in a Teaching Centre by Aadhi  Ramesh Babu & A. Komuraiah This paper focuses on the problems faced by non native English speaking students studying abroad at English speaking universities. It points out the difficulties that Indian students are facing many problems when they participate… Continue reading #41, Research Article: ‘The English Language of Novices Interface the Native English Speakers in a Teaching Centre’ by Aadhi Ramesh Babu & A. Komuraiah

#41, Research Paper: ‘Correlating the Performance of ESL Students in Reading Comprehension Passages with Their Reading Habits’ by N.Pratheeba

Correlating the Performance of ESL Students in Reading Comprehension Passages with Their Reading Habits by Dr.N.Pratheeba, Lecturer in English, Kamaraj College of Engineering and technology, Virudhunagar,Tamilnadu,India. Abstrat Tackling reading comprehension passages is an onerous task for any student. But reading comprehension passages are an essential part of any competitive examination, be it, IELTS, TOEFL, CAT,… Continue reading #41, Research Paper: ‘Correlating the Performance of ESL Students in Reading Comprehension Passages with Their Reading Habits’ by N.Pratheeba

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