Category: ESL

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 12

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#12 | March 19, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Video: Pronuncitation – British Council – BBC ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Five Reasons Why Listening Strategy Instruction Might Not Work With Lower Proficiency Learners’ by Willy A Renandya Book Of The Week: Macmillan English Grammar in Context National Seminar on ‘Virtual Communication – An Emerging Trend… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 12

Vol. 4 Issue 12 – ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Five Reasons Why Listening Strategy Instruction Might Not Work With Lower Proficiency Learners’ by Willy A Renandya

Despite numerous theoretical discussions and empirical studies that have been generated in the past 30 years or so, a strategic approach to teaching L2 listening has not been whole-heartedly embraced by practitioners, in particular when they work with lower proficiency learners of English.

Vol. 4 Issue 12 – National Seminar on ‘Virtual Communication – An Emerging Trend And Its Impact On Pedagogy’ at Padmavati College of Engineering, Rourkela on July 7, 2012

Padmavati College of Engineering, Rourkela, is organizing a national seminar on ‘Virtual Communication – An Emerging Trend And Its Impact On Pedagogy’ on July 7, 2012.

Vol. 4 Issue 12 – BBC TeachingEnglish Research Paper: ‘Researching English Bilingual Education’ by Dr. Stephen Bax

The three reports published in this volume were commissioned within the research strand of the British Council Acess English project. They were prepared by Dr. Stephen Pax, following visits to Thailand, Indonesia and Korea in November and December 2009, during which the status of English Bilingual Education (EBE) in each country was investigated through a variety of data sources, including documentary data, school and classroom observations, and interviews with a range of stakeholders from the Ministry, schools and elsewhere.

Vol. 4 Issue 12 – Book Of The Week: Macmillan English Grammar in Context

Macmillan English Grammar In Context is a three-level grammar practice series with a difference. Incorporating contextual examples in grammar practice activities, Macmillan English Grammar In Context is a grammar book that can be used in both the classroom and for self-study.

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 11

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#11 | March 12, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Research Paper: ‘Corrective Feedback And The Students’ Uptake’ by Mastaneh Haghani Research Paper: ‘E-Assessment: A Technology Based Solution for Traditional Assessment’ by Daljeet Singh Bawa Research Paper: ‘The Forms of Oral Communication’ by Ms.Badne A.G Video: British Council – Teaching Speaking Techniques (John Kay) ELTWO… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 11

Vol. 4 Issue 11 – ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Encouraging Proofreading and Revision’ by Hayo Reinders

Recent years have seen a lot of interest in learner autonomy. Although many teachers can see the value of encouraging in learners more awareness of the learning process and the ability to make decisions about their learning without the help of a teacher, it is not always immediately clear how to do this. In this practical article, one activity is presented that could be used as part of a classroom language course or implemented in a self-access centre as a way to encourage students to take charge over the academic writing process.

Vol. 4 Issue 11 – Video: TEDxAsheville – Justin Purnell – Teach the world online

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#11 | March 12, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Purnell is the CEO of Teach The World Online, a charitable organization that offers free education via Skype to students around the world who benefit from English language lessons taught by American volunteer teachers. Purnell travels regularly between Haiti and other countries where he trains… Continue reading Vol. 4 Issue 11 – Video: TEDxAsheville – Justin Purnell – Teach the world online

Vol. 4 Issue 11 – Video: British Council – Teaching Speaking Techniques (John Kay)

A video from British Council – John Kay talking about Teaching Speaking Techniques