#49, Lesson Plan: Living in the UK

In this lesson, learners read about the different countries of the UK, either online as a webquest or in paper form. They practise reading for specific information, and guessing the meaning of words from the context, both important reading micro-skills. There is an optional extension in the form of a role-play, in which groups of… Continue reading #49, Lesson Plan: Living in the UK

#49, eBook: ESP for the University

This book, from 1986, provides a snapshot of developments in ESP teaching at university level during the 1970s and early 1980s. In his Preface, Christopher Brumfit challenged a recent claim that ESP had ‘legitimised English teaching’, suggesting rather that it had made English teaching ‘more purposeful’. The papers in this book include an extensive one… Continue reading #49, eBook: ESP for the University

#49, Article: ‘Personal Learning Networks’ by Gavin Dudeney

Here is Gavin Dudeney’s second exclusive article for TeachingEnglish. I’m fortunate enough to be able to go to quite a few face-to-face conferences every year, generally as a speaker, though I also attend as many sessions as I can at each event – there’s always something to learn from any speaker, no matter how experienced… Continue reading #49, Article: ‘Personal Learning Networks’ by Gavin Dudeney

#49, Research Article: ‘Grammar in Second and Foreign Language Pedagogy’ by Anindya Syam Choudhury

The issue of “grammar instruction” in Second/Foreign Language Learning Teaching is among the most hotly debated ones. Of course, there is no gainsaying that grammatical competence alone cannot account for what is involved in the mastery of a language. However, the reaction against grammar teaching which resulted due to the communicative approach revolution has certain… Continue reading #49, Research Article: ‘Grammar in Second and Foreign Language Pedagogy’ by Anindya Syam Choudhury

#49, ‘English for Progress: Third Policy Dialogue’ – A report by Prof (Dr) Shefali Bakshi

‘English for Progress: Third Policy Dialogue’ – Dialogue – From Policy to Practice – British Council -18 Nov, to 20 Nov, 2009 A report by Prof (Dr) Shefali Bakshi English for Progress: Third Policy Dialogue was held on 19 – 20 November, 2009 at Hyatt Regency Delhi. The Policy Dialogue focused on issues such as… Continue reading #49, ‘English for Progress: Third Policy Dialogue’ – A report by Prof (Dr) Shefali Bakshi

Learnhigher – An Excellent Resource for All Teachers

Dear friends, we have not been able to publish the latest issue of ELTWeekly this time due to some technical problems. I am making this post for you to share information about an excellent resource for teachers and students, Learnhigher – launched by the Universities of Brunel, Bradford and Leeds. This site is designed to… Continue reading Learnhigher – An Excellent Resource for All Teachers

ELTWeekly Issue#48 Contents

Tip of the week: Using videos to teach English News: Language Structure Is Partly Determined by Social Structure Video:: Teaching Syllables eBook: Research in the Language Classroom Article: ‘Simulated immersion’ by Duncan M Research Paper: ‘An Evaluative Study of Some Online Websites for Learning and Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ by Aly, Mahsoub Abdul-Sadeq… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#48 Contents

#48, Download Webinar: Managing classes of primary children in a positive way

One of the hardest things in primary language teaching is to give lively, enjoyable lessons and at the same time ensure that children behave in an acceptable way. In this webinar, we will explore the concept of classroom management as an interactive process and I will share with you a range of practical strategies and… Continue reading #48, Download Webinar: Managing classes of primary children in a positive way