#48, Tip of the week: Using videos to teach English

Most of our learners enjoy watching movies. Here are some ways to make use of their interest and knowledge to create some unusual activities. – Ask your learners if they can think of any spoken sentences that typically occur again and again in films – things such as “OK everybody. Put your hands up”. –… Continue reading #48, Tip of the week: Using videos to teach English

#48, Article: ‘Simulated immersion’ by Duncan M

Duncan says, “I have often found that learners of all levels feel that there is inadequate time spent on listening in most language courses. Adult learners often complain that (sometimes) after years of study, they can’t understand native speakers. This is partly because they do not receive adequate exposure to authentic texts in class. Another… Continue reading #48, Article: ‘Simulated immersion’ by Duncan M

#48, Research Paper: ‘An Evaluative Study of Some Online Websites for Learning and Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ by Aly, Mahsoub Abdul-Sadeq

Abstract of the paper: Although there are many websites designed and published on the Internet for learning and teaching English, little use of them is done by both Egyptian EFL teachers and students. The textbook is usually their main concern and focus. That is why the present study draws more light on the importance of… Continue reading #48, Research Paper: ‘An Evaluative Study of Some Online Websites for Learning and Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ by Aly, Mahsoub Abdul-Sadeq

#48, Lesson Plan: Developing writing skills: A news report

This lesson takes a process approach to developing writing skills. It is staged so that students are guided through the processes of collecting information and deciding how they will structure it within the text before they begin to write. They are then guided through the process of drafting, editing and redrafting the text to produce… Continue reading #48, Lesson Plan: Developing writing skills: A news report

#48, eBook: Research in the Language Classroom

This book, from 1990, looked at the practical benefits for teachers of classroom research. It consists of papers from practitioners from countries in Europe, North America and Australasia, but with detailed reference to a wider variety of global teaching contexts. Topics range from ‘Investigating Learners’ Language’ to ‘Researching Teachers: Behaviour and Belief’. Download ‘Research in… Continue reading #48, eBook: Research in the Language Classroom

#48, Video:: Teaching Syllables

Watch how to teach syllable identification in a clear and simple way. For teachers of English as a second/foreign language, whether native- or non-native speakers of English. Syllable identification is essential for accurate word stress and overall pronunciation clarity, as well as building general literacy skills.

ELTWeekly Issue#47 Contents

Research Paper: ‘FUEL, Functional and Useful English Learning, An EFL Teaching System’ by Joe Drakos ELT Resource: UsingEnglish.com Interview with Dr Jagdish Joshi Article: ‘Using news articles’ by BBC TE Editor Download Webinar: Pronunciation in Communication: An aviation Perspective Lesson Plan: Learning styles Discuss & Vote @ BBC LE: Dictionaries in the classroom Free eBook:… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#47 Contents

#47, Interview with Dr Jagdish Joshi

Dear friends, we are glad to have Dr Jagdish Joshi with us. Dr Joshi works with Academic Staff College, Ahmedabad. The interview questions were sent to Dr Joshi in a very short notice and so some of you might find it an interview conducted over Twitter 😉 Here goes the interview: TarunHello sir, How long… Continue reading #47, Interview with Dr Jagdish Joshi

#47, Research Paper: ‘FUEL, Functional and Useful English Learning, An EFL Teaching System’ by Joe Drakos

This is an English communication instruction system designed to teach children basic, easy to remember conversation strategies without the use of a textbook or to serve as a supplement learning system to a textbook. This English communication training method provides learners with concrete language patterns, a broad spectrum of vocabulary and encourages students to use… Continue reading #47, Research Paper: ‘FUEL, Functional and Useful English Learning, An EFL Teaching System’ by Joe Drakos