#52, Dialogue dictations as communicative activities: A four skills task

Dialogue dictations as communicative activities: A four skills task By David Ockert Quick Guide Key words: group work, large group, dialogue, dictation, four-skills Learner English level: All Learner maturity level: All Preparation time: 10-15 minutes Activity time: Depends on number of students and materials Materials: Print of a reading text or passage Introduction This activity… Continue reading #52, Dialogue dictations as communicative activities: A four skills task

#52, Research Paper: ‘Application of Web Resources for English Language & Literature Teaching’ by Dr.R.Gandhi Subramanian

Application of Web Resources for English Language & Literature Teaching Dr.R.Gandhi Subramanian, Reader (Retired), Postgraduate & Research Department of English, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore-641018. This paper intends to present a discussion on ways to apply web resources for effective teaching of English Language and Literature; how far the multimedia resources are used in our… Continue reading #52, Research Paper: ‘Application of Web Resources for English Language & Literature Teaching’ by Dr.R.Gandhi Subramanian

ELTWeekly Issue#51 Contents

ELTWeekly Webinar Video: The London School of English eBook: Action Plan for Teachers News: Teaching a Foreign Language? Best Teach in the Accent of the Listener Free Guide: SAEL Guide: Practical guide to designing , running and improving support websites for language teachers Article: ‘Homework’ by TE Editor Research Paper: With What Frequency Are Teachers… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#51 Contents

#51, ELTWeekly Webinar

We received 100+ emails for attending the webinar we are planning in the month of March (probably the 3rd week of March, 2010). Well, the webinar will be conducted by Dr. Ranganayaki Srinivas, an ESL specialist, who has been working online after VRS. She started with a teaching English site. She has been involved in… Continue reading #51, ELTWeekly Webinar

#51, eBook: Action Plan for Teachers

‘Action Plan for Teachers’ is a 44-page illustrated book on the subject of English Language Teaching. The book covers the topics of planning and preparing lessons, teaching methodology and classroom practice, using technology in the classroom, and also has ideas for and examples of practical activities for different stages of the lesson. Download ‘Action Plan for… Continue reading #51, eBook: Action Plan for Teachers

#51, News: Teaching a Foreign Language? Best Teach in the Accent of the Listener

Teaching a Foreign Language? Best Teach in the Accent of the Listener ScienceDaily (Feb. 17, 2010) — Perception of second language speech is easier when it is spoken in the accent of the listener and not in the ‘original’ accent of that language, shows a new study from the University of Haifa. The study was… Continue reading #51, News: Teaching a Foreign Language? Best Teach in the Accent of the Listener

#51, Free Guide: SAEL Guide: Practical guide to designing , running and improving support websites for language teachers

SAEL Guide: Practical guide to designing , running and improving support websites for language teachers Proficiency in several foreign languages and the acquisition of ICT skills is a strategic priority in Europe today. These new demands have transformed the way languages are taught across the European Union. It is set against this backdrop of profound… Continue reading #51, Free Guide: SAEL Guide: Practical guide to designing , running and improving support websites for language teachers