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, News: Language Structure Is Partly Determined by Social Structure
Psychologists at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Memphis have released a new study on linguistic evolution that challenges the prominent hypothesis for why languages differ throughout the world.
#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
#47, ELT Resource: UsingEnglish.com
UsingEnglish.com features teacher resources including free ESL handouts and quizzes, PDF lesson plans, teacher articles and a directory of teaching and reference resources. Also provides access to questions from students and teaching forum topics. Handouts & Quizzes 257 free grammar and vocabulary teacher handouts & quizzes for English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers and… Continue reading #47, ELT Resource: UsingEnglish.com
#47, Article: ‘Using news articles’ by BBC TE Editor
Topical news stories are a great source of teaching material. This article presents different ways to exploit news reports in the classroom and focuses on raising the level of involvement and participation that the students have in the lesson. Selection criteria Before reading First reading Second reading Language focus Follow up Sources Selection criteria It… Continue reading #47, Article: ‘Using news articles’ by BBC TE Editor