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Vol. 4 Issue 4. – Research Article: ‘The Appropriateness of the Communicative Approach and the Community Language Learning method adopted in foreign language class rooms in the Middle East- A critical review’ by S. Christopher Gnana Seelan

This article critically reviews the feasibility of two prominent contemporary language teaching methods in foreign language class rooms in the Middle East- the Communicative Approach and the Community Language Learning method- to show to the readers the effectiveness of these methods and the enormous flexibilities that these two methods offer to the Foreign Language teachers who teach in the Middle East.

Vol. 4 Issue 4. – TeachingEnglish Article: Aspects of Business English

The term Business English can cover a multitude of things. When someone says they teach business English or they are studying business English it is quite possible that the speaker and the listener may have a different understanding of the term.

Vol. 4 Issue 4. – Article: ‘The Concepts of Multiculturalism-Strengthening through Soft Skills’ by K. Babitha

Good soft skills include the ability of people to balance the commercial needs of their company with the individual needs of their staff. Being flexible and able to adapt the ambience of an organization and being able to collaborate with others and influence situations through lateral and more creative thinking. The ability to deal with differences, multiculturalism and diversity is needed more than ever.

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 3

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#3 | January 16, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Video: Getting Students to Listen in a More Focused Way Video: Rhythm and stress-timing – A lecture by Peter Roach ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Using Wikis with Student Research Projects and Portfolios’ by Celeste Scholz Article: ‘Tips For Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL)’… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 3

Vol. 4 Issue 3. – Video: Rhythm and stress-timing – A lecture by Peter Roach

In this part of the lecture, Peter Roach discusses the importance of rhythm in comprehending English. He then goes on to discuss the evidence for and against the stress-timing theory.

Vol. 4 Issue 3. – Video: Getting Students to Listen in a More Focused Way

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#3 | January 16, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 In this video, Dr Herbert Puchta presents the second in a series of teaching tips for teenagers, a challenging age group to teach. You can find more tips and resources like this by joining our Facebook group for teachers of teenagers and young learners.… Continue reading Vol. 4 Issue 3. – Video: Getting Students to Listen in a More Focused Way

Vol. 4 Issue 3. – ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Using Wikis with Student Research Projects and Portfolios’ by Celeste Scholz

The ELTWO team has published a research paper entitled “Using Wikis with Student Research Projects and Portfolios” by Celeste Scholz.

Vol. 4 Issue 3. – Article: ‘Tips For Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL)’ by Kathleen Chester

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#3 | January 16, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 If you have a passion for the English language, you may think that you will be good at teaching it. However, you should know which countries are focusing on students compulsorily learning English when you are applying for TEFL jobs. Slovakia has become the… Continue reading Vol. 4 Issue 3. – Article: ‘Tips For Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL)’ by Kathleen Chester

Vol. 4 Issue 3. – Article: Narrative Closure in Hawthorne’s ‘The Scarlet Letter’ by R. Janaky

One of the striking aspects of The Scarlet Letter is that the beginning, middle and the end occur in the same place, namely the market place. The scaffold, the church and the prison encompass the public sphere of this New England town where the novel’ major events take place. The novel ends with Arthur Dimmesdale’s confession in the market place and the mystery of the scarlet letter is disclosed to the public.