#72, Research Article: ‘Teaching Partition Fiction Through Technology’ by Imran Surti

Genre is a key means by which we categorize the many forms of literature and culture. However, it is also much more than that: in talk and writing, in music and images, in film and television, genres actively generate and shape our knowledge of the world. It is a French term derived from the Latin… Continue reading #72, Research Article: ‘Teaching Partition Fiction Through Technology’ by Imran Surti

#63, Research Article: ‘TBL: a focused approach in teaching ESL’ by Dr. G.A. Ghanshyam

This paper “TBL: a focused approach in teaching ESL” is submitted by Dr. G.A. Ghanshyam, Head, Dept. of English, Govt. M.L. Shukla College, Seepat, Bilaspur (C.G.) India 495555. Email: gaglish@yahoo.com A global language, a universal medium of communication, a bridge between cultures; there are as many epithets as forms of English that represent the face of contemporary… Continue reading #63, Research Article: ‘TBL: a focused approach in teaching ESL’ by Dr. G.A. Ghanshyam

#63, ELT Research Article: ‘Teaching Literature through Language: Some Considerations’ by Abraham Panavelil Abraham

This article “Teaching Literature through Language: Some Considerations” is submitted by Abraham Panavelil Abraham (Ph D), Professor of English, University of Nizwa, P.O.Box 33, P.C 616, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman. Abstract Teaching literature through language calls for active involvement of both the teacher and the taught. Here, the focus is on teaching literature and the… Continue reading #63, ELT Research Article: ‘Teaching Literature through Language: Some Considerations’ by Abraham Panavelil Abraham

#62, Research Article: ‘A Review of studies on Alternative Assessment in EFL Language’ by Sara Vali and Parnaz Kianiparsa

This article is submitted by Sara Vali and Parnaz Kianiparsa, lecturers at Payame Noor University, Iran (Damavand Center). Abstract As everyone knows, assessment becomes an indicative tool for analyzing the success of the teaching methods. Additionally, it helps students to recognize that they are making progress in foreign language development, which can motivate them to identify their… Continue reading #62, Research Article: ‘A Review of studies on Alternative Assessment in EFL Language’ by Sara Vali and Parnaz Kianiparsa

#61, Article: ‘The scope of SLA’ by Mohammad Hashamdar

(This article is submitted by Mohammad Hashamdar, PhD Student, Islamic Azad University-Science and Research Branch- Tehran- IRAN, E-mail: m_hashamdar@yahoo.com) Second Language Acquisition has two different senses to be distinguished. Ellis (2005) classified these two senses. He referred to the first one as the learning of another language after the acquisition of one’s mother tongue is completed. He… Continue reading #61, Article: ‘The scope of SLA’ by Mohammad Hashamdar

#51, Article: ‘Task Oriented Meta-cognitive Approach In English Language Teaching And Learning’ by Mansa R. Maity

Task Oriented Meta-cognitive Approach In English Language Teaching And Learning by Mansa R. Maity, RGUKT-APIIIT, Basar. Introduction: English language is one of the richest languages in the world, in respect of literature and culture. English literature contains some of the finest utterances of life and conduct. In it we have the “Authorized Version of Bible”, the… Continue reading #51, Article: ‘Task Oriented Meta-cognitive Approach In English Language Teaching And Learning’ by Mansa R. Maity

#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

#38, Research Article: The Role of Technology in Pervading English in Non-Anglophonic Regions by Aadhi. Ramesh Babu & A.Komuraiah

The Role of Technology in Pervading English in Non-Anglophonic Regions By Aadhi. Ramesh Babu & A.Komuraiah  The main purpose of language is communication and we know that there are various scientific and technical inventions have been introduced for communicative purposes English language classroom.This paper gives some methodological frameworks which will make sure success for inexperienced… Continue reading #38, Research Article: The Role of Technology in Pervading English in Non-Anglophonic Regions by Aadhi. Ramesh Babu & A.Komuraiah

#36, Research Article: ‘The Use of L1 in Teaching English’ by Ms Daisy

There is no rule that you should never use L1 in English lessons, nor on the other hand is there any excuse for using L1 most of the time. Like many other teaching strategies, the use of L1 involves rapid on-your-feet decision making: is it worth switching to L1 at this point? Or would it be better to stay with English? We should finally free ourselves from the misconceptions and try to appreciate the existing alliance between the L1 and L2. Our ultimate aim should be to have students who are proficient L2 users rather than deficient L1 speakers.

ELTWeekly Issue#34, Research Paper: Anxiety in Language Learning

Anxiety in Language Learning by Melahat Amir Jahansouz Shahi, Iran Abstract Anxiety is one of the most challenging obstacles to overcome in learning a new foreign language. Learners are afraid of making mistakes, of looking and sounding foolish, of being vulnerable. They like feeling smart, worthy of admiration, respected for their skills and knowledge, knowing their… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#34, Research Paper: Anxiety in Language Learning