How to teach English Pronunciation to Non-native Speakers of English: Some Useful Techniques by A. RAMESH BABU (Assistant Professor in English in Kamala Institute of Technology and Sciences, Huzurabad, Karimnagar. A.P. – India) I would like to think about a few relevant questions to discuss some useful techniques of teaching English pronunciation. First, is it necessary… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#31, Research Paper: How to teach English Pronunciation to Non-native Speakers of English: Some Useful Techniques
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ELTWeekly Issue#30, Article: Passionate Writing Assignments That Motivate Language Learners
More Passionate Writing Assignments That Motivate Language Learners By Larry M. Lynch Even Ernest Hemingway Had to Learn to Write We said in the first article of this series that there are no native writers of English or any other foreign language for that matter. Each of us, no matter what our first language is,… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#30, Article: Passionate Writing Assignments That Motivate Language Learners
ELTWeekly Issue#30, Research Paper: English Language Teaching in Rural Area
English Language Teaching in Rural Area by Nutan Yadav, Lecturer Govt. College, Nalwa(Hisar) Haryana Teaching of English over ages Even after 40 to 50 years of teaching of English, learners in India lack competence in this language. The teaching of English in India at all three levels i.e. primary, secondary &tertiary level is still fraught… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#30, Research Paper: English Language Teaching in Rural Area
ELTWeekly Issue#30, Research Paper: An Exploratory Outlook in the Use of Vocabulary Notebook
An Exploratory Outlook in the Use of Vocabulary Notebook by P.Dasharatham, V.Sudhakar Rao, Dr.V.Srinivas and K.Yugandhar Teaching learning vocabulary is a major concern in ESL class. Role of learners and their involvement is the crux in acquiring the word power in English language. Vocabulary notebooks play a vital role in promoting vocabulary acquisition besides learner autonomy.… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#30, Research Paper: An Exploratory Outlook in the Use of Vocabulary Notebook
ELTWeekly Issue#27, Research Article: Significance of Error Analysis in Language Teaching and Learning
Significance of Error Analysis in Language Teaching and Learning by Neha Joshi Error and Mistake In order to analyze learners’ errors in a proper perspective, it is crucial to make a distinction between “mistake” and “error”. According to Brown (2000), a “mistake” refers to a performance error in that it is a failure to utilize… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#27, Research Article: Significance of Error Analysis in Language Teaching and Learning
ELTWeekly Issue#25, Research paper: Four Good Reasons To Use Literature in the Primary School ELT
Four Good Reasons To Use Literature in the Primary School ELT By Ghosn, Irma K. Abstract This paper presents four arguments in favor of integrating literature into English as a foreign language (EFL) classes for grade school children, particularly in cases where academic language proficiency is the ultimate goal of instruction but where English exposure and… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#25, Research paper: Four Good Reasons To Use Literature in the Primary School ELT
ELTWeekly Issue#24, Article: Bringing graded readers into the classroom
Bringing graded readers into the classroom By Alex Case Reading equals Speaking: Bringing Graded Readers into the Classroom Most schools have at least a couple of graded readers lying around the school, if only freebies that were sent unsolicited by publishers, and if not it is easy enough to get hold of some. In too… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#24, Article: Bringing graded readers into the classroom
ELTWeekly Issue#23, Research paper: Englishes in Asia: Communication, Identity, Power and Education
Englishes in Asia: Communication, Identity, Power and Education By Kirkpatrick, Andy, Ed. Abstract: This collection of papers comprises proceedings from the 5th English in South East Asia Conference, held in December 2000 at Curtin University of Technology in Perth. The 19 papers include the following: (1) “Global English and Local Language Policies” (Robert Phillipson); (2)… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#23, Research paper: Englishes in Asia: Communication, Identity, Power and Education
ELTWeekly Issue#21, Research paper: Age, Gender and Social Class in ELT Coursebooks: A Critical Study
Age, Gender and Social Class in ELT Coursebooks: A Critical Study By Arikan, Arda Abstract: Recent trends in English Language Teaching (ELT) research necessitates the study of course books and instructional materials from various perspectives including but not limited to their cultural, social, and psychological qualities and effects (Kramsch 2000). Age, social class, and gender, as… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#21, Research paper: Age, Gender and Social Class in ELT Coursebooks: A Critical Study
ELTWeekly Issue#21, Article: Learn English with a Friend
Learn English with a Friend By Karenne Sylvester This article first appeared on How to Learn English (http://how2learnenglish.blogspot.com) Who do you know who’s also learning English? Isn’t there someone in your office, department or building? With English becoming so important globally, I bet there is! Learning, like everything else, is so much more fun when… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#21, Article: Learn English with a Friend