ELTWeekly Issue#32, Research Paper: The Ubiquity of the English Language and the Cruxes in Learning it as a First Language in India

The Ubiquity of the English Language and the Cruxes in Learning it as a First Language in India by Aadhi Ramesh Babu, Asst. Professor in English in Kamala Institute of Technology and Sciences, Huzurabad, Karimnagar,   Andrapradesh India is a vast country with different languages in different parts of the country. These regional languages differ from each… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#32, Research Paper: The Ubiquity of the English Language and the Cruxes in Learning it as a First Language in India

ELTWeekly Issue#32, Research Paper: Significance of Group works in Heterogeneous Classroom

Significance of Group Works in Heterogeneous Classroom by Dr.N.V.Bose, Institute of Language teaching, Jamnagar, Gujarat (boseenvy AT rediffmail DOT com) ABSTRACT The use of group works in the second language classroom has been supported by both theoretical and pedagogical arguments. The language generated in group work sessions is near to real life and not mere reproduction of… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#32, Research Paper: Significance of Group works in Heterogeneous Classroom

ELTWeekly Issue#31, Research Paper: New Experiment in Old Laboratory

New Experiment in Old Laboratory by G.ManjulathaDevi, Asst Prof English, Jyothishmathi Institute of Technology &Science, Karimnagar, Ph.D scholar, Kakatiya University. E-mail: gmanjulatha@gmail.com or manjuratna1812@gmail.com Abstract New techniques are never incontentious in teaching for the objective of teaching is to provide everything to students they require to learn and apply what they learn. Language learning has often been argued as… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#31, Research Paper: New Experiment in Old Laboratory

ELTWeekly Issue#31, Research Paper: How to teach English Pronunciation to Non-native Speakers of English: Some Useful Techniques

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

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#28, Research Paper: Technology in ELT

Technology in ELT By DEEPA T VARIYANI (M.A., B.Ed.) INTRODUCTION With the integration of technology in educational setting there is a change in learning environment, the focus has shifted to the learner centered approach where there is an assurance of learners’ investment in terms of participation in contrast to traditional approach where teacher dominates the… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#28, Research Paper: Technology in ELT

ELTWeekly Issue#27, Research Paper: Pedagogical Issues Related to Speaking and Listening Skills & Sound Editing Software: Audacity

Pedagogical Issues Related to Speaking and Listening Skills & Sound Editing Software: Audacity By Dr. Dilip Barad Language learning is a multifaceted social and cultural phenomenon, even more so when it involves new technologies that promote a variety of social interactions (Kern & Warschauer, 2000). The pedagogy which addresses contextual factors such as types of… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#27, Research Paper: Pedagogical Issues Related to Speaking and Listening Skills & Sound Editing Software: Audacity

ELTWeekly Issue#27, Research Paper: Technology – the ‘Teacher’s Assistant’ for teaching Business Communication

Technology – the ‘Teacher’s Assistant’ for teaching Business Communication By Ms. Mukti Shah Abstract Information and communications technology (ICT) is developing at a great pace and every day it seems to affect more aspects of our lives. Advances in ICT have significantly transformed the business situations. It has become an integral part in all aspects of… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#27, Research Paper: Technology – the ‘Teacher’s Assistant’ for teaching Business Communication

ELTWeekly Issue#27, Research Paper: Teaching of Speaking Skill, Grammar and Vocabulary of English Language

Teaching of Speaking Skill, Grammar and Vocabulary of English Language By Dr. Ravi Bhushan, Lecturer, Department of English, Bhagat Phool Singh mahila Vishwavidyalaya, khanpur Kalan (Sonipat) The various reasons given in response to the question ‘what goes wrong when our students speak English’ can be as follows: a) Students are tongue tied and shy and they refuse to… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#27, Research Paper: Teaching of Speaking Skill, Grammar and Vocabulary of English Language