English speakers use linking to join words toegether so that they flow together smoothly. It often sounds like people are saying one long word since they are no stops between words. Here are two of the most common types of linking- Consonant to vowel linking When words that end in a consonant sound are adjacent… Continue reading #81, Susan Ryan’s Tip: ‘Linking in English Pronunciation’
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#80, Word of the week: PPP
PPP is a paradigm or model used to describe typical stages of a presentation of new language. It means presentation, production and practice. The practice stage aims to provide opportunities for learners to use the target structure. Criticism of this paradigm argues that the freer ‘practice’ stage may not elicit the target language as it is designed to… Continue reading #80, Word of the week: PPP
#80, Susan Ryan’s Tip: ‘The Importance of the Schwa Vowel Sound’
In order to improve your English pronunciation it is critical that you learn to use the schwa sound. That is because the combination of stressed syllables with long clear vowels and unstressed syllables with the schwa vowel sound help to create the rhythm of spoken English. Native English speakers listen for this rhythm and it… Continue reading #80, Susan Ryan’s Tip: ‘The Importance of the Schwa Vowel Sound’
#58, Tip of the week: Use MyPodcast.com to Create and Post your A-Lessons
As we all know, audio and video materials enhance the effectiveness of the contents we deliver. MyPodcast is a free service that enables people create and post their audio contents online. Here is the 2-step way to create and publish your audio contents: Recording MyPodcast provides a free software designed to work with our website,… Continue reading #58, Tip of the week: Use MyPodcast.com to Create and Post your A-Lessons
#48, Tip of the week: Using videos to teach English
Most of our learners enjoy watching movies. Here are some ways to make use of their interest and knowledge to create some unusual activities. – Ask your learners if they can think of any spoken sentences that typically occur again and again in films – things such as “OK everybody. Put your hands up”. –… Continue reading #48, Tip of the week: Using videos to teach English
ELTWeekly Issue#38 Contents
Video: Task Based Learning Free eBook: Directory of UK ELT Research 2005–08 Article: Teaching Children English Using Songs by Larry M. Lynch Research Paper: Effective Language Learning by Melahat Jahansouz Research Article: The Role of Technology in Pervading English in Non-Anglophonic Regions by Aadhi. Ramesh Babu & A.Komuraiah Interview with Prof (Dr) Shefali Bakshi Onestopenglish… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#38 Contents
ELTWeekly Issue#36 Contents
– Word of the Week: plumply • PLUMP-lee – Video: The London School of English – Interview with Dr. Atanu Bhattacharya – Research Article: ‘Language and Culture’ by Mahsa Kia – Research Article: ‘The Use of L1 in Teaching English’ by Daisy N. – Free eBook: ELA Manual – Book of the week: The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language – Blog of… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#36 Contents
#35, Article: Developing Communicative Language Skills
Developing Communicative Language Skills by Prof (Dr) Shefali Bakshi Developing communication skills is not only the responsibility of language teachers but also subject teachers. Classrooms are set up for the purpose of communicating ideas and not to impose our ideas on young and growing minds. Teaching has to be innovative, dynamic, and most of all interactive.… Continue reading #35, Article: Developing Communicative Language Skills
ELTWeekly Issue#17, Article: I dislike the word homework
I dislike the word homework By Karenne Sylvester This article first appeared on Kalinago English (http://kalinago.blogspot.com/) I was just about to turn off the Kalinago and go on over to write in How-to-Learn-English, about idioms and ballparks but just before I do that I just gotta get something off my chest. I hate the word homework. I teach… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#17, Article: I dislike the word homework