Video: Learn English the British Council way Word of the week: Test teach test Event: IATEFL 2011: Brighton Online, April 15-19 Book Review: ‘Introductions to Language Study’ Reviewed by Rana Faqir Muhammad Aslam Article: ‘English Language Teaching – Using Toys as Educational Tools’ by Larry M. Lynch Advertisement: Station-e Language Lab Article: Teaching without a… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#86 Contents
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#86, Event: IATEFL 2011: Brighton Online, April 15-19
The 45th IATEFL Conference takes place in Brighton, UK between 15th and 19th April 2011. The programme includes over 400 workshops, posters, talks, panel discussions and symposiums by international presenters from over 60 countries. If you can’t attend the Brighton IATEFL Conference, follow the event online! The Brighton Online website is now live and will feature live… Continue reading #86, Event: IATEFL 2011: Brighton Online, April 15-19
#86, Article: ‘English Language Teaching – Using Toys as Educational Tools’ by Larry M. Lynch
Children love to play. Who can deny it? So why not use this universal characteristic to provide and promote English language learning as well? If you do, you can hardly go wrong. What child is going to say, “Teacher, I don’t want to play”? Sure, it’s ultimately possible – but so is a force five… Continue reading #86, Article: ‘English Language Teaching – Using Toys as Educational Tools’ by Larry M. Lynch
#86, Word of the week: Test teach test
Test, teach, test (TTT) is an approach to teaching where learners first complete a task or activity without help from the teacher. Then, based on the problems seen, the teacher plans and presents the target language. Then the learners do another task to practise the new language. Example The learners, who have not studied phrasal verbs,… Continue reading #86, Word of the week: Test teach test
#86, Article: Teaching without a coursebook
Whether you’re starting with a new class or just changing direction a little the decision of how to structure a course without a coursebook can sometimes be difficult for a new or even experienced teacher. What’s wrong with using a coursebook? A topic-based syllabus Structuring the course Needs analysis Set short-term objectives Remedial grammar Error… Continue reading #86, Article: Teaching without a coursebook
#86, Video: Learn English the British Council way
The British Council delivers quality English language teaching worldwide. In India we are present in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad. Students and teachers from the Kolkata Teaching Centre talk about the joys of learning with BC.
#86, Research Paper: ‘Reshaping the Pedagogue: The Changing Role of a Language Instructor in a Multicultural Classroom’ by Richa Goyal
Richa Goyal works with the Banasthali Vidyapith. This paper analyses the need for revamping the image of the traditional pedagogue in a language classroom. Language teaching is not related to imparting knowledge but is an art as well as a science of developing the skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking in a foreign language.… Continue reading #86, Research Paper: ‘Reshaping the Pedagogue: The Changing Role of a Language Instructor in a Multicultural Classroom’ by Richa Goyal
#86, Book Review: ‘Phonetics’ Reviewed by Rana Faqir Muhammad Aslam
Phonetics Peter Roach ISBN 194372391, Printed in Spain by Unigraf, S. L., PP 116 Reviewed by Rana Faqir Muhammad Aslam The study of language has always been a matter of great interest for man. Due to man’s inquisitive nature, he has tried to explore language on micro as well as macro levels. During the last two centuries,… Continue reading #86, Book Review: ‘Phonetics’ Reviewed by Rana Faqir Muhammad Aslam