In this part of the lecture, Peter Roach discusses the importance of rhythm in comprehending English. He then goes on to discuss the evidence for and against the stress-timing theory.
Tag: English Teaching Tips
Vol. 4 Issue 3. – ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Using Wikis with Student Research Projects and Portfolios’ by Celeste Scholz
The ELTWO team has published a research paper entitled “Using Wikis with Student Research Projects and Portfolios” by Celeste Scholz.
Vol. 4 Issue 3. – Article: ‘Tips For Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL)’ by Kathleen Chester
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#3 | January 16, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 If you have a passion for the English language, you may think that you will be good at teaching it. However, you should know which countries are focusing on students compulsorily learning English when you are applying for TEFL jobs. Slovakia has become the… Continue reading Vol. 4 Issue 3. – Article: ‘Tips For Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL)’ by Kathleen Chester
#99, Article: English, the world’s second language
ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#99 | September 26 | ISSN 0975-3036 Subscribe to ELTWeekly (FREE) “Alone amongst world languages, English is more widely used as a second language than as a native language. If we define English Language Users as people who use the English language regularly (at least once a week or once a month),… Continue reading #99, Article: English, the world’s second language
ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#95
Video of the week: Mobile learning Resource of the week: BBC Skillswise Tip of the week: Teaching students the shortest tale.
#95, Video of the week: Mobile learning
ELTWeekly Newsletter Vol. 3 Issue#95 | August 15, 2011 | ISSN 0975-3036 What is mobile learning, or m-learning? Watch Chris talk about how he uses mobile devices in class, then leave a comment below if you have similar ideas. Click on this link to watch the video http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/try/tips/mobile-learning
#95, Tip of the week: Teaching students the shortest tale
ELTWeekly Newsletter Vol. 3 Issue#95 | August 15, 2011 | ISSN 0975-3036 “This is one of the quickest ways I know of teaching a tale and boosting students’ confidence in themselves as storytellers. Preparation Practise telling this short and simple rhythmical action tale until you know it confidently without looking at the text: Once a… Continue reading #95, Tip of the week: Teaching students the shortest tale
#94, Tip of the week: Vision off – YouTube technique
ELTWeekly Newsletter Vol. 3 Issue#94 | August 8, 2011 | ISSN 0975-3036 “This YouTube activity really gets your students thinking creatively. A short film is played for the students, but they can’t see the scene, they can only hear it. Students guess what happens in the scene before they get to view it to check… Continue reading #94, Tip of the week: Vision off – YouTube technique
#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