Digital storytelling is a compelling activity for the language classroom. Easy to use for both writing and speaking practice, digital storytelling can be a good way to motivate students to use the language both inside and outside the classroom.
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Vol. 4 Issue 12 – ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Five Reasons Why Listening Strategy Instruction Might Not Work With Lower Proficiency Learners’ by Willy A Renandya
Despite numerous theoretical discussions and empirical studies that have been generated in the past 30 years or so, a strategic approach to teaching L2 listening has not been whole-heartedly embraced by practitioners, in particular when they work with lower proficiency learners of English.
Vol. 4 Issue 11 – ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Encouraging Proofreading and Revision’ by Hayo Reinders
Recent years have seen a lot of interest in learner autonomy. Although many teachers can see the value of encouraging in learners more awareness of the learning process and the ability to make decisions about their learning without the help of a teacher, it is not always immediately clear how to do this. In this practical article, one activity is presented that could be used as part of a classroom language course or implemented in a self-access centre as a way to encourage students to take charge over the academic writing process.
Vol. 4 Issue 11 – Video: TEDxAsheville – Justin Purnell – Teach the world online
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#11 | March 12, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Purnell is the CEO of Teach The World Online, a charitable organization that offers free education via Skype to students around the world who benefit from English language lessons taught by American volunteer teachers. Purnell travels regularly between Haiti and other countries where he trains… Continue reading Vol. 4 Issue 11 – Video: TEDxAsheville – Justin Purnell – Teach the world online
Vol. 4 Issue 11 – Video: British Council – Teaching Speaking Techniques (John Kay)
A video from British Council – John Kay talking about Teaching Speaking Techniques