“Grammar is the sound, structure, and meaning system of language. All languages have grammar, and each language has its own grammar” (Beverly, 2007, p.1). People who speak the same language are able to communicate with each other because they all know the grammar system and structure of that language, that is, the meaningful rules of grammar. Students who are native speakers of English know English grammar, recognize the sounds of English words, the meaning of those words; and also can combine words to make meaningful sentences in different ways (Beverly, 2007).
Category: ELT Articles and Research Papers
Vol. 5 Issue 31 – Research Paper: ‘The Role of Grammar Teaching in Writing in Second Language Acquisition’ by Li-Li
“Grammar is the sound, structure, and meaning system of language. All languages have grammar, and each language has its own grammar” (Beverly, 2007, p.1). People who speak the same language are able to communicate with each other because they all know the grammar system and structure of that language, that is, the meaningful rules of grammar. Students who are native speakers of English know English grammar, recognize the sounds of English words, the meaning of those words; and also can combine words to make meaningful sentences in different ways (Beverly, 2007).
Vol. 5 Issue 31 – Research Paper: ‘The Relationship between Traditional English Grammar Teaching and Communicative Language Teaching’ by Zhong-guo & Min-yan
This paper reconsiders the functions of the traditional English grammar teaching and the communicative language teaching. Through analysis and practice, we think that they are not opposed to each other. In order to improve the students’ ability and gain better teaching results, the two kinds of teaching approaches should not be used respectively. On the contrary, we’d better combine them together and use them flexibly in our teaching work.
Vol. 5 Issue 31 – Research Paper: ‘Putting the “G” Back in English: Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to Teach Grammar’ by Hadjioannou & Hutchinson
This case study explores a collaborative attempt to respond to the grammar challenge in teacher education involving a block of literacy courses and a linguistics course.
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue 30
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#30 | August 19, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 7 Ways Teachers Use Social Media in the Classroom Research Paper: A Critical Review of Technology Use in English as Foreign Language Learning and Teaching: The TOJET Sample Research Paper: Languages and Multimedia: Dream or Nightmare? Research Paper: An Effective Role of E-Learning Technology for… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue 30
Vol. 5 Issue 30 – Research Paper: Technology and Second Language Learning
Current technology provides new opportunities to increase the effectiveness of language learning and teaching. Incorporating well-organized and effective technology into second language learning and teaching for improving students’ language proficiency has been refined by researchers and educators for many decades. Based on the rapidly changing evolution of technology, it is important for language teachers to recognize how to effectively and efficiently integrate technology into their curriculum design for not only helping students acquire second language easily, but also enhancing their motivation successfully.
Vol. 5 Issue 30 – ERIC Digest: More Than Just the Internet: Technology for Language Teaching.
This digest highlights non-Internet technology for teaching and learning foreign languages. Specific sections discuss (1) software for language teaching and learning; (2) authoring aids; (3) language lab systems; (3) networked multimedia; and (4) distance learning via satellite. (Contains 7 references and a list of 17 resources for further information.) (JL)
Vol. 5 Issue 30 – 7 Ways Teachers Use Social Media in the Classroom
Jess Fee of Mashable.com has posted an interesting article on how teachers use Social Media in the classroom.
Vol. 5 Issue 30 – Research Paper: An Effective Role of E-Learning Technology for English Language Teaching by Using Meta Communication Actors
Meta communication plays a key role in foreign language learning and teaching. Broadly speaking, meta communication is communication about communication. Meta communication is something that goes beyond communication and all language learners and teachers should be familiar with its existence. It should be stressed that meta communication which accompanies any message is very powerful. In face to face writing lessons, the student can make emphasis on any point by utilizing larger fonts, capital letters, or bold fonts in his essay.
Vol. 5 Issue 30 – Research Paper: Languages and Multimedia: Dream or Nightmare?
The costs and benefits of investing in new, multimedia technology for teaching languages are examined, looking at one recent grant-based Australian project for instructional development in German on CD-ROM. Limitations are discussed, including limited expertise, labor and equipment costs, need for flexible delivery, and cost-effectiveness of instructional development for languages with low demand. (MSE)