Category: ELT Articles and Research Papers

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 41

 ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#41 | October 8, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Web Conference: 1st British Council Turkey Story Sharing Web Conference, February 9-10, 2013 Webinar: Cambridge English Teacher’s 3 Webinars on October 10, 24 and November 7 Video: Leslie Hendra reveals her secret teaching tip Article: ’4 Ways Online Coursework Pushes Students Harder’ by Nancy Wood… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 41

Vol. 4 Issue 41 – Research Paper: 'Role of Newspapers in English Language Teaching' by Ch. Radhika & Ch. Rajeswari

We have witnessed history as we stood the threshold of the 21st century, biding adieu to the last and welcoming a new era altogether. This is an era of globalization where man has witnessed tremendous development in the field of technology. With the world turning into one global village, the modern man has developed the need of a global language. One of the major forces of globalization in India has led to an overwhelming demand for engineers across the globe. The last few years have witnessed an unprecedented rise in the number of skilled professional in India, employed by both local and multi-national companies. With the whole world becoming one global market and result-oriented, professionals are facing new challenges in effective communication every day.

Vol. 4 Issue 41 – Article: '4 Ways Online Coursework Pushes Students Harder' by Nancy Wood

Teachers across the globe are beginning to look into distance education. Whether they are considering teaching a few online courses or using blended online models in some of their own classrooms, the fact that online learning is so new makes it an interesting area to explore. The main thing that stops many teachers from working with distance learning models, though, is the idea that an online course is easier. Maybe, without the direct presence of the teacher, or without physical location in a classroom, students will become less involved. The truth is, an online education can be just as academically rewarding as a traditional education. And, in fact, there are many ways that an online model pushes students even harder. Here are some things that make online education unexpectedly challenging.

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 40

 ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#40 | October 1, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Teaching Pronunciation with Jazz Chants Research Paper: ‘Two Englishes-Towards Sensible Language Teaching and Learning’ by Dr. R. Srividya Peter Lucantoni on Cross-Curricular Activities Book Review: ‘Epsilons and Deltas of Life – Every Day Stories Volume 1′ by Satish Bhatnagar – Reviewed by Abraham Panavelil Research… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 40

Vol. 4 Issue 40 – Research Paper: ‘Two Englishes-Towards Sensible Language Teaching and Learning’ by Dr. R. Srividya

In India, English is a library language. Most of the Indians tend to reserve it for formal occasions and don’t get chatty in English, unless they are from convent schools. We chat in our own local languages. English is used to communicate with those who don’t understand the local language. English does have immense potential for humour and chatting in English does help in enriching ourselves in the English language. This can be done by getting students do extensive secondary reading where they get to learn informal usages. Unless students who reach middle school understand the distinctions and get sensitive to words and its meanings, they are likely to commit malapropisms that would cause serious troubles not only to themselves, but to the organization or nation which they are to handle in their later life.

Vol. 4 Issue 40 – Research Paper: ‘Problems of Teaching English Communication Skills at College Level in Jhunjhunu District of Rajasthan’ by Vinod Kumar Bairwa

English taught in the most of the institutions threw grammar translation method, which makes them good in grammar and to some extant in writing. Speaking is at all emphasized because the teacher teaching English is himself is no well conversant with the language. As a result of he chooses most convenient method, the grammar translation method. The need of the porn is to enhancement in communication skills is which can be done threw communicative language teaching.

Vol. 4 Issue 39 – Research Paper: ‘English in India Today: Discipline, In-Discipline and Post-Discipline’ by Vinod Kumar Bairwa

The Waymade College of Education is organizing a NAAC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Challenging Challenges: Towards Quality Higher Education’ on November 23-24, 2012.

Vol. 4 Issue 38 – Article: ‘Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – Overview of TESOL Courses For Business English’ by Jayson Pino Guevarra

Undoubtedly, English is now established as the language of the world of business. Being able to teach business English exposes an individual to a lot of new opportunities around the world and in many different fields. That is why applying to these kinds TESOL courses and seeking to become a certified business English teacher has become a profession that is highly sought after.

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 37

 ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#37 | September 10, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Competition – TeachingEnglish Competition For all teachers of English! ‘Professional Development Courses for English-Language Teachers: An Opportunity for the Teacher to Become the Student’ by Melissa Miller ’50 Interesting Ways To Use Skype In Your Classroom’ by Jeff Dunn Tech Tools for Teachers: Social-bookmarking @… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 37