“This is the second of Michael Swan’s articles for TeachingEnglish, in which he looks at the role of texts in the learning process. The need for intensive input-output work I argued in the previous article that intensive input/output work is crucial for cost-effective language teaching and learning. This is particularly the case in learning situations where… Continue reading #83, Article: ‘Using texts constructively 2: intensive input-output work’ by Michael Swan
Category: ELT Articles and Research Papers
#83, Susan Ryan’s Tip: Three Strategies for Listening to Spoken English
Many people tell me that they sometimes have trouble understanding American English speakers. In response to this concern I will describe three listening strategies you can use to increase your understanding of spoken American English. But first, you need to remember that written English and spoken English are very different. English is not a phonetic… Continue reading #83, Susan Ryan’s Tip: Three Strategies for Listening to Spoken English
#82, Research Article: ‘Types of Syllabuses in Language Teaching – ESL/EFL Context’ by Shabnum Iftikhar
The aim of this article is to present and introduce those influential types of syllabuses which are feasible in the domain of ESL/EFL and provides a rationale for the integration of these syllabuses as well. Etymologically syllabus means a ‘label or ‘table of contents’. The American Heritage Dictionary defines syllabus as outline of a course… Continue reading #82, Research Article: ‘Types of Syllabuses in Language Teaching – ESL/EFL Context’ by Shabnum Iftikhar
#81, Susan Ryan’s Tip: ‘Linking in English Pronunciation’
English speakers use linking to join words toegether so that they flow together smoothly. It often sounds like people are saying one long word since they are no stops between words. Here are two of the most common types of linking- Consonant to vowel linking When words that end in a consonant sound are adjacent… Continue reading #81, Susan Ryan’s Tip: ‘Linking in English Pronunciation’
#81, Research Paper: ‘Teaching English Language to Engineering Students and The Problems Faced by The Language Teachers: Solutions Through Computers’ by Dr.S.Mercy Gnana Gandhi
Teaching English Language to Engineering Students and The Problems Faced by The Language Teachers: Solutions Through Computers
ELTWeekly Issue#80
ELTWeekly, a refereed journal and newsletter [Issue 80 | January 2011 | ISSN 0975-3036] Word of the week: PPP Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 10, Alternative Assessment Susan Ryan’s Tip: ‘The Importance of the Schwa Vowel Sound’ Article: ‘ICT in Education: HOW and WHAT to study in 21st Century?’ – UNESCO Tashkent Research Paper:… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#80
#80, Susan Ryan’s Tip: ‘The Importance of the Schwa Vowel Sound’
In order to improve your English pronunciation it is critical that you learn to use the schwa sound. That is because the combination of stressed syllables with long clear vowels and unstressed syllables with the schwa vowel sound help to create the rhythm of spoken English. Native English speakers listen for this rhythm and it… Continue reading #80, Susan Ryan’s Tip: ‘The Importance of the Schwa Vowel Sound’
#80, Research Paper: ‘Bringing Internet & Multimedia into ELT Classrooms’ by Rajesh Bharvad & Tarun Patel
This paper has been submitted for publication by Rajesh Bharvad & Tarun Patel The evolution of technology has an impact on the way we live, work, teach and learn. According to Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Information and Communication Technology has transformed education. Indeed, what we are witnessing is a revolution of education.… Continue reading #80, Research Paper: ‘Bringing Internet & Multimedia into ELT Classrooms’ by Rajesh Bharvad & Tarun Patel
ELTWeekly Issue#79
Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 09, Critical & Creative Thinking Skills Word of the week: Descriptive grammar Susan Ryan’s Tip: The Various American English Pronunciations of ‘ough’ Research Paper: ‘The Effect of Multimodal Learning Models on Language Teaching and Learning’ by Abbas Pourhosein Gilakjani & Seyedeh Masoumeh Ahmadi Article ‘WebCT – The… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#79
#79, Susan Ryan’s Tip: The Various American English Pronunciations of ‘ough’
When you are speaking American English, the letter combination ough can be tricky to pronounce. That is because ough has many different pronunciations in spoken English. Here are examples of the most frequent pronunciations of ough. The categories listed here are adapted from the author and teacher Ann Cook. In these words ough is pronounced… Continue reading #79, Susan Ryan’s Tip: The Various American English Pronunciations of ‘ough’