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Vol. 4 Issue 4. – Research Article: ‘The Appropriateness of the Communicative Approach and the Community Language Learning method adopted in foreign language class rooms in the Middle East- A critical review’ by S. Christopher Gnana Seelan

This article critically reviews the feasibility of two prominent contemporary language teaching methods in foreign language class rooms in the Middle East- the Communicative Approach and the Community Language Learning method- to show to the readers the effectiveness of these methods and the enormous flexibilities that these two methods offer to the Foreign Language teachers who teach in the Middle East.

Vol. 4 Issue 4. – TeachingEnglish Article: Aspects of Business English

The term Business English can cover a multitude of things. When someone says they teach business English or they are studying business English it is quite possible that the speaker and the listener may have a different understanding of the term.

Vol. 4 Issue 4. – Article: ‘The Concepts of Multiculturalism-Strengthening through Soft Skills’ by K. Babitha

Good soft skills include the ability of people to balance the commercial needs of their company with the individual needs of their staff. Being flexible and able to adapt the ambience of an organization and being able to collaborate with others and influence situations through lateral and more creative thinking. The ability to deal with differences, multiculturalism and diversity is needed more than ever.

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 3

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#3 | January 16, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Video: Getting Students to Listen in a More Focused Way Video: Rhythm and stress-timing – A lecture by Peter Roach ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Using Wikis with Student Research Projects and Portfolios’ by Celeste Scholz Article: ‘Tips For Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL)’… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 3

Vol. 4 Issue 3. – Article: Narrative Closure in Hawthorne’s ‘The Scarlet Letter’ by R. Janaky

One of the striking aspects of The Scarlet Letter is that the beginning, middle and the end occur in the same place, namely the market place. The scaffold, the church and the prison encompass the public sphere of this New England town where the novel’ major events take place. The novel ends with Arthur Dimmesdale’s confession in the market place and the mystery of the scarlet letter is disclosed to the public.