(This article is submitted by Mohammad Hashamdar, PhD Student, Islamic Azad University-Science and Research Branch- Tehran- IRAN, E-mail: m_hashamdar@yahoo.com) Second Language Acquisition has two different senses to be distinguished. Ellis (2005) classified these two senses. He referred to the first one as the learning of another language after the acquisition of one’s mother tongue is completed. He… Continue reading #61, Article: ‘The scope of SLA’ by Mohammad Hashamdar
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ELTWeekly Issue#60
Worldwide ELT Events News: English Language Learners and the Power of Personal Stories Video: Teaching English using Obama’s speech – CNN Student News February 2, 2009 Research Paper: ‘The Role of Critical and Creative Thinking in TESL Context’ by Dr. Paritosh Chandra Dugar Article: ‘Teaching Spoken English for Non-native Students: Problems, Solutions and Techniques’ by… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#60
#60, Article: Fun facts about our English language
You might not realize it, but English is one of the most difficult languages on Earth. Its rules have lots of exceptions, and its words are hard to spell. Here’s a typical example of how confusing English can be: Say the words “mate,” “eight” and “strait” out loud. They all make the same sound when… Continue reading #60, Article: Fun facts about our English language
#60, News: English Language Learners and the Power of Personal Stories
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. –William Butler Yeats Community organizers talk about the difference between “irritation” and “agitation.” We tend to irritate people when we push them to do what we want them to do — when we “fill up the pail,” in the words of… Continue reading #60, News: English Language Learners and the Power of Personal Stories
#60, Article: ‘Teaching Spoken English for Non-native Students: Problems, Solutions and Techniques’ by A. RAMESH BABU
How an English teacher would teaches spoken English for the regional medium students? Teaching English in India as a second language is difficult or easy? There is no way students can become fluent faster unless they are exposed to the language they are to learn. This paper aims to provide English Language teachers with a… Continue reading #60, Article: ‘Teaching Spoken English for Non-native Students: Problems, Solutions and Techniques’ by A. RAMESH BABU
ELTWeekly Issue#59
ELTWeekly, a refereed journal and newsletter [Issue 59 | May 2010 | ISSN 0975-3036] Tip of the week: Use Phonic Games to Help Children Internalize the Phonic System Video: Picture Stories for ESL (TESOL) News: British Council launches mobile apps Article: Using web resources to create tasks with real outcomes Research Paper: Teaching how to present ‘Opinions… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#59
#59, Tip of the week: Use Phonics Games to Help Children Internalize the Phonic System
Greta Jackson, a British expert in the teaching of reading has recently launched a set of 20 phonics games. These games help the children internalize the phonic system and learn to read faster. This is mainly for children at the nursery and primary level. To watch videos of the game in action and to see… Continue reading #59, Tip of the week: Use Phonics Games to Help Children Internalize the Phonic System
#59, Article: English Language Communication Skills Laboratory for Engineering Students: Syllabus, Objectives, Advantages and the Role of Teacher
English Language Communication Skills Laboratory for Engineering Students: Syllabus, Objectives, Advantages and the Role of Teacher by A. RAMESH BABU Abstract: English Language Communication Skills Laboratory, a course for undergraduate engineering and technology students studying at colleges affiliated to the Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University, Hyderabad, India was introduced in August 2005. The main objective of… Continue reading #59, Article: English Language Communication Skills Laboratory for Engineering Students: Syllabus, Objectives, Advantages and the Role of Teacher
ELTWeekly Issue#58
Tip of the week: Use MyPodcast.com to Create and Post your A-Lessons Video: Error Correction in Speaking – The Fun Way News: Pearson Companies Win English-Language Teaching Awards in China Article: Using web resources to create tasks with real outcomes Article: Creative writing for language learners (and teachers) Article: Developing Communication Skills Worldwide ELT Events… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#58
#58, Article: Developing Communication Skills
Developing Communication Skills by Z. N. Patil, The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad & Yeasmin Sultana, Ph.D. Research Scholar, Assam University, Silchar Life is a process of communication. Our activities and relationships depend on our ability to connect and communicate. A large part of our private and professional life is a series of communication… Continue reading #58, Article: Developing Communication Skills