Category: ELTWeekly Issue#48

ELTWeekly Issue#48 Contents

Tip of the week: Using videos to teach English News: Language Structure Is Partly Determined by Social Structure Video:: Teaching Syllables eBook: Research in the Language Classroom Article: ‘Simulated immersion’ by Duncan M Research Paper: ‘An Evaluative Study of Some Online Websites for Learning and Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ by Aly, Mahsoub Abdul-Sadeq… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#48 Contents

#48, Download Webinar: Managing classes of primary children in a positive way

One of the hardest things in primary language teaching is to give lively, enjoyable lessons and at the same time ensure that children behave in an acceptable way. In this webinar, we will explore the concept of classroom management as an interactive process and I will share with you a range of practical strategies and… Continue reading #48, Download Webinar: Managing classes of primary children in a positive way

#48, Article: ‘Simulated immersion’ by Duncan M

Duncan says, “I have often found that learners of all levels feel that there is inadequate time spent on listening in most language courses. Adult learners often complain that (sometimes) after years of study, they can’t understand native speakers. This is partly because they do not receive adequate exposure to authentic texts in class. Another… Continue reading #48, Article: ‘Simulated immersion’ by Duncan M

#48, Research Paper: ‘An Evaluative Study of Some Online Websites for Learning and Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ by Aly, Mahsoub Abdul-Sadeq

Abstract of the paper: Although there are many websites designed and published on the Internet for learning and teaching English, little use of them is done by both Egyptian EFL teachers and students. The textbook is usually their main concern and focus. That is why the present study draws more light on the importance of… Continue reading #48, Research Paper: ‘An Evaluative Study of Some Online Websites for Learning and Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ by Aly, Mahsoub Abdul-Sadeq

#48, Lesson Plan: Developing writing skills: A news report

This lesson takes a process approach to developing writing skills. It is staged so that students are guided through the processes of collecting information and deciding how they will structure it within the text before they begin to write. They are then guided through the process of drafting, editing and redrafting the text to produce… Continue reading #48, Lesson Plan: Developing writing skills: A news report

#48, eBook: Research in the Language Classroom

This book, from 1990, looked at the practical benefits for teachers of classroom research. It consists of papers from practitioners from countries in Europe, North America and Australasia, but with detailed reference to a wider variety of global teaching contexts. Topics range from ‘Investigating Learners’ Language’ to ‘Researching Teachers: Behaviour and Belief’. Download ‘Research in… Continue reading #48, eBook: Research in the Language Classroom

#48, Video:: Teaching Syllables

Watch how to teach syllable identification in a clear and simple way. For teachers of English as a second/foreign language, whether native- or non-native speakers of English. Syllable identification is essential for accurate word stress and overall pronunciation clarity, as well as building general literacy skills.