Category: ELTWeekly Issue#53

ELTWeekly Issue#53 Contents

Article: ‘Pronunciation activities using the card popular game Uno!’ by David Ockert Research Paper: ‘The Effect of Grammar Learning on Speaking Ability of EFL Learners’ by Parnaz Kianiparsa and Sara Vali Video: SpeechSchool.TV Programs News: Is txting killin Nglsh @skool? No way sez Prof Article: Using poems to develop productive skills Article: ‘TEFL Teaching –… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#53 Contents

ELTWeekly Issue#53 Contents

Article: ‘Pronunciation activities using the card popular game Uno!’ by David Ockert Research Paper: ‘The Effect of Grammar Learning on Speaking Ability of EFL Learners’ by Parnaz Kianiparsa and Sara Vali Video: SpeechSchool.TV Programs News: Is txting killin Nglsh @skool? No way sez Prof Article: Using poems to develop productive skills Article: ‘TEFL Teaching –… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#53 Contents

#53, ICT in Education: Class Blogmeister – Learning as conversation

Perhaps one of the most fascinating tools that has emerged from the Internet cloud in recent years is the Blog. A shortening of the term Web log, the Blog is an online publishing tool that enables people to easily publish their loves, passions, dislikes, peeves, discoveries, and insights. Thousands of teachers have discovered the value… Continue reading #53, ICT in Education: Class Blogmeister – Learning as conversation

#53, Article: ‘TEFL Teaching – Business English’ by Natasha Mason

This article is about teaching business English. From a personal point of view, this has always been my favourite form of teaching English. My experience is in Madrid, Spain but this advice covers most countries with teaching Business English. I was lucky to have a strong business background in law and HR so it felt… Continue reading #53, Article: ‘TEFL Teaching – Business English’ by Natasha Mason

#53, Article: Using poems to develop productive skills

You and your students might already enjoy reading and listening to poetry in your own language and perhaps in English too. Poems are, after all, authentic texts. This is a great motivator. Poems are often rich in cultural references, and they present a wide range of learning opportunities. For me, the aim is to teach… Continue reading #53, Article: Using poems to develop productive skills

#53, News: Is txting killin Nglsh @skool? No way sez Prof

If you’re worried that texting and instant messaging are destroying children’s respect for proper English, Kristen Turner, Ph.D., assistant professor of English education, wants you to relax. “I can’t tell you how many times I introduce myself to parents, and the first thing I hear is, ‘Oh, this texting language is ruining English. All my… Continue reading #53, News: Is txting killin Nglsh @skool? No way sez Prof

#53, Research Paper: ‘The Effect of Grammar Learning on Speaking Ability of EFL Learners’ by Parnaz Kianiparsa and Sara Vali

The Effect of Grammar Learning on Speaking Ability of EFL Learners by Parnaz Kianiparsa[1] and Sara Vali[2] Payame Noor University In Iran Abstract Nowadays, the most important aspect of language learning is how to express your ideas fluently in the target language in order to be understood by native speakers. To reach this aim, foreign… Continue reading #53, Research Paper: ‘The Effect of Grammar Learning on Speaking Ability of EFL Learners’ by Parnaz Kianiparsa and Sara Vali

#53, Article: ‘Activities to improve pronunciation in young learners of English’ by David Ockert

Activities to improve pronunciation in young learners of English By David Ockert Key Words: Young learners, games, activities, pronunciation Learner English Level: Pre-beginner, beginner Learner Maturity Level: Young learner Preparation Time: 5 minutes or less Activity Time: Usually from 10-30 minutes Materials: The card game Uno! The activities presented herein are hoped to help young… Continue reading #53, Article: ‘Activities to improve pronunciation in young learners of English’ by David Ockert