The ELTWeekly Volume 14, Issue 6 covers the following:
Category: ELTWeekly Volume 14
Book of the week: Language Assessment for Classroom Teachers
OUP has published the e-book ‘Language Assessment for Classroom Teachers’ by Lyle Bachman and Barbara Damböck. This book provides teachers with an entirely new approach to developing and using classroom-based language assessments. This approach is based on current theory and practice in the field of language assessment and on an understanding of the assessment needs… Continue reading Book of the week: Language Assessment for Classroom Teachers
How can the ELT sector become fairer for all teachers? [Podcast]
Here is the latest episode of the British Council TeachingEnglish podcast titled ‘How can the ELT sector become fairer for all teachers?’. The British Council team says, “In our second series of this ten-part podcast series from the British Council, we try and provide solutions to some of the key questions being asked by English teachers around the… Continue reading How can the ELT sector become fairer for all teachers? [Podcast]
ELT and the Environment with Harry Waters [Podcast]
Here is a TEFLology podcast episode titled ‘ELT and the Environment with Harry Waters’. This episode considers the environment, climate change, sustainability, and other green matters with regard to the ELT industry and teaching practice, and features our guest – Harry Waters. Based in Spain, Harry has been working in the TEFL world for over 14… Continue reading ELT and the Environment with Harry Waters [Podcast]
Career Opportunities for the Students of English Literature [Video]
Dr. Nigam Dave, Director, SLS, PDEU delivered an engaging talk on ‘Career Opportunities for the Students of English Literature’ during the English Literature Summit 2023.
4 Alternatives to Boring Spelling Drills [Video]
When students get to move, play, and be creative while learning to spell, the lessons are more engaging—and memorable.
3 Steps to Writing Better Lesson Plans
Edutopia contributor Amir Taron Ayres has published an article titled ‘3 Steps to Writing Better Lesson Plans’. He says, “Learning how to align assignments and assessments with goals and instruction took some time for me. I had yet to grasp the integral concept of backward design, otherwise known as starting at the end. On top… Continue reading 3 Steps to Writing Better Lesson Plans
Teaching pragmatics to young learners of the digital age
Cambridge Blog contributor Christina Giannikas has published an article titled ‘Teaching pragmatics to young learners of the digital age’. She says, “Pragmatic competence can be challenging for young learners if they only gain limited exposure to the language for real communication in an authentic social setting. In this article, we will see how the digital… Continue reading Teaching pragmatics to young learners of the digital age
5 Creative Activities To Practise Vocabulary In The Classroom
The OUP ELT team has published an article featuring useful vocabulary development techniques. As the end of the term approaches, many of us English language teachers are looking for engaging vocabulary revision games or fun ideas to wrap up the school year. To make this time memorable and enjoyable for your students, here are 5… Continue reading 5 Creative Activities To Practise Vocabulary In The Classroom