Category: ELTWeekly Volume 7

‘International Conference on New Trends in 20th – 21st Century English Literature and Language’ (NTELL, 2015), Haryana, March 13-15

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 7 | February 23, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] The advent of the 20th century marked a significant paradigm shift in almost all walks of life. The century witnessed extraordinary seminal happenings wherein life itself got redefined. Literature, which has always been the index of various hues of life, too witnessed watershed moments. Peter Childs in Modernism… Continue reading ‘International Conference on New Trends in 20th – 21st Century English Literature and Language’ (NTELL, 2015), Haryana, March 13-15

A Review of the book “An Introductory Textbook on Translation”

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 7 | February 23, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Book details: A Review of the book “An Introductory Textbook on Translation” ISBN: 978-99924-3-413-4 Written by Fatima El-Imam (yusraipek@hotmail.com) Design & Technical output by Ali Alamin Alhaj Sudanese Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Protection Act 1996 Reviewed by: By Prof (Dr) Shefali Bakshi   Northern Border University,… Continue reading A Review of the book “An Introductory Textbook on Translation”

Teachers: What’s Your Motto in the Classroom? (Edutopia blog)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 7 | February 23, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Elena Aguilar says, “Teachers make thousands of decisions each day, say the experts, as well as those of us who have been in the classroom. Making decisions can feel exhausting and draining, or efficient and effortless. Decisions are easier if we have clear guiding principles… Continue reading Teachers: What’s Your Motto in the Classroom? (Edutopia blog)

ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 6

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 6 | February 9, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] ‘History of English Language Teaching’ by Dimitrios Thanasoulas National Conference on Sustainability and Development: Implications of ELT for Individual, Society and Ecology, April 3-4, 2015, Patna, India Jonathan Bygrave on ‘Motivating Learners Using Technology’ (Video) A story of education before technology (Pearson blog) Getting… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 6

The Role of Video Games in the English Classroom (Edutopia blog)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 6 | February 9, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Terry Heick says, “Perhaps more than anything else, the English Language Arts classroom is a place of diversity. There is diversity of academic expectations for teachers. The ELA Common Core assigns literature and informational reading, writing, speaking/listening and language to what is usually a… Continue reading The Role of Video Games in the English Classroom (Edutopia blog)

Adrian Doff on ‘More than just speaking: developing speaking skills’ (Video)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 6 | February 9, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Freer activities in class give learners a chance to practise speaking and gradually improve their fluency. But how can we do more than just give opportunities for speaking and actively develop learners’ speaking skills? This webinar explores this question and suggests some possible solutions.… Continue reading Adrian Doff on ‘More than just speaking: developing speaking skills’ (Video)

Getting English language students to practice outside of class (OUP ELT blog)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 6 | February 9, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] OUP ELT says, “For many teachers the extension of language learning outside the classroom can really benefit their students, but how can you be sure they’re using the right materials to further their practice? Freelance teacher trainer, Zarina Subhan-Brewer, looks at how Oxford Online Practice can… Continue reading Getting English language students to practice outside of class (OUP ELT blog)

A story of education before technology (Pearson blog)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 6 | February 9, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Jodie Lopez says, “ I don’t feel I was at school too long ago. I finished in 1997, after sixth-form. But this week I was reminded that people born in 1997 are now legally adults. As I was leaving school, they were entering the world.… Continue reading A story of education before technology (Pearson blog)

National Conference on Sustainability and Development: Implications of ELT for Individual, Society and Ecology, April 3-4, 2015, Patna, India

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 6 | February 9, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036] Indian Institute of Technology Patna School of Humanities & Social Sciences Patliputra-Kurji Road, Patna-800013 National Conference on Sustainability and Development: Implications of ELT for Individual, Society and Ecology (3-4 April, 2015) Organized by: School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Patna Concept Note… Continue reading National Conference on Sustainability and Development: Implications of ELT for Individual, Society and Ecology, April 3-4, 2015, Patna, India