Category: Volume 9 Issue 1

[ELTWeekly Volume 9, Issue 1 | January 2, 2017 | ISSN 0975-3036] A Linguistic Analysis of Common Grammar Errors in Writing due to First Language Interference: A Case of First Year Engineering Gujarati ESL Learners by Dr. Kiran Chauhan Assistant Professor of English, Government Engineering College, Surat Abstract This paper reports a study aimed to investigate… Continue reading ‘A Linguistic Analysis of Common Grammar Errors in Writing due to First Language Interference: A Case of First Year Engineering Gujarati ESL Learners’ by Dr. Kiran Chauhan

[ELTWeekly Volume 9, Issue 1 | January 2, 2017 | ISSN 0975-3036] Impacts of Identity Identification on One’s Entity with Reference to the characters of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart by Lipi Acharya, Research Scholar (First Author) and Dr Neerja Arun Gupta, Principal, Bhavan’s Arts and Commerce College, Khanpur, Ahmedabad Syndicate Member, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad (Second Author) Abstract… Continue reading Research Paper: ‘Impacts of Identity Identification on One’s Entity with Reference to the characters of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart’ by Lipi Acharya & Neerja Arun Gupta

Youki Terada says, “In 2016, we learned more about how teachers feel about their profession, from the reasons why they started teaching in the first place (#1) to why they leave (#6). We learned that science students do better when teachers share stories about the struggles scientists face instead of portraying them as geniuses (#3). We’re… Continue reading ‘Education Research Highlights From 2016’ – Edutopia

Graham Hall – How to write Papers for Publication in a Refereed Journal Graham Hall, editor of ELT Journal talks about what authors should avoid when preparing a paper for submission. Graham Hall was a speaker at the International English Language Teacher Educator Conference in Hyderabad from 21 – 23 February 2014 hosted by the… Continue reading Video: Graham Hall on Writing Papers for Publication in a Refereed Journal

All ages and levels love stories and there are so many good reasons to use them in the EFL classroom. This session looks at how teachers can use stories with Young Learner, Teen, and even Adult students, giving examples of interactive activities that can be adapted to any age or level.

Gamification refers to using game design techniques and game thinking to enhance non-game contexts. Used well, it can make the classroom more engaging for learners. In his plenary session, Graham looks at ways teachers of young learners, teenagers, and adults can use gamification, with or without technology, to spice up classes.

Kathleen Kampa says, “The Partnership for 21st Century Learning in Washington D.C. strongly endorses the development of 21st century skills in modern education. This coalition of educators and business leaders has created a framework of skills considered to be essential for a student’s future success in the 21st century. Along with strong content knowledge and… Continue reading ’21st Century Skills and the Path to Fluency’ – OUP ELT Blog