The Department of English conducts workshops with experts in the area of ELT to equip the teachers with changing trends in language teaching methodologies on a regular basis. Although the workshop is meant for teachers in the area of English for Science and Technology, it may be useful to the scholars and also to the students of ELT. Research scholars doing experimental studies may also benefit by learning the techniques in teaching vocabulary and pronunciation.
Category: ELTWeekly
Vol. 4 Issue 5. – Video: Using Computers to Teach Pronunciation
Many non-native speakers feel uneasy teaching their students English pronunciation. This workshop is designed to use free software and information from the Internet to help teachers improve their students’ pronunciation. Workshop led by Colin Large, English Language Fellow
Vol. 4 Issue 5. – Video: Introduction to Teaching Pronunciation Workshop – Adrian Underhill
Macmillan ELT team says, “Due to popular demand we’ve now made the whole 1 hour ‘Introduction to teaching pronunciation’ video by Adrian Underhill available for you to view. We hope you enjoy this great workshop”.
Vol. 4 Issue 5. – Macmillan Gateway course video
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#5 | January 30, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Short video showcasing the Gateway course and the features of Gateway Online for both teachers and students.
Vol. 4 Issue 5. – Book of the week: ‘Teaching English Language Learners through Technology’ by Tony Erben, Ruth Ban & Martha Castañeda
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#5 | January 30, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 In Teaching English Language Learners through Technology, the authors explore the use of computers/technology as a pedagogical tool to aid in the appropriate instruction of ELLs across all content areas. The special focus of this book is on the informed use of various technologies and… Continue reading Vol. 4 Issue 5. – Book of the week: ‘Teaching English Language Learners through Technology’ by Tony Erben, Ruth Ban & Martha Castañeda
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 4
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#4 | January 23, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Video: Shukla Bose: Teaching one child at a time ELTWO Research Article: ‘Creative Ways of Teaching Research Paper Writing’ by Alejandro S. Bernardo Video: Teaching Word-Stress Research Article: ‘The Appropriateness of the Communicative Approach and the Community Language Learning method adopted in foreign language… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 4
Vol. 4 Issue 4. – Video: Shukla Bose: Teaching one child at a time
Educating the poor is more than just a numbers game, says Shukla Bose. She tells the story of her groundbreaking Parikrma Humanity Foundation, which brings hope to India’s slums by looking past the daunting statistics and focusing on treating each child as an individual.
Vol. 4 Issue 4. – Research Article: ‘The Appropriateness of the Communicative Approach and the Community Language Learning method adopted in foreign language class rooms in the Middle East- A critical review’ by S. Christopher Gnana Seelan
This article critically reviews the feasibility of two prominent contemporary language teaching methods in foreign language class rooms in the Middle East- the Communicative Approach and the Community Language Learning method- to show to the readers the effectiveness of these methods and the enormous flexibilities that these two methods offer to the Foreign Language teachers who teach in the Middle East.
Vol. 4 Issue 4. – TeachingEnglish Article: Aspects of Business English
The term Business English can cover a multitude of things. When someone says they teach business English or they are studying business English it is quite possible that the speaker and the listener may have a different understanding of the term.
Vol. 4 Issue 4. – Article: ‘The Concepts of Multiculturalism-Strengthening through Soft Skills’ by K. Babitha
Good soft skills include the ability of people to balance the commercial needs of their company with the individual needs of their staff. Being flexible and able to adapt the ambience of an organization and being able to collaborate with others and influence situations through lateral and more creative thinking. The ability to deal with differences, multiculturalism and diversity is needed more than ever.