Category: ELTWeekly

ELTWeekly Issue#55 Contents

Video: Preparing Pre-Service Teachers … for English Language Learners News: Word getting out about translation eBook: The ELT bibliography (2009) Article: ‘Factors and Problems of Teaching English as Second Language at Rural Areas’ by Nukesh Yellapu Blog: E-Learning Queen Article: ‘5 YouTube Videos to Teach English Pronunciation’ by Tarun Patel Research Article: ‘Towards Intercultural Communicative… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#55 Contents

#54, Research Paper: ‘Plain Levels of Strategy in Vocabulary Studies’ by A. Ramesh Babu

Abstract: To language acquisition, learner should take vocabulary as the first step. When the students do not find themselves comfortable with L2, language learning can be made interactive and interesting with the introduction of appropriate vocabulary exercises. The present approach to the teaching of vocabulary in schools and colleges is far from satisfactory. In teaching and… Continue reading #54, Research Paper: ‘Plain Levels of Strategy in Vocabulary Studies’ by A. Ramesh Babu

#54, Research Paper: ‘The Effect of Monolingual, Bilingual, and Bilingualized Dictionaries on Vocabulary Comprehension and Production’ by Abbas Ali Zarei

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of monolingual, bilingual, and bilingualized dictionaries on vocabulary comprehension and production of Iranian EFL learners of English at different proficiency levels. A total number of 270 students at Tabriz Azad University (nine groups of 30 members each) participated in the study. Three groups were… Continue reading #54, Research Paper: ‘The Effect of Monolingual, Bilingual, and Bilingualized Dictionaries on Vocabulary Comprehension and Production’ by Abbas Ali Zarei

#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

#51, Article: ‘Homework’ by TE Editor

Homework by BBC TeachingEnglish Editor “Homework seems to be an accepted part of teachers’ and students’ routines, but there is little mention of it in ELT literature. The role of homework is hardly mentioned in the majority of general ELT texts or training courses, suggesting that there is little question as to its value even… Continue reading #51, Article: ‘Homework’ by TE Editor

#51, Research Paper: With What Frequency Are Teachers Employing Evidenced-Based Procedures in Their Writing Classrooms?

With What Frequency Are Teachers Employing Evidenced-Based Procedures in Their Writing Classrooms? by Soiferman, L. Karen; Boyd, Karen; Straw, Stanley B. Background: The need for improvement in writing instruction in schools is dependent on teachers being aware of evidence-based procedures in writing and implementing them on a regular basis in their classrooms. Purpose: The purpose of this… Continue reading #51, Research Paper: With What Frequency Are Teachers Employing Evidenced-Based Procedures in Their Writing Classrooms?

#51, Article: ‘Task Oriented Meta-cognitive Approach In English Language Teaching And Learning’ by Mansa R. Maity

Task Oriented Meta-cognitive Approach In English Language Teaching And Learning by Mansa R. Maity, RGUKT-APIIIT, Basar. Introduction: English language is one of the richest languages in the world, in respect of literature and culture. English literature contains some of the finest utterances of life and conduct. In it we have the “Authorized Version of Bible”, the… Continue reading #51, Article: ‘Task Oriented Meta-cognitive Approach In English Language Teaching And Learning’ by Mansa R. Maity

#50, Research Paper: The Study of Foreign Language Teachers– Teacher Efficacy and Native Speakership

The Study of Foreign Language Teachers– Teacher Efficacy and Native Speakership by Liaw, En-Chong Abstract This study aims at examining the differences between native and nonnative foreign language teachers at a major northeast university. The primary areas of investigation are “teacher efficacy” and “teacher perceptions of language teaching.” The results of this study suggested that… Continue reading #50, Research Paper: The Study of Foreign Language Teachers– Teacher Efficacy and Native Speakership

#50, Article: A framework for planning a listening skills lesson

istening is one of the most challenging skills for our students to develop and yet also one of the most important. By developing their ability to listen well we develop our students’ ability to become more independent learners, as by hearing accurately they are much more likely to be able to reproduce accurately, refine their… Continue reading #50, Article: A framework for planning a listening skills lesson