Vol. 4 Issue 48 – Conference: ThaiTESOL Conference 2013, January 25-26, 2013

Thailand TESOL now invites all those working in the field of English Language Teaching or related areas to submit an abstract for the 33rd Thailand TESOL International Conference on 25-26 January 2013. The theme of the conference is “E” novation and Communities in English Language Teaching. We welcome presentations, workshops, and poster sessions from all sectors of the English Language Teaching field. Not only do we wish to explore the ELT in Thailand, but also in Asia and throughout the world as a whole. Our goal is to open the way for in-depth discussions, debates, and the sharing of ideas that will enable more enlightened classroom practices for the benefit of all EFL/ESL students. Proposals addressing the conference theme will receive first consideration.

Vol. 4 Issue 48 – ELTIS Conference: Making the Teaching and Learning of Grammar a Pleasure: Challenges and Solutions, Pune, India, February 8-9, 2013

The English Language Teaching Institute of Symbiosis (ELTIS) is happy to announce its third national conference. Each conference at ELTIS is a serious attempt to seek pedagogical solutions to the practical problems of the teachers of English at various levels.

Vol. 4 Issue 48 – Eric Roth's Grammar Teaching Tip: Do Our Students Need to Swim in English or Pass Grammar Tests?

Do our students need to swim in English? Or do they need to focus on avoiding minor grammar mistakes? Should we encourage our students to speak as much English as possible? Or should we paralyze our students with exaggerated fears?

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 47

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#47 | November 19, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Video: How to Teach Listening Skills in the ESL Classroom Article: ‘Shopping Mysterious Items in an Unfamiliar Language’ by Rolf Palmberg Conference: ‘Outcome Based Teaching and Learning Of English’, March 1-3, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Research Paper: ‘The Use of Technology in Teaching English… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 47

Vol. 4 Issue 47 – Conference: 'Outcome Based Teaching and Learning Of English', March 1-3, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

We are happy to host the International Conference on Outcome Based Teaching and Learning of English in Anna University, Chennai. The effort in this conference is to grapple with the ideas and concepts underlying OBE particularly with reference to teaching and learning of English and communication skills and to come up with ideas on how to make English language learning outcome based and effective in India.

Vol. 4 Issue 47 – Conference: 'Web Technologies in ELT Classrooms – Evaluating Current & Future Practice', December 1-2, Istanbul, Turkey

Yıldız Technical University, School of Foreign Languages is hosting an international symposium to explore the scope of web applications in ELT classrooms. Emerging technologies herald a new era in teaching and learning, and the easy-to-use web apps are increasingly being incorporated into classroom settings. Used with care and adequate professional training, these web tools can enhance some of our traditional teaching and learning practices.