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
Category: English Language Teaching
#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?
#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
ELTWeekly Issue#48 Contents
Tip of the week: Using videos to teach English News: Language Structure Is Partly Determined by Social Structure Video:: Teaching Syllables eBook: Research in the Language Classroom Article: ‘Simulated immersion’ by Duncan M Research Paper: ‘An Evaluative Study of Some Online Websites for Learning and Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ by Aly, Mahsoub Abdul-Sadeq… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#48 Contents
#48, Research Paper: ‘An Evaluative Study of Some Online Websites for Learning and Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ by Aly, Mahsoub Abdul-Sadeq
Abstract of the paper: Although there are many websites designed and published on the Internet for learning and teaching English, little use of them is done by both Egyptian EFL teachers and students. The textbook is usually their main concern and focus. That is why the present study draws more light on the importance of… Continue reading #48, Research Paper: ‘An Evaluative Study of Some Online Websites for Learning and Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ by Aly, Mahsoub Abdul-Sadeq
#47, Research Paper: ‘FUEL, Functional and Useful English Learning, An EFL Teaching System’ by Joe Drakos
This is an English communication instruction system designed to teach children basic, easy to remember conversation strategies without the use of a textbook or to serve as a supplement learning system to a textbook. This English communication training method provides learners with concrete language patterns, a broad spectrum of vocabulary and encourages students to use… Continue reading #47, Research Paper: ‘FUEL, Functional and Useful English Learning, An EFL Teaching System’ by Joe Drakos
#47, ELT Resource: UsingEnglish.com
UsingEnglish.com features teacher resources including free ESL handouts and quizzes, PDF lesson plans, teacher articles and a directory of teaching and reference resources. Also provides access to questions from students and teaching forum topics. Handouts & Quizzes 257 free grammar and vocabulary teacher handouts & quizzes for English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers and… Continue reading #47, ELT Resource: UsingEnglish.com
#47, Article: ‘Using news articles’ by BBC TE Editor
Topical news stories are a great source of teaching material. This article presents different ways to exploit news reports in the classroom and focuses on raising the level of involvement and participation that the students have in the lesson. Selection criteria Before reading First reading Second reading Language focus Follow up Sources Selection criteria It… Continue reading #47, Article: ‘Using news articles’ by BBC TE Editor
#47, Lesson Plan: Learning styles
Level: Upper-Intermediate to Advanced This lesson is based on an audio extract which can be found on the British Council LearnEnglish Professional website. It encourages students to reflect on their learning styles and gives them an opportunity to put into practice the learning strategies they hear being discussed on the audio. For teachers without access… Continue reading #47, Lesson Plan: Learning styles
#47, Free eBook: English as a Second Language in the United Kingdom
This is, of course, as much a key topic in the UK as it was in 1985 when this book was originally published. The book aimed to cover ‘English teaching to British residents’ and addresses teaching children in the school sector; teaching adults in education and in the workplace; and teacher training, among others. One… Continue reading #47, Free eBook: English as a Second Language in the United Kingdom