Language learning and age By Mahsa mohammadi kia, Iran,M A degree in linguistic Introduction: There are many views about the relationships between language learning and abilities and inabilities of language learners of different ages. Do children necessarily learn quicker than adults? The “critical period” hypothesis that was put forward in the 1960’s, was based on… Continue reading #40, Research Article: ‘Language learning and age’ by Mahsa mohammadi kia
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#40, Research Article: ‘Teaching Reading to Autistic Students’ by Jessy Vanaja
Teaching Reading to Autistic Students Jessy Vanaja James Fisher (2000)2 Writes about his autistic son Charlie: “Autism is a neurobiological disorder marked by severe delays in speech, repetitive or ritualized behaviours, and especially by profound impairments in social interaction. Charlie was late to roll over, sit by himself, walk (he did not crawl but scooted… Continue reading #40, Research Article: ‘Teaching Reading to Autistic Students’ by Jessy Vanaja
ELTWeekly Issue#39 Contents
Video: The Oxford English Centre Global – Macmillan’s new general English course Research Article: Barriers: As Tools for Language Acquisition by Murali Vemula Research Paper: Technology in Teaching Language Skills by Nikhil Joshi Free eBook: Intercultural Resources Pack for Latin America GUIDELINES FOR CONTRIBUTORS Feedback.
#39, Global – Macmillan’s new general English course
Macmillan is launching Global – a new general English course in 2010. Here’s what the Macmillan English team says about Global: A few weeks ago we introduced you to Global – Macmillan’s new general English course for adult learners. One of the innovative features of Global that we haven’t mentioned yet isGlobal English. These pages in the… Continue reading #39, Global – Macmillan’s new general English course
#39, Research Article: Barriers: As Tools for Language Acquisition by Murali Vemula
Research Article: Barriers: As Tools for Language Acquisition by Murali Vemula Introduction: Despite the apparent complexity of language, nearly every human being masters its use in the first then years of life. We would like some theory to explain the phenomenon. Ideally, such a theory should explain processes that lead from native to sophisticated language… Continue reading #39, Research Article: Barriers: As Tools for Language Acquisition by Murali Vemula
#39, Research Paper: Technology in Teaching Language Skills by Nikhil Joshi
Technology in Teaching Language Skills by Nikhil Joshi, Lecturer in Language & Communication Skills, GCET, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat-India. Abstract In 21st century, at every single step of life we do face technology in various forms. In each and every field humans have taken the help of technology and have made life easier and better. As educators, if… Continue reading #39, Research Paper: Technology in Teaching Language Skills by Nikhil Joshi
#39, Free eBook: Intercultural Resources Pack for Latin America
This Resource Pack provides practical activities for teachers to be used in the classroom primarily in Latin America, although these can be adapted to suit other international contexts, as a tool for understanding other cultures and promoting reflection in order to avoid cultural bias and challenge stereotypes. This pack represents the outcome of a project… Continue reading #39, Free eBook: Intercultural Resources Pack for Latin America
#39, Video: The Oxford English Centre
Here is a video from the Oxford English Centre. They have been teaching English since 1979 to the students from all over the world.
ELTWeekly Issue#38 Contents
Video: Task Based Learning Free eBook: Directory of UK ELT Research 2005–08 Article: Teaching Children English Using Songs by Larry M. Lynch Research Paper: Effective Language Learning by Melahat Jahansouz Research Article: The Role of Technology in Pervading English in Non-Anglophonic Regions by Aadhi. Ramesh Babu & A.Komuraiah Interview with Prof (Dr) Shefali Bakshi Onestopenglish… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#38 Contents
#38, Teaching Children English Using Songs by Larry M. Lynch
12 Keys to Using Songs For Teaching Children English As a Foreign Language By Larry M. Lynch In answer to a reader question on using songs for teaching Italian children English, I gave the following twelve quick keys. They’re equally effective, however, for children from any country, or of almost any age too for that… Continue reading #38, Teaching Children English Using Songs by Larry M. Lynch