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.
Vol. 4 Issue 45 – Conference: 5th International Online Language Conference, November 16-18
5th International Online Language Conference (IOLC 2012) is an online conference organized by IOKSP, a professional organizer of high-quality academic events. All submitted papers undergo a blind-review process before any decision is made. Scientific committee members of IOLC 2012 comprises of university professors from around the globe.
Vol. 4 Issue 45 – Video: Teaching Action Words with Charades – ESL, EFL, TEFL
In the classic game of charades, students mime action verbs while the others watch. The class guesses the demonstrated verb and makes sentences in the present continuous tense. In this way, students see, feel, hear, and say the word.
Vol. 4 Issue 45 – Video: Teaching Grammar in Context
Here’s an example of how to teach grammar using context with an experienced TEFL teacher.
Vol. 4 Issue 45 – Article: 'How to Stimulate Conversation in the ESL Classroom' by Lenore Holditch
While some teachers complain about chatty and unruly students, ESL teachers often struggle with the opposite problem. Students can be despondent and unnaturally quiet during ESL classes, and even the most upbeat and energetic teachers can encounter daunting silences and weak discussions.
Vol. 4 Issue 45 – Research Paper: 'Using Teaching Aids Effectively to Enhance Speaking Skills' by Sunita N Dalvai
Effective teaching begins prior to the teacher entering the classroom. Teachers must formulate their goals and think about how they will achieve them before facing the students. The teacher must be able to apply a number of different methods of teaching to reach students with different learning styles. In order to encourage critical thinking and real life application, students must be pushed to think outside the box. This means teachers need to be able to create an environment for this to occur.
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 44
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#44 | October 29, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Video: Empowering the Language Learner Book Review: ‘English for Academic and Professional Skills (2012)’ by Anand Mahanand Conference: The 33rd Thailand TESOL International Conference, January 25, 2013 Article: ‘Tips For Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL)’ by Kathleen Chester Video: Teaching Vocabulary with Gradable… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 44
Vol. 4 Issue 44 – Conference: 9th Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching, February 23, 2013
The 9th CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching will be held on 23-24 February 2013 at the National Institute of Education, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The theme of the 2013 conference is Language and Empowerment. This is a conference for professionals in the field of English Language Teaching and related issues. The conference is organised and is conducted on a voluntary basis. It is intended to become a self-sustaining conference series based on professional interest of those concerned. This conference series is conducted in English. This conference is being spearheaded by IDP Education, but with the active participation of a broad range of institutions involved in English Language Teaching. The conference series reflects active participation of all ELT institutions that are professionally-orientated.
Vol. 4 Issue 44 – Article: 'Tips For Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL)' by Kathleen Chester
If you have a passion for the English language, you may think that you will be good at teaching it. However, you should know which countries are focusing on students compulsorily learning English when you are applying for TEFL jobs. Slovakia has become the 14th country in the European Union (EU) to make English language instruction compulsory. This change happened after the parliament there overrode a presidential veto of the amendment in February 2011 and approved new rules which will come in effect from March 1 this year. Remember that you are likely to need a EU passport for teaching there, however.
Vol. 4 Issue 44 – Conference: The 33rd Thailand TESOL International Conference, January 25, 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.