This course offers teachers of English a comprehensive treatment of pronunciation pedagogy. It includes an overview of current theory and practice, a thorough grounding in the sound system of North American English, innovative teaching techniques, and insights into the role of pronunciation in areas such as listening and discourse. Practical guidance on syllabus design and… Continue reading #73, Book of the week: ‘Teaching Pronunciation: A Reference for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages’ by Donna M. Brinton
#73, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 03, Integrating Skills
The focus in this module is on Integrating Skills. We usually talk about four primary language skills: receptive skills, listening and reading; and, productive skills, speaking and writing. There are also sub-skills, which are a necessary foundation for the four primary skills: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and non-verbal skills. In this module, we will look at… Continue reading #73, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 03, Integrating Skills
#73, Susan Ryan’s Tip: Teaching English Pronunciation: The Importance of Syllable Stress
One of the most significant features of spoken English is its use of syllable stress. Syllable stress patterns create a speech rhythm that native English speakers use to identify words and make meaning. Here is a true story that illustrates why stressing syllables correctly is so important. Last August I was having lunch at a restaurant… Continue reading #73, Susan Ryan’s Tip: Teaching English Pronunciation: The Importance of Syllable Stress
#73, Research Paper: ‘The Relationship Between the Use of Portfolio Assessment and Students’ Improvement in Listening Comprehension’ by Majid Ghelichi
** This paper is submitted by Majid Ghelichi (MA. In TEFLE) of Iran University of Science and Technology. Abstract Much criticism of the traditional methods of assessment has been presented in the literature along with convincing arguments in favor of a need for alternative methods of assessment. Therefore, the aim of this study was to… Continue reading #73, Research Paper: ‘The Relationship Between the Use of Portfolio Assessment and Students’ Improvement in Listening Comprehension’ by Majid Ghelichi
ELTWeekly Issue#72
Word of the week: Webquest Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 02, Building Language Awareness Book of the week: ‘Working with English Language Learners: Answers to Teachers’ Top Ten Questions’ by Stephen Cary Article: ‘Pronunciation – the poor relation?’ by Adrian Underhill Research Paper: ‘Emotional Intelligence: The Key To Language Learning And Social… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#72
#72, Research Paper: ‘Emotional Intelligence: The Key To Language Learning And Social Interaction’ by Dr. G.A. Ghanshyam
This paper is submitted by Dr. G.A. Ghanshyam, Head, Dept. of English, Govt. M.L. Shukla College, Seepat, Bilaspur (C.G.) India 495555 The aptitudes you need to succeed start with intellectual horsepower- but people need emotional competence, too, to get the full potential of their talents. The reason we don’t get people’s full potential is emotional incompetence.… Continue reading #72, Research Paper: ‘Emotional Intelligence: The Key To Language Learning And Social Interaction’ by Dr. G.A. Ghanshyam
#72, Research Article: ‘Teaching Partition Fiction Through Technology’ by Imran Surti
Genre is a key means by which we categorize the many forms of literature and culture. However, it is also much more than that: in talk and writing, in music and images, in film and television, genres actively generate and shape our knowledge of the world. It is a French term derived from the Latin… Continue reading #72, Research Article: ‘Teaching Partition Fiction Through Technology’ by Imran Surti
#72, Book of the week: ‘Working with English Language Learners: Answers to Teachers’ Top Ten Questions’ by Stephen Cary
If you teach English language learners, you probably have too many unanswered questions to count. How do I assess a student’s English? How do I get my reluctant speakers to speak English? How do I teach grade-level content to English beginners? Fortunately, second language acquisition expert and teacher coach Stephen Cary has answers to your… Continue reading #72, Book of the week: ‘Working with English Language Learners: Answers to Teachers’ Top Ten Questions’ by Stephen Cary
#72, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 02, Building Language Awareness
The focus in Module 1 was on the importance of contextualizing language. In Module 2, the focus is on the need to be aware of the specific language within that context. That is, the awareness, the attention, and the noticing of the particular features of language that add to learning. This means that it is… Continue reading #72, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 02, Building Language Awareness
#72, Article: ‘Pronunciation – the poor relation?’ by Adrian Underhill
” The point I want to make is that pronunciation teaching has been neglected and that we have all lost out through this. In spite of the development of interesting teaching materials by various people it remains the poor relation of language teaching, poorly related to the rest of what happens in the language classroom.… Continue reading #72, Article: ‘Pronunciation – the poor relation?’ by Adrian Underhill