Abstract Collocations are a pervasive feature of many languages and English seems to be particularly rich in such multi-word lexemes. They have not been a major focus of teaching and research, however, despite the fact that learners have serious problems with the production of idiomatically correct language . The present study , therefore, aimed at… Continue reading #64, ELT Research Paper: ‘Patterns of the Iranian Advanced Learners’ Problems with English Collocations’ by Abbas Ali Zarei
#64, News-2: Dispatch: Learning ‘Globish’
Stand on the promenade of any British seaside resort on a summer’s afternoon, and you will hear the full, remarkable range of accents of this small island pass by soon enough. Stand on the seafront in Brighton, and the experience is rather different. The accents come from all over the planet. Most people seem to… Continue reading #64, News-2: Dispatch: Learning ‘Globish’
#64, News-1: Take notes by texting
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- Two professors from Arkansas State University have invented a tool to help students take notes. . .by texting! Dr. Ralph Ruby, Jr. and Dr. Paula Ruby of ASU recently conducted research in teaching strategies, which lead to a new invention! Dr. Ralph Ruby, “The major part of our research has been in… Continue reading #64, News-1: Take notes by texting
ELTWeekly Issue#63
Video: Enhance your ICT presentation skills in class News: What the Multi-Billion Dollar ESL Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know! ELT Conferences and Workshops, August 2010 Research Article: ‘Teaching Literature through Language: Some Considerations’ by Abraham Panavelil Abraham Research Article: ‘TBL: a focused approach in teaching ESL’ by Dr. G.A. Ghanshyam Article: Portfolios in ELT… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#63
#63, Article: ICT in ELT: Using BBC Learning English Content in ELT, Part 1
I teach communication skills to the students of Engineering, Applied Sciences and Pharmacy at Charotar University of Science & Technology where it is possible to have ICT tools in every session for helping students be better learners. While teaching a course called Communication Skills – 1 to the students of Pharmacy in the academic year… Continue reading #63, Article: ICT in ELT: Using BBC Learning English Content in ELT, Part 1
#63, Video: Enhance your ICT presentation skills in class
Presenting to pupils is something teachers do on a day to day basis, yet many are still nervous about incorporating ICT into their presentations. Lise meets Joe Dale, a middle school French teacher, who is already using ICT technology to enhance his own presentations. After observing one of his classes, Lise returns to her own… Continue reading #63, Video: Enhance your ICT presentation skills in class
#63, News: What the Multi-Billion Dollar ESL Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know!
The following excerpt has been retrieved from http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4236504.htm ESL Expert David Redman offers free weekly webinars on Starting an Online Teaching Business! The free how to teach online Webinars encourage people to get started teaching online. The ESL industry wants people to go overseas to teach English, but with today’s technology teaching English from your… Continue reading #63, News: What the Multi-Billion Dollar ESL Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know!
#63, Article: ‘Looking at Sri Lankn English with hindsight’ by Rohana R. Wasala
The following excerpt has been retrieved from the article ‘Looking at Sri Lankn English with hindsight’ by Rohana R. Wasala (http://www.island.lk/index.php) As an ordinary citizen and an English language teaching (ELT) professional with some experience, I have no quarrel with the notion of Sri Lankan English/es or the idea of a standard form of it… Continue reading #63, Article: ‘Looking at Sri Lankn English with hindsight’ by Rohana R. Wasala
#63, Article: Portfolios in ELT
The following excerpt from “Portfolios in ELT” article has been retrieved from http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/think/articles/portfolios-elt. Portfolios are a popular and effective way of motivating young learners, providing a fun way to review language and helping them to reflect on their own objectives, ways of learning and success. A brief history of European Language Portfolios What are Language… Continue reading #63, Article: Portfolios in ELT
#63, Research Article: ‘TBL: a focused approach in teaching ESL’ by Dr. G.A. Ghanshyam
This paper “TBL: a focused approach in teaching ESL” is submitted by Dr. G.A. Ghanshyam, Head, Dept. of English, Govt. M.L. Shukla College, Seepat, Bilaspur (C.G.) India 495555. Email: gaglish@yahoo.com A global language, a universal medium of communication, a bridge between cultures; there are as many epithets as forms of English that represent the face of contemporary… Continue reading #63, Research Article: ‘TBL: a focused approach in teaching ESL’ by Dr. G.A. Ghanshyam