This is an updated third edition of our popular introduction to language teaching methodology, which describes different methods and approaches in language teaching. Clear and jargon-free, it provides practical step-by-step guidance for new teachers, and introduces more experienced teachers to new approaches and teaching ideas. Includes a new chapter on the use of digital technology.
Tag: ELT Book Reviews
#107, Book Review: ‘English through Folktales: A Self- Study Book’ by Anand Mahanand and Lalita Goswami – Reviewed by Mian Md. Naushaad Kabir
ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#107 | December 11 | ISSN 0975-3036 Subscribe to ELTWeekly (FREE) English through Folktales: A Self- Study Book. ByAnandMahanand andLalitaGoswami. New Delhi: Viva Books. 2011. Pp. 97. Rs. 160. ISBN 978-81-309-1472-5. Reviewed by MianMd.NaushaadKabir, Doctoral Researcher, The English and ForeignLanguagesUniversity,Hyderabad The recent literature in the field of materials development suggests the use of culture… Continue reading #107, Book Review: ‘English through Folktales: A Self- Study Book’ by Anand Mahanand and Lalita Goswami – Reviewed by Mian Md. Naushaad Kabir
#105, Book Review: Saudi values wander in the restless desert
ELTWeekly Vol. 3 Issue#105 | November 21 | ISSN 0975-3036 Subscribe to ELTWeekly (FREE) Book Review Memories Resurrected by Mohammed Sumili Arabseque Publishers, Cairo, 2010, Pages 105 ISBN 977-17-9565-1 Mohammed Sumili is the next who has brought silver particles from the restless desert of the Saudi Arabia. Just one hundred pages have revealed painful wandering, game… Continue reading #105, Book Review: Saudi values wander in the restless desert
#86, Book Review: ‘Phonetics’ Reviewed by Rana Faqir Muhammad Aslam
Phonetics Peter Roach ISBN 194372391, Printed in Spain by Unigraf, S. L., PP 116 Reviewed by Rana Faqir Muhammad Aslam The study of language has always been a matter of great interest for man. Due to man’s inquisitive nature, he has tried to explore language on micro as well as macro levels. During the last two centuries,… Continue reading #86, Book Review: ‘Phonetics’ Reviewed by Rana Faqir Muhammad Aslam
#74, Book of the week: ‘Authentic Assessment for English Language Learners: Practical Approaches for Teachers’ by J. Michael O’Malley & Lorraine Valdez Pierce
This 268-page practical resource book familiarizes teachers, staff developers, and administrators with the latest thinking on alternatives to traditional assessment. It will prepare them to implement authentic assessment in the ESL/bilingual classroom and to incorporate it into instructional planning. Readers’ Voices Lexine Mainwaring “I have just completed a graduate course in Assessment for teachers of… Continue reading #74, Book of the week: ‘Authentic Assessment for English Language Learners: Practical Approaches for Teachers’ by J. Michael O’Malley & Lorraine Valdez Pierce
#69, Book Review of ‘English and Soft Skills’ by Dr.S.P.Dhanavel
‘English and Soft Skills’ by Dr.S.P.Dhanavel Book reviewed by Dr.M.Renuga, Professor of English, Sona College of Technology, Salem-5, Tamilnadu. Introduction English and Soft Skills by Dr. S.P. Dhanavel is a one-of-its-kind book catering to the needs of youngsters, especially the college students, for developing their English language skills and soft skills in an integrated way through relevant extracts from world… Continue reading #69, Book Review of ‘English and Soft Skills’ by Dr.S.P.Dhanavel
#65, Book Review: ‘English and Communication Skills for Students of Science and Engineering’ by Dr. S. P. Dhanavel
‘English and Communication Skills for Students of Science and Engineering’ by Dr.S.P.Dhanavel. Chennai: Orient BlackSwan, 2009, pp.228. Reviewed by Dr.S.Kumaran, Assistant Professor of English, University College of Engineering Tindivanam, Saram-604 307. Tamilnadu – India. English and Communication Skills for Students of Science and Engineering, written by Dr S P Dhanavel, Professor and Head, Department of English, Anna University Chennai,… Continue reading #65, Book Review: ‘English and Communication Skills for Students of Science and Engineering’ by Dr. S. P. Dhanavel
#37, Book of the week: Internet English: Www-Based Communication Activities
Internet English: Www-Based Communication Activities by Christina Gitsaki & Richard P. Taylor Book Description “Internet English” helps students develop the skills to surf the Internet, while providing a structured framework to practise their conversation skills through communicative tasks. It can be used in traditional or computer-equipped classrooms.
ELTWeekly Issue#32, Book Review: ‘globish – The World Over’
‘globish – The World Over’ by Jean-Paul Nerriere and David Hon reviewed by Tarun Patel ‘Globish – The World Over’ is a 168-page ebook written by Jean-Paul Nerriere and David Hon. This ebook is divided into two parts – ‘The Problem with Learning English’ and ‘Elements of Globish’. It featuers 23 chapters. The ISBN of ‘Globish’ is 978-2-212-86542-4.… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#32, Book Review: ‘globish – The World Over’
ELTWeekly Issue#31, Book of the Week: The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher
The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher by Harry K. Wong Book Description The best-selling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 3.3 million copies sold. The book walks a teacher, either novice or veteran, through structuring and organizing a classroom for success that can be applied… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#31, Book of the Week: The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher