ELTWeekly Newsletter Vol. 3 Issue#91 | June 27, 2011 “Global demand for English is continuing to grow. Governments increasingly recognise the importance of English to their economies and societies, and individuals see English as a tool that can help them to fulfil their personal aspirations. However, there are complex issues and challenges associated with this… Continue reading #91, Book (to Read Online): ‘Dreams and Realities: Developing Countries and the English Language’ Edited by Hywel Coleman
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ELTWeekly Issue#73
Word of the week: Deductive approach Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 03, Integrating Skills Susan Ryan’s Tip: Teaching English Pronunciation: The Importance of Syllable Stress Research Paper: ‘The Relationship Between the Use of Portfolio Assessment and Students’ Improvement in Listening Comprehension’ by Majid Ghelichi Research Paper: ‘Selection, Classification, Strategies of Developing and… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#73
#73, Book of the week: ‘Teaching Pronunciation: A Reference for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages’ by Donna M. Brinton
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
#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
#60, 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 #60, Free eBook: Intercultural Resources Pack for Latin America
#50, Book of the Month: ‘Provoking Thought: Memory and Thinking in ELT’ by Hall Houston
Provoking Thought: Memory and Thinking in ELT Authored by Hall Houston This book, Provoking Thought, is a resource book of activities for the language classroom. The activities are designed for an ESL/EFL context, but they can also be adapted for teaching other languages. The five chapters of this book cover five areas: thinking, memory, creativity, critical thinking,… Continue reading #50, Book of the Month: ‘Provoking Thought: Memory and Thinking in ELT’ by Hall Houston
#46, Book of the week: ‘500 Activities for the Primary Classroom’ by Carol Read
Every primary teacher and teacher trainer will want a copy of this book! The definitive handbook for all primary teachers and teacher trainers,written by Carol Read, a well-known primary specialist and teacher trainer and primary author. 500 Activities for the Primary Classroom is the answer to the perennial question of “what on earth am I… Continue reading #46, Book of the week: ‘500 Activities for the Primary Classroom’ by Carol Read
#41, Book: ‘The Internet and the Language Classroom’ by Gavin Dudeney
The Internet and the Language Classroom by Gavin Dudeney Book Details Paperback: 182 pages Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (March 19, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0521684463 ISBN-13: 978-0521684460 Editorial Reviews ‘The Internet and the Language Classroom’ certainly lives up to the promise on the sub-title: “a practical guide for teachers”. Many of the activities… Continue reading #41, Book: ‘The Internet and the Language Classroom’ by Gavin Dudeney
#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.
#36, Book of the week: The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language by David Crystal Editorial Reviews From Library Journal Crystal, an author, lecturer, and BBC broadcaster on language, here approaches English with the same combination of scholarly seriousness and inviting visual presentation that made his Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language (LJ 5/1/88) so successful. This large, lively, and lavishly illustrated… Continue reading #36, Book of the week: The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language