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 – Conference: Web Technologies in ELT Classrooms – Evaluating Current & Future Practice, December 1-2, Istanbul, Turkey

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.

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: 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.

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.

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 41

 ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#41 | October 8, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Web Conference: 1st British Council Turkey Story Sharing Web Conference, February 9-10, 2013 Webinar: Cambridge English Teacher’s 3 Webinars on October 10, 24 and November 7 Video: Leslie Hendra reveals her secret teaching tip Article: ’4 Ways Online Coursework Pushes Students Harder’ by Nancy Wood… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 41

Vol. 4 Issue 22 – Conference: ‘Methods, Aesthetics &Genres in /ˈɪŋ.glɪʃ/ (English) Communication’, October 5-6, Dehradun – India

The Centre for Professional Communication, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, is holding an international conference Methods, Aesthetics &Genres in /ˈɪŋ.glɪʃ/ (English) Communication on October 5-6 in Dehradun – India.

Vol. 4 Issue 20 – Conference: ‘Interfacing Language, Culture and Technology’, BITS Pilani (India), October 8-9

Advent of digital and high-speed communication technologies into our lives has made an inevitable impact on the use and development of language and culture which makes effective teaching of language crucial in post modern times. The development of human capital has to be in sync with the swift move in the world of communication. A sense of balance in the fields of language, culture and communication has to be nurtured to scaffold global growth and advancement in a wide range of other fields related to IT, engineering, architecture and business. Thus, technology’s pervasiveness, a potent influential force in the shaping of local and global cultures calls much needed attention to the context of educational policies and practices related to Language pedagogy.