Despite numerous theoretical discussions and empirical studies that have been generated in the past 30 years or so, a strategic approach to teaching L2 listening has not been whole-heartedly embraced by practitioners, in particular when they work with lower proficiency learners of English.
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Vol. 4 Issue 13 – Research Paper: ‘How Do Colors Affect Communication?’ by Dr. Neena Sharma
Color plays a vitally important role in the world in which we live. Color can sway thinking, change actions, and cause reactions. It can irritate or soothe your eyes, raise your blood pressure or suppress your appetite. When used in the right ways, color can even save on energy consumption. As a powerful form of communication, color is irreplaceable. Red means “stop” and green means “go.” Traffic lights send this universal message. This paper focuses on influence of the color of an individual’s feelings, culture and attitudes of others.
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 12
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#12 | March 19, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Video: Pronuncitation – British Council – BBC ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Five Reasons Why Listening Strategy Instruction Might Not Work With Lower Proficiency Learners’ by Willy A Renandya Book Of The Week: Macmillan English Grammar in Context National Seminar on ‘Virtual Communication – An Emerging Trend… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 12
Vol. 4 Issue 12 – ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Five Reasons Why Listening Strategy Instruction Might Not Work With Lower Proficiency Learners’ by Willy A Renandya
Despite numerous theoretical discussions and empirical studies that have been generated in the past 30 years or so, a strategic approach to teaching L2 listening has not been whole-heartedly embraced by practitioners, in particular when they work with lower proficiency learners of English.
Vol. 4 Issue 12 – BBC TeachingEnglish Research Paper: ‘Researching English Bilingual Education’ by Dr. Stephen Bax
The three reports published in this volume were commissioned within the research strand of the British Council Acess English project. They were prepared by Dr. Stephen Pax, following visits to Thailand, Indonesia and Korea in November and December 2009, during which the status of English Bilingual Education (EBE) in each country was investigated through a variety of data sources, including documentary data, school and classroom observations, and interviews with a range of stakeholders from the Ministry, schools and elsewhere.
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 11
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#11 | March 12, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Research Paper: ‘Corrective Feedback And The Students’ Uptake’ by Mastaneh Haghani Research Paper: ‘E-Assessment: A Technology Based Solution for Traditional Assessment’ by Daljeet Singh Bawa Research Paper: ‘The Forms of Oral Communication’ by Ms.Badne A.G Video: British Council – Teaching Speaking Techniques (John Kay) ELTWO… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 11
Vol. 4 Issue 11 – ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Encouraging Proofreading and Revision’ by Hayo Reinders
Recent years have seen a lot of interest in learner autonomy. Although many teachers can see the value of encouraging in learners more awareness of the learning process and the ability to make decisions about their learning without the help of a teacher, it is not always immediately clear how to do this. In this practical article, one activity is presented that could be used as part of a classroom language course or implemented in a self-access centre as a way to encourage students to take charge over the academic writing process.
Vol. 4 Issue 11 – Video: TEDxAsheville – Justin Purnell – Teach the world online
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#11 | March 12, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Purnell is the CEO of Teach The World Online, a charitable organization that offers free education via Skype to students around the world who benefit from English language lessons taught by American volunteer teachers. Purnell travels regularly between Haiti and other countries where he trains… Continue reading Vol. 4 Issue 11 – Video: TEDxAsheville – Justin Purnell – Teach the world online
Vol. 4 Issue 11 – Video: British Council – Teaching Speaking Techniques (John Kay)
A video from British Council – John Kay talking about Teaching Speaking Techniques
Vol. 4 Issue 11 – Research Paper: ‘The Forms of Oral Communication’ by Ms.Badne A.G
Communication is the continuous process of human being in life. It starts from life and ends with death. Present paper is the description of communication process as well as the explanation of various types of communication, specially types or forms of oral communication.