#75, Research Paper: ‘A Pragmatic Approach to the Teaching of Grammar in Indian Context’ by Madhuri Gokhale

Dr. Madhuri Gokhale works as an Assistant Professor, Fergusson College with Pune, India. One of the essential aspects of the teaching of any language is the teaching of its grammar. Ur (1988) defines grammar as ‘the way a language manipulates and combines words in order to form longer units of meaning’ (p.4). There has been a lot… Continue reading #75, Research Paper: ‘A Pragmatic Approach to the Teaching of Grammar in Indian Context’ by Madhuri Gokhale

#75, Article: ‘Core activities for using the chart to integrate pronunciation’ by Adrian Underhill

“I often see the Sound Foundations chart (you can see it below) in classrooms, and teachers using it to bring pronunciation into the central arena of language work. But sometimes teachers say they have not been introduced to a basic method for using it and they end up treating it like an ordinary wall chart.… Continue reading #75, Article: ‘Core activities for using the chart to integrate pronunciation’ by Adrian Underhill

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, Research Paper: ‘Selection, Classification, Strategies of Developing and Techniques of Teaching Vocabulary’ by by V. Harindhar Reddy

A) Pre-word Rich heritage of English vocabulary always makes us to feel it, a thing of wondrous.   Teeming numbers of new words intrigue some of us, a lot. This true love on words acted as a driving force in jotting down this article. Word power is heart and soul of  the language. It has been… Continue reading #73, Research Paper: ‘Selection, Classification, Strategies of Developing and Techniques of Teaching Vocabulary’ by by V. Harindhar Reddy

#67, Research Paper: ‘Emerging Need of Nationwide Training and Development of English Language Teachers of Primary Schools’ by Pratap Kumar Dash

Emerging Need of Nationwide Training and Development of English Language Teachers of Primary Schools by Pratap Kumar Dash (Ph.D. ,P.G.D.T.E.,P.G.D.C.E), Assistant Professor of English, Faculty of Education, Brak Sebha University, Libya Abstract The paper focuses on the importance of ELT in India at present. Then, it points out the current practice of teaching of English… Continue reading #67, Research Paper: ‘Emerging Need of Nationwide Training and Development of English Language Teachers of Primary Schools’ by Pratap Kumar Dash

#66, Research Paper: ‘Gender differences in using cohesive devices while writing’ by Sara Vali and Parnaz Kianiparsa

Gender differences in using cohesive devices while writing by Sara Vali and Parnaz Kianiparsa Abstract The present study investigated gender differences in using cohesive devices while writing. About 24 (male and female) M.A. students of Payam Noor University (PNU) who were studying English language teaching participated in this study. The instrument used for eliciting their… Continue reading #66, Research Paper: ‘Gender differences in using cohesive devices while writing’ by Sara Vali and Parnaz Kianiparsa

#66, Research Paper: ‘Rainy Dinot School Jaabor Mon Naathaake, Kintu Nogole Midday Meal Miss Karu-je…’ by Mahananda Pathak

‘Rainy Dinot School Jaabor Mon Naathaake, Kintu Nogole Midday Meal Miss Karu-je…’ (We don’t feel like going to school on a rainy day, but if we don’t go we miss the midday meal) by Mahananda Pathak, PhD participant (ELT), English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad, India. Abstract This paper reports an exploratory study to… Continue reading #66, Research Paper: ‘Rainy Dinot School Jaabor Mon Naathaake, Kintu Nogole Midday Meal Miss Karu-je…’ by Mahananda Pathak

#64, ELT Research Paper: ‘Patterns of the Iranian Advanced Learners’ Problems with English Collocations’ by Abbas Ali Zarei

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

#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

#62, Research Paper: ‘Reader Response and Its Relevance for Communicative Language Teaching in the Context of EFL Learners’ by Dr. Prashant Mishra

This paper is submitted by Dr. Prashant Mishra, Professor and Head, Department of English Govt. S.V.P.G. College Neemuch (MP) 458 441. ABSTRACT Structuralism and modernism endeavour to explore the core and the central meaning of a text. They regard an author as God and elevated a text to the heights of canonical status. On the… Continue reading #62, Research Paper: ‘Reader Response and Its Relevance for Communicative Language Teaching in the Context of EFL Learners’ by Dr. Prashant Mishra