ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 25

ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#25 | June 18, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Article: ‘How to Deliver Effective Presentation’ by Dr. Nirmala S.Padmavat  . Research Article: ‘Development Of Students’ Individual Work In The Process Of Teaching In English’ by Tazhitova G.Z.  . Book of the week: ABC of Common Grammatical Errors  . Video: Pronunciation of English Vowel Sounds… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue 25

Vol. 4 Issue 25 – Article: ‘How to Deliver Effective Presentation’ by Dr. Nirmala S.Padmavat

In today’s competitive age, one should have good communication skill as well as professional skills. Among which ‘Delivering a Presentation’ plays a vital role. Present paper is the guidelines of effective presentation.

Vol. 4 Issue 25 – Research Article: ‘Development Of Students’ Individual Work In The Process Of Teaching In English’ by Tazhitova G.Z.

Formation of students’ skills of independent work is one of the actual problems of modern education and inculcation them to independent work is one of indispensable conditions of successful training. Independent activity of students is a necessary condition of development of their informative abilities. We should develop students’ independence beginning already with the first days of training at school at younger school age as their qualities like independence; responsibility and ability to self-checking are formed at this period.

Vol. 4 Issue 25 – Article: ‘Useful Concepts and Acronyms for English Language Teaching’ by Sarah Handsworth

As with any industry English language teaching is full of specialist terms and acronyms that mean nothing to those outside the industry. This article will take you through some of the most common terms used to help you prepare if you are considering entering the English language teaching industry. I use the term industry, as private language schools exist worldwide generating considerable incomes – some of the larger organisations are franchised on every continent.

Vol. 4 Issue 24 – Research Paper: ‘The Effects Of Playing Educational Software On Iranian Kindergarten (Amadeghi) Students’ Achievement’ by Farideh Sharifian Pour & Dr. Fatemeh Alipanahi

This study investigated whether kindergarten students who used the educational software achieved better than peers who did not use the software. Participants were 48 kindergarten students from two classes of an urban school in north of Tehran .Holistic scoring was applied. Results showed a significant improvement in students reading.

Vol. 4 Issue 24 – Book of the week: The Heinemann ELT Elementary English Grammar

A reference and practice book which deals with the real problems elementary learners face.

Vol. 4 Issue 24 – Video: The Phonetics Symbols Course – Lesson 1

This video course has been prepared to give language students a powerful tool for speaking English well. The videos aim to identify and help with the pronunciation of the 39 phonetic symbols of the English language. You may read more about the use of phonetics at http://www.tipsforenglish.com/?p=388 ‘Why Phonetics?’

Vol. 4 Issue 24 – Video: Teaching resources free online | Teaching English | British Council

TeachingEnglish is the British Council’s website for teachers of English: www.teachingenglish.org.uk

Vol. 4 Issue 23 – Research Paper: ‘English for Specific Purpose: A Language Programme for the Skilled Professionals’ by Chirag Dhandhukiya

Science and technology have made the significant progress in the twentieth century and there is no doubt that it would dominate the twenty-first century also. With the advent of science, and the invention of new technology the world has witnessed a drastic change, the world has become a local place with modern communication technology and transportation network.

Vol. 4 Issue 23 – Article: ‘Designing a Course in Creative Writing’ by Brian Mendonça

When I was asked to teach a course on creative writing at Carmel College, I had no clue where to start. After gamely saying ‘yes,’ I had plenty of time to dwell on the enormity of my folly.