ELTWeekly Issue#68
Video: ELT In Action: Pronunciation and Teaching Techniques Word of the week: Applied linguistics Fellowship: Sheikh Nahayan Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships Research Article: ‘Traditional and Modern Ways of Word Formation and…
#68, Research Article: ‘Traditional and Modern Ways of Word Formation and Principles underlying in It’ by V. Harindhar Reddy
The target of this research article is to meet 3 objectives. One of the important aims of this research article is to provide information about word formation in such a way to create awareness to common man who comes across plenty of new words coined and used extensively in newspapers and on-line daily. However, the central goal and the chief objective of this article is to arouse curiosity and ignite spark in the minds and hearts of learners and speakers of English of all generations whether they are youth or adults. This article also aims to reach all sorts of English users regardless their using it as Mother Tongue (MT) or Second Language (ESL) or Foreign Language (EFL). Last but not least, It is a deliberate attempt made to satisfy the quench and augment the appetite of pedants, scholars, teachers and students in giving idea about old and new ways of word formation with the trivialities associated with it. The principles underlying in word making are also hashed out. (more…)
#68, Article: ‘Teaching English As A Foreign Language – Seven Reasons Why Using Music Is Important’ by Larry M. Lynch
Using Music in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Of the many tools and resources available to both EFL or ESL teachers and foreign language learners, music is one of the best, but most under-used. Many texts and information volumes are on the market to aid both teachers and learners in the process of applying the use of music to their classrooms and other language learning environments.
Seven Important Reasons to Use Music
Here are seven important reasons why using music in the EFL or ESL classroom is a great idea for both EFL teachers and English or other foreign language learners.
o The Learners Like It
Motivating foreign language learners is a constant concern of teachers worldwide, under a broad range of teaching and learning conditions and environments. One aspect virtually any language learner, of any age or profile, likes is music. Learners are usually quick to talk about their favorite music and musical artists like Atomic Kitten (pictured above). (more…)