Article: ‘Second Language gives Two Visions to Life’ by Reena Mittal

[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 15 | June 9, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036]

This article is written and submitted by Reena Mittal.

Language is an inseparable part of human society. Civilization and growth of Human is only possible through language. It is because of language that humanity has come out from Stone Age to the age of Technology, Science and Arts. Language is a means of expression, communication and systematisation. Learning of language is not an automatic process. It can only be learnt by practice, imitation and continuous effort. There are five major rules which must be followed by every new learner to the language especially when you are learning English as L2.

Fluency of English is not actually based on correct use of Grammar because sometimes rules are deviated in English. So, learn rules but flexibility according to situation is also mandatory to learn as many a times English Grammar deviates its own rules.

Phrases also play an important role in spoken English because howsoever words you know, still some construction only does not want words or vocabulary but they want a particular phrase. So, for learning and speaking English, one must be familiar with phrases. (more…)

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Article: Get the most out of group, peer, and self-assessment

[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 15 | June 9, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036]

The OUP ELT blog has published an article dealing with group, peer, and self-assessment.

We all need a fresh set of eyes sometimes. Successful writers or speakers often ask a peer for feedback. So, what is group, peer and self-assessment in the language classroom? For starters, it is not necessarily part of grading – we are not asking students to give each other a mark that will then count towards their grade. What it should involve is peer-to-peer communication about what is good about a piece of work and how it can be improved. It involves some learner training and it is important that assessment is not aimed at the individual, but at the work.

In this article, I’ll give examples of how group assessment might work for a presentation, how peer assessment might work for writing and how self-assessment might work in several contexts.

Preparing students to peer assess

Peer assessment may be new to students, so it is important to show them why it is a good idea, how it can benefit them and, most importantly, agree to some behavioural guidelines. Talk to your students about the benefits of peer assessment and get the class to draw up a list of guidelines

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