Vol. 5 Issue 32 – Research Paper: ‘Vocabulary Learning through Reading: Does an ELT Course Book Provide Good Opportunities?’ by Warren Matsuoka & David Hirsh

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#32 | September 2, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036

Abstract

This study investigates the vocabulary learning opportunities in an ELT course book designed for upper-intermediate learners. All the words appearing in the 12 chapters of the text were analyzed. The results suggest that the text would provide opportunities to deepen knowledge of the second 1,000 most frequent words in English, and would provide a context for pre-teaching of academic words met in the text for learners on an academic pathway. The results also suggest that the text would provide minimal opportunities for learners to develop vocabulary knowledge beyond high frequency and academic words. (more…)

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Vol. 5 Issue 32 – Conference: ‘4th International Conference on Foreign Language and Applied Linguistics’, Bosnia, May 2014

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#32 | September 2, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036

FLTAL 2014 intends to remain open to linguistic and cross-cultural education-related topics broadly defined, looking more closely into the current dynamics in the world between old and new trends, local and global tendencies, progressive and conservative views, stabilization and destabilization patterns, national and global identities. In that context, the special focus theme proposed for the conference this time is universal vs. culture specific in the teaching foreign language and applied linguistics.

It is expected that FLTAL will attract a significant number of front-ranking academics, professionals and policy makers working in the broad area of language education, linguistic and intercultural education. The main aim of the conference is to promote the values of multilingualism and intercultural cooperation in a rapidly changing and communication-driven society with cross-border and culture-convergent encounters. Our task is to re-examine and re-define key questions on our existing agenda, as well as to identify new collaborative and networking opportunities, both of which will inform future directions of research and development. (more…)

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Vol. 5 Issue 32 – Conference: ‘Education and Development Conference 2014’, Thailand, March 2014

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#32 | September 2, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036

This three-day program is unlike most academic conferences. It aims to bring scholars and students together as well as experienced professionals willing to learn, share their ideas and their great achievements, while addressing the importance of education and its strong correlation with development.

The Ninth Annual Education and Development Conference provides a comprehensive and interactive program in which participants cultivate their cross-cultural, and communication skills and learn about different educational systems, the importance of education and many ways to develop and implement it.

This program is specifically designed and targeted for graduate students, scholars, NGO representatives and community members:
Graduate students will have the opportunity to develop their studies greatly after being able to interact with scholars and other prominent figures;

Scholars will be exchanging their ideas, learning new approaches in the field and passing on their knowledge to other participants while simultaneously expanding on their knowledge, leadership skills and communication skills.; (more…)

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