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Vol. 5 Issue 30 – Research Paper: A Critical Review of Technology Use in English as Foreign Language Learning and Teaching: The TOJET Sample

Post author:Tarun Patel
Post published:August 18, 2013
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This article aims to review 17 studies appearing in TOJET on the interrelation between technology and English as a foreign language (EFL) learning and teaching. It focuses on the research that investigates the relationship between technology and EFL learning and teaching in terms of the topics, participants, research design, and conclusions of the articles. Finally, implications for pedagogy and research are discussed. Studies related to technology use in EFL learning and teaching are listed in an appendix. (Contains 3 tables and 2 figures.)

Vol. 5 Issue 29 – Video: Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in Education: iPad, Tablet, Computer, Listening Centers

Post author:Tarun Patel
Post published:August 10, 2013
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ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#29 | August 12, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 While there are some nay-sayers who bring up some negative effects of technology on education in the classrooms, mainly budgetary…

Vol. 5 Issue 29 – Research Paper: ‘Developing Listening Skills’ by Madhu Kewlani

Post author:Tarun Patel
Post published:August 10, 2013
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English as a second language refers to English using situations in which English is the language of public life for speakers of other languages at home. In a multi-lingual country like India, the mother tongue is used for immediate needs and early education, but to be able to reach out to the majority of people around the world, one has to be well equipped with the English language. The general language competence of a learner is formed as and when he gets exposed to a number of languages being used around him and being heard by him. Therefore, listening becomes the most important activity for proper and quick competence in the language.