Research Paper: ‘Error Analysis and the EFL Classroom Teaching’ by Rosa Muñoz Luna

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#38 | October 28, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036

The following article aims to revisit Selinker’s theory of Interlanguage by analysing a group of undergraduates’ written scripts in L2.

The initial outcomes of the study establish a linguistic parallelism between students’ Interlingua and English as a lingua franca in the academic world. In the light of this comparison, certain theoretical standpoints can be determined for the analysis of students’ written production in English. Consequently, the practice of scaffolding by the teacher can be more productively directed towards their individual needs. (more…)

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Conference: ‘Innovations in English Language Teaching’, November 23, Chennai-India

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#38 | October 28, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036

SRM EASWARI Engineering College, Chennai is organising a National Conference on ‘ Innovations in English Language Teaching’-IELT 2013 on 23rd November 2013.

The objective of the conference is to bring together the teachers and researchers of ELT and to promote the transfer and exchange of innovative practices and experiences in English Language Classrooms. It also aims to familiarize the teaching fraternity with the new developments and trends in formulating the materials, methods and strategies for facilitating effective teaching – learning process.

The primary focus of the conference will be on the discussions pertaining to the impact of best practices in enhancing the learning experience of the student community at large. (more…)

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