This guide will help you eliminate s.e.xist stereotypes and language in your writing. It also provides alternatives for the adoption of gender-neutral language.
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Guidelines on Gender-Neutral Language: UNESCO
englishbanana.com's big resource book: Matt Purland
101 worksheets for English lessons
100% photocopiable!
Includes full answers and notes for use
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A Pathway to Teacher and Learner Autonomy: A Study on Socioaffective Language Learning Strategies
An article by Yamith José Fandiño (MA in teaching from La Salle University)
Using Podcasts in Language Teaching: Joan O'Sullivan
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E-learning in Learning Languages: Dawn Jarbeau
How can we integrate more web 2.0 tools into our programmes?
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Why Webquests can be useful in EFL?: Alba Barahona
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Web 2.0 Tools for the Teaching of EFL
María Irene Albers de Urriola
M.A in Applied Linguistics
Universidad Simón Bolívar
Specialist in Computer Technology in Education
Universidad de Carabobo
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The efficacy of technology in the classroom: Web authoring as a pedagogical tool
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The First Conference on ELT in the Islamic World
The Iran Language Institute announced 'The First Conference on ELT in the Islamic World,' which will be held in fall 2010 (27-29 October) in Tehran.
The aim of the conference is to bring together ELT academics, researchers, materials developers, and teacher trainers to exchange research findings, perspectives, and experience on the learning, teaching, and assessment of English in the Islamic world.
For further information on the theme of the conference and abstract submission, click HERE.
2010 National Conference of Translation Studies
The National Conference of Translation Studies is to be held in Birjand University
in May, 2010.
The deadline for submitting abstracts along with the full text of papers is
Februrary 19th.
in May, 2010.
The deadline for submitting abstracts along with the full text of papers is
Februrary 19th.
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Second Language Acquisition: An Introductory Course (3rd ed.): S. Gass & L. Selinker
The new and updated edition of this bestselling introductory textbook is a comprehensive overview of the field of second language acquisition. In an easy-to-read accessible style, it provides students with information about the scope of the field, but also provides background information on related areas such as first language acquisition. The book introduces students to current issues of data collection and data analysis, as well as provides an historical overview of the field, thus giving students context and perspective about how today?Ts issues arise from earlier approaches.
Each chapter offers discussion questions and/or problems so that students can put their knowledge to use in a way that is relevant to what they have learned, but that also challenges them to go beyond what is in the chapter and to relate information across chapters.
The book covers a range of areas of second language research including sociolinguistic, psycholinguistic, and linguistic perspectives. It also includes a chapter on the lexicon and on instructed second language learning. The concluding chapter pulls the information in the previous chapters together into a coherent framework that challenges students to think about the field of second language acquisition as a whole.
Resource Central
Resource Central Directory
Study, Learn & Research - Knowledge for Everyone - Students, Teachers, & Trades
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English Companion Ning: Where English teachers go to help each other
- ECN which won Edublog Award is a place to ask questions and get help; a community dedicated to helping you enjoy your work; a cafe without walls or coffee: just friends.
Dictionaries
- Dictionary.com - Online English dictionary, thesaurus and reference guide. Includes word games, online translator, and word of the day feature.
- AskOxford.com - For questions on English grammar, spelling, and usage; to search a dictionary of words, names or quotations; for help with writing; for crosswords and puzzles.
- LangToLang - English, Spanish, French, German, Turkish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Rumanian, Swedish, Danish, Polish, Czech, Serbo-Croatian, Hungarian, Finnish, Esperanto, and Swahili.
- Google Translate - Google's free online language translation service instantly translates text and web pages.
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English Forum
English Forum is a great place on the web for students and teachers of English as a foreign language (EFL/ESL). There are interactive exercises, message boards, schools directories, ELT books, and masses of web resources, contacts and links.
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An Interpretative Guide to English Poetry: Hoda Divsar
You might wonder why I have introduced a literature book in a weblog related to TEFL. Hoda Divsar is not only my lifetime companion but also a great author.
'An Interpretative Guide to English Poetry' is a remarkable achievement which is the result of it's author's experience, knowledge and literary appreciation.
The book presents a thorough, systematic and easy-to-understand analysis of major English poems. I think it is a must-have book for all students of English and those who are in particular interested in English poetry. In case you would like to order the book or you need further information about it, contact the author. (author's e-mail: hodadivsar2000@yahoo.com).
Title: An Interpretative Guide to English Poetry
Author: Hoda Divsar
Circulation: 1000
Publisher: Gilar
ISBN: 5-12-8306-964-978
antimoon: How to learn English effectively
Antimoon provides advice and inspiration to learners of English as a foreign language. The Antimoon Method is based on the experiences of successful English learners.
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Dictionary of Human Feelings & Emotions
فرهنگ موضوعی احساس و عاطفه | Title |
J.R.Chegini, Z.Hadi | Written By |
1000 | Circulation |
JUNGLE Publications | Publisher |
978-964-981-264-9 | ISBN |
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Theory Construction in Second Language Acquisition: Geoff Jordan
Recently, many SLA researchers have adopted a postmodernist approach which challenges the assumption that SLA research is a rationalist, scientific endeavour. The resulting epistemological arguments, plus problems of theory proliferation, contradicting theories, and theory domain, hinder progress towards a unified theory of SLA. Theory Construction in SLA addresses these problems by returning to first principles; it asks whether there is such a thing as reliable knowledge, what is special about scientific method, and how we can best explain SLA. It is the first book to use the philosophy of science in order to examine the epistemological underpinnings of SLA research and evaluate rival theories of SLA. Part One explores the central issues in the philosophy of science, defends rationality against relativists, and offers Guidelines for theory assessment. Part Two examines different theories of SLA and evaluates them in terms of how well they stand up to the Guidelines.
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Handbook of Research on Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning: Felicia Zhang & Beth Barber
Language learning is one of the most rapidly changing disciplines. Along with changing perspectives in learning in the field of Second Language Acquisition, information communication technology (ICT) has also created many learning paths to assist the process of learning a second language (L2). In such an ever-evolving environment, teachers, researchers, and professionals in a diverse number of disciplines need access to the most current information about research on the field of computer-enhanced language acquisition and learning. The Handbook of Research on Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning provides comprehensive coverage of successful translation of language learning designs utilizing ICT in practical learning contexts. This authoritative reference source offers researchers, scholars, students, and professionals worldwide, access to the latest knowledge related to research on computer-enhanced language acquisition and learning.
The Teacher's Role in Implementing Cooperative Learning in the Classroom: R. M. Gillies, A. Ashman & J. Terwel
The Teacher's Role in Implementing Cooperative Learning in the Classroom provides readers with a comprehensive overview of these issues with clear guidelines on how teachers can embed cooperative learning into their classroom curricula to obtain the benefits widely attributed to this pedagogical practice. It does so by using language that is appropriate for both novice and experienced educators. The volume provides: an overview of the major research and theoretical perspectives that underpin the development of cooperative learning pedagogy; outlines how specific small group experiences can promote thinking and learning; discusses the key role teachers play in promoting student discourse; and, demonstrates how interaction style among students and teachers is crucial in facilitating discussion and learning. The collection of chapters includes many practical illustrations, drawn from the contributors own research of how teachers can use cooperative learning pedagogy to facilitate thinking and learning among students across different educational settings.
Online Tutoring World
This site includes information for both online tutoring and home tutoring service. There is also a Tutor Resource Directory with links and information for finding work as a tutor, finding lesson plans, and other resources. It is also useful for parents and students interested in finding a private tutor or a home tutoring service.
Cambridge ESOL Entry 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life
Resources for Skills for Life at Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2. (Cambridge ESOL)
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English in Color: 61 Colorful Idioms in English with Practice Exercises for EFL students: Dean Curry
English in Color contains 61 idioms in which color plays a principal role. It also supplemented with practice exercises. The basic intent of the book is to help EFL students increase their knowledge of idiomatic expressions and have fun while doing it.
The five sections of each chapter provide an opportunity for lively discussion and practice using the idioms. The text may be used by students individually as resource material and individual study or by teachers as a supplemental language activity book in the classroom. Teachers so using the text are encouraged to elicit more communicative language activities by taking advantage of reactions evoked by the discussions.
No doubt this color proclivity has psychological significance, but it is not the intent of this booklet to examine factors involved in the favoritism of these four colors. Some colorful language experiences await you!