Darrell Wilkinson  |  English as a Foreign Language (EFL)  |  0 comments  |  2985 views  |  Read Full

 

Recently the field of Pragmatics has received a great deal of attention. It has been described as a key part of communicative competence, as the defining difference between natural and unnatural sounding language, and even as the way in which we communicate real meaning in real situations. Many teachers and authors believe it should hold a central role in any language teaching curriculum. However, in this paper we try to answer the question of what exactly is pragmatics?, is it actually teachable?

Darrell Wilkinson  |  Reading  |  0 comments  |  2295 views  |  Read Full

 

What is meant by extensive reading? How does it differ from other forms of reading such as intensive reading? In the following paper the basic features, principles and benefits of extensive reading to language learners, especially those studying English as a foreign language, will be discussed. In addition, some basic tips on implementing an extensive reading program within an small college or school setting will be given. It is hoped this paper, although not exhaustive, or even unique, will provide teachers and administrators interested in extensive reading with some useful and practical information and advice.

George Rogers  |  Teaching  |  0 comments  |  630 views  |  Read Full

 

How desirable it would be to achieve the goal of "No Child Left Behind" in our society. But the congressional act designed to achieve that goal is flawed. Its focus is limited to academic achievement as measured by high stakes testing.

Chandrasekharan Praveen  |  Classroom Management  |  0 comments  |  791 views  |  Read Full

 

Mentoring might be described as the activities conducted by a person (the mentor) for another person (the mentee) in order to help that other person to do a job more effectively and/or to progress in their career. But what I am about to narrate have never crossed my mind or the minds of disciplinarians!