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| ELT News/eigoTown 'Flower Power' International Party
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| Editorial: 'Real English' |
The article on 'What is
Correct English?' brings up the popular argument over which
English/grammar is correct. It seems that the release of a new
grammar book, 'Cambridge
Grammar of English' (Cambridge
University Press) caused quite a stir when it was released
in Britain recently. The main point being, that the authors have
chosen to focus on everyday English which has apparently upset
some conservative readers. Since a number of our readers are English
teachers, it would be interesting to hear their perspective.
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Interview -- Joan
Saslow & Allen Ascher
Joan Saslow has taught English as a Foreign Language and English
as a Second Language to adults and young adults in both South
America and the United States. Ms. Saslow is the series director
of Longman's popular five-level adult series True Colors.
Allen Ascher has been a teacher and teacher-trainer in both China
and the United States, as well as an administrator and a publisher.
Mr. Ascher played a key role in the creation of some of the most
widely used materials for adults including: True Colors, North
Star, Focus on Grammar, Global Links, and Ready to Go.
A Day in the Life -- The Study Abroad Coordinator/School Owner
Australian Jim Forsyth runs a study-abroad program and a language
school in Hiroshima. He is also the father of eight children and
his family will feature on a New Year's Eve special on Fuji TV.
Game Corner -- Hedbanz for Kids
Directions: Get ready - the fun is about to begin! Hedbanz for Kids is
a great, interactive EFL game for Japanese students of all ages.
Think Tank -- What
was your best idea this year?
This month, the Think Tank panelists include Chris Hunt, Curtis
Kelly, Chuck Sandy & Marc Helgesen. They are discussing a
course topic that was introduced by Curtis Kelly titled "The
Psychology of Love". Curtis states that "it turned out
to be an amazing success" and that "It was definitely
my best idea of the year."
Kids' World -- Autumn
Holidays
Helene Uchida talks about how she helps her students have a smooth
transition back into school mode after the long summer vacation.
Fun English -- Tenjewberrymuds
An actual telephone exchange between a hotel guest and room-service at
a hotel in Asia.
Special Feature -- Marking
Students' Writing - A Considered Approach - Antony C. Spear January
2006
Antony discusses the question of how to mark a student’s
written work, or, more precisely, what to mark and how to mark
it.
Teacher Resources -- Two New Teaching Ideas
Two new teaching resources courtesy of OUP. "I'm Big, I'm Small" is
suitable for children aged 6 and up. "Shapes" is a simple listening
activity for senior high school students and above.
ELT Book Reviews: Language
Activities for Teenagers
Keeping teenagers interested can be as difficult as actually teaching
them: "Depending on the structure of your course book (and
the weather outside?), a good activities resource can be absolutely
invaluable."
Reviewer - Robert Dickey
Books on Japan: My
Mother is a Tractor: A Life in Rural Japan
Nicholas Klar's book is described as "a must read for anyone
pondering signing up for the JET Program or any of Japan's fast-growing
private ALT providers"
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The site accepts PayPal and credit cards
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