Monthly Archives: April 2015
It is felt by many that, teachers of English as a second language have a far more interesting ‘job’ than teachers of other subjects. Despite the limitation one has as a teacher due to boundaries of set curriculum and predesigned courses, the ESL teacher does not need to feel pressured to teach with reins on. … Continue reading Teaching ESL can be Easy and Convenient →
English is valued highly in the Indian society with a lot of prestige being attached to the language. A lot of time and energy is dedicated to teach or learn English in the Indian schools. Despite this, not much attention is given to enhance the speaking skill in the average Indian classroom. That the learner … Continue reading Mother Tongue Influence and Its Impact on Spoken English →
CBSE Assessment of Speaking and Listening – Good communication skill is the objective of any language learning. That the learners of any language are able to interpret what is being said and are able to express themselves well are important parameters while assessing their proficiency level in the said language.
The importance of teaching grammar in English language is an ongoing debate. Where on one hand theorists and practitioners have felt that its significance in language learning cannot be mitigated, on the other hand it is seen as nothing but a set of arbitrary rules and merely an exercise in naming parts of a sentence; … Continue reading Importance of Teaching English Grammar →