Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Teaching Pronunciation

Listen to this short podcast about teaching pronunciation by Jonathan Marks. Take notes on the main points he makes.
http://www.macmillanglobal.com/?powerpress_embed=2874-podcast&powerpress_player=default

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Learning English Pronunciation

Funny clip with Steve Martin from The Pink Panther.
Whoever thought that saying "I'd like to buy a hamburger" could be so difficult.
http://youtu.be/iUCDhvbQFmU

Monday, August 15, 2011

Rod Ellis TESOL Seminar: Written Corrective Feedback


Rod Ellis is a very well known efl professional.  Watch this lecture he gave in Korea and then post a comment below sharing your thoughts - how does this influence you as a learner and as a teacher?  Do you prefer direct or indirect feedback?
If you want to watch the rest of the lecture, then click here: http://www.anaheim.edu/content/view/645/110/

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Study: Languages International


Great school, good people, fantastic location

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Rugby Lectures

The Rugby World Cup behemoth is approaching.  Check out these lectures on NZ and the sport of rugby.  A good chance to learn about what rugby means to NZ'ers and to get some great listening practice (higher level).