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Thakur, Vijay Singh – English Language Teaching, 2015
For many students learning English as a second/foreign language is an uninteresting, dull experience. Quite often teachers present words, sentence patterns, and grammar rules in a very mechanical manner. As a result, people come to think of the teaching of grammar and vocabulary as a monotonous job. But a resourceful, imaginative and creative…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Redling, Julius – Englisch, 1977
Discusses American journalism--specifically the syndicated columns. To show their usefulness for English teaching, Art Buchwald's "Unqualifications" is described and the text interpreted. It is suggested that for humorous aspects and language deviations be stressed; for Grades 11-13 irony, American technology and education. (Text is in…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Humor, Irony