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1. Abstracts from Other Journals

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002 (Volume 40, Number 1) Format(s): Text

   Two abstracts are presented from other journals, “Transcending the Nativeness Paradigm” from World Englishes and “Enriching Reality: Language Corpora in Language Pedagogy” from ELT Journal. In the first, the authors argue that the binary classification of native or non-native speakers is based on socially constructed identity. They use four case studies based on four participants to validate their point. The authors of the second abstract argue that using corpora has been overlooked by L2 learners, and provide suggestions on how to incorporate this within a classroom.

2. Abstracts from Other Journals

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   "Abstracts from Other Journals" discusses three articles from other journals on different issues related to second or foreign language teaching. The first is on "Linguistic Imperialism, Cultural Integrity, and EIL" by Marko Modiano, from ELT Journal. The second is "Pronunciation and Language Learning: An Integrative Approach" by Bertha Chela-Flores, from The International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching. The third is "Induction from Self-selected Concordances and Self-correction" by Richard Watson Todd, from System.

3. Abstracts from Other Journals

   In: English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 1 Format(s): Text

   “Abstracts from Other Journals” provides information on articles from CATESOL Journal, Language Testing, RELC Journal, and Prospect: An Australian Journal of TESOL. Topics include the professional development of non-native teachers of English (addressing cultural differences); the impact of the interviewer on the test results of oral interviews (like IELTS); a look at how the field of TEFL/TESL has changed over the past 30 years from the point of view of Jack C. Richards; and implementing standards (reforming curriculum and evaluating teachers).

4. The Dialogue Journal: A Tool for Building Better Writers

   In: English Teaching Forum 2013, Volume 51, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   Using dialogue journals gives English language learners valuable writing practice. This article explores topics such as audience, fluency, teacher-student relationships, empowerment, and making the connection to academic writing. And the author gives practical advice on how teachers can institute dialogue journals in their classrooms and how best to respond to students’ journals.

5. Abstracts from Other Journals

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   "Abstracts from Other Journals” discusses three articles from other journals on different issues related to second or foreign language teaching. The first is on “A Defence of Simplification” by I. S. P. Nation and Jean Paul Deweerdt, from Prospect. The second is “Building Community and Posting Projects: Creating ‘Student Pages’ in Web-Based and Web-Enhanced Courses” by Laura G. McGee, from Foreign Language Annals. The third is “Realism and Imagination in the Teaching of English”by Anthea Fraser Gupta, from World Englishes.

6. A Case Study of Reflective Journals in a University Level Writing Course in Hungary

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article is about the author’s experience using learning logs and in-class journaling for her college-level ESL writing class in Hungary. Her purpose was to gather information on the students’ writing experiences, both before and during the class, and to address issues raised in the logs and journals. She taught the class with a reflective-teaching, learner-centered style and a process-learning curriculum.

7. Using Task Journals with Independent Readers

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article discusses using journal tasks to help intermediate students with the challenges they face when they do independent reading in ESL/EFL reading classes. It describes the design, implementation, and integration of task journals designed to encourage students to think about content, reflection on the reading process, and vocabulary learning.

8. Abstracts from Other Journals

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   "Abstracts from Other Journals” discusses three articles on different issues related to second or foreign language teaching. The first is Diane Slaouti’s “The World Wide Web for Academic Purposes: Old Study Skills for New” (English for Specific Purposes). The second is Jasone Cenoz’s “Age Differences in Foreign Language Learning” ( I.T.L. Review of Applied Linguistics). The third is Deborah Schaffer’s “The Story of e-“ (English Today: The International Review of the English Language).

9. Journals in the Language Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This article discusses how to use paper-based journals as teaching tools in language classrooms. It describes the concept of writing to learn and provides some suggestions for teachers on how to use paper-based journals at the beginning, middle, and the end of class based on the author’s self-experience and his students’ feedback.

10. Abstracts from Other Journals

    In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 1 Format(s): Text

    In “EAP Issues and Directions,” Ken Hyland and Liz Hamp-Lyons consider elements EAP researchers and teachers face. The challenges and academic needs of EAP, for both students and teachers, are addressed, along with solutions to those challenges. Teaching writing within the legal profession when the student is also an ESL/EFL student is the main topic of “Developing Legal Writing Materials for English Second Language Learners: Problems and Perspectives” by C. N. Candlin, V. K. Bhatia, and C. H. Jensen. The article includes an analysis of textbooks and suggested customized resources.

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