Showing posts with label speaking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label speaking. Show all posts

Friday, September 30, 2011

Workshop - Developing and Testing Productive Skills


On Sept 29th, Oxford University Press and Deniz Plaza sponsored a workshop by Gareth Davies on Developing and Testing Productive Skills. During the workshop one area Davies covered was the criteria teachers should take into consideration during a speaking test i.e. task completion, fluency, vocabulary, accuracy, pronunciation and intonation.

For more information visit Davies blog at http://oupcz.blogspot.com/ and http://www.haberler.com/ogretim-elemanlarina-workshop-3033471-haberi/

Many thanks to Gareth Davies for an informative workshop!


Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Social Network for Learners of English

English Corner Online is a NEW social network for learners of English. Learners can

  • Practice speaking English with learners all over the world
English Corner Online is a meeting place for people from all around the world who want to practise speaking English. Sign up, make friends and start speaking!

  • Practise writing too!
English Corner Online is not just for speaking — you can also practise your writing. Start a story or add to someone else's and watch as the story develops.





Of course, as this is new you may also want to check out the network yourself!!