ByMinhaaj ur Rehman

• "ESL (English as a second language), ESOL (English for speakers of other languages), and EFL (English as a foreign language) all refer to the use or study of English by speakers with a different native language

• The abbreviations TESL (teaching English as a second language), TESOL (teaching English for speakers of other languages) and TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) are all also used in same context.

• Other terms used are EAL (English as an additional language), ESD (English as a second dialect), EIL (English as an international language), ELF (English as a lingua franca), ESP (English for special purposes, or English for specific purposes), EAP (English for academic purposes). Students are sometimes referred to as ELL (English language learner), LEP (limited English proficiency) and CLD (culturally and linguistically diverse).

• Pronunciation

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

• Differences between spoken and written English

• Varieties of English

• Blogs

• Social Networking

• Computer assisted teaching.

• Vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar soft wares

• How many of you have used, as a student or teacher, these tools ?

• Do you think these tools are helpful ?

• Can these tools increase shift the learning curve ?

• Do you believe using Technology for teaching has a future ?

• CALL, Computer assisted language learning.

• Just-in-Time Training

• Image based demonstration teaching.

• ESL, Randall’s Cyber Listening.

• Decision Support Systems

• Knowledge Economy

• Online Analytical Processing

• Data Warehousing

• Mind Mapping.

• Project Based Learning

• Brainstorming Mechanics

• Thematic Apperception Tests.

• Mnemonics and Synonyms

• Philology, Pedagogy and Etymology basics.

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