20 Essential English Language Teaching Methods and Techniques
20 Key Methods in English Language Teaching (ELT)
1. Direct Method
- Definition: Students learn English primarily through listening and speaking. The teacher strictly avoids using the students’ native language.
- Example: The teacher shows an object (e.g., an apple) and says, “This is an apple.”
- Pros: Promotes rapid development of fluency and comprehension.
- Cons: Can be difficult for absolute beginners due to the complete absence of translation.
2. Grammar-Translation Method
- Definition: Focuses on learning
Critical Analysis of Literary Themes and Poetic Movements
Meanings of the ‘Ride’ in The Last Ride Together
In Robert Browning’s poem “The Last Ride Together,” the word ‘ride’ carries several meanings. On the literal level, it refers to the final horse ride shared by the speaker and his beloved after their relationship has failed. Symbolically, the ride represents a temporary escape from rejection, social rules, and emotional pain. Philosophically, it suggests the journey of life, where success and failure coexist. Spiritually, the ride hints at
Read MorePhilosophical Foundations of Curriculum Design
Philosophical Foundations of Curriculum Design
The educational objectives that learners are to achieve depend on the philosophy of education adhered to by teachers. The learner’s own philosophy also contributes to the curriculum. Pressures from the community further modify philosophical thinking pertaining to teaching–learning situations. Different schools of philosophy—such as idealism, realism, existentialism, and experimentalism—all have unique objectives that learners should acquire.
Philosophy
Read MoreEconomic Theories of Rent and Wages: Analysis and Critique
Quasi Rent: Definition and Calculation
- Introduced by Dr. Alfred Marshall.
- Refers to the additional income earned by factors other than land.
- Applies to factors whose supply is fixed only in the short period.
- The term Quasi Rent is often used as income derived from machines and other appliances of production made by man.
- Quasi Rent is not related to any particular factor of production; whatever revenue a firm earns in the short run over and above its variable cost is called Quasi Rent.
Formula:
Quasi Rent
Read MoreFeminist Analysis of A Rose for Emily
Patriarchal Authority and the Father’s Control
A feminist and gender-based reading sees the story as a critique of patriarchal control, gender expectations, and the silencing of women. Instead of viewing Emily as simply strange or tragic, feminism examines how her identity is shaped—and destroyed—by a male-dominated society. Feminist theory notes that women’s voices have been “ignored or left out,” and that gender inequality is a cultural construct. Emily becomes a primary example of a
Read MoreTraditional and Communicative Language Teaching Methods
Traditional vs Communicative Methods
Traditional approaches focus mainly on grammar rules, accuracy, and written forms. The teacher is the center of the lesson and usually explains rules first; then students apply them through exercises or translations. The aim is to produce correct sentences, so errors are not readily accepted. Classes tend to be more static and controlled, and students often have a rather passive role.
Communicative approaches are almost the opposite. They prioritize fluency, interaction,
Read MoreIndia Digital Payments: UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS & AEPS
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a digital payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) that allows users to transfer money instantly between bank accounts using a mobile phone. It is one of the most popular, fast, secure, and convenient digital payment methods in India. UPI works on the principle of linking a user’s bank account with a Virtual Payment Address (VPA), such as abc@bank, making transactions possible without sharing
Website Setup: Settings, Themes, Plugins, and E-commerce Integration
Website Configuration and Core Settings
Essential Site Settings Breakdown
This section covers fundamental administrative and display settings for your website:
- General: Basic site information (title, tagline), admin email, timezone, date/time formats.
- Writing: Default post category, format, email publishing, update services.
- Reading: Homepage display (posts or static page), blog post display limits, syndication feeds.
- Discussion: Comment settings (moderation, notifications, avatars).
- Media: Image sizes
Database Design Essentials: ER Diagrams and SQL Mastery
ER Diagram Notations: Chen’s vs. Crow’s Foot
When designing an ER (Entity-Relationship) Diagram, there are two primary sets of symbolic notations: Chen’s Notation (traditional/academic) and Crow’s Foot Notation (modern/industry standard).
1. Chen’s Notation (Conceptual Focus)
Peter Chen’s original 1976 notation is highly detailed and uses distinct geometric shapes for every component. It is the gold standard for learning the theoretical foundations of databases.
Core Symbols in Chen’s Notation
- Rectangle:
Adrian’s Diary: Family Struggles, School Bullying & Secrets
Adrian’s Diary Questions and Answers
Q2 — Spot growth question
2. Why does Adrian think that this spot is growing?
Because his mother doesn’t know about vitamins.
Q3 — Dog operation discoveries
3. When the dog is operated on, what does the vet find? Why?
He takes disgusting things out of the dog, even plastic pirates from my father’s model ship, because the dog broke it ten days ago.
Q4 — Adrian’s age at diary start
4. Exactly how old is Adrian at the beginning of his diary?
Adrian began his diary
Read More