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Hi Revel Well, the problem is that I don't have much detail to give. I agree with you about the topic. I'd probably choose that one as well if I could. And I find your suggestions very interesting indeed. Anyway, I have to prepare a lesson for each topic. But I'd never heard of "Contrastive ideas" b...

Hi there!
I have to prepare a lesson about one of the following topics:

People on the move
English around the world
Contrastive ideas

The problem is that I don't know what these really mean, as far as ELT is concerned. Can someone help me with a few tips?
Thanks

VJZ

Both actually. I have to study about English phonology and also how to teach pronunciation to learners of English as a foreign language.

Thanks, EH. That was quite helpful. Now can you suggest references for pronunciation in ELT?

I have to study for a public examination and one of the topics is the following:

Phonetics and phonology of English: concepts, analysis of segmentals and supra-segmentals.

I wonder if someone can explain what segmentals and supra-segmentals mean and suggest some helpful references.

Can someone help me with references for the following topics? 1. English language teaching and the use of new technologies. 2. The teaching of the four language skills: concepts, strategies within current trends. 4. Intercultural approach for the teaching of English. 5. Teaching vocabulary in the En...