The Language Teacher

This site contains excerpts fromThe Language Teacher, the monthly publication of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Zenkoku Gogaku Kyoiku Gakkai ). Articles are chosen to represent a broad spectrum of the publication. Look for a new issue on the 20th of each month.
Formed in 1976, JALT is a non-profit professional organization of language teachers dedicated to promoting excellence in language learning and teaching in Japan. JALT's publications and events serve as vehicles for the exchange of new ideas and techniques, and a means of keeping abreast of new developments in a rapidly changing field. JALT welcomes members of any nationality, regardless of the language taught.

The Language Teacher Online: Issue 22.04 - April 1998

introduction

- by Steve McGuire, Editor

features

• State of the Art: SLA Theory and Second Language Syllabus Design
  - by Peter Robinson
• Making the Transition from Writing Short Essays to Long Research Papers
  - by Steve Cornwell & Tonia McKay
• Using Diaries to Develop Language Learning Strategies
  - by Karen Fedderholdt
• Adult Education: Do Trends in Arnerica Foreshadow Trends in Japan?
  - by Curtis Kelly
• Using Oral Interviews at a Junior College
  - by Ann F. V. Smith Wilma Nederend

my share

• Buttoning Down Abstracts: Button Taxonomy
  - by Pamela Lee
• Using Chants to Help Improve Rhythm, Intonation, and Stress
  - by Charlotte Means

jalt undercover

• Activity Box: A Resource Book for Teachers of Young Students
• Discussions A-Z (Intermediate): A Resource Book of Speaking Activities
• m-power your Business English
• Exploring Academic English: A Workbook for Student Essay Writing
• Recently Received

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