The Language Teacher - Issue 30.5; May 2006

Feature Article

• Japanese students' literacy background and the role of the writing center
  - by Sachiko Yasuda

Readers' Forums

• Developing autonomy in language learning: A view from Thailand
  - by Patareeya Wisaijorn, Pimpaporn Suwattigul, and Bob Tremayne
• Sometimes I just need you to listen: A gender studies unit
  - by Justin Charlebois

My Share

• Learner journals: Use a hybrid approach and stop wasting time!
  - by Mark Firth
• Mystery tour
  - by Steven Paydon

Member's Profile & Showcase

• Judith Johnson, Nicolas Gromik

Grassroots

• JALTCALL 2006 international conference
  - by Don Hinkelman
• Touch the futureÑRipples in a pond
  - by Dan Waldhoff

Outreach

• Altruistic projects in Bangladesh
  - by David McMurray