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Doing Action Research in English Language Teaching. A Guide for Practitioners

Simon Borg
- 01 Oct 2011 - 
- Vol. 65, Iss: 4, pp 485-487
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This article is published in Elt Journal.The article was published on 2011-10-01. It has received 346 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Action research.

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Skype™ Conference Calls: A Way to Promote Speaking Skills in the Teaching and Learning of English

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present the results of a research project on the teaching and learning of English through the use of Skype™ conference calls, which was carried out with a group of 12 English as a foreign language adult learners in the language institute of Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas, Bogota, Colombia.

In pursuit of intercultural communicative competence: An investigation into English language policy and practices at a private university in Indonesia

TL;DR: The authors investigated the feasibility of adopting an intercultural stance in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction at tertiary level in Indonesia and found that the need for cultivating respect for cultural diversity within the country influenced the ways in which culture and language were constructed in the ELEP.

The Cambridge Guide To Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages

TL;DR: The cambridge guide to teaching English to speakers of other languages as discussed by the authors is a good example of a good book with a cup of tea in the afternoon, instead they cope with some infectious virus inside their desktop computer.
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The Use of Song in Teaching English for Junior High School Student

TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the use of song in teaching English for junior high school student and found that the learning process using song makes the students become more active in their interaction, it is showed by their participation level during the teaching is increased.
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English Language Teachers' Conceptions of Research.

TL;DR: This paper examined the conceptions of research held by teachers of English from 13 countries around the world and found that teachers engaged in research were driven largely by practical and professional concerns rather than external drivers such as employers or promotion.