2007 Blagoevgrad

Abstract: In this paper I describe some of the ways that journals can be used as teaching tools in the foreign language classroom. I begin by describing the concept of writing to learn, which is the theoretical foundation that journals are based on. After that, I give some practical advice for using journals in the [...]

Abstract The European language portfolio (ELP) has been established in many European educational institutions to improve student’s effective production of English.  In attempts to provide higher quality English education, the ELP has been adapted for Turkish EFL students at Fatih University.  Two portfolio designs are evaluated and critiqued to get closer to finding an effective [...]

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Abstract: The paper views an example of using a story in English in 3rd grade. It provides a lesson plan with materials, a short discussion and the most important results and conclusions. Using stories and drama in the foreign language classroom we make the educational process livelier, funnier and more interesting and exciting for the [...]

Abstract This paper focuses on the role of testing at the third stage of motivation process dealing with sustaining the learner’s initial interest. The paper will examine several factors related to the test design and how they influence the students’ decisions about their further efforts. In particular, I will analyze test characteristics that function as [...]

“ThinkQuest” Competition offers an inspiring learning experience to students and teachers all over the world. Students work in teams and create websites on various educational topics. In the process they not only practice their English, but they also learn research, writing, teamwork, and technology skills. The presenter would like to share her experience and inspire [...]

NLP, in this context, means Neuro-Linguistic-Programming which, incidentally has nothing to do with the new science of Neuro-Linguistics, the neurological view of language reception and production with which NLP is sometimes confused. If you look  NLP up on Google you will find many more entries about Natural Language Processing than about Neuro-Linguistic-Programming. Given that the [...]