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Welcome to the British Council India's May edition of Talking English, our new update on everything for English Language Teachers and Professionals. Every month we will bring you the latest global news to help bring you up to date with current methodology and trends, and to let you know what events we're organising to help English language teachers in India....
This issue features:
- Learn English in Chennai - British Council teaching centre about to open
- Cardiff online - catch up and join in with this year's IATEFL conference
- Stock.XCHG - loads of images for you to use
- Twitter - how much can you communicate in 140 characters?
- Reading for Life - not a prison sentence, more an exhortation!
- Braille - 200 years of Braille
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hurry to register for english courses in chennai
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British Council is about to open its first English language teaching centre in Chennai. Courses start 9 May but it's not too late to register. Call 044 4205 0600 to book a placement test.
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Cardiff Online still going strong
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Cardiff Online 2009 was a huge success, attracting thousands of people, and it's going to be open for a few more months. You can join the discussions, watch the videos, read the roving reporters' blogs, download resources, enjoy the lovely photos, and get ready for 2010 Harrogate Online! | |
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looking for inspiration?
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Abstract, architecture, business, computers, concepts, food, nature, objects, people, places, seasons and events, signs, streets and cityscapes, transportation, world. Stock.XCHNG offers a huge image gallery of over 350,000 quality stock photos, all for free!
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are you a twitterer?
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Twitter helps you stay connected with friends, relatives and co-workers, by telling them what you are doing now, in no more than 140 characters. You can send your 'tweets' via mobile texting, instant message, or the web. Curious? Read this pdf on the Seven Things Your Should Know About Twitter. | |
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reading is everywhere
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The Reading for Life website provides reading ideas and links to reading-related online resources on a range of topics: film and animation, music and lyrics, sports, comedy and games. 'Reading is not just about books: reading is everywhere.'
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what is braille?
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It looks like polka dot soup, but Braille, like any code, is based on a logical system, and is just another way to read and write any language. The Braille Bug Site offers lots of information and resources to help students discover Braille through play. Happy exploring!
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ELTeCS - a professional network helping teachers work together across borders to share knowledge and improve practice in their regions.
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Teaching English - produced by the BBC and the British Council as a resource for teachers.
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