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Welcome to the British Council India's June 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:
- Work for the British Council as a freelance teacher trainer
- IELTS research funding awards for 2009/10
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The British Council Art Collection - well-travelled but homeless... -
Teachers as Curators - what are the similarities? -
Kiddie Records - 'classics' - for those with long memories -
Words, words, words - how many do we need?
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Freelance teacher trainers needed
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Would you like to work as a freelance teacher trainer on exciting British Council projects in India? Apply here by 10 June.
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british council funding for ielts research
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British Council is making available
grant funding for IELTS-related
research projects to be conducted in 2010. The closing date for applications is 30 June. Read more.
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a museum without walls
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The British
Council Collection includes more than 8,500 works of British art and
design from the 20th and 21st centuries. It has no permanent gallery,
and travels to all parts of the globe. Welcome to the Museum Without Walls!
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teachers as curators
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As teachers we need to play several roles. In recent years we have become mentors, facilitators, connectors... and
curators of our students' learning! Curators direct our 'attention to
particular details, patterns, or nuances'. Read the article ' Teachers as curators' by Suzie Boss for more... | |
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do you remember?
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Kiddie Records Weekly
offers a fantastic online compilation of the golden age of children's
records. Woody Woodpecker, Bugs Bunny, The Happy Prince, Robin Hood,
and lots more all-time classics. Check out the listening and
downloading options. A hidden gem!
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how many words do we need?
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'Do people
know more words than they actually use? And is having a large
vocabulary something you learn or have a natural ability for?' What do
you think? Read the BBC article 'The words in the mental cupboard' and find it out for yourself!
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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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