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----------------------------- N&V-L Digest 488 - 6 Jun 1999 ----------------------------- ........................................................ What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul. --Joseph Addison ........................................................

There are 5 messages in this digest.

1. Legal English 2. Phonetics teacher required 3. Upcoming short courses 4. First Southern Meeting of English Teachers 5. Use of songs in the EFL Classroo

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---------------- 1. Legal English ----------------

A recent posting on TESP-L suggested having a look at the http://dumblaws.com/ site for some light-hearted reading practice.

It details some of the whackier legislation some stateshave come up with and contains short but authentic examples of legal terminology.

Check them through first as one or two of the examplesare of "an adult nature" as the BBC might say.

Posted by: List Editor mailto:me@eltnewsandviews.com.ar

** ----------------------------- 2. Phonetics teacher required -----------------------------

I am interested in finding a teacher of Phonetics at Profesorado level to offer private tutoring to a small group of former students of mine who are currently taking Phonetics I at Universidad deLa Plata and experiencing some difficulty.

Does anyone know who can help them? Travelling to BA orany other area of the Suburbs is no problem.

Many thanks!

Posted by: Maria Laura Terrone mailto:laura-terrone@unete.com.ar

** ------------------------- 3. Upcoming short courses -------------------------

Teaching Business English using the task-based approach

Duration: 8 hours /4 two-hour meetings Days & time: Tuesdays 10.30-12.30 Start date: June 15, 22, 29. July 6 Tutor: Silvana Ioli Venue: Av. L.N. Alem 424 PB

Stress for success

Duration: 1 four-hour session Days & time: July 3, 1999 9.00-1.00 p.m. Facilitator: Ricardo Cavallini Venue: Av. L.N. Alem 424 PB

Posted by: Silvana Ioli mailto:interaction@movi.com.ar

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--------------------------------------------- 4. First Southern Meeting of English Teachers ---------------------------------------------

First Southern Meeting of English Teachers

Bahia Blanca. October 8 to 10.

Call for participation and proceedings

The main topic of this meeting being Applied Linguistics,proposals should deal with classroom practices, research in language learning and teaching, the use of technology in the classroom or any other topic relevant to ELT.

All professionals interested in participating are requiredto submit proposals for workshops and semiplenaries. Lecturers should send three copies of their abstracts (50-100 words) and biodata (50words) on A4 paper size. The following information is also required:kind of presentation and approximate duration, estimated number of participants, audiovisual equipment and any other resources needed. If theremight be any additional information which is considered to be relevant, it should also be stated in the proposal.

Deadline for presentation of papers: July 30, 1999

Important:

* The number of workshops is limited.

* The decision of the organising committee as to the acceptanceof presentations will be final.

Posted by: Ana María Pettinari Las Heras 71 - 1° "D" (8000) Bahía Blanca TE./FAX: 0291-4563166 mailto:apibb@impsat1.com.ar

** ------------------------------------ 5. Use of songs in the EFL Classroom ------------------------------------

I am looking for books, articles or WWW pages on the useof songs in the language classroom. Could anybody help? My eternal gratitudewill go to those who give me a hand (I have eternal gratitudes to spare, so there will be enough to go round!)

Pablo Toledo <mailto:toledo@movi.com.ar>mailto:toledo@movi.com.ar

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end ----------------------------- N&V-L Digest 489 - 10 Jun 1999 ----------------------------- ........................................................... Education is that which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.

--Ambrose Bierce ...........................................................

There are 4 messages in this digest.

1. 'Steel Magnolias' by Peter Harling 2. Songs in the classroom 3. University issues 4. Workshop in Padua

** ------------------------------------- 1. 'Steel Magnolias' by Peter Harling -------------------------------------

The Suburban Players will be opening with Peter Harling's play "Steel Magnolias" on 18th June. The film "Floresde Acero" is based reasonably closely on the script except that the whole play takes place in the Hairdresser's Salon and we see only the six women.

It is suitable for post FCE and advanced learners, particularly the more mature students, as the theme is serious and the language sophisticated. This is not to deny its humorous and endearing nature and the artistic vision of the Director, Federico Spoliansky, but rather to be realistic in terms of students' receptive abilities. As the film is readily available here you may want to introduce your students to the language via this medium as a pre- listening activity.

Dates: June 18th - July 11th on Fridays and Saturdays at 9pm. and Sundays at 5 pm.

Venue: The Playhouse, Moreno 80, San Isidro.

Cost: $10 per person.

Bookings: In advance only and pick up at the door 30 mins before the start of the performance, on the night

Contact: Ronnie Jacobs, Tel 4799-5660 or 4747-4470

Posted by Susan Hillyard Secondary Head, Nightingale School. mailto:hillyard@ciudad.com.ar

** ------------------------- 2. Songs in the classroom -------------------------

Sites related to songs in the EFL classroom

I have come across these sites, I hope they can be usefulto anyone out there.

Peter and Karen Viney´s article on the use of songs http://www.viney.uk.com/resources/songarticle/songart.htm

MUSIC (educational use of songs) http://www.wpe.com/~musici/about.htm

Musical English Lessons has lots of lessons for The Beatles´songs http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/MusicalEnglishLessons

Posted by: Vicky Saumell mailto:vicky.saumell@141.com

** -------------------- 3. University issues ---------------------

It surprises me the little attention we pay to one of the distinctive characteristics of university life: that of PROFESSIONALISM. Either out of friendship or just because we work together, we are very well acquainted with our colleagues´intellectual backgrounds, ideas and even hopes for the future. But, sadly to say, we know very little about our Deans, Headmasters, or Managers, whatever the name given to the person who is in charge of taking the crucial decisions. Professionalism is wanting in most cases. Are there any regulations stating the profile such a person must fulfil? Could we possibly evaluate them in the same way our students evaluate us when the semester ends? I wonder...

Not too long ago, as I was looking for a post as a teacher of English, I sent my C.V.to a private university which prides itself upon being the only one whose graduate students are "bilingual".Great was my surprise when I learntthat a so called "coordinator of English Courses" was not aprofessional - in any area - at all. Still worse, other famous long-standing institutions which offer English, French, German and Portuguese courses, have nobody in charge of their organization. Teachers assigned to this courses follow their conscience, which is better, in the end, than complying to the rules of a high-ranked secretary.

Although I´m not telling you a new story, I insistthat it is essential we start doing something to improve our field of work. Knowing that our salaries will remain as low as ever, the least we can try to achieve is a rise on PROFESSIONALISM.

Posted by: Liliana Williams Mendoza mailto:williams@logos.uncu.edu.ar

** -------------------- 4. Workshop in Padua --------------------

CR Inglés in San Antonio de Padua announces the following workshop:

Title: Verbal and Non-verbal games and skills

Lecturer: Cecilia Ramirez de Ricci

Date: June 19th (Saturday) 10 am to 1 pm.

Place: CR Ayacucho 610 Padua, Prov. Bs. As.

Fee: $15

Vacancies: limited

Contact: cr@infovia.com.ar, Tel: 0220- 4859714

Posted by: Adriana Díaz Secretary of CR Inglés mailto:cr@infovia.com.ar

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................................................... If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.

--Derek Bok ...................................................

There are 7 messages in this digest.

1. The 'zipped_files.exe' virus 2. Studying in the UK 3. Estuary English - an URL 4. Marketing and Technology Workshop 5. Poetry of Clive Wilmer 6. ELT News & Views - issue 6.2 7. Do you want to be included in our registers ?

** ------------------------------- 1. The 'zipped_files.exe' virus -------------------------------

Like all list members I receive lost of virus hoaxes most of which I ignore. However, as a serious list administrator I would be amiss if I did not warn list members of a new and dangerous 'virus' which attacks PC Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT. Macintosh and Unix users are apparently not affected but can unwittingly pass on messages containing the 'virus'.

This is actually a 'trojan horse'. Beware of any attachment labeled "zipped_files.exe" and DO NOT OPEN THE ATTACHMENT.The best thing you can do is simply to delete the message together with the attachment. (The message containing the attachment could be anything and have any subject line - what you have to look out for is the name of the attachment).

Believe me (and I have consulted about this) and in anycase take a trip to:

http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/worm.explore.zip.html

where you can find out about a small utility program, KILL_EZ, which does what it sounds as if it ought to.

The URL above is on the Symantec web site and can be trusted.

Posted by: List Editor mailto:me@eltnewsandviews.com.ar

** --------------------- 2. Studying in the UK ---------------------

I'm a Profesorado student and I'm thinking of travellingto the UK next Summer (January-February). I would like to attend a short and interesting course aimed at teachers of English.

Does anybody know about courses with those characteristics?

Thanks in advance for any information.

Posted by: Silvina Garcia mailto:silvina72@yahoo.com

[ Replies in this case to the poster please - they willnot be posted on this list - List Editor ]

** --------------------------- 3. Estuary English - an URL ---------------------------

If you want to find out about EE, try the London University site, which provides an extensive and informative account.

http://www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/home/estuary/home.htm

Posted by: Ron White Centre for Applied Language Studies University of Reading mailto:r.v.white@reading.ac.uk

** ------------------------------------ 4. Marketing and Technology Workshop ------------------------------------

BEWEnglish/HYPERMEDIA 2000 announces the following workshop:

Title: Successful Marketing Strategies for Institutes and Teachers of English

Brief Description:

A unique workshop for all those teachers who want to succeed in the extremely competitive English market. Competition analysis, information gathering and filtering, advertising techniques, fund management, professional selling techniques, institutional image, etc.

Lecturers: Betty Wolff/Marcelo Rodeiro/Gustavo Macagno

Date: August 21st and August 28th (Saturday) 2 pm to 7:30pm

Place: BEWEnglish/HYPERMEDIA 2000 Juncal 2530, 01425 Ciudad de Buenos Aires

Fee: $120

Vacancies: limited

Contact: <betty@giga.com.ar>. Tel: 4825-0303. Fax:4821-3572

Posted by: Betty Wolff Director of Studies http://members.xoom.com/bettywolff/Marketingdelingles.htm mailto:betty@giga.com.ar

** ------------------------- 5. Poetry of Clive Wilmer -------------------------

Clive Wilmer, MA. Freelance writer and lecturer and memberof the Faculty of English at the University of Cambridge has published four collections of his own poetry and is well known as a literary critic, broadcaster editor and verse translator from several languages. He has participated in five ESU Cultural Seminars and directedtwo of them.

Venue: Salón de Conferencias, IES en Lenguas Vivas "J.R. Fernandez", Carlos Pellegrini 1455, Capital

Date: Friday, 18th June, at 6 pm

Admission: Free

Please confirm attendance at Tel/Fax 4552-0497

Thank you very much for your help in spreading the word.

posted by: Gaby Masson mailto:gaby.masson@usa.net

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------------------------------- 6. ELT News & Views - issue 6.2 -------------------------------

We shall be mailing the June 1999 issue of 'ELT News &Views' on 20 June. If you have not renewed your subscription there is still time to do so - contact <admin@eltnewsandviews.com.ar> or phone Nathalie at (54-11) 4371-7705 Mon - Thurs, 15 - 18.00 hours.

Alternatively you can download a subscription/renewal formfrom http://www.eltnewsandviews.com.ar/Download/download.html

Our March 99 issue was sold out before it was mailed becauseso many subscribers left renewal to the last moment (in fact toolate), so we suggest you contact us now if you do not want to be leftout.

Posted by: List Editor mailto:me@eltnewsandviews.com.ar

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------------------------------------------------ 7. Do you want to be included in our registers ? ------------------------------------------------

ELT News & Views is at present building up a databaseof information for inclusion in its printed directories and on its website.

This service is free and access will also be free to all subscribers of N&V-L and ELT News & Views (and anyoneelse accessing the web site).

At this stage we are collecting information in these areas:

a) Argentine web sites specialising in English language teaching or the provision of services related to the teaching of English. (Please send URL of home page and a brief description).

b) details of any courses at post-graduate level in Argentina in English language, ELT, Applied Linguistics, Translation studies or related areas (on-site or distance)

c) 'bridge' courses that 'convert' an oldstyle teachingdiploma to a 'licentiatura'.

d) joint ventures in which an Argentine institution hasentered into an agreement with a university or similar institution in another country (on-site or distance) for the provision of courses at any level and of any kind relating to the teaching of English language, ELT, Applied Linguistics, Translation studies or related areas

We should be grateful for any information received in theseareas, which will be made available as stated above.

Posted by: List Editor mailto:me@eltnewsandviews.com.ar

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------------------------------ N&V-L Digest 491 - 22 Jun 1999 ------------------------------

............................................................... Education is the period during which I was being instructed by somebody I did not know, about something I did not want to know.

--G. K. Chesterton ...............................................................

There are 3 messages in this digest.

1. Teacher and Students' Conference cancelled 2. Online ESP workshop 3. Language Query

** --------------------------------------------- 1. Teacher and Students' Conference cancelled ---------------------------------------------

The 'Comisión Organizadora' of the 7º CongresoAnual de Profesores, Traductores y Estudiantes de Ingles has today announced that the event, scheduled to take place in Jujuy on 8, 9 & 10 October, has been cancelled.

Forwarded by: List Editor mailto:me@eltnewsandviews.com.ar

** ---------------------- 2. Online ESP workshop ----------------------

PRECONVENTION ONLINE WORKSHOP ON ESP (English for Specific Purposes)

TESOL Third Regional Southern Cone Conference July 12th through August 7th ,1999

Content Expert: Emily Lites Technology and Pedagogic advisor: Mercedes Rossetti

On behalf of the English for Specific Purposes InterestSection of ARTESOL we are pleased to invite you to participate in this distance professional development workshop. It is intended for English as a Foreign Language teachers and practitioners who want to expand their background with knowledge of English for Specific Purposes.

This experience will provide ESP practitioners throughoutLatin America with the opportunity to have access to professional development without leaving their home or office.

The objectives of this workshop are:

* To Identify the different realities in ESP teaching worldwide, reflect on the local and Latin American reality and agree on realistic strategies.

* The production of ESP materials for the reality of teachingESP and reflection on common issues and diverging realities.

* The creation of a development and cooperation networkof professionals among ESP teachers and practitioners in the Southern Cone.

The workshop will last four weeks (from Monday, July 12till Monday, August 7th 1999), and is split in 4 one-week modules with an overall total of 30 periods.

Hardware requirements: a PC with either Netscape or InternetExplorer programs, connection to the World Wide Web and an e-mail addressthat can be checked regularly.

Final evaluation will consist of the delivery via emailof a paper. Participants will be evaluated on the level of meaningful participation in course activities and the quality of their project work.

This workshop is absolutely free and is open to 40 participants.

Register sending an email to <espisartesol@arnet.com.ar> or from http://members.xoom.com/espisartesol and send a brief outline of your activities and interests.

Registration closes Friday June 28.

Posted by: Liliana & Patricia Orsi Rainbow Practical English Teaching Telefax: (54-11)4243-6570 Phone: (54-11) 4292-7495 mailto:rainboworsi@arnet.com.ar

** ----------------- 3. Language Query -----------------

I am trying to solve a language query, and as I cannotfind the solution to my question in books, I have decided to conduct an informal survey among some friends.

I am interested in the use of tenses after "time"in the expression "It/This ...the first time ..."

I think the problem arises when the action mentioned hasnot begun yet. In other words, to me it is OK to say

It´s the first time I've travelled by plane. (Simple Present + Present Perfect)

if, say, you are on the plane, or getting on it, or ifyou have just got off it - or something like that. The same would apply forthe combination: Simple Past + Past Perfect.

But what would you say if you are not travelling, or havenot travelled yet, but you are going to travel, say, tonight or tomorrow andyou are very nervous because this is your first flight. (Idem for thefuture in the past)

Eg

1) I'm leaving tonight. I'm very anxious since this/itis the first time...........

2) I was leaving the following morning. I was very anxiousbecause that/it was the first time....

Can I use in 1)

...since this is the first time I'll be travelling by plane

and in 2)

....I would be travelling by plane?

I would not use the present perfect, or past perfect, respectively, in these cases. Or should I?

What would happen if I used a simple future instead ofthe simple present before "first time"?

1)...I'm anxious since it will be the first time....

2)...I was anxious since it would be the first time...

Michael Vince, in "Advanced Language Practice"(A Grammar Book we use at college) Unit 5, Ex. 9 b, shows the following paraphrase:

b) This will be the team's first match outside England. This will be the first time ...

Key: This will be the first time the team HAS PLAYED outsideEnglish.

So far I have got three possible answers to the same sentence(sentence b) with "will future" before "first time",

* present perfect (in Vince's book)

* future perfect (version provided by a an English N/S)

* simple present (version provided by a an English N/S)

Any comments ?

Posted by: Viviana Myslicki mailto:hmlopez@infovia.com.ar

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------------------------------ N&V-L Digest 492 - 28 Jun 1999 ------------------------------

............................................................ The foundation of every state is the education of its youth. -- Diogenes ............................................................

There are 5 messages in this digest.

1. IH seminar - Lexical Update 2. New 'Licenciatura' in English Language 3. Looking for BELTA 4. September Seminar in Misiones 5. School furniture for sale

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------------------------------ 1. IH seminar - Lexical Update ------------------------------

International House Buenos Aires announces that this sessionwill be given on June 26 (9.30 to 12.30). A critical look at new developments in teaching vocabulary and the use of L1.

Venue: International House Pacheco de Melo 2555, Capital Federal

Cost. $15

For further information contact International House tel: (11) 4805-6393/4801-5954 Posted by Sophie Sengenberger mailto:melo@internet.siscotel.com ** ----------------------------------------- 2. New 'Licenciatura' in English Language -----------------------------------------

As from August 1999 St. Trinnean's University College offers the Licenciatura en Lengua Inglesa

The degree is awarded by the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE). Further information: Avellaneda 450 1642 San Isidro Tel. # 4742-7268 Fax # 4732-2929 Monday / Friday from 5:30 to 9:30 pm. email University@strinidad.edu.ar

Posted by: Georgie Roberston Gunn mailto:gunn@strinidad.edu.ar

** -------------------- 3. Looking for BELTA --------------------

I am trying to contact BELTA in Brazil. They are the Brazilian Education and Language Travel Association. Could someone please send me their Fax and email addresses. A Website address, too, if available.

Thanks!

Posted by: Howard J. Dooley Emailto:howard.dooley@wmich.edu

** -------------------------------- 4. September Seminar in Misiones --------------------------------

NILE and the English Department, UNaM announce a seminaron Friday 17th and Saturday 18th September 1999 - 9 a.m. to7.30 p.m.

"REJECTING THE CINDERELLA SYNDROME -

Key areas of professional development for language teachers who want to progress beyond the merely adequate" This seminar will address areas where new perspectives can bring significant gains for teachers and learners if adopted. They can continue to be neglected by many teachers simply because theyhave never been given the opportunity to understand the issues andexplore the possibilities in their own workplace contexts.

Participants will have the chance to add important newdimensions to their professional repertoire.

a) "KEY ISSUES IN TESTING & ASSESSMENT IN ELT":lectures, discussions and workshops

Coordinator: Dave Allan

b) "DISCOURSE: SPEAKING AND WRITING IN EFL":workshops

"Bringing Discourse Analysis into the Classroom" "Have Fun as you Write"

Coordinator: Laura Renart

Fees (including prior reading material)

Up to Friday August 13th 1999

Certificate of attendance: $ 50 Certificate of attendance + evaluation $ 60

Up to September 6th. 1999

Certificate of attendance: $ 60 Certificate of attendance + evaluation $ 70

Students $ 20 (25 vacancies)

(the sponsorship of the Ministry of Education of the Provinceof Misiones has been requested)

(attendance: 20 periods - attendance + evaluation:50 periods)

Limited vacancies

For registration and further information contact:

Area Organizadora de Eventos Depto. Turismo Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales- Universidad Nacional de Misiones 1946 Tucuman St. - 2nd. Floor - 3300 POSADAS Misiones Telephone: 03752 425641 Ext. 29 (8a.m. to 12a.m. and 4p.m.to 8 p.m.) Fax: 03752 427519 E-mail: eventos@fhycs.unam.edu.ar

Posted by: Cristina Mayol Head of English Department, UNaM mailto:cmayol@fceqyn.unam.edu.ar

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---------------------------- 5. School furniture for sale ----------------------------

I have been asked by a school in central Buenos Aires (theowner does not have email) if anyone wants to buy some 40 'sillas universitarias' in good condition, any reasonable offer considered.

Please reply to me directly - Tel: 4371-7705. Thanks.

Posted by: Martin Eayrs mailto:me@eltnewsandviews.com.ar

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------------------------------ N&V-L Digest 493 - 29 Jun 1999 ------------------------------

............................................................ Every man who rises above the common level has received two educations: the first from his teachers; the second, more personal and important, from himself. --Edward Gibbon .............................................................

There are 4 messages in this digest.

1. International Teachers Congress, Arica, Chile 2. Essarp is moving 3. Business English seminar (Buenos Aires) 4. language query

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------------------------------------------------ 1. International Teachers Congress, Arica, Chile ------------------------------------------------

I have received the following call for participation thatI want to share with list members.

VI International Congress of Teachers of English, Universidadde Tarapaca, Arica, Chile, October 13-15, 1999.

Contact: Emilio Verdugo, <everdugo@llareta.dagh.uta.cl>

Posted by: Miguel Farias mailto:mfarias@lauca.usach.cl

** ------------------- 2. Essarp is moving -------------------

ESSARP is moving to larger premises.

When? 12th July, 1999

Where? Esmeralda 672, 7th floor (Esmeralda & Viamonte) (1007) Capital Federal.

1 block away from Lavalle underground station (Line C) 5 blocks away from Carlos Pellegrini underground station (LineB) 5 blocks away from 9 de Julio underground station (Line D)

Tel.: Centre: +54-11-4322-2480 Exams: +54-11-4322-9165 Fax: +54-11-4322-9203

Forwarded by: List Editor mailto:me@eltnewsandviews.com.ar

** ------------------------------------------ 3. Business English seminar (Buenos Aires) ------------------------------------------

The English Language Center is pleased to announce thefollowing seminar to be held on its premises:

Title: Setting up the Business English Course

Lecturer: Martin EAYRS

Date: Saturday, July 3 1999

Time: 10am-12.30pm

Venue: T.E.L. Center. Thames 511, Capital (1414)

For further details and enrolment please contact us byphone/fax: (011) 4856-0020 or E-mail: <telcenter@infovia.com.ar>

Posted by: Viviana Myslicki mailto:hmlopez@infovia.com.ar

** ----------------- 4. language query -----------------

I'm trying to find the English words for: "figuritas" (Rioplatense Edition of Oxford Dict. : Stickers ?), "capelina" and "alfajor".

The English words for: milanesas ................breaded veils ? empanadas.................pies ? dulce de leche ...........milk jam ? cafe con leche ...........white coffee ? Am I right? Do you know more ?

Thanks for your help.

Posted by: Viviana Suarez mailto:vivisuarez.sion.com **