Journal of English Language Teaching

‘Brochure’ as a resource for language learning

Dr. Sushma Brahmadevara

G.Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science, Sheikpet, Hyderabad

Keywords: Differentiated Instruction, Brochure as a learning tool

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Abstract

Differentiated Instruction has become the norm of the day. Teachers and learners today are looking beyond the traditional approaches of language teaching and learning. The methods adopted by language teachers should be continuously revised according to the requirements or needs of the learners. While the resources available to the language teacher to enhance language skills are in abundance, it has become difficult for them to select and create apt, focused and innovative materials for the required purpose. The teachers’ knowledge, experience and expertise also help them to choose the relevant materials. In this context, an attempt has been made to look at the ways in which language skills can be promoted in students by the use of brochures. Brochures play a significant role in language development, as they contain catchy sentences, phrases and technical vocabulary. Students come to know about the subtle nuances involved in the creation of brochures and how information can be disseminated through them. This paper focuses on the various activities that can be designed through brochures. It also provides some criteria for designing the activities.

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