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The programme for the ELT conference in Bologna in March 2006 is now available on: {{link http://www.britishcouncil.it/bologna2006/prog/ Bologna Conference}} For details of Pete’s talk on Friday March 24, see the Events page on this site. Maybe – see you in

Developments in technology in distance learning Has there ever been a more exciting time to take a distance learning course? The range of technological options available has never been wider, and this article offers an overview of these technologies. The

We now have reviews of two of the most recent Business English CD-ROMs available on the market. The new {{link https:/pages/mat4teach/cd/cd_OBED.htm Oxford Business English Dictionary}} and the {{link https:/pages/mat4teach/cd/cd_bus_write.htm Business Writing CD-ROM}} from York Associates.

Have just uploaded some PDF versions of quick guides to using two of the most popular CD-ROM learner’s dictionaries: Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary and Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English If you are a teacher click {{link https:/pages/mat4teach/cd/cd_dic_guides.htm here}} to download

Business Writing CD-ROM has just been released. It is the second disc in a series of CD ROMs for Business English, and the result of a joint project between York Associates and Konstanz University of Applied Sciences. This disc will

“Future in the balance” is the title of the latest article from Pete Sharma, just published in the latest edition of English Teaching Professional, Issue 42 January 2006 Now available online to paid subscribers on {{link http://www.etprofessional.com English Teaching Professional}}

Event title: Meet the “Learner of the future” Event date: Tuesday, 11 April 2004 Chair: Pete Sharma Speakers include Caroline Moore and Miranda Hamilton I hope to see you there! {{link http://www.onestopenglish.com/ OneStop English}} {{link http://www.iatefl.org/conference.asp IATEFL conference}}

The latest edition of the IATEFL CALL Review is just out! It is a cracking issue – with articles from all over the world. A great job by outgoing editor Gavin Dudeney. See: Practical ideas for Blended Learning (Pete Sharma).

The Oxford Business English Plus CD-ROM is the new CD-ROM at the back of the latest dictionary from OUP. It will be reviewed early next year – so, watch this space! {{link http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/redirect?link_code=as2&path=ASIN/0194316173&tag=technologyfor-21&camp=1634&creative=6738 Oxford Business English Plus CD-ROM}}

Abstract: If we accept the premise that when it comes to learning languages, there are some things that teachers do well, others that the technology does well, and that a good solution to running a successful language course is the