MELTA

New Content Available @ Malaysian Journal of ELT Research
Volume 23 Issue 1 (June 2026)

Mohd Fadzli, A. M., & Kee, L. L. (2026). TESL Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Classroom-Based Assessment in Primary ESL Classroom: A Quantitative Study. Malaysian Journal of ELT Research, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.52696/NPOH8914

Sharing info on a webinar organised by British Council for those interested.
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How can assessment truly support learning in real classrooms?

Join Tar Yar Linn Htet (Myanmar) founder of Bridging for Myanmar Teachers and host of the Late Night Teachers podcast as he shares practical, classroom-focused assessment strategies for English language teachers across Southeast Asia.

With extensive experience supporting teacher development and building educator communities, Tar Yar brings practical insights grounded in real teaching contexts.

📚 Practical Assessment Strategies for Teachers
📅 Wednesday, 17 June 2026
🕓 16.00–17.00 (Indonesia W.I.B, Viet Nam & Thailand time) 15:30 Myanmar time
📍 Online via Zoom & TeachingEnglish Asia page
🎟 Free registration | E-certificate provided

👉 Register now : https://britishcouncil.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RksOriInSH-_NPt-vuywvg #/registration

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: ASEAN TeachingEnglish webinar series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: ASEAN TeachingEnglish webinar series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

MELTA is pleased to share this upcoming TESOL Live! Connect Around the World session featuring Alicja Gałązka—professor, psychotherapist, linguist, and international licensed coach.

This is a wonderful opportunity for English language educators to exchange ideas, discover innovative classroom practices, and connect with colleagues from across the globe.

Mark your calendar and join the conversation on 20 June 2026

🌟Our next Live! Connect Around the World event is coming up! Chat with your global colleagues, share classroom practices, and build your network on 20 June with special guest Alicja Gałązka, professor, psychotherapist, linguist, and international licensed coach.

💼From Emerging Adulthood to Professional Growth: How English Language Teaching Builds Transferable Skills and Employability

This webinar explores how English language teaching can support the development of transferable skills in learners experiencing emerging adulthood—a developmental phase marked by identity exploration, increasing autonomy, and changing professional expectations. For many adult learners, English classrooms function not only as spaces for language development but also as environments for practicing communication, self-regulation, and professional identity.

📆 20 June
⏰ 8:00 a.m. ET (12:00 UTC)
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4umvOQL

🌿 MELTA SIG: LitLive Webinar 1 🌿
📚 Using Poetry in the Malaysian Classroom

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring how poetry can be meaningfully and creatively integrated into the Malaysian classroom.

This session will discuss practical approaches, teaching strategies, and the role of poetry in encouraging language learning, critical thinking, creativity, and cultural engagement among students.

🎙️ Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Malachi Edwin Vethamani

🎤 Moderator:
Khayma Balakrishnan

📅 Date: Saturday, 13 June 2026

⏰ Time: 3.00 PM – 5.00 PM

💻 Platform: Google Meet

🔗 Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/nos-ijpe-oir

We warmly welcome:
✨ ESL educators
✨ Pre-service teachers
✨ Literature enthusiasts
✨ University students
✨ Anyone passionate about poetry and education

See you there for an engaging afternoon of literature, language, and learning! 🌸

Have You Clocked It Yet?

Just when we think we’ve mastered English, a new expression comes along and reminds us that language never stands still.

The latest phrase making the rounds among younger speakers is “clock it.” No, it has nothing to do with telling the time! In contemporary usage, it means to notice, recognise, understand, or pick up on something that others may have missed.

For English language educators, this is a timely reminder that language is a living, evolving phenomenon. New words and expressions emerge through social media, popular culture, and everyday interactions, reflecting the creativity and identity of their users.

As teachers, do we embrace these changes, ignore them, or use them as opportunities to discuss language variation and change in our classrooms?

We’d love to hear from you:

• Have you recently come across a word or phrase that left you puzzled?
• What is the most interesting piece of Gen Z slang you’ve encountered?
• Should contemporary slang have a place in English language lessons?

If you’ve already clocked this expression, share another one we should know about!

New Content Available @ Malaysian Journal of ELT Research
Volume 23 Issue 1 (June 2026)

Al-husban, N. (2026). The Effectiveness of Rubrics on Enhancing EFL Students’ Writing Proficiency: An Experimental Study. Malaysian Journal of ELT Research, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.52696/SEYY2731

Journal Link:
https://meltajournals.com/index.php/majer/article/view/771

Facebook recognized MELTA as a consistent post creator this week!

MELTA responds…

We are relieved to learn that full stops may now be considered offensive by some members of Gen Z.

As language educators, we would like to reassure everyone that punctuation marks have no intention of hurting feelings. Commas are simply pausing for breath, semicolons are trying their best to stay relevant, and apostrophes continue to seek protection from widespread misuse.

That said, MELTA remains committed to fostering effective communication across generations. If a full stop appears too abrupt, we encourage the strategic deployment of emojis 😊, ellipses…, or the timeless Malaysian solution: adding “lah” at the end of the sentence.

We also remind our members that while punctuation norms may evolve, clarity remains important. After all, there is a considerable difference between:

Let’s eat, students.

and

Let’s eat students.

One missing punctuation mark can have serious consequences.

Warm regards,

MELTA

Sharing…

Assessment can be simple and still powerful. Join our webinar on Wednesday, 17 June to explore practical, context‑friendly assessment ideas from across Southeast Asia. Register now https://britishcouncil.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RksOriInSH-_NPt-vuywvg #/registration

Discover easy ways to check understanding, support progress, use digital tools and explore AI for feedback and hear from
🎙 Tar Yar Linn Htet (Myanmar)
🎙 Vũ Thị Bích (Viet Nam)
🎙 Moderated by Shelia Anjarani (Indonesia)

⏰ 16:00–17:00 (Indonesia W.I.B, Viet Nam and Thailand) | 15:30 Myanmar 📍 Online (Zoom & Facebook) 🎟 Free + e‑certificate