TELTA

Saturday, 9 June 2018

ALZELC English Conference July, 2018 !!!

!!! ANNOUNCEMENT - ALZELC English Conference July, 2018 !!!

TELTA is happy to announce that the host of the first-ever conference for the African Lake Zone English Language Consortium (ALZELC) will be our very own St. Augustine University, in Mwanza, Tanzania. This conference is a collaboration of the national English teachers associations in: The Democratic Republic of Congo (CLASS); Rwanda (ATER); mainland Tanzania (TELTA), Uganda (UNELTA) and Zanazibar (ZAPELATO).

Important Dates:

June 3: deadline for submission of session proposals
June 30: deadline for submission of registration form
July 5-6: dates of conference regular presentations
July 7: extra presentations ONLY for teachers' network organizers

Important Files to Download:

ALZELC Call for Proposals, 2018 (updated).doc

Download File

ALZELC Registration Form, 2018.doc

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ALZELC Letter of Invitation for Teachers, 2018

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Visa Information

Visas for Tanzania are available upon arrival. They can only be paid for in USD, and the bills must be new and crisp. Prices and details are available here: www.immigration.go.tz/index.php/en/services/visa-information

Members of the East African Community (EAC) of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda should not need to pay for visas (per www.eac.int/frequently-asked-questions)

Hotels Information

We will continue to add to this list of recommended hotels until mid June. Attendees and presenters are responsible for making their own arrangements.

Hotels in Downtown Mwanza (convenient for those arriving from airport)1) Hotel Tilapia

$130 / night
Breakfast included
Booking: https://www.booking.com/hotel/tz/tilapia.html

Budget options in town coming shortly-- check back soon.

Hotels in Nyegezi (convenient for those arriving from East by bus)
1) Kumalija Hotel (near Nyegezi bus terminal; visit here)

Capacity - 60 people
Price: tsh $7 - $14 / night
Breakfast not included
Manager’s Contact: +255 759 670 313
Free Wifi

2) Majestic Hotel

Capacity: 15 people
Price: $9 - $15 / night
Breakfast included
Manager's Contact: +255 784 616 768 or +255 673 011 574
- Email: shiyogodfrey@yahoo.com

3) Plazma Lodge & Bar (Near Nyegezi Corner: Visit here)

Capacity 15 people
Price: $9 - $15 /night
Breakfast included
Manager’s Contact: +255 753 094 045

NO PAYMENTS for this event, anyone can attend by filling the registration form and send back to teltdm@gmail.com!!!!

Welcome all!!!!!

Sunday, 3 June 2018

CONFERENCE IN MWANZA

Hello

African Lake Zone English Language Consortium (ALZELC) Executive Committee is pleasure to welcome you to the coming conference to be held at Saint Augustine University, Mwanza from 5-7 July 2018.

We thank all who have shown interests in presenting their papers, workshops and discussions. The Review Committee is now at work to make sure all submitted the abstracts receive the feedback on time, i.e. 15 June 2018.

We thank you for being humble.

The Chair
ALZELC

WHAT IS TTT TEACHING?

Test, teach, test (TTT) is an approach to teaching where learners first complete a task or activity without help from the teacher. Then, based on the problems seen, the teacher plans and presents the target language. Then the learners do another task to practise the new language.

Example
The learners, who have not studied phrasal verbs, are given a text and asked to find examples. They are able to do this but not to deduce meaning. The teacher plans a lesson to help learners develop this, and then asks them to do a similar activity.

In the classroom
TTT is a useful approach as it enables teachers to identify the specific needs of learners concerning a language area and address this need suitably. It can be particularly useful at intermediate levels and above, where learners may have seen language before, but have specific problems with it, and also in mixed level classes to help identify objectives for each individual.

PRONOUNS

A pronoun has the following three properties, the `person`, the `gender` and the `number` just as a noun has.

Of these, gender and number can be understood quite easily from the pronouns themselves, as `He` is of masculine gender and singular number, `She` is feminine and singular etc. But, when it comes to the person there may be a doubt about which belongs to the Ist person and which to the II nd and so on. I wonder if the following could possibly help to understand this aspect. The three `persons` are Ist, IInd and IIIrd person.
Singular Plural Possessive[singular] Possessive[plural]
I Person: I    We My    Our
II Person: You    You Your    Your
IIIrd Person: He, She, It. They    His, Her, Its Their

The definition of the first person is the Person speaking; of the second person as the Person spoken to and of the third person as the Person spoken of. It is known that in conversations[among people, or, in stories etc] there can be three people referred to; one is the person speaking, the second is the person spoken to and the third can be the person who may, or, may not be present there physically, but, who is spoken about. To illustrate this let us suppose there are three people who are called A, B and C respectively. Let us suppose that A says to B ` I want to go there`. Now, A refers to himself as `I` and he is the person speaking so, `I` is the first person according to the definition. Let us now suppose that he asks B ` Do you want to come?`. B is the person spoken to by A and he is referred to as `you` so `you` is the second person by definiton. Now, suppose A leaves and C comes along and B tells C that A wanted to go there. He says ` He wanted
to go there`. He is speaking about A who is not physically present and, so, `He` is the third person by the definition of the IIIrd person. We must try to understand the plural and possessive forms as well from these definitions. Then there are also the accusative forms as well such as Me, Him, Her, Us etc which should also be understood. Please tell me what you think of this illustration.

Thursday, 5 April 2018

WELCOME TO MWANZA

Only found in Mwanza!!!!!

Sunday, 1 April 2018

ABOUT MWANZA

What should you know before attending the conference

About Mwanza City

The city of Mwanza is the major Tanzanian port on Lake Victoria and a major centre of economic activities in the region. The lake borders the country’s East African neighbours – Uganda to the North West, and Kenya to the North East. For visitors, the city makes a good base from which to explore the nearby Rubondo Island National Park and the western parts of the Serengeti. Rubondo Island National Park offers pleasant day-hikes and bird watching around the lake shore.

Entry Requirements

A valid passport; a valid visa for those not exempted. All visitors to Tanzania except for very few countries require entry visas. Visas can be obtained at the point of entry for most nationals. Tourist visas last for three months and fees range from US$ 50 to US$ 100 depending on nationality. An international Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever is required if you are arriving from an infected area. Check: ‘Yellow fever endemic zones in Africa’ on Google. Vaccination is a relatively cheap one and it is valid for 10 years. And don’t forget, that yellow fever is a deadly disease.

Hotels and Lodges

There are plenty of hotels and lodges around the University and in town, they are scattered all over the city, the minimum charges per room is Tshs. 15,000=$6.50 to 250,000 = $110, this depends on the quality of the place you reside. Furthermore you can contact the organizers who can give you detailed information.

Taxis
Taxis can be hired from several taxi stands in town and on the street. None have meters, so you need to check the fare with the driver before getting in. The standard fare for a town trip is Tshs. 3,000/=. Commuters ply from and to every corner of the city with low cost.

Conference Venue

St. Augustine University of Tanzania is a secular and private institution of higher learning owned and managed by the Catholic Church, is dedicated to St. Augustine of Hippo (345-430 A.D) with the Motto “Building the City of God.

The University is 21 kilometres from Mwanza Airport and 5.2 kilometres from Nyegezi main Bus Stand in Mwanza. It is about 31 kilometres from Mwanza town. You can reach the university from all areas, commuter buses start from Mwanza town to the University with a minimum fare of Tshs 500/=. If you hire a taxi, try to negotiate(it is advised to contact the organizers to get actual fare).

Safety in Mwanza

Mwanza is generally a fairly safe city to stroll about, with few touts or security issues, but be as aware as you would at home. Street begging can be aggressive at times and after 9pm dark side streets should be walked with caution. Bantu St, with its mishikaki grills, is loud and boisterous, and gets dicey in the wee hours when many people – often drunk – are heading home.

Food
In Mwanza there is a good selection of places to eat - ranging from delicious local food places, through a growing number of fast food restaurants/take aways - to exquisite international restaurants at Tilapia Hotel, Gold Crest Hotel, Malaika Beach Resort and New Mwanza Hotel. You can also find a small hoteli (informal, local restaurant) serving chicken, beef or fish with stable such as rice or ugali with very low cost. Charges vary from Tshs. 3,000 to 20,000 per plate.

Health

Aga Khan Health Centre for minor illnesses. Bugando Hospital The government hospital has a 24-hour casualty department.

Banking and Currency

Money can be changed freely at authorized dealers, banks, or bureaux de change - but for safety insist on a receipt for the transaction. There are a few foreign banks in major towns. The basic unit is the Tanzania Shilling. Notes: TSH 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000. Coins: TSH 100 and 200. It is advisable to carry American dollars as a back-up and for paying visa and fees here and there (e.g. in the parks). Moneychangers also accept the major convertible currencies including British Pounds, Euros, Danish Kroner and Japanese Yen etc.
Traveller’s cheques are still exchangeable in some places (In Mwanza at Bureaux de change only - e.g. at Serengeti Services & Tours, Posta Road and the FOREX at New Mwanza Hotel’s shopping arcade - which is open Sundays also). Useful currency converter: http://finance.yahoo.com/currency.

Credit cards (VISA and MasterCard) are accepted at major hotels in Mwanza. Before using international credit cards at hotels, travel agencies etc. - ask how high the card fee is.

Electricity
Tanzania uses 220V, 50 cycles and AC (Like UK, Germany, Denmark and most of EU too). Power cuts occur with some frequency, although they generally don’t last very long. Major hotels have back-up generators. Plugs and sockets vary but are usually the British three-square pin or two-round pin variety. Adaptors are available in Mwanza - or bring a “tourist-adaptor” from home.

For Further Information, contact the following;

Jamal Maringo – Country Coordinator

Phone: +255 715 660 776

Email: jamalizer@gmail.com

Joseph Bulugu Badokufa – SAUT, Mwanza

Phone: +255 758 894 648

Email: jbbulugu@gmail.com

Petro Okoth – Secretary, TELTA Mwanza

Phone: +255 788 075 058

Email: okothp2012@gmail.com