Lesson Ideas for Teaching Poetry
by Ethan Mansur When I say the word “poetry” in class, I am often met with a sonorous groan. As a fan of poetry,…
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BAC Announces New Fees Structure to Open up Access to Accreditation for Middle and Low Income Countries
On 26 June 2019, the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education (BAC) introduced reduced inspection and accreditation fees for middle and…
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Interview with Bruce Peterson Author of “English from Afar”
by Sharyn Collins Bruce, thank you for doing this interview. You are an EFL trainer and your book, reviewed by Steve Hirschorn, is described…
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Highlighting the Importance of Socratic Discussion
by Jessica Sticklor Students love to talk. It’s usually a classroom occurrence that a teacher wants to curb but there are times when talking…
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A Journey into Student-Led Learning
by Louise Potter Books, bells, desks, students sitting in rows, teachers talking and writing on blackboards. This has been going on for centuries and,…
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Five Techniques to Merge Storytelling and Mindfulness
by Marusya Price Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with other people, look deep inside our soul and heal. It is often used…
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Understanding Noonchi (Nunchi) Culture for Teachers in Korea
by Yvette Murdoch and Cheryl (Farzana)Hyland For many generations, Koreans have placed great emphasis on age and social status. This has arisen from the…
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The Linguacuisine ‘LinguaChef’ Prize
Calling all great cooks! Here is a competition for anyone who loves to cook and would like to upload their language learning recipe. The…
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Book Review: English from Afar
Author: Bruce PatersonPublished by MatadorISBN: 9781789013 566 Review by Steve Hirschhorn English from Afar is an odd ball! It has around 150 pages divided…
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From Confucius to Plato
by Peter Hughes As like many Universities in China, Open Lectures are often given by foreign teachers. I teach Civil Engineering and English to…
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