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Why Languages Don’t Need Grammar Rules

Grammar Rules

It is pointless to learn languages using grammar rules. Looking for a common denominator or a formula is a mathematical operation that makes no sense in languages.

Analogies Can Teach Anything

Analogies Can Teach Anything

by Glenn G. Dahlem, Ph.D. All educators have long known about testing and pretesting based on using analogies.  “Nine is to eighty-one as four is to: a. five, b. sixteen, […]

English as a Lingua Franca in University

English as a Lingua Franca in University

I. Introduction: Conceptualizing English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) Any lingua franca through time has made possible the communication of people who have different mother tongues. Jenkins (2006, p.11) indicates […]

Vocabulary Learning: 5 Guiding Principles

Vocabulary Learning

Vocabulary Learning: 5 Guiding Principles Vocabulary is vital to express meaning. Teaching English vocabulary, an important field in language teaching, is worthy of effort. For students to acquire reading, listening, […]

Phil Wade Interviews: Daniel Barber

Phil Wade Interviews: Daniel Barber

Phil Wade Interviews: Daniel Barber Daniel Barber is a teacher, trainer and writer based in Cádiz, Spain. He has taught for 22 years, in Mexico, the UK and Spain. He […]

E-learning Design Principles

E-learning Design Principles “Life is a travelling to the edge of knowledge, then a leap taken.” -D.H. Lawrence Online teaching and elearning design are fascinating niches for those who like […]