The Critical Mindset
The Critical Mindset If you’re taking the time to read this, then I doubt you’re the sort of teacher who thinks there’s one best way to teach and one best […]
Critical Thinking and English Language Teaching Pt. 2
Critical Thinking And English Language Teaching Critical thinking is not only definable but teachable. That’s good news in general, but does this mean critical thinking has a role in ELT? […]
Critical Thinking and English Language Teaching Pt. 1
Critical Thinking And English Language Teaching Pt. 1 Critical thinking has been a buzzword for some time now. In fact, judging by the research, it has been a buzzword for […]
How to Read Actively – A Student’s Perspective
How to Read Actively – A Student’s Perspective I have been in love with foreign languages like French, Spanish and English. Since I was a young learner, I viewed reading […]
How to Write Exam Questions for EFL Students
How to Write Exam Questions for EFL Students I have lost track of the number of times I have heard students complain that the exam was too ‘tough’ or that […]
Teaching the Writing Process
Teaching the Writing Process When you read a piece of good writing in The Economist, Folha de São Paulo or The New Yorker, you will probably wonder about the special […]
Phil Wade Interviews: Julie Pratten
Phil Wade Interviews: Julie Pratten Julie Pratten has taught both business and general English in more than 20 counties. She has written several English for finance titles, including ‘Absolute Financial […]
The Growth Mindset in Education
The growth mindset in education Luckily, there are a host of easy ways to slip in the growth mindset in education .Any teacher knows that one of the biggest obstacles […]
Creating Effective Four-Skills Lessons
Creating Effective Four-Skills Lessons Not every lesson can be a home run and not every class can be a perfect experience. However, for instructors and students alike there are a few […]
Teach English with Pictures
Teach English with Pictures Close your eyes and imagine you’re holding a glass of exquisite wine, which is glinting ruby, citrine or garnet. Or a glass of water, crystalline, mountain […]