Mathematics: It’s the Language That Counts
By Tony Grice Can you speak mathematics? Some linguists claim that mathematics has the design features of a language. Equations are the equivalent of sentences, +, =, ÷ etc. are […]
Supporting In-Sessional Students in Higher Education
By Mark Lawrence Context The university where I work, Sheffield University, has a huge number of international students and we offer a lot of support to them on their programmes. […]
“Comma knowledge”: Some Points about Punctuation in EFL
by Alex Moore A Quiz Can you match these eight sentences to their writers’ L1s? They were all written by either an Arabic, Chinese, Polish or Spanish native speaker, and […]
The Wiki as a Collaborative Tool: Why to Use It, How to Use It
By Rita Zeinstejer A wiki can be described as a piece of server software that allows users to freely create and edit, delete or modify Web page content using any […]
ESL Teacher Observation and Reflective Practice in Teaching
ESL Teacher Observation and Reflective Practice in Teaching A few years ago Dr. Thomas Farrell gave a plenary talk at the KOTESOL International Conference. Among the many wonderful parts of […]
Teaching Exam Listening
Teaching Exam Listening For learners preparing to take Cambridge exams in Italy, listening is notoriously the most difficult skill. This is backed up by their own admissions and the usually-less-than-borderline […]
Some Approaches to Teaching Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are often confusing for students, due to their idiomatic nature. Unfortunately, there is no quick formula for students to learn and understand them. There is no one rule […]
Writing Drama for English Language Learners
By Scott Granville Film and television shows have universal appeal as an entertainment source in popular culture. Technology’s widespread influence makes online video content more accessible to English learners and […]
EFL Lessons from the 2016 Film Arrival
by Tristan Cotterill As a teacher, it is best for us to use a range of techniques to keep our students’ attention, and for our classes not to become stale. […]
Where Are We Going Wrong with Teaching Reading Skills?
By Mark Bartholomew Past and Present? – Teaching Techniques Do you remember reading classes in English, Spanish, or whatever foreign language you were studying, where the text was too difficult […]