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 […]
Teaching English as a Dyslexic
Teaching English as a Dyslexic The probability of your reading the title of this article is still less than the probability that I thought I would ever write it. Unfortunately, […]
How Important Can A Teacher’s Meeting Be?
By Leticia Sales As with most schools in Brazil, the one where I am a pedagogical coordinator has a teacher’s meeting (or branch) meeting at the beginning of every semester, […]
How to Develop and Thrive as a Teacher without Taking CELTA or TESOL
By Ahmad Zaytoun When experience and qualifications are discussed in English language teaching, TEFL, CELTA, TESOL, and DELTA instantly spring to mind. However, the truth is that in poorer or […]
CREATIVE TEACHERS AND THEIR INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS, APPROACHES & ACTIVITIES
Creative Teachers and Their Instructional Methods, Approaches & Activites Introduction Most people, when they hear the word creativity, think of singers, painters, designers, or generally, those who are innately gifted […]
Some Tips on Using Storytelling in the EFL Classroom
Some Tips on Using Stories in the EFL Classroom Storytelling is an ancient art and everyone loves a good story. Old favourites can be told or listened to, or new […]
6 Tips for Using Project-Based Learning in the Classroom
6 Tips for Using Project-Based Learning in the Classroom There are many reasons for English language teachers to assign projects. First of all, project-based learning stimulates collaboration between the students. […]
Phil Wade Interviews: Scott Thornbury
Phil Wade Interviews: Scott Thornbury Scott Thornbury teaches on the MA TESOL program at The New School in New York. His previous experience includes teaching and teacher training in Egypt, UK, Spain, […]
Some Advice on Giving Written Feedback to Learners
Some Advice on Giving Written Feedback to Learners One of the most rewarding experiences during my PhD candidature was receiving respectful, thoughtful, critical and detailed feedback from my supervisors, Dr […]