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 […]
Copernicus Goes To China: The Sounds Of English
Copernicus Goes To China: The Sounds Of English This column is named after the 16th-century Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who argued that “the heavenly bodies do not all move round […]
How Can We Communicate Effectively ?
How Can we Communicate Effectively ? Communication 101 – Mission Statements: How can we communicate effectively? “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” said […]
How To Become A Published Author
How to become a published author How to become a published author? You’re an ELT teacher and you’ve been teaching now for a number of years. You feel confident in […]
Teaching English Through Drama
Teaching English through Drama To the average EFL teacher putting on a play with children in a foreign language may seem ambitious, especially when pupils are struggling with the basics. […]
Teach English with TV Shows
b Teach English with TV shows In some cultures fun may be one of the most essential elements in an ESOL class. Some game shows may help us bring it […]
Teaching English to Adults with Gamification
Teaching English to Adults with Gamification Gamification – the use of game mechanics in non-game situations – has recently become something of a buzzword in different industries. Even so, many […]
Presentation Ideas for ESL Students
Presentation Ideas for ESL Students Imagine a student standing in front of the class delivering a presentation. The student looks out and sees students playing on their smart phones, chatting, […]
Adult ESL Classes – Tips for Teaching Them
Adult ESL Classes – Tips for Teaching Them Every teacher has their tips and tricks for dealing with classes, regardless of the level, age or subject. Here are mine based […]
Teachers Stories: Breaking Free
Teachers’ Stories: Breaking Free There are several ways to approach ESL and EFL teaching. I am trained as a Communicative ESL Teacher, though I tend to use whatever method may […]