Total Physical Response and Situational Language Teaching
Total Physical Response and Situational Language Teaching Total physical response method is a structural method of language teaching based on the innatist language learning theory. Focus is placed on grammar structures and […]
10 Pre-Reading Activities
There was a great article published recently on 10 pre-listening activities by Hall Houston. This inspired me to contribute to this article that has 10 fun and engaging pre-reading activities. […]
Prereading Strategies to Help Increase Reading Speed
Using Prereading Strategies Will Help Increase Reading Speed Do you sometimes wish you could better help your students increase reading speed? Well read on because here are 5 tips to […]
Engaging Students in an Intensive Reading Class
Engaging Students in an Intensive Reading Class Reading in English as a second or foreign language can become a daunting task for language learners. In fact, they need to deal […]
My DELTA Module 2 Intensive Course
My DELTA Module 2 Intensive Course I’ve been teaching English for about seven years on and off and have worked in Brazil, Colombia, Portugal and Italy in that time. To […]
Noonchi (Nunchi) Primer for Teachers in Korea
Noonchi (Nunchi) Primer for Teachers in Korea For many generations, Koreans have placed great emphasis on age and social status. This has arisen from the influence of Confucianism and the […]
How to Remember Students’ Names
How to Remember Students’ Names In my many years of teaching, perhaps the biggest challenge I think is remembering students’ names. At the peak, I had up to 6 classes […]
Interview with Rachel Paling
Interview with Rachel Paling Rachel, first of all, many thanks for taking time out of your unbelievably busy schedule to do this interview. It’s only May, and I believe you […]
How to Choose ELT Coursebooks or Materials
How to Choose ELT Coursebooks or Materials There are so many different coursebooks, worksheets and other resources available for teaching English nowadays; how can teachers or directors of study choose […]
Language Coaching in Your ESL Classes
Language Coaching in Your ESL Classes As a coach, I have worked with several non-native ESL teachers who are striving to offer the best to their students. One common issue […]