Stories of an English Teacher in Russia

Why are you going there? It’s dangerous!” These were the words of my manager at the law firm in the UK where I had been working for the past three […]
Three Essentials for Motivating Adult Learners

Any teacher knows that motivated students will work more effectively towards their language goals. Motivation is particularly important in the adult classroom, to which learners arrive with their own goals, […]
Four Never-to-Be-Forgotten Principles of Adult Learning

When teaching private classes, one may inevitably have to teach adults. The method in which adults learn, called andragogy, is a lot less talked about when compared to pedagogy, the […]
Teaching Adults Privately

Teacher and learner expectations, and aspects that can make it rewarding by Maroussa Pavli Do you teach languages to adult learners privately? What type of expectations do they have from […]
Examining Adult Learners in More Detail

by Maroussa Pavli Part 1 A description of adult strengths and weaknesses If you’ve read my previous article titled ‘Useful thoughts on teaching adults’, you’ve seen a discussion of […]
Examining Adult Learners in More Detail

By Maroussa Pavli PART 1 A description of adult strengths & weaknesses If you’ve read my previous article entitled ‘Useful thoughts on teaching adults’, you’ll have seen a discussion on […]
Talking Adults

In response to ‘Useful Thoughts on Teaching Adults’ – Applying these principles to my teaching context. By Paul Finnerty Just as I was about to sit down and embark on […]
The Nuances of Teaching Business English

By Pola Papadopoulou As a branch of English that is constantly gaining more attention, both from students and researchers who further wish to understand it, Business English has its pros […]
Useful Thoughts on Teaching Adults

By Maroussa Pavli Have you been teaching English to children and teenagers and you’re now interested in working with adult learners? Do you know what it takes? Are you ready […]
All About Early Years in ELT

All About Early Years in ELT. […]