Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners ages 6 – 9

For a teacher trained to teach older children, teaching very young learners is a challenging job. The methods and approaches used when teaching older children cannot simply be transferred to […]
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 […]
Accommodating Dyslexic Learners in the EFL Classroom

by Jonathan Owen “All students are entitled to attend and participate in foreign language classes. Thus today’s foreign language educator … has the task to meet all their individual needs […]
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 […]
Have a Tea Party – Quick Tips for Kids’ Conversation Classes

Have a Tea Party – Quick Tips for Kids’ Conversation Classes “Mommy, can we have a tea party?” my daughter asked. I peered at her over my computer, papers strewn […]
Using Music to Break Down Barriers in the Classroom

Using Music to Break Down Barriers in the Classroom “He who begins life with music will have this reflecting on his future like golden sunshine” (Z. Kodály). What do you […]
Encouraging teenagers to use English in the Classroom

Encouraging teenagers to use English in the classroom “Can you say that in English?” “Ana and Pedro try to complete the activity in English.” “Remember to keep talking in English!” […]
Using language notebooks with young learners

Using language notebooks with young learners As teachers, we always want our young students to be more effective at recording language. How often do we feel a sense of hopelessness, […]
All About Early Years in ELT

All About Early Years in ELT. […]
Four Things for Effective Parent-Teacher Communication

Four Things for an Effective Parent-Teacher Communication A teacher not only imparts formal teaching to children, but also shapes their future with his experience, influence, and vision. In this way, […]