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Decoding the IELTS and TOEFL Essay Rubrics

IELTS and TOEFL Essay Rubrics

IELTS and TOEFL essay rubrics As teachers, it is helpful to use IELTS and TOEFL essay rubrics to guide our students to get top scores on their independent essays.  However, […]

Icebreaker Activities for EFL Students

It’s advisable to use icebreaker activities or “getting to know you” activities, so that students can become more familiar with each other and get along better as the course progresses. […]

The IELTS Is Not Academic Writing

The IELTS Is Not Academic Writing

Why the IELTS Does Not Teach Good Academic Writing Skills By Josh Gaston The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the most popular English language proficiency exam in the […]

Getting the Most from Written Exercises

Getting the Most from Written Exercises

By Enda Scott Even with the most imaginative class preparation or the latest technology, teachers and students are often left with a barrage of quite traditional exercises to plough through. […]

Prewriting in EFL Academic Writing Classes

The Importance of Prewriting in EFL Academic Writing Classes

Prewriting in EFL Academic Writing Classes Academic writing is not an easy skill to master, and yet it is the most important skill needed in an academic context (Alexander et […]