Using Technology to Give Feedback to Students
Using Technology to Give Feedback to Students If someone was to ask me what technology I use more than any other in education then the answer would be simple: screen […]
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 […]
Start an Online Teaching Business
Start an Online Teaching Business English learners are moving online in ever increasing numbers. They spend hours on YouTube watching videos in English; they use social media to connect with […]
Teach English with TV Shows
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 to […]
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 […]
Beyond ELT: How Can We Revitalize Teaching?
Beyond ELT: How Can We Revitalize Teaching? I can use that: I was reading about a fascinating study the other day: a day before the US elections, researcher A. Greenwald […]
“Mind the App!”: Book Review
“Mind the App!”: Book Review When I first started to experiment with tablets and mobile devices in the language classroom, I initially had to teach myself the various applications and […]
Cooperative Learning in the EFL/ESL Classroom
Cooperative Learning in the EFL/ESL Classroom How much talking do your young learners do in class? We know that children love talking in their mother tongue – in fact it […]
Creating Effective Four-Skills Lessons
Creating Effective Four-Skills Lessons Not every lesson can be a home run and not every class can be a perfect experience. However, for instructors and students alike there are a few […]
Fluency MC – Teaching Phrasal Verbs with Rap
Fluency MC – Teaching Phrasal Verbs with Rap There is virtually no limit to the number of communicative activities you can do with a music video, both in and out of […]