Thought-provoking articles and classroom ideas for English teachers who never stop learning.
Beat the post-holiday blues
Whether you’re eager to get back to the classroom or dreading vacations coming to an end, returning to a school routine can be a challenge. On this month’s blog post, we provide some tips and tricks for teachers and students to help you get back to routine and beat those holiday blues.
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This month on the blog, Chris Roland shares some pointers for motivating students to improve their writing. With a few straightforward steps, you'll have your students engaged in the writing process in no time.
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Often it is culture which first attracts students to learning a language. Students often enjoy travelling to different countries, reading foreign books or watching foreign films and series. Teaching about culture can be key to engaging your students and helping them to make progress. In his latest post, Nathan Whittle explains how to maximise this opportunity.
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Every now and again it's good to be reminded of classroom tools that stand the test of time yet have maybe fallen into disuse in your teaching. Realia are one such tool. Rediscover the power of using objects in the classroom with Nick Franklin!
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In his third and final blog post on this topic, Lindsay Clandfield switches his focus to your students. How can we teach them to give good instructions? Featuring 5 great activities to try in class.
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In his second post on the essential skill of giving clear instructions, Lindsay Clandfield looks beyond the teaching world for inspiration.
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Passing written exams with a good grade does not only require knowledge of English, it also involves careful analysis of the question(s) being asked, planning your answer and structured practice. Find out how Nick Franklin tackles EFL exam preparation in his latest post.
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