Thought-provoking articles and classroom ideas for English teachers who never stop learning.
Students misbehaving, homework not being completed or handed in late, spending too long preparing classes and marking; what could they all have in common? Perhaps one contributing factor is a lack of well-communicated and enforced rules.
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A good approach to testing students’ levels of English will start you on the right foot to building a great personal relationship. It will help you form groups that work well and spread positive word-of-mouth about your academy. It’s a step you should never skip. Nathan Whittle explains.
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Are you looking to raise environmental awareness in your classroom, but you just don’t have the time? You’ve come to the right place! In this post, and in part 2 coming soon, we’ll be bringing you some activities that can be used in almost any class with little or no prep.
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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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More than any other teacher, English teachers have to master the art of giving instructions. Why is it so difficult and how can you make sure your student always know what to do? Lindsay Clandfield explains all!
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Speaking in class is both essential and difficult to do. In this post, Nick Franklin explores some simple techniques and strategies to get everyone in your class speaking, sensibly, in English.
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Where, how, when and to what end your students are seated is a vital factor in successful language practice. Discover Nick Franklin’s worst classroom management experience, how he learned from it and some great ideas for 21st-century ESL students.
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