The End Times Are Here AI Chatbots and the Dismantlement of the Authorial Structure
Perhaps one of the most controversial topics I have ever been called upon to examine is that of the thinking…... Read more.
The views of some linguists and ELT authors on coursebooks
ELT coursebook writers are professionals who create materials and resources for language teachers to use in their classes. They…... Read more.
Coursebooks:the most important tools in language learning
Throughout my professional career, I have realized that coursebooks have always been an important, if not the most important tool…... Read more.
Do your lessons have to taste bland?
What does PARSNIP stand for? It’s an acronym for the following topics: (no) Politics, Alcohol, Religion, Sex, Narcotics, –Isms, Pork. Imagine real life without being... Read more.
Teaching Unplugged (?)
Let me share with you a brilliant lesson plan. It begins with the preliminary thinking which seems to be its…... Read more.
Thinking out of the CourseBOOX Holistic Approach to Preschool education: Difficult task?
Holistic development includes 5 aspects: physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual. It derives from the Greek word «όλος» which…... Read more.
Dr Nick Saville and Dr Hanan Khalifa talk about the new PISA Project, which will assess students’ proficiency in English from 2025
PISA is an international survey conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to assess the knowledge…... Read more.
HOW TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS WHO ARE SITTING FOR B2 AND C2 ENGLISH LEVEL EXAMS
“As the world becomes increasingly globalized, the ability to communicate effectively in English is more important than ever. For many…... Read more.
April 2023
Choosing the right coursebook “…books are good servants but poor masters” (Cunningsworth, 1984, p.1). When I was at school,…... Read more.
My Teenage Students Are Ignoring Me! What Am I Doing Wrong?
A Heart to Heart about an Educator’s Role Today “Doesn’t anyone know the answer to my question?” you gently sigh,…... Read more.