The effects of teacher talk on students’ oral production skill: Tikur Anbessa secondary school in focus
In today’s globalised world, the influence of language on people’s day-to-day lives is very great, especially English, as it is…
Category: Education
The Nervous System Curriculum: Why emotional regulation may be the most important thing teachers prepare before September
A student walks into school already exhausted. Not physically, but neurologically. Before the first lesson even begins, the brain has…
Meaning and Values in English Language Learning: Shaping the Future Lives of Students
In an increasingly interconnected world, the learning of the English language has moved far beyond grammar rules, vocabulary lists, and…
Beyond Methods: Why Pedagogical Thinking Shapes Better Language Teaching
Every lesson begins long before students enter the classroom. Decisions about how to introduce new language, organise pair work, respond…
Vocabulary Builder in English: Strategies for Effective Foreign Language Teaching
Vocabulary Builder in English: Strategies for Effective Foreign Language TeachingIntroduction A rich vocabulary lies at the heart of effective communication…
From the textbook to authentic communication: Practical ways for more engaging activities in EFL teaching
In my own teaching practice, the coursebook has for many years been the main point of reference for lesson planning.…
Teaching Writing in the Age of AI: Flipping the Essay Classroom
A well-written essay lands on the teacher’s desk—but something feels wrong. The language is accurate, the structure is clear, and…
Building Speaking Skills away from Stress
Imagine this: It’s three weeks before the B2 speaking exam. A student who has barely uttered a complete sentence in…
AI and Multilingual Classrooms Making the Mother Tongue Matter in the Pakistani Context
AI is quietly bringing change to classrooms across Pakistan, giving children the chance to learn in their own languages. In…
The Role of the Teacher in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
I still remember my first year in the classroom. A whiteboard, a pile of coursebooks, and a stack of photocopies…