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The Importance of Vocabulary Acquisition in Second Language Learning
Building Vocabulary, Featured Sections

The Importance of Vocabulary Acquisition in Second Language Learning

Anna KefalidiJanuary 13, 2025December 2, 2024

As EFL learners, one of the most important aspects to focus on in order to improve their language proficiency is…

Vocabulary Builder in English
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Vocabulary Builder in English

Effie PantazopoulosJanuary 12, 2025December 2, 2024

As an ESL teacher, I place significant emphasis on the importance of vocabulary teaching. For my students, mastering a rich…

Building Vocabulary: Formative Assessment Techniques to Enhance the Lexical Skills of Upper-Intermediate EFL Students
Building Vocabulary

Building Vocabulary: Formative Assessment Techniques to Enhance the Lexical Skills of Upper-Intermediate EFL Students

Nancy KatsikariJanuary 10, 2025December 2, 2024

In this time and era, where time is of essence, it is quite common for EFL educators to take advantage…

Art: A Creative Approach to Language Learning
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Art: A Creative Approach to Language Learning

Elizabeth VeliouDecember 24, 2024November 8, 2024

Art and its various forms, play a very important role when it comes to language teaching and more specifically to…

The success of using Educational Drama in the ELT Classroom
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The success of using Educational Drama in the ELT Classroom

Eleni DougekouDecember 22, 2024November 6, 2024

I started introducing drama activities into my ELT classroom many years ago with my Very Young Learners (VYL) and Young…

Unlocking Language Through Drama: The Transformative Power of Theatrical Education in ELT Classrooms
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Unlocking Language Through Drama: The Transformative Power of Theatrical Education in ELT Classrooms

Stamatina DimitrakopoulouDecember 21, 2024November 6, 2024

At Diada School of Foreign Languages we firmly believe in the transformative power of drama in language education. By introducing…

Teaching Through Drama
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Teaching Through Drama

ELT NewsDecember 20, 2024November 6, 2024

“Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! Ahoy, Me Hearties! All Hands on Deck!” says the teacher with a black eye-patch, a feathered hat and a…

From Page to Stage in Young Learners’ Classrooms: A Technique to Encourage Creativity and Learner Autonomy
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From Page to Stage in Young Learners’ Classrooms: A Technique to Encourage Creativity and Learner Autonomy

Giota PanouDecember 19, 2024November 6, 2024

During the academic year, students and teachers often seek something different—something more challenging and engaging than the usual EFL course.…

Teaching Young Learners through Art in the EFL Classroom: The Mini Little Chatterbox Method
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Teaching Young Learners through Art in the EFL Classroom: The Mini Little Chatterbox Method

Katerina TsakouDecember 18, 2024November 6, 2024

In an era dominated by technology, digital equipment, and, most recently, AI tools, educators face numerous choices daily. Let’s be…

Teaching Geometry through Art to Improve English Language Skills
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Teaching Geometry through Art to Improve English Language Skills

ELT NewsDecember 17, 2024November 6, 2024

In an increasingly globalized educational landscape, educators are continually exploring strategies for ESL learners to master academic subjects while enhancing…

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