Washback effect: from assessment theory to teaching and learning practice
The idea that testing holds a major role in language teaching and learning practices is nothing but knew. It can…
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Learning Challenges
by Dimitris Maroulis Paul Dirac was born in 1902, in Bristol. He is considered as one of the…
Learning Strategies: The Pleasures of DIY’
By Ioanna Charalambous and Nick Michelioudakis It is never too late to learn: There is this old man who…
CLEVERLANDS: The Secrets Behind the Success of the World’s Education Superpowers
By Dimitris Maroulis There is a castle in Cork, Ireland, the Blarney Castle which hosts the Stone of Eloquence, kissing…
7+1 tips to make CLIL work with your class
CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) has been adopted by a growing number of schools and language schools…
Bring the Text to Life!: It Began With A Look
I generally use a lot of authentic material in my lessons, mainly to send the students the message that what…
How to teach politically correct language and
Nowadays the whole world is obsessed with Political correctness. Let us give you some examples. In the…
Classroom Motivational Strategies
The Concept of Motivation The eternal question over how to conquer learners’ hearts and minds is being confronted by…
Committing Re-Starters in the EFL classroom
Customarily, the English-teaching community views re-starters or late starters of English with a suspicious eye. In the late 20th…
Learning contracts: A fundamental component to worthwhile adult learning experiences
In modern multicultural communities there are abundant lifelong learning opportunities that many adults willingly exploit despite their busy daily routines.…