Young learners have a long time ahead of them with the language. There is no need to rush into technical rules and labels that will confuse. It seems likely to be far better to give children a sound basis in using the language while encouraging curiosity and talk about patterns and contrasts in and between languages and introducing grammatical...
Grammar is central to the teaching and learning of languages. It is also one of the more difficult aspects of language to teach well.
Many people, including language teachers, hear the word “grammar” and think of a fixed set of word forms and rules of usage. They associate “good” grammar with the prestige forms of the language, such as those used in...
How Many Things Can We Juggle?
Summer holidays had been a blessing for most of us, hanging out with friends, swimming, and tanning all day, dinner out, long walks by the beach, island, or mainland breeze but now (late August) time has come once again to pull ourselves together, take a deep breath and take a dive into education. However, it is extremely...
Mention the word “grammar” and students will cringe. In fact, most teachers will cringe, too. Of course, teachers know correct grammar rules, but it’s one thing to know them, and another thing to effectively teach them, and transmit them so that students not only understand the rules, but also apply them correctly. Many experienced teachers say that...
“He doesn’t study at all!” “She should study more!” “We always fight about studying!”
Those are concerns frequently discussed by parents of my students in my office, as they wonder about their children's progress and how they can be helpful. This highlights the issue of organizational strategies for students with dyslexia and their impact on...
Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment that fosters a sense of safety for students poses a challenge for educators. Regardless of whether it's a new academic year or not, classroom management is crucial for a successful teaching career. Teaching encompasses more than just lesson planning and assigning homework; it extends beyond mere...
The whole second language acquisition process is cyclical and it involves six stages. They are: input, noticing, intake, structuring, proceduralization, and output. First of all, in the input stage, it is learners’ new exposure to the second language and therefore, the input should be comprehensible for them in order to learn the language. Input can be...
Embarking on a prosperous academic year necessitates meticulous planning, efficient organization, and the establishment of a conducive learning atmosphere that prioritizes the utmost respect and well-being of learners. But what about the teachers? What about the education leaders? Have you ever experienced feelings of exhaustion, a suffocating lack of...
I find the beginning of the school year a time of excitement, preparation, anxiety, expectations; a whirlwind of emotions really. As a public sector teacher, each year, I meet a new first-grade class in my junior high school. I try my best to welcome these new students. From my experience, there are a few simple tips that can help you get off to a good...
