Integrating Coaching Skills in English Language Teaching (ELT)
The role of teachers in English Language Teaching (ELT) has evolved significantly, moving beyond traditional methods focused solely on linguistic…
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Like a chocoholic, but for booze–aholicAlcohol addicts have been called alcoholics since the mid-19th century. It took about a hundred…
Tongue Twisted: H is for Habit Formation
At an IATEFL International Conference in Harrogate a few years ago, there was an undeniable buzz of excitement among members…
Punctuation Puzzles: The Colon (:)
In issue #394, we started with a feature section on “The Lost Art of Punctuating,” in which explicit details were…
EXAMS: Writing Is Not Drudgery After All!
Analyzing the results of the previous exam period with a colleague the other day, we realized that writing, either as…
Sizzling Grills and Exam Drills: Life Lessons Beyond Tests
This is the story of a boy who grew up in a fairly isolated village of Greece following the conclusion…
Teaching Students to Recognize the Main Reading Comprehension Question Types
As an integral part of almost all B2 and C2 English language examinations, reading comprehension presents a challenge for students.…
The Roles of Language Tests (and All Tests) in Society
In contemporary society, tests, particularly language tests, play a pivotal role in shaping the educational, professional, and social trajectories of…
Are Tests Tools of Oppression or Liberation?
What are the possible roles that language tests (and all tests) play in society? What is society, who wields power,…
The Power of ELT Exams: Transforming Lives and Opening Doors
English Language Teaching exams have long been a cornerstone of the educational landscape, serving as a critical tool for assessing…