May 2024
The Perfectly Imperfect World of English Grammar Ah, the English language, a delightful labyrinth of rules, exceptions, and, let’s face…
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Word Stories: nice
How does a word once full of negative connotations come to mean something positive? Take nice, for example. Nice is…
Discrepancy Between EFL Coursebooks and Pedagogical Reality: Advocating for Change
In the field of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, coursebooks are considered crucial tools for educators. Teaching practitioners…
Revolutionizing Classroom
Instructions: Building an Inclusive Learning Environment Have you ever found yourself wondering why students struggle with following your instructions? Or…
Teaching the Brain
From the romantic and poetic “celestial openness” of the child’s mind to the technologically enhanced “blossoming of a speech form”…
When the self-fulfilling prophesy…killed the pastime of reading
DECEMBER 2023, waiting for the New Year to come, I find myself in a family gathering overwhelmed by the festive…
The Magic of Teaching with Puppets: Engaging ESL Learners in a Playful Learning Experience
In the ever-evolving landscape of ESL education, the integration of innovative teaching methods has proven to be an invaluable asset.…
Embedding SDGs into classroom: Let’s get Re-Started
State School Education Counsellor Emeritus, London Embassy of Greece- Education Attaché (2000-2005), Ηellenic Open University Tutor (2007-2015) There is no doubt that…
Tutoring writing for dyslexic learners: Beyond decoding, towards metacognition
Most research on dyslexia focuses on the challenges children experience during their early schooling years. But what happens when entering…
V is for Video
Common to many language programmes, videos are powerful teaching tools which offer a number of advantages. Not only do they…